drivers ed chapters 8-9

What three things must you know when driving with large trucks and buses?

1. visibility

2. required stopping distance

3. maneuverability

Who are often victims of traffic accidents?

Pedestrians and children

In adverse weather conditions, how much longer does it take a truck or bus to stop?

25% longer.

How old must you be to operate a moped?

15

If your license is lost or stolen, what is the FIRST thing that you should do?

Go to your local police/call

If you move from another state to New Jersey, you have __ days to title and register your car in state.

60

A license plate in the state of New Jersey should be no lower than __ inches off the ground and no higher than __ inches.

12, 48

Your license plate must be lit and visible from __ ft at night.

50

A new vehicle does not have to be inspected for _ years.

5

New Jersey law requires every vehicle to be re inspected every _ years.

2

When you move from another state into New Jersey, you must have your vehicle inspected within __ days.

14

What type of auto insurance is mandatory in the state of New Jersey?

Liability insurance

Which direction should pedestrians and joggers face when walking or running?

Use sidewalks if available or face oncoming traffic.

An initial registration for a brand-new vehicle will be valid for _ years.

4

A flashing yellow light means _________ and __________________.

slow down, proceed with caution

A flashing red light means ________________________________________.

stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and only go when it's safe.

How many sides does a stop sign have?

8 sides (octagon)

What color is a yield sign?

Red and white.

If you see an orange diamond, what type of roadway are you entering?

Construction or maintenance zone.

A green rectangle means you are approaching a _________________.

direction/guidance sign

What are the three categories of traffic signs?

1. warning signs

2. road work signs

3. guidance signs

A round yellow sign tells you that you are approaching a ___________.

railroad

If you see a brown colored sign, you are approaching what type of area?

Public recreation/scenic guidance.

If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his/her rearview mirrors, you are in the truck's _________ or _____ ____.

no-zone, blind spot

In order to share the road with large trucks and buses, you must:

1. maintain consistent speed when passing

2. leave more space when stopping behind them

3. give more roadway when they’re turning

What color is used to alert motorists that they must share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians?

Yellow.

Why should a motorist increase his or her following distance behind a large vehicle?

When there’s bad weather, it means that trucks and busses take 25% more time to stop.