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

  1. visibility

  2. required stopping distance

  3. maneuverability

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2

Who are often victims of traffic accidents?

Pedestrians and children

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3

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

25% longer.

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4

How old must you be to operate a moped?

15

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5

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

Go to your local police/call

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6

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

60

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7

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

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8

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

50

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9

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

5

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10

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

2

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

14

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12

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

Liability insurance

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13

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

Use sidewalks if available or face oncoming traffic.

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14

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

4

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15

A flashing yellow light means _________ and __________________.

slow down, proceed with caution

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16

A flashing red light means ________________________________________.

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

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17

How many sides does a stop sign have?

8 sides (octagon)

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18

What color is a yield sign?

Red and white.

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19

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

Construction or maintenance zone.

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20

A green rectangle means you are approaching a _________________.

direction/guidance sign

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21

What are the three categories of traffic signs?

  1. warning signs

  2. road work signs

  3. guidance signs

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22

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

railroad

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23

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

Public recreation/scenic guidance.

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24

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

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25

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

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26

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

Yellow.

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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.

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