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What does it mean if the dashed line is on your side of the road?
You can pass traffic to the oncoming lane.
What is a controlled intersection?
two or more roads are joining/intersecting together while there are traffic lights controlling stops
Name three reasons when you should be using your headlights?
one and a half hours after sunset and before sunrise
visibility is less than 500 ft.
when windshield wipers are on
If you miss your exit, what should you do?
go to the next one
When should you use your high beams?
open-country driving
Name five reasons when it would be LEGAL to use your cell phone
fire
traffic accident
serious road hazard
medical emergency
hazardous material emergency
Define the “Right Turn On Red” law?
drivers are allowed to turn right when the traffic light is red, unless there is a sign that states “no turn on red” or pedestrians are crossing
If you are making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, what is the best way to approach the turn?
approach the turn closest to the center line as possible
What is the fine for throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle?
$1000
Can you get a ticket for driving too slow and why?
Yes, because it is slowing down traffic and can be a risk to collisions
What is the most common factor for fatal accidents?
Speeding
What does yielding the right-of-way mean?
Giving up your right to go for other vehicles
How far away should you park from a STOP SIGN
50 feet
How far away should you park from a FIRE HYDRANT
10 feet
How far away should you park from a FIRE HYDRANT
50 feet
How far away should you park from a FIRE STATION OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD
75 feet
How far away should you park from a FIRE STATION SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD
20 feet
How far away should you park from a CROSSWALK AT AN INTERSECTION
25 feet
What is the unposted speed limit in school zones and residential areas?
25 mph
What is the maximum speed limit in New Jersey?
65 mph
New Jersey laws require motorists to keep to the right except when _______.
passing
If a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at __ mph.
10
What is an acceleration lane?
A lane where there is added pavement on the road at the edge of traffic lanes to permit motorists to accelerate before merging into traffic.
What is a deceleration lane?
A lane where there is added pavement on the road at the edge of traffic lanes to permit motorists to decelerate before merging into traffic.
How far away should a motorist stop if you are approaching or traveling behind a school bus?
25 feet
How far away should a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing lights and ringing bells?
15 feet
What are the fines for using your cell phone and operating a motor vehicle?
First offense: $200-$400
Second offense: $400-$600
Third offense: $600-$800
Name six reasons when a motorist should not pass.
Hills or curves
Crossing an intersection
railroad crossing
narrow bridges or tunnels
stop signs and center lines
behind a vehicle that stopped to let a pedestrian pass
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection that has no lights, signs, or signals.
Name six reasons why it would be important to slow down?
sharp or blind curves
narrow roads
intersections
hills
pedestrians
roads are wet
railroad crossings
What is the best way to approach a curve in the road and what will your car tend to do?
slow down, car will tend to go straight
What does it mean if both lines are solid?
no passing is permitted
If two driver’s approach a 4-way stop at the same time, the driver on the ____, yields to the driver on the _____.
left; right
On a two-lane road, NOT near a school, when a school bus is stopped and it’s red lights are flashing you:
must stop
A motorist must always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. The fine is:
$500
community service
2 points
25 days in jail
driving suspension up to 6 months
You should always be prepared to yield to:
emergency vehicles
buses reentering traffic
postal vehicles
vehicles in the intersection
motorized devices
What should a motorist do at an uncontrolled intersection?
reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the left or right
A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because of:
unexpected crossing of animals
Fines will be imposed to a motorist for:
failing to remove snow from a vehicle
violation of the “move over” law
car idling for 3 minutes
Name three reasons that a motorist must take to ensure the safety of pedestrians?
obey speed limits
be alert
never pass vehicles that are allowing pedestrians to cross
When is it legal for a motorist to pass on the right?
When a motorist ahead of you is taking a left turn and there is no pass
What must a motorist do if an emergency vehicle is displaying red or blue flashing light and sirens?
Pull over to the right to let the vehicle pass.
To make a safe right turn, how should the motorist approach the intersection?
Go as far right as possible
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