drivers ed chapter 4

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?

1. sharp or blind curves

2. narrow roads

3. intersections

4. hills

5. pedestrians

6. roads are wet

7. 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:

1. $500

2. community service

3. 2 points

4. 25 days in jail

5. driving suspension up to 6 months

You should always be prepared to yield to:

1. emergency vehicles

2. buses reentering traffic

3. postal vehicles

4. vehicles in the intersection

5. 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:

1. failing to remove snow from a vehicle

2. violation of the “move over” law

3. car idling for 3 minutes

Name three reasons that a motorist must take to ensure the safety of pedestrians?

1. obey speed limits

2. be alert

3. 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