Nj Drivers Ed Chapter 5

What causes most collisions?

Motorist error

(Distracted driver)

Standard collision-prevention formula

Be alert.
Be prepared.
Act in time.

Aggressive driving (Road Rage)

Progression of unlawful driving actions like erratic lane changes and failing to yield the right of way.

Report an aggressive motorist call...

(888) SAF-ROAD or cell phone #77

Some causes of inattentive driving are:

Lighting cigarette, removing coat, eating while driving, cell phone use

Maggie's Law

Illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep

Highway hypnosis

Trance-like state

Motorist should rest after how many hours of driving?

2

Tailgating

Following too closely to vehicle directly in front

How many car lengths back for each 10 mph of speed?

1 (20 ft)

3 Second Plus Rule

Gives enough time for a sudden stop.

When should you return to the right lane?

When well ahead of the vehicle that was passed

When are roads most slippery?

The first few minutes of rainfall

How to make pass easier for another motorist?

Stay in proper lane and slow down

Hydroplane

Ride up on a film of water (starts at about 35 mph)

What to do before driving in cold weather?

Start engine to let warm up. Remove any ice or snow from entire vehicle.

When will motorists be allowed to use studded snow tires?

Between November 15 and April 1

What should you do if wheels spin?

A lower gear should be used.

Good rule on snow covered roads

Maintain following distance of 6 seconds or more

What are nearly 90% of driving decisions are based upon?

What a driver sees

What should be on when windshield wipers are in use?

The headlights should be on

When to drive with headlights on:

On at dusk, night, dawn, on dark days and whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to less than 500 ft.

How many seconds should a motorist look ahead?

At least 12 seconds

What are one of the most factors contributing to the traffic collisions

Exceeding the posted speed limit or driving to fast for road conditions

What should a motorist always be on the lookout for?

Signs that warn of road hazards

When are traffic fines doubled?

Violations committed in an area of roadway construction fines

When will motorists know that they've reached an end to the work area?

End Road Work sign

Should the ignition be in the lock position while the vehicle is in motion?

NO

What should you do if the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide?

Take his/her foot off the gas pedal.

What should you avoid during a side skid?

Avoid using the brakes

What to do on a highway with paved shoulders?

Signal and turn onto the shoulder at or near traffic speed.

What to do when the shoulder is unpaved

Signal return and slow down to a safe speed before turning off

What will increase the chances of surviving the initial impact of the water?

Wearing a seatbelt

(Follow air bubbles when going to surface of water?

What angle should you run away from a train?

45 degrees

What could a motorist do when brakes fail?

Shift to lower gear then pump the brake pedal fast and hard a couple times