Driver's Ed NJ Unit 3+4

The GDL driver is responsible for enforcing the seatbelt law with whom?

Anyone under 18

Your chances of surviving a collision are increased by __% if you are wearing both the lap belt and shoulder strap

60

Children under _____ years of age should be _____ facing in the passenger seat of the car with a five point harness system

2; rear

Infant car seats should NEVER be placed where in the car and facing what direction?

The front seat; facing foward

Children must be in a car seat/booster seat under what age and height?

8 years; 57 inches

All children under the age of ___ must be seated in the rear seat

8

Children ___ years old and younger always rides in the _______ with a car with air bags

12; backseat

At what speed do airbags inflate?

200 mph

What does SRS mean?

supplemental restraint system

What does SIR mean?

supplemental inflatable restraint

Backup lights may only be on when your car is traveling in what direction?

Reverse

What are some symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

headache, dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea/vomiting, chest pain, confusion

What is the minimal amount of tread that should be on your tires?

The width of a penny flat

What safety precautions should you take prior to starting your car?

windows should be clean, have a properly adjusted seat, inside and outside review mirrors are adjusted, seat belts fastened, vehicle should be in park, doors should be locked

Where are the blind spots in your vehicle?

the left and right sides of the car

What is the Idling Law?

You cannot have your car running stationary for more than 3 minutes

What are the fines for violating the Idling Law?

$250-$1,000 fine

Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel?

On the 9 and 3 o’clock position

What are the seven factors that affect stopping distance?

reaction time, weather conditions, vehicle weight, brake conditions, type and condition of tires, roadway conditions, speed of vehicle

A car equipped with an ABS braking system can go out of control at ___ mph if you slam down on the brakes and violently jerk the steering wheel.

35

How far in advance should a driver signal a turn?

100 feet

What does a hand and arm downward, palm facing rear mean?

Stop/slowing down

What does a hand and arm upward forming a right angle mean?

Right turn

What does a hand and arm pointing straight out mean?

Left turn

What is the body position for driving in reverse?

head and body turned to the right until you can see through the back window without mirrors, right hand and arm placed over the back of the front passenger seat, the left hand grasping the top of the steering wheel

Which way should the wheels be turned when parking when parking uphill?

Away from the curb

Which way should the wheels be turned when parking downhill?

Toward the curb

What distance should you be from the curb when parallel parking?

6 inches

What is a controlled intersection?

Traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer

What is the speed limit in a residential or business area?

25mph

How many feet should you stop from a school bus on a two way road?

25ft with the red lights flashing and stop arm extended

How many feet should you stop from a school bus on a highway with a physical barrier?

Stopping is not needed, slow down to 10mph

How many feet should you stop from a school bus when it has amber lights flashing?

20mph, be prepared to stop

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

road junction with no traffic signs or signals

How far from a STOP sign must you park?

50 feet

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

10 ft

What does a solid double yellow line down the center of the road mean

no passing in either direction

What is the best way to approach and take a curve? 

reduce speed before entering curve, turn with a wide arc

Bright (high) beams are used

on unlit road with no other traffic

Dim (driving) beam are used

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle you’re following

New Jersey Law states that when your windshield wipers are on, what else must be on?

headlights

how far must you park from a crosswalk?

25 feet

Headlights should be on when visibility is less than how many feet

500

NJ Law for use of headlights is

30 mins after sunset to 30 mins before sunrise

five reasons when a motorist must stop

red light, pedestrian in crosswalk, school bus with flashing red lights, red light at railroad crossing, school crossing guard stop sign

three reasons when a motorist should slow down

poor visibility/driving conditions, at an intersection, on a narrow/winding road

what are three things must you keep in mind when entering a highway?

speed up to match traffic, check blind spots, yield to existing traffic

What must you do when exiting a highway?

signal, move to exit lane, reduce speed in the deceleration lane

What should you do when turning from a two-lane road onto a four-lane road and a two-lane onto a two-lane road?

turn into the nearest available lane on the four lane road

What does it mean when there is a dotted line and a solid line down the center of the road?

you can pass when the dotted line is on your side of the road

What does it mean when there is a dotted line down the center of the road?

passing is permitted in both directions when it’s safe to do so

When at a FOUR-WAY STOP sign, always yield to the driver on the ______

right

what happens to the fines if you are caught doing 10 mph or more in a 65 mph zone?

fines are doubled, 2 points is added to your license

What should a motorist do if they are having difficulty keeping up with the flow of traffic?

move to the right hand lane

four places where you cannot pass

hills, curves, tunnels, narrow bridges; intersections; no passing zones; stopped vehicles at crosswalks

pedestrian law

requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and for pedestrians to obey traffic signals and use sidewalks when available

What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?

continue to the next exit and re-route

NJ law permits a Right Turn on Red after

a complete stop and yielding to all pedestrians and other traffic

What is the rule for stopping for a frozen dessert truck?

stop for a stopped truck when it has a stop signal and flashing red lights on