Chapter 3

Before turning you must signal at least:

100 feet in advance

In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:

25% more

Seat belts can save your life and increase your chances of surviving a crash by _____.

60 percent

NJ law requires that a child must be seated in a child restraint system while riding in a car if the child is:

A. 5 years old and in the front seat B. Under 18 months and riding in the front seat C. Under 18 months and riding in the back seat

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:

A. Keep you from being thrown from the car B. Keep you from hitting the windshield or dash C. Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car

Where should you keep your hands during normal driving?

At the 10 and 2 o'clock position

An area you cannot see in your mirror is called:

Blind Spot

Road surfaces are most slippery:

During the first few minutes of rainfall

True or False: An air bag by itself guarantees safety.

False

True or False: Seat belts improve your chances 30% of surviving a collision.

False - 60%

A warning device found inside your vehicle:

Horn

If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his mirrors, you are:

In the trucks no zone or blind spot

"Hand and Arm Straight Out" is what hand signal?

Left

When parking uphill with a curb on your right you should turn your wheels to the:

Left

To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:

Limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distance required and maneuverability

Seat belts are the ______________________ restraint system.

Primary

If a child weighs less than 20 pounds what way should the car seat be facing?

Rear facing

"Hand and Arm Upward" is what hand signal?

Right

If a vehicle is passing you, you should:

Slow down to make it easier for the driver to complete the pass in time

If you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light, you should:

Stop with enough distance so you will not be in a blind spot and you can see the driver in his mirror

If you go into a skid you should:

Take your foot off the gas pedal

If a passenger is under 80 pounds:

They must be in a passenger restraint system or booster seat

When parking downhill with a curb on your right you should turn your wheels:

To the curb

True or False: Always look in the direction you want the rear of the car to go when backing up.

True

True or False: Pressing the brake pedal to hard is a common mistake among young drivers.

True

True or False: When facing downhill, turn your wheels to the curb.

True

To regain control while in a skid, you should:

Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

If a passenger is under 8 years old and weighs more than 80 pounds do they have to wear a seat belt?

Yes