Driver's Ed Chapter 3

State law requires a motorist to remove what from the vehicle before driving? what is the fine if it doesn't dislodge from the vehicle? what is the fine if it causes damage?

snow or ice $25 ro $75 $1500

what could happen if the brake lights aren't working?

someone could crash into your car from the back

what are air bags

standard equipment in almost all new vehicles and are designed to supplement seat belts in frontal crashes.

exemptions for idling

stuck in traffic, drive-thru establishments and so on

According to the National highway Traffic Safety Administration, statistics show that between 1986 and 2000, front air bags saved the lives of how many front- seat riders?

5,303

fine for idling

$250 to $1,000

What percentage can seat belts improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash? A motorist's chances of surviving a collision are how many times better if he/she is wearing both a seat belt and a shoulder strap?

60% 3 to 4 times better

hand position

9 and 3 o'clock held firmly but not too tight both hands should be on the wheel at all times except when shifting gears or giving hand signals

The Child Restraint Law, or the New Jersey child passenger safety law states:

1. children up to age 8 or a weight of 80 pounds must ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, the child must sit in the front seat secured by a safety or booster seat 2. children under 8 and over 80 pounds must be in a rear seat and use a seat belt. if there is no rear seat, the child must be properly belted in the front seat. 3. Failure to comply with this law could mean a $54 fine and court costs

in january 1998, the NHTSA (national highway traffic safety administration) allowed repair shops and dealers to install switched in vehicles after the appropriate application was made for people in these categories:

1. driver and passenger side air bags - medical conditions 2. driver side air bags only - for those who cannot keep 10 inches between center of steering wheel and center of breastbone 3. passenger side air bags only - for infants who need to be in front seat b/c there is no rear seat or the driver needs to monitor their medical condition

what are the exemptions of the seat belt law?

1. if any passenger vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966, then it is not required to be equipped with seat belt systems under federal law 2. a physical or medical reason, verified in writing by a licensed physician, that makes the motorist or passenger unable to wear a seat belt

list three ways in which seat belts help

1. they keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a collision. If a motorist/passenger is held in place, any injury may be less severe. 2. they slow a body down with the vehicle. if a vehicle hits something, the vehicle stops, but the person keeps going at the same speed that the vehicle was moving. hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like falling from the top of a 3-story building 3. they keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. Belts and straps also keep a motorist in position so he/she can control the vehicle.

a vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than _______ inch of tread (about the edge of a dime). To hold on the road properly, tires must ________ (do not mix radials with other tire types) and must have enough ______.

1/16 match tread

you must reverse slowly and smoothly for how long during the road test?

100 feet

speed when driving in reverse

2 to 4 mph

one or two hands when parallel parking?

2! and never palm the wheel with one hand--it results in failing the test

whats a speed that air bags could inflate at

200 mph

parallel parking

25 feet space find a big parking space signal for a stop and signal to the right pull up alongside about two to 4 feet form the vehicle in front check there is no one behind you look out rear window and back up slowly with the steering wheel all the way to the right when the front of the vehicle has cleared the rear bumper of the car in front, stop and check the angle make sure right back wheel hasn't hit curb turn steering wheel all the way to the left while beginning to back up slowly make sure the vehicle can clear its back bumper when the vehicle is in line, stop (don't hit behind car) turn the vehicle's wheels straight, and drive to the center of the parking space. the car's tires should be no more than 6 inches from the curb.

a convertible car seat. when can the seat be adjusted to an upright position and placed in the vehicle facing forward?

a larger eat that can be used for an infant or a toddler of up to 40 pounds and 40 inches in height. the seat can be adjusted to a reclining position and placed in the vehicle facing backwards for a baby. when the baby weighs at least 117 pounds an can sit up well without help.

what should turn signals do? if they don't work, what should a driver use?

a motorist should be able to hear the clicking and see the lighted arrows flash on the dashboard they should use hand signals

federal safety standards required that manufacturers equip all new passenger cars and light trucks with what

air bags by 1999

what are blind spots? how can a motorist check this? how are blind spots reduced?

areas where a motorist cannot see behind their vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror. by turning his/her head by adjusting inside and outside mirrors

how many feet before turning should a motorist turn on the turn signal

at least 100 feet

what should be on when driving in reverse?

backup lights

what should driver check before driving in reverse

be sure that the path is clear (use the mirrors and turning to check)

what can cause blowouts in tires? what should be checked often in tires, especially when they are cold? what do properly inflated tires save?

bumps, cuts, or bad tread. tire pressure should be checked often properly inflated tires save money in fuel consumption

how should children be held in place when riding in a vehicle?

by a restraint system that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

steps before turning

check for other vehicles (or people) signal first then move to proper lane slow down before reaching an intersection keep a steady speed and follow pavement markings stay in same lane until the turn is finished make sure the turn signal is turned off after the turn

how do you tell what size and weight of the child the seat is deigned to protect?

check the label on the car seat

2 types of braking systems

conventional drum and disc brake system antilock braking system (abs)

______ or ______ in a windshield could cause it to break. a windshield should be clean at all times, _______ and _______ if they come with washers, they can use _________ spray to stop icing. new Jersey laws prohibit add-on _______ on windshields and front side windows

cracks or chips inside and out non-freezing tinting

how often should a motorist have their eyes checked?

every 2 years

hand signals: stop or slowing down right turn left turn another signal

hand and arm downward, palm facing the rear hand and arm upward hand and are straight out horn

what happens if a person flashes their lights while a motorist's lights are on low beam?

it could mean that the lights are out of line

What happens if the driver, front-seat passenger, or children under age 18 don't wear a seatbelt?

it is a primary offense.

starting checklist

look around clean windows (nothing should block your view) adjust seat so you can reach pedals and arm's length from steering wheel inside and outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted seat belts fastened car should be in park or neutral and parking brake should be set doors should be locked

stopping distance depends on:

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

3-point turn (K turn)

motorist should start form right edge of the road, choose safe spot with good visibility. vehicle should be stopped several inches from the left curb. signal right and back slowly while turning the steering wheel to the right, stopping several inches from the right curb. move the vehicle forward, signaling left, while turning the tearing wheel to the left. straighten the vehicle's wheels as it faces in the direction they want to go.

child restraint systems built since January 1, 1981 must be designed for what and must carry what that says what

must be designed to pass tough safety tests. these seats carry a label that gives the date of manufacture and reads: "this child restraint system conforms to all applicable federal motor Vehicle Safety standards."

can a motorist depend on rearview mirrors?

no

can an infant seat every be faced forward?

no, never. this would be very dangerous.

backing out of angle parking

nothing is in car's way no traffic and slowly move in reverse tap horn when able to see pas tops of cars parked next to the car, stop and look again look for other cars remember that the front of the car will swing opposite to the direction of the urn back up slowly while turning until the vehicle's left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the car parked on the left straighten the wheels as coming out

which foot should be used for the break? which foot should be used for the gas pedal? which foot should be used for the clutch (if the car is manual)?

right right left

what is a common mistake many new drivers make with brakes?

slamming the brake pedal. this wears out brakes and tires

how should braking go in a vehicle?

smoothly and quickly (p. 42) must be able to stop within 25 ft at 20 mph

headlights

the bright and dim lights must be working and in line. test them on a garage or a parked car. they should be cleaned

Under state law, who must wear a seatbelt?

the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle (no matter if they have GDL permits, probationary licenses, or regular licenses)

when parking a vehicle facing uphill

the hand brake should be set and the vehicle's wheels should be turned away from the curb. The vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in low.

when parking a vehicle facing downhill

the hand brake should be set and the vehicle's wheels should be turned toward the curb. the vehicle should be in park, or with manual transmission, in reverse

hand-over-hand steering

the motorist initiates the turn by pushing the wheel up from the 9 or 3 o'clock position toward 12'oclock, and the opposite hand crosses over and down to the 9 or 3 o'clock position, as appropriate to prove additionally input or to stabilize steering. it is well-suited for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit, and skid recovery.

where do 12 year olds and younger need to sit in the car

the rear seat

what side of the road should the motorist stay on

the right

the outside mirror should be adjusted so that the motorist can see what?

the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror. this will allow the motorist to see part of the lanes of traffic to the left and rear of vehicle.

how can a motorist tell if their vehicle has air bags?

there are signs that say "SRS" (supplemental restraint system) or "SIR" (supplemental inflatable restraint)

what should a driver do if they hear any unusual thumping while driving?

they should check the tires

tail lights do what

they signal other motorists in the dark and prevent accidents

New jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to ________

three minutes or less

what are the leading killer of children?

traffic accidents

to drive in reverse, what should the body of the motorist look like

turned to the right until they can see thru back window w/o using mirrors right hand and arm placed over back of front passenger seat left hand grasp the top of the steering wheel

what happens if back seat occupants 18+ years is unbuckled?

under a secondary law, all unbuckled back seat occupants 18+ years may be issued a summons if the vehicle is stopped for another reason.

steering should not...

vibrate

angle parking steps

watch for traffic signal and slow down make sure rear of car will clear parked cars steer sharply into space and then straighten wheels sift to park or reverse if maul, and apply parking brake

when should you use a horn

when passing or when coming out of a blind alley, curve, or driveway

infant car seat

will protect a baby up to 20 pounds and 26 inches and must be placed in the vehicle facing the rear

can a police officer stop a motorist solely for a violation of the seat belt law?

yes

when a vehicle is moving forward, is it illegal to have backup lights on?

yes

is the driver responsible for passengers under 18? is the driver responsible for front-seat passengers 18 or older?

yes no, the 18+ year olds are responsible for themselves

should both lap and shoulder belts be buckled? where should you wear the lap belt and the shoulder belt? should you know how to adjust the seat belts and how to release them? why or why not? what happens if there are three passengers in the back? should you put more than one person in one belt?

yes wear the lap belt under the abdomen and low across the hips. the shoulder portion should come over the collar bone, away from the neck, and cross over the breast bone. The shoulder belt in most new vehicles can be adjusted on the side pillar to improve fit. yes, so that you can quickly get out of the vehicle in an emergency. use center seat belts no