Drivers Ed Chapter 4

A motorist should never park or stop at any of the following areas

- Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant - Within 25 feet of a crosswalk or at an intersection - Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing - Within 50 feet of a stop sign - Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station - Within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station

Mid-block U-turn

1. Check traffic ahead and to the rear, and signal right. Pull to the far right and stop. From your stopped position, signal a left turn, Check traffic ahead, to the rear, and in your left blind spot. Turn sharply left while moving slowly until halfway across the roadway. 2. Check traffic again in both directions. Check the forward space you need to complete the turn. Continue moving slowly into your lane of travel. 3. Check traffic to the rear. Straighten the wheels while you accelerate gently to proceed in the proper lane.

Steps to pulling into a driveway on the left side

1. Check traffic ahead and to the rear. Signal a left turn and use the left turn procedure to enter the driveway. Stop with the wheels straight. 2. Shift to reverse. Check traffic again, especially to the right. Back slowly to the right and in the middle of the lane. Look to the right rear and side while backing. Stop with the wheels straight. 3. Shift to drive. Accelerate gently and drive forward in your lane of travel.

Steps to a three point turn (k-turn)

1. Check traffic and signal right. From a stopped position at the far right, check traffic ahead and to the rear. Signal a left turn. Turn sharply left while moving slowly to the roadway shoulder. Stop with the wheels straight. 2. Shift to reverse. Check traffic again. Turn the wheels sharply right while backing slowly across the roadway. Back only as far as necessary to complete the maneuver. Stop with the wheels straight. 3. Shift to drive. Check traffic again. Move slowly forward while steering left into your lane of travel.

Where must headlights be used?

Between a 1/2 hour after sunset and a 1/2 hour before sunrise

Broken means you....

Can pass

Solid means you...

Can't pass

All passing must be completed before the...

Center lines are solid again

NJ's "Move Over" Law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, or any configuration of lights containing one of these colors MUST...

Change lanes, safely and traffic conditions permitting into a lane not adjacent to the stationary emergency vehicle. If you cannot change lanes, slow down below the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

Unless a no turn on red sign is posted, NJ law authorizes a right turn at a red light after a motorist...

Comes to a complete stop and checks for traffic. Must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.

Yellow lines

Separate traffic moving in opposite directions

White lines

Separate traffic moving in the same lines

NJ law requires all motorists to yield to emergency vehicles when they sound sirens and/or flashing red blue or emergency lights. How should a motorist steer in this situation?

Steer to the extreme right of the roadway. Stop and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. Afterward, keep at least 300 feet behind the vehicle.

Where should you always try to drive?

The right side of the road. Left is for fast drivers/passing

When must headlights also be used for?

When visibility is 500 feet or less, during ice, snow and rain; or when encountering fog, mist, smoke or other factors that reduce visibility.

NJ law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices...

While driving on any public road or highway

Steps to backing into a driveway on the right side

1. Check traffic to the rear, and signal a stop. Proceed beyond the driveway. 2. Stop one to three feet from curb. Shift to reverse. Check traffic again, and then back slowly to the right into the driveway. 3. Shift to drive. Signal a left turn. Check traffic. 4. Drive forward to the left into your lane of travel.

6 basic rules for yielding the right of way

1. Emergency vehicles when police cars, fire engines, ambulances are giving warning signs (sirens, flashing lights) 2. Trains when a train is approaching a railroad crossing 3. Buses when re-entering the flow of traffic 4. Postal vehicles when the vehicle re-enters the flow of traffic 5. Motorized or mobility - assistance devices when in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road 6. Other vehicles that are already in the intersection

What 3 things will you have to pay a double fine for?

1. Going 10mph or more above the speed limit on a road with a 65mph limit 2. Going 10mph or more above the speed limit in a construction or work zone 3. Going 10mph or more above the speed limit in a safe corridor

6 situations when a driver should not pass

1. Hill or curve at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead 2. At a street crossing or intersection 3. At a railroad crossing 4. On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels 5. When a sign prohibits passing or center lanes restrict passing 6. When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

Keep these 4 points in mind when entering a highway, parkway, or turnpike

1. Obey posted advisory speed limits (if any) at the entrance ramp 2. Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane 3. Avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane 4. Yield to traffic and enter the right hand lane when safe

Keep these 6 points in mind when entering a highway, parkway, or turnpike

1. Start slowing down when entering the deceleration lane 2. Obey posted advisory speed limit of the deceleration lane 3. When the exit is located on the left of a roadway, look for signs that will direct traffic to the proper lane for exiting 4. If you miss an exit, go on the next one 5. Never back up on an exit ramp or deceleration lane 6. Get into the correct lane a mile in advance

If a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction no more than... mph.

10

How far away must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights

25

Speed Limits

25 mph - school zones, business or residential districts 35mph - suburban business and residential districts 50 mph - non-posted rural roadways 55 mph - certain state highways and interstates 65 mph - certain interstates and highways

What is the Kulesh's, Kulbert's, and Bolis Law (2012)?

A law that establishes illegal use of a cell phone while driving as recklessness under the vehicular homicide and assault by auto statutes.

When both or one center lines are broken passing is....on both sides

Allowed

Controlled intersection

An intersection that has traffic signs or signals in any direction, or is controlled by a police officer.

Uncontrolled intersection

An intersection where 2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

What circumstances can a handheld cell phone be used in

Any emergency situation which includes, fire, traffic crash, serious road hazard, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency.

A GDL motorist may not use a handheld or ...... cell phone or any other handheld electronic device when behind the wheel

Hands-free

What is a safe corridor?

Highways based on statistics with crash rates 50% or above the state rate

What is the fine for motorists who violate the "Move Over" Law?

Must face a fine no less than $100 but no more than $500

Can you pass on a shoulder?

No

When both center lines are solid passing is...

Not allowed

When one center line is broken passing is allowed only...

On the side with the broken line

What is the difference between a road with a 55mph speed limit and one with a 65 mph?

One with 65 mph has a median wall, and more lanes. One with 55 mph has more stores and homes and traffic lights, and a acceleration and deceleration lane.

Most passing should be on the left. When is passing on the right allowed?

Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction if the vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is no room to pass.

What are bright beam headlights used for?

Open country driving when there is no traffic in sight. Helps a motorist see further ahead and peripherally at a wider angle

Using a handheld cellular telephone or a texting device while driving is what kind of offense

Primary - means that a police officer may stop and acite a motorist for these actions

What is the intent of the Kulesh's, Kulbert's, and Bolis Law

To make it easier for prosecutors to obtain convictions for vehicular homoside or assault by auto against a person who illegally uses a cell phone while driving and as a result, kills or injures someone.

A motorist should slow down enough to be able to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic

True

Exceeding the speed limit is a common contributing factor of fatal and other types of accidents

True

Headlights must be used any time when using windshield wipers

True

Never drive faster than the weather, road or other conditions safely allow, regardless of the posted speed limit.

True

Some collisions are caused by driving too slowly and backing up traffic (Rubber Necking)

True

There are no set rules for driving into around or out of a traffic circle in NJ

True

If 2 vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, both have a stop sign, who has the right of way?

Vehicle on the right hand side