NJ Drivers Ed Chapters 6,7,8

One and one-half ounces of whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as:

12 ounces of beer

If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

25 times as great

If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above .10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

6 times as great

Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of:

A drug offense, a graffiti conviction or setting false alarms.

What is an Habitual Offender?

A motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years

What is the no-zone principle?

Avoid the area around trucks where vehicles disappear into blind spots

If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you may:

Be involved in a lawsuit

New Jersey's Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorist have agreed to a:

Breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense.

A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver

Can spot a motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

Cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription medications

During the probationary period a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when:

Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totalling 4 or more points.

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to

Do not drink and drive

If a driver under the age of 21 buys or drinks alcohol in a place with an alcoholic beverage license he/she will be:

Fined 500 dollars and lose his/her license for six months

How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?

It can take as much as 25 percent longer to stop

The length of suspension time depends on the

Law that is broken and how many convictions a motorist receives

When sharing the road with large vehicles can be safe if a motorist knows the

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

A motorist who chooses to have a designated driver when attending functions where alcohol will be served shows:

Maturity to other people on the road.

If you lose your license for certain motor vehicle violations (which means the driver license will be taken away) you

May not drive for a stated period of time

What is the Driver Improvement Program?

Motorists who accumulate between 12 and 14 points in a 24 month period will receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail from the MVC.

Under New Jersey Law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclist have the same rights and responsibilities as a

Moving motor vehicle

After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for a period of

One Year

What motor vehicle convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge:

Operating under the influence of liquor/ drugs and / or refusal to take the breathalyzer test

New Jersey law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorist point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension

Point total will never be reduced below zero

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

Senses and judgment time becomes impaired

What are the telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking?

Speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motions, and quick stops.

If a person under the age of 21 that does not have a driver's license buys or drinks alcohol in a place with an alcoholic beverage license he/she will be fined and suspension will not:

Start until he/she is first eligible to receive a license. Also, the person may be required to participate in an alcohol education or treatment program.

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 the mirror

What is the rear no-zone principle? Motorist should:

The area behind the truck is a no-zone (Blind spot), not only for the truck driver but for other motorists as well. The motorist should stay far behind a truck that is preparing to back up or backing up . Never pass close behind a truck that is preparing to back up.

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:

There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles

What is the "Hero Campaign" for designated drivers?

To have a designated driver for safe transportation

Which of the following safe driving skills are affected by alcohol:

Vision and ability of judge distance is affected, making it more difficult to drive safely.

After alcohol what drug is the most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

marijuana

After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:

reaction time, coordination, judgement

If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?

time

In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a:( pg. 126 MVP Chart)

2 point moving violation

Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to:

100-500 dollars, up to 25 days in jail, driving suspension up to 6 months.

If under 21, New Jersey Law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:

0.01 percent or higher, so they can't have alcohol in their system at all.

Refusal of a breath test in New Jersey is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of:

1,000 dollars per year for three years

Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above the legal limit depends on the:

amount of alcohol youve had, your body weight, and food eaten

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drinking has been drinking:

beer

If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

doubled

If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are:

his/her no zone