NJ Driver's Manual Chapters 4-5
How many feet away from a fire hydrant must you park?
10 feet
In city driving, how many seconds ahead should you look?
12
How far away should you stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
25 feet
How many feet away from a crosswalk must you park?
25 feet
How fast can you drive in a business or residential district?
25 mph
How fast can you drive in a school zone?
25 mph
How far from a stop sign must you park?
50 feet
How fast can you go on open roadways?
50 mph
How fast can you go on certain state highways as posted and all interstates unless posted higher?
55 mph
Where would a left turn from a two way road onto a four lane road require you to stay?
In the lane closest to the center
Should a motorist ever stop or park in front of a private/public driveway?
Never unless instructed to do so by a cop
What should you do after passing through a deep puddle?
Pump the brakes hard and fast several times
What should you do if you have a brake failure?
Shift to a lower gear, pump the brakes, and try to find a safe place to pull over
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
Stop 15 feet before it
What are the three actions you can do to avoid an accident?
Stop quickly, turn quickly, or speed up
Name three things that can throw you into a skid
Sudden turns, hard braking, or lane changing
What is the best way to enter a curve?
To slow down before entering
What is a controlled intersection?
When two or more roads cross and there are traffic lights/signs in any direction
Must the headlights be on when wipers are on?
Yes
Explain the three second rule
a. Choose some fixed object ahead of the vehicle in front b. As the vehicle in front passes the object, begin counting seconds (one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three) c. If it takes at least three seconds before your vehicle passes the object, a motorist should have enough distance for a sudden stop
When two roads intersect without signs or lights as guidance, be prepared to
stop if necessary
When is a right turn on red legal?
After making a full stop
Explain the Move Over Law
All motorists approaching a stationary emergency vehicle must move as far away from it as possible
What is a deceleration lane?
An extra lane at a highway exit for someone exiting to slow down in
What is an acceleration lane?
An extra lane at the entrance of a highway for a person entering to speed up enough to enter the flow of traffic
When is the three second rule usable?
At any legal speed
At an uncontrolled intersection, does a) right yield to left or b) left yield to right?
B
What are the three components of the standard action prevention formula?
Be alert, be prepared, and act on time
Name the three different center lines and their meanings
Both are solid: no passing on either side One is solid, one is dotted: the side that is dotted may pass Both are dotted: both sides may pass
What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Do not use the brakes, pull to the side of the road, and slow gradually
When is it legal to use a hand-held cellular device?
Fires, traffic accidents, and medical emergencies
Explain the one car length method
For every ten mph, you must be one car length behind the car ahead of you
What should a motorist do if they miss an exit?
Go to the next exit
