Open assesment Chapter 3,4, 5, 8
A truck's blind spots are called No-Zones
Yeah
Can you park 40 feet from a crosswalk?
Yes
In bad weather, a truck can take as much as 25% longer to stop than a car.
Yes
AT AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION: Watch for traffic on the cross street. True or false:
true
Don't try to cross the railroad tracks unless you're sure you can completely clear the tracks.
true
If a bicyclist is making a left turn, she is allowed to wait in a left turn slot with the cars.
true
If your car stalls on the tracks - get out immediately and move away from the tracks towards the direction the train is coming from.
true
It is good practice while backing out to keep the wheel straight until the vehicle's left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the vehicle parked on the left. True or false:
true
To reduce your blind spot you should adjust the outside mirror so that you can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror. True or false:
true
You can get a ticket for driving too slowly.True or false:
true
There is a crosswalk at every intersection. If it is not painted, it is known as an.....
unmarked crosswalk
A bicyclist should ride _______ the traffic.
with
Can you park 75 feet from railroad tracks?
yes
If the pedestrian is at an intersection, the pedestrian has the right of away?
yes
If you are walking along the side of the road, you should wear bright clothing during the day and reflective clothing or a light at night.
yes
The train is 3 feet wider on each side than the width of the tracks
yes
You are driving in the right lane on Route 9 in Marlboro. In front of you, a commuter bus going to NYC has pulled over onto the shoulder to pick up passengers from the bus stop. As you get close to the bus, it puts on its left blinker to pull back onto the road right in front of you. By law, do you have to yield to the bus and let him in?
yes
Car A is making a left turn Car C is making a right turn Pedestrian is crossing the street. Who does last?
Car A
Car A is making a left turn Car C is making a right turn. Pedestrian is crossing the street. Who goes second?
Car C
A freight train travelling 55 mph will take approximately 1000 feet to stop.
False
AT AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION: If you are entering the intersection from a driveway, you go first. True or false
False
Trucks have fewer blind spots than a car has, since the driver sits up higher.
False
Try to drive between trucks because they will protect you in a crash situation.
False
When passing a truck, stay in its No-Zones as long as possible.
False
With an ABS, a motorist should pump the brakes and violently jerk the wheel. True or false.
False
You are driving in the right lane of a 6 lane highway (like the Turnpike). The following emergency vehicles have their emergency lights flashing. Tell whether this statement is true about the "MOVE OVER" law: You follow it when an ambulance is approaching you from behind. True or false:
False
You can use the right shoulder to pass only if the car in front of you is making a left turn. True or false:
False
You check your blind spot while driving by using your mirrors. True or false:
False
You should use your mirrors to drive in reverse. True or false:
False
What are the most common symptoms of CO poisoning?
Headache Dizziness Loss of consciousness Nausea/vomiting
What is a trans-like state called while driving? *
Highway Hyponsis
About a quarter mile later, you are driving in the center lane and the bus is in front of you in the right lane. The bus puts on its left blinker and wants to cut in front of you . By law, do you have to yield to the bus and let him in?
No
Can you park in front of your driveway?
No
Can you park next to a fire hydrant?
No
Can you park on the shoulder of an interstate (non-emergency)?
No
When can you use studded snow tires?
November 15 - April 1
What conditions can cause dangerous levels of CO to accumulate in or around a vehicle?
Operating a vehicle with an exhaust leak or poorly tuned engine Selected Answer, Operating a vehicle with the trunk or rear tailgate open Selected Answer, Operating a vehicle with holes in the body of the vehicle Selected Answer, Idling a vehicle in a garage or confined space, even with the outside garage door open Selected Answer, Operating a vehicle with a tailpipe that is blocked by debris, including snow, leaves or water
Car A is making a left turn Car C is making a right turn Pedestrian is crossing the street. Who goes first?
Pedestrian
If your car can't keep up with the normal flow of traffic on the road you're on, what should you do?
Pull over and activate hazards
An UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION is where 2 roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device. What is meant by a traffic signal?
Red Light
If a section of highway has too many crashes, the state can designate that area as a ______________________ _____________________.
Safe Corridor
What should you do in the DECELERATION LANE?
Slow down
An UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION is where 2 roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device. What is meant by regulatory device?
Stop Sign
Left turn hand signal
Straight arm
AT AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION: If two cars get there at the same time, the car on the right goes first. True or false
True
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle's exhaust. True or false:
True
If a truck is making a right turn, it may swing out into the left lane first.
True
If you are driving at 60 mph you will need approximately the distance of a football field to stop safely. True or false:
True
If your windshield wipers are on by law your headlights must be on. True or false:
True
In a skid you turn your wheel the direction the back of your car in going. True or false:
True
In a skid you turn your wheel the direction the back of your car in going: True or False
True
In bad weather (like snow), it may not be safe to drive at the speed limit. True or false:
True
You are driving in the right lane of a 6 lane highway (like the Turnpike). The following emergency vehicles have their emergency lights flashing. Tell whether this statement is true about the "MOVE OVER" law: If you see a police car on the shoulder, move over to the center lane. True or false:
True
You are driving in the right lane of a 6 lane highway (like the Turnpike). The following emergency vehicles have their emergency lights flashing. Tell whether this statement is true about the "MOVE OVER" law: If you see a tow truck on the right shoulder, slow down if you can't move over.
True
You are driving in the right lane of a 6 lane highway (like the Turnpike). The following emergency vehicles have their emergency lights flashing. Tell whether this statement is true about the "MOVE OVER" law: You follow it when you are approaching an ambulance from behind. True or false:
True
You can get a 2 point ticket for cutting through a gas station or parking lot to avoid a red light. True or false:
True
A car has how many blind spots?
2
A driver is driving on an Interstate where the speed limit is 65 mph. He is pulled over by the police in a town where the fine for speeding is $100. He was clocked at a speed of 78 mph. How much will his fine be?
200
Crosswalk
25 ft
You are on the following road. It is not a suburban road. There is no speed limit sign posted. What is the speed limit? Residential Neighborhood (not suburban)
25 mph
You are on the following road. It is not a suburban road. There is no speed limit sign posted. What is the speed limit? School zone speed limit
25 mph
What is the fine for a motorist not removing snow or ice from the vehicle?
25-75
You are on the following road. It is not a suburban road. There is no speed limit sign posted. What is the speed limit?Downtown business area (not suburban)
25mph
How many seconds should you leave between you and the car in front of you?
3 seconds
You must stop how many feet before a crosswalk with a pedestrian in it?
30
What speed does hydroplaning start?
35 mph
A pedestrian who is hit by a car has a---- % chance of being killed if the car is going 20 MPH
5
stop sign
50 ft
You are on the following road. It is not a suburban road. There is no speed limit sign posted. What is the speed limit? Interstate
55 mph
When you park, you must be no more than inches from the curb.
6
a----- % chance of being killed if the car is going 40 MPH.
85
Steering positions
9:3
stopping hand signal
Arm bent down
hand signal for making a right turn.
Arm bent up
Parking Uphill with a curb
Away from the curb
What number do you dial to report aggressive driving?
#77
If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, you must stop. If you don't, the fine is:
$500
fire hydrant
10 ft
A motorist should put on the turn signal at least -------feet before turning and be sure to cancel the signal after making a turn.
100
In the city you should be scanning how many seconds ahead?
12
The railroad lights are flashing and the bells are ringing. You must stop------- from the railroad crossing.
15 feet
You should keep an extra following distance behind a motorcyclist because: a. slippery, sloped, or ________________ surfaces, grooves and grating in the roadway can be hazardous for motorcyclists b. they can ____________ faster than other vehicles
a. uneven b. brake
If a driver gets a ticket in a safe corridor , the fine would:
double
If you are walking or jogging on the shoulder of a road that has no sidewalks, you should be----- the traffic.
facing
Most of the time you should pass on the:
left
he turn signal (blinker) is on the ------ side of the steering wheel.
left
You are approaching a side street where you plan to make a right hand turn. There is a bicyclist ahead of you who is going straight. You should:
let the bicyclist go past the intersection, then turn right
Most people driving in East Brunswick at night are using their:
low beams (dim)
Can you double park to run into a pizza place for a slice?
no
Angle Parking When backing out, remember that the front of the vehicle will swing ---------- of the direction of the turn.
opposite
You look in your review mirror and see a Ford pickup truck with a blue light flashing on its dashboard. What should you do?
pull over to the right side of the road, it is a volunteer fireman or EMT going to an emergency
Parallel Parking The vehicle's tires should be no more than ------- from the curb.
six inches
The traffic light is green. A police officer is standing in the intersection signaling you to stop. What do you do? Correct answer:
stop
What is the term for following a car too closely?
tailgating
You must stop when you see a blind pedestrian in the road. What 2 ways you could tell that a pedestrian was visually impaired:
they are using a can and they have a guide dog
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling....
three minutes or less.
Parking downhill with a curb
toward the curb
A pedestrian must cross the street at a crosswalk or receive a fine.
true
