Drivers Ed Quiz 4

How many feet away must you stop from a stopped school bus that has its flashing amber or red lights on?

25 feet

According to New Jersey Law it is illegal to be parked more than how many inches from the curb?

6 inches

How many feet must you park away from:

A fire hydrant? 10 feet A Crosswalk at an intersection? 25 feet A Railroad crossing? 15 feet A stop sign? 50 feet Driveway entrance to fire station? 20 feet Street opposite a fire station? 75 feet

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection is uncontrolled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

When must headlights be used?

Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise

If litter is thrown from a moving vehicle what could also happen to you?

Can lose license

A motorist should never stop or park at what places? (list all)

DO NOT PARK: on a crosswalk or sidewalk; between a safety zone for pedestrians and the adjacent curb, or 20 feet of the end of the safety zone; near properly marked street construction; on an interstate highway; in a bus stop zone; in front of a public or private driveway

If you are driving around a curve what tends to happen to your vehicle?

Drift to the side

A cell phone can only be used in what kind of situations?

Emergencies (fire, traffic crash, road hazards, medical emergency, or hazardous material emergency)

Motorists should always be prepared to yield to what kind of vehicles or pedestrians?

Emergency Vehicles Trains Buses Postal Vehicles Motorized or mobility-assistance devices Other vehicles already at an intersection Pedestrians at cross walk

What is the most common contributing factor of fatal and other types of accidents?

Exceeding the speed limit

If you are driving through a traffic circle and in doubt concerning who has the right of way, what should you do?

Exercise extreme caution and remember the basic rule governing any uncontrolled intersection

What is a deceleration lane?

Extra lanes at a highway exit that are located on the right-hand side of the roadway, used to exit a highway/turnpike

What is an acceleration lane?

Extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic

What is the fine for using a cell phone while driving?

First offense: $200 to $400 Second offense: $400 to $600 Third & subsequent: Up to $800, three points vs. license. Possible 90-day suspension of license.

Under what conditions can you pass at 10 mph a stopped school bus?

If on the other side of a safety island or raised median

At an intersection when do most accidents occur?

In the first few seconds after the light has changed

Can you drive on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign?

No

Who are the most vulnerable roadway users?

Pedestrians

What kind of offense is using a cell phone or texting device while driving?

Primary offense

According to New Jersey Law unless otherwise posted (if there is no speed limit sign) what is the speed limit in a:

School zone, business or residential district? 25 mph Suburban business and residential district? 35 mph Non-posted rural roadways? 50 mph State highways and interstates? 55 or sometimes 65 mph

What is the best way to drive through a curve

Slow down before entering and avoid drifting into other lane

If you miss an exit on a highway what should you do?

Take the next one

At a multi-way or 4-way intersection, a motorist must yield to what motorist if you get to the intersection at the same time?

The motorist on the right side of the road

What is the general rule when at an uncontrolled intersection?

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right

Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted what does New Jersey Law allow you to do?

Turn right on a red light

Headlights must also be used when?

Visibility is 500ft or less, using windshield wipers, encountering fog, mist, smoke, or other factors that reduce visibility

What is double parking?

When you are next to a car that is already parked on the road

What is an intersection?

Where two or more roads cross or merge at angles

Is it against New Jersey Law to block traffic by driving too slow?

Yes

What should a motorist do if they to an intersection and another motorist is already stopped at the intersection?

Yield to them

What is the bright headlight beam used for? And what does it help a motorist do?

Your high-beam headlights will let you see farther down the road

Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility but if a motorist fails to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk what will happen to you?

a fine of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points.

How many feet before you make a turn are you supposed to use a signal?

100 feet

If you commit a moving violation (such as going 10 mph over a 65mph speed limit) what kind of fine will you pay?

A double fine

What is a controlled intersection?

An intersection is controlled if there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer

What does it mean if you are driving on a road with the following lane markings:

Both Center lines are solid? No passing at all One Center line is broken? Pass if the line is broken on your side Both Center lines are broken? Both sides may pass

What 2 sets of headlights are all vehicles equipped with?

Bright and Dim

Under the graduated driver license (GDL) law can a motorist use a cell phone, hands free cell phone, or other electronic device?

No

How much can you be fined for throwing litter from your vehicle either parked or moving?

Up to $1000