Drivers ed Quizlet chapter 4

Memory

20 feet of the end of the safety zone near properly mark street construction, any space on public or proper private property market for a vehicle parking for persons with a disability, on Interstate Highway, on a sidewalk, & a bus stops on, in front of a public or private driveway, within an intersection, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or slacks sideline of a street or intersection highway accept the alleys, within 15 feet of a railroad crossing, within 50 feet of it stop snowing, within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite of a fire station entrance, on any bridge or elevated roadway or a nanny tunnel, next to another vehicle parked at the curb double parking, in an area where parking is prohibited by municipal ordinance. In case of Mechanical drywall or other emergency, a motorized should stop on the right highway shoulder and turn on emergency flashers.

Stop for school buses

A motorist must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. State law requires motorists to stop at least 25 feet away if he or she is traveling on a two lane road or on a multi lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines or on a privately maintained road. When traveling on a dueling highway a motivation slow to 10 miles per hour if on the other side of a safety Island or raised median. School buses are equipped with the yellow or amber and red flashing lights. The yellow or amber lights go on before the bus stops and the red lights go on when it has stopped. However I'm older I should not depend on these lights if driving behind a school bus. They could be malfunctioning.

Weave lane

A weave lane is both an entrance and an exit for an expressway

Controlled

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

Uncontrolled

An intersection is controllled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device. A motorist must be very careful when approaching these types of intersections. Most of the time there will be a warning sign prior to reaching the intersection. as a motorist nears a crossroad that is not controlled, he/she must reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left. A motorist coming from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic on the main road. As a general rule, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right. When a traffic signal is not illuminated because if a power failure or other malfunction, the traffic signal is observed as a 4-way stop signal.

65mph

Certain interstate highways(as posted)

55mph

Certain state highways(as posted) and interstates

Safe Corridors

Double fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving(highways)

Yielding to the right-of-way

Emergency vehicles: when police cars, fire engines and ambulances are giving waening signs(sirens, flashing lights) Buses: when re-entering the flow of traffic Postal vehicles: when vehicle is seeking to re-enter the flow of traffic Motorized or mobility-assistance devices: when in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road Other vehicles that are already in the intersection

Curves

It is important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curce in the road because vehicles tend to keep going straight. The best way to enter a curve is to slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane. A motorist should always watch for vehicles that may drift into his/her lane as well. Check for Curve Ahead warning signs and reccomended speeds.

Left turns

Left turns, two vehicles:When two vehicles meet at an intersection and both have signaled to turn left, extra caution must be applied. When safe, each motorist should turn to the left to the center of the intersection. Left turn from a one way road onto a one way road: Approaching the turn in the left lane the motorist should turn into the left lane of the road he or she is entering. Left turn from a two way road onto a two way road: Approach the turn as close as possible to the line nearest to the center of the road. When turning the vehicle should not cross lane markings. The motor should keep to the right of the center line of the road that the vehicle is entering. Left turns between intersections: Between intersections solid lines show when not to pass. However these lines may be crossed with care when entering or leaving driveways in business or residential areas. Left turn from a two way road onto a four lane highway: approach the turn is close to the center line of the right side of the road as possible. Make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection.

moveover law

New Jersey's move over law requires that all motorists approaches stationary authorized emergency vehicle tow truck high maintenance and other emergency service vehicle that it display no flashing blinking or alternating red blue amber or yellow light or any configuration of light containing one of these colors must change lanes safety and traffic conditions contained one of these colors Mustang Tulane safety and traffic conditions permitting into a lane not adjacent to the other night vehicle if Elaine change is possible prohibited by law or unsafe to motorists must reduce the speed of his or her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop if necessary. Motorists who violate the law face a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.

50mph

Non-posted rural roadways

Pass only when safe

Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if 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 room to pass.

Disabled vehicles

Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median Turn on emergency flashers Raise the hood to signal for assistance Stay in the vehicle and lock the doors If available, use your cell phone to call for help Ask anyone who stops to go to a phone and call for assistance Not get into a stranger's vehicle

25mph

School Zones, businesses or residential districts

Passing

Stay to the right of the roadways's center lines. Both center lones solid:No passing allowed One center line is broken: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line Both center lines are broken: Passing is allowed on both sides

Pedestrians in a crosswalk

Stop for pedestrains in a crosswalk. Failure to stop carries 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.

35mph

Suburban businesses and residential districts

Keeping to the right

The laws of New Jersey require motorists to keep to the right, except when passing.

Right turn on red

Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, New Jersey law authorizes a right turn on a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic and pedestrians before turning right at a red light.

Stop for frozen dessert trucks

When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction and the truck is flashing red lights and posting the stop signal arm a motorist must: Yield the right-of-way to any person who was crossing the road way to or from the truck. Watch out for children and be prepared to stop. Stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 miles per hour.

A motorist should always try to _________ while not exceeding the posted speed limit.

keep up with the flow of traffic