Drivers Ed Review (all ch.)

Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals

inline skaters and skateboarders, bicyclists, pedestrians

If you drink beyond a BAC of .05, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10 the risk increases to

6 times as great

How often must registered vehicles in New Jersey pass state emissions inspections?

Every two years

When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to

keep going straight

Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for

liability

It is legal to turn on red if you

make a full stop, and check traffic

As of March 1, 2008, motorists in New Jersey may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for

medical emergencies, fire, traffic accident

If under 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is

more than .10, .01, .05

What does a flashing red light mean.

Stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians

When approaching a yellow light what should you do?

Stop before entering the intersection if you can do that safely

What is an octagon shaped sign?

Stop sign

Diamond-shaped signs are

Warning signs

What color is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?

Yellow-green

What is a triangular sign?

Yield sign

It is a good practice to keep a safe distance in order to

give you time to react

If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should

hold the wheel firmly, remove your foot from the gas pedal, let the vehicle coast to a stop

You cannot park

in front of a fire hydrant, bus stop zone, or driveway

Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license may result in

in prison or fine up to $ 1,000

If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirrors, you are

in the trucks no-zone or blind spot

The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?

no restrictions

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

one year

Bright beam lights are used for

open country driving

When the pavement is marked with two center lines, one solid and one broken

passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your

reaction time, vision and judgement, coordination and balance

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should

reduce speed and be ready to stop

When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to

reduce speed and be ready to stop

If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes

The meaning of a hand signal when a drivers hand and arm are straight out is

signaling left hand turn

If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should

slow down and regain control

The best way to enter a curve is

slow down before entering the curve

Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should

stop

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must

stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing

A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means

stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

If you go into a skid, you should

take your foot off the gas pedal

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately

test your brakes

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?

the driver

To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know

the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances and maneuverability

You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or

the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass

At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule

the vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

Front seat passengers over the age of 18 are responsible for:

themselves

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

To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should

turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be

turned to the left, toward the center of the road.

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway

unless directed to do so by a police officer

A diamond shaped sign is a

warning sign

Which is a telltale sign that a motorist has been drinking?

weaving, quick stops, speeding

When driving at night be sure that you can stop

within the distance you can see ahead

What color(s) is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?

yellow-green

A triangular shaped sign is a

yield sign

What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians

yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk, be alert and obey speed limits, never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian

Implied Consent Law means when you operate a motor vehicle on NJ roads

you have agreed to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense

On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing

you must stop at least 25 feet away

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means

your sense and judgment are impaired by alcohol

Where can you get your vehicle inspected?

State inspection station or a state licensed private inspection facility

What is the penalty for driving an uninsured vehicle?

-fines -community service -license and registration suspension -violation surcharges

The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is

25 mph

Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?

1 passenger unless accompanied by parent of guardian

When you move into NJ from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within

14 days after registering it

During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as

25% more

When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than

10 mph

Before turning, you must signal at least

100 feet

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

12 oz of beer

When moving to New Jersey from another state, how long do you have to get your vehicle inspected after registering it?

14 days

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

50 feet

In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry

A valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a validated New Jersey permit.

What does an orange diamond shaped traffic sign mean?

Construction and maintenance warning

When sharing the road with large trucks and buses, you should

Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn, leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing

What must every car registered in New Jersey be insured for?

Liability

The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to

No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge?

Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs, operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take a breathalyzer test, refusal to take a breathalyzer test

A child under the age of eight and who is less than 57 inches tall must be properly belted and

Placed in a rear seat of the vehicle, or put into the front seat if there's no rear seat.

What does a round yellow sign mean?

Railroad crossing

What is the color of a traffic light hung horizontally?

Red (left) Yellow (middle) Green (left)

What is the color order of a traffic light hung vertically

Red (top) Yellow (middle) Green (bottom)

What should you do if your license plates are lost or stolen?

Report to police

Where can you get your car inspected?

State inspection facility or State-licensed private inspection facility

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

The driver and all passengers.

At the time of your road test, you must present

Valid vehicle registration, a valid examination permit, valid insurance ID card

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

Though the point total will never be reduced below zero

What should you do if you sell your vehicle and do not transfer the plates to another vehicle?

Turn plates in to MVC

Under NJ law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as

a moving motor vehicle

During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when

accumulating four or more points, convicted of two or more moving violations

An acceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway entrance

A deceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway exit

What is a Habitual Offender?

any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years

To make a safe right turn, you should

approach the intersection as far to the right as possible

To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

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

become involved in a lawsuit

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking

beer

Headlights must be used

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime during bad weather visibility is 500 feet or less

All drivers, during rain, snow and ice, must have

both headlights and wipers on

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

can see the motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirror

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

cannot drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

Drugs that may effect basic driving skills are

cold pills, tranquillizers, some prescription drugs

All GDL drivers holding a Special Learner's Permit, Examination Permit or a Probationary License when operating a vehicle must

display reflective RED decals

If you drink and have a BAC of slightly above .05, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is

doubled

In city driving, you should

drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians, look at least 12 seconds ahead

Road surfaces are most slippery

during the first few minutes of a rainfall

The shape of a stop sign is

eight sided

Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility

every two years