NJ Drivers Ed Chapter 4
Fines for throwing trash from a moving/parked vehicle
$1000
A motorist should be prepared to yield to:
-Emergency vehicles -Buses -Postal vehicles -Mobilized or mobility-assistance devices -Other vehicles that are already in the intersection -frozen treat trucks
A motorist should not pass:
-On a hill or curve at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead -At a street crossing or intersection -At a railroad crossing -On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels -When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing -When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross
Always slow down:
-On narrow or winding roads -At intersections or railroad crossings -On hills -At sharp or blind curves -Where there are pedestrians -When the road is wet & slippery
Do not park within __ ft of a fire hydrant
10
Uncontrolled intersection?
2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
Do not park within __ ft of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within __ ft on the street opposite a fire station entrance
20, 75
A motorist should never park within ___ ft of a fire department vehicle in service
200 ft
Do not park within __ ft of a crosswalk at an intersection or side line of street/intersection highway, except at alleys
25
Speed limit for suburban business & residential districts?
35 mph
Do not park within __ ft of a railroad crossing
50
Do not park within __ ft of a stop sign
50
Speed limit for non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
Speed limit for certain state highways (as posted) & interstates?
55 mph
Speed limit for certain interstate highways (as posted)?
65 mph
Consequences for failure to stop for pedestrians:
A fine up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points
Left turn from a 2-way road onto a 4-lane highway:
Approach the turn as close to the center line of the right side of the road as possible. Make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection.
Both center lines are solid:
Don't pass
Stop for school buses: two-lane road/multi-lane highway where lanes are separated by lines.
Motorists must stop at least 25 ft away
Bright beam is for...
Open country driving when there is no traffic in sight
What does NJ law require regarding emergency vehicles?
To yield to emergency vehicles when they sound sirens/emergency lights. A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop & wait for the vehicle to pass. After, the motorist should keep at least 300 ft behind a signaling emergency vehicle
Traffic circle right of way?
Vehicle to the left yields the right-of-way to the motorist leaving the expressway
What is an intersection?
Where 2 or more roads cross/merge at angles
On a multi-lane roadway, where must motorists drive?
as close to the right lane as possible
One center line is broken:
can only pass on one side
Both center lines are broken:
can pass on both sides
Dim beams are for...
city driving/driving in traffic on roadways
Weave lane?
entrance & an exit for an expressway
Stop or school buses: dual lane highway.
if there is no divider, all cars must stop. If there is a divider, opposite side must slow down to 10 mph
What does the law regarding keeping to the right require?
keep right, pass left
Where should most passing take place?
left lane
Fines for violating the "Move Over" law
not less than $100 & not more than $500
If a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up/let off children, a motorist must...
pass at a speed of no more than 10 mph
What should a motorist do when a disabled vehicle is in sight?
reduce speed and increase space between his/her vehicle and the disabled vehicle
When is passing on the right allowed?
roads with more than one lane going in the same direction or when motorist ahead is making a left turn
What must a motorist do when approaching a curve?
slow down
A motorist should stop at least __ ft from railroad crossing when there are flashing lights.
15 ft
Speed limit for schools zones & business/residential districts?
25 mph
Blind intersection?
Buildings, parked vehicles, or bushes may obstruct a motorist's line of sight
Controlled intersection?
There are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
What is the NJ law for turns on red light?
can turn unless posted otherwise
What does the Safe Corridors law do?
doubles fines
