Chapter 3 Drivers Education
if dislodged snow or ice causes injury or property damage fines up to _____ may be assessed
$1500
any person who doesn't remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it (N.J.S.A 39:4-77.1) fines of ___ to ___ regardless if it dislodged from the vehicle
$25 to $75
if a motorist must turn the wheel while reversing other than in a straight line _______ must be on the steering wheel to steer while a motorists ______________________________________________
-2 hands -head or body is turned to look out the rear window
-based on the reaction time of ____ second -a vehicle travels at ____ ft per second at ____mph -deceleration is approximately ____ft per second
-3/4 - 88, 60 -14
K Turn Part 2 the motorist should ____ ____slowly while turning the steering wheel to the ____, ____several inches from the ____curb or street edge. The motorist should next move the vehicle ____while turning the steering wheel to the ____. Finally, the motorist should ____the vehicle's wheels as it faces in the ____they want it to go.
-back up -right -stopping -right -forward -left -straighten -direction
some exemptions to idling are
-being stuck in traffic -drive thru
tires should be checked for
-bumps, cuts, bad tread can cause blowouts -tire pressure
when parking a vehicle facing uphill -____ ____should be set -wheels should be turned ____ from the curb -vehicle should be turned in ____ or, with a ____ ____ , in ____
-hand brake -away -park, manual transmission, in low
when parking a vehicle facing downhill -____ ____ should be set -wheels should be turned ____ the curb -vehicle should be turned in ____ or, with a ____ ____ , in ____
-hand brake -toward -park, manual transmission, in reverse
by letting a vehicle pass on the left side to check a vehicles mirrors, as the passing vehicles disappears from the _____ _____ mirror a motorist should be able ________________________________
-inside rearview mirror -to see its front bumper in the outside rearview mirror
3 ways seat belts can help motorist/passenger
-keeps from being thrown from the vehicle in a collision (if being held in place injury may be less severe) -slow a body down with the vehicle -keep from sliding on the seat during sudden stops & turns (keeps motorist in position so they can control the vehicle)
when on the road how can a motorist check the vehicle's mirrors by _____________
-letting a vehicle pass on the left
exemptions to the seatbelt law
-passenger vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966 -if isn't required under federal law -medical reason
a motorist should keep good ____ while driving. the seat should be adjusted so that the motorist can ________________________
-posture -reach the foot pedals easily & can reach all shifts and gears
hand over hand steering is done for - - - -
-precision maneuvers -steering through curves -intersection entry and exit -skid recovery
always put an infant in a __________ _____ ____ _____ in the backseat of a vehicle with____________
-rear-facing child safety seat -air bags
The 3 Point Turn (K Turn) when turning a vehicle around, a motorist should start from the ____ ____ of the road. Chose a ____spot with good ____in both ____if there's no other traffic the motorist should signal ____and move ____ ____while turning the steering wheel to the ____. the vehicle should be ____several inches from the ____curb or street edge.
-right edge -safe -visibility -directions -left -forward, slowly -left -stopped -left
when should the brakes be checked
-the vehicle pulls to 1 side when it stops -feels a taut pedal -hears an unusual squealing or grinding
how can a motorist know if their car has air bags
-the words "air bag" -SRS (supplemental restraint system) -SIR (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel or dashboard panel - mark the sun visors or sides of the door frame with warning labels -warning in the vehicle owners manual
backup lights
-used for driving in reverse
before driving in reverse, a motorist must be sure that the path is clear, this can be done by ___________________________________ u must be careful because _________________________________________
-using the mirrors and turning to check -the rear is limited
before making a turn a motorist should always 1- use the mirrors to look ____and to ____ ____for other vehicles to see if its safe to ____ 2- check for less ____ ____, such as ____, ____, ____ 3- ____first & then move into the ____ ____ 4- ____ ____before reaching an intersection 5- keep a ____ ____and follow ____ ____ 6- always stay in the same ____until the turn is ____ 7- make sure ____signal is ____ ____after the turn is completed
1- behind and to both sides, turn 2- visible vehicles, such as motorcycles, bikes, mopeds 3- signal, proper lane 4- slow down 5- steady speed, pavement markings 6- lane, finished 7- turn, turned off
what are the factors for that stopping distance depends on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1- motorist reaction time 2- weather and visibility conditions 3- vehicle weight 4- brake conditions 5- conditions & types of tires 6- roadway conditions 7- speed
rules for entering an angled parking space 1- watch for ____ahead and behind 2- ____ and begin to ____ ____ 3- make sure the ____ of the vehicle will clear the ____ vehicles 4- steer ____ into the parking space, then ____ the wheels 5- shift to ____ , or ____ if standard transmission and apply the ____ ____
1- traffic 2- signal, slow down 3- rear, parked 4- sharply, straighten 5- park, or reverse, parking brake
rulers for backing out of an angled parking space 1- ____ ____ to make sure nothing is in vehicles way 2- ____ move the vehicle in ____ and be sure that the ____ is clear of ____ 3- tap the ____ to warn nearby pedestrians 4- when able to see past the ____ of vehicles parked next to the vehicle, ____ and ____ again 5-____ back & to each ____ for other ____ 6- remember that the ____ of the vehicle will swing in the ____ direction of the ____ 7- ____ slowly while ____ until the vehicle's ____ ____ ____ passes the ____ ____ of the vehicle parked on the ____ 8-____ the wheels as the vehicle comes back into the ____ of ____
1- walk around 2- slowly, reverse, lane, traffic 3- horn 4- tops, stop & look again 5-look, side, motorists 6- front, opposite, turn 7- backup, turning, left front wheel, rear bumper, left 8-straighten, lane, traffic
Parallel Parking 1. Find a parking space that's _______________________________ 2. Signal for a ____ & signal to the ____ to alert motorist that the vehicle will ____ ____ to the ____ 3. Pull up alongside (parallel) about ____ to ______ from the ____ in ____ 4. ____ & check to see that the way is ____ behind the vehicle before ____ ____ 5. Turn ur body to look out the ____ ____ of the vehicle. Begin ____ ____ slowly for about______ & turn the steering wheel all the way to the ____ 6. When the ____ of the vehicle has cleared the ____ ____ of the vehicle in front, ____ & check the ____ 7. Make sure the ____ ____ wheel hasn't ____ ____ ____ 8. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the ____ while beginning to ____ ____ ____ 9. Make sure the vehicle can ____ its ____ ____ 10. When the vehicle is in ____ , ____ Be sure not to ____ the vehicle in back 11. Turn the vehicle's wheels ____ , & drive to the ____ of the parking space. The vehicle's tires should be no more than _________from the curb
1. that's large enough to fit the vehicle 2. stop, right, back up, right 3. 2 to 4 ft, vehicle in front 4. Turn, clear, backing up 5. rear window, backing up, 2 ft, right 6. front, rear bumper, stop, angle 7. right back, hit the curb 8. left, back up slowly 9. clear its back bumper 10. line, stop, hit 11. straight, center, 6 inches
a vehicle shouldn't be driven with tires that have less than _____ of tread
1/16 in
state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least _______ before making any turn
100ft
a motorist should turn on the turn signal at least _______ before turning & be sure to _____ the signal after making the turn
100ft cancel
Always be sure that children ____ yrs & younger ride in the ____ of the vehicle
12 backseat
when performing hand over hand steering the hands move from 9 & 3 towards ____ and the opposite hand crosses over and down to the ___ and ___ position
12:00 9 and 3
Federal safety standards require that manufactures equip all new passenger cars and light trucks with airbags by
1999
a vehicle should be driven slowly in reverse- typically walking speed (___ to ______)
2 to 4 mph
Air bags inflate at speeds of up to ______ to protect adults in a front-end collision
200 mph
under normal conditions a horn should be heard for at least _____
200ft
a motorist should be able to stop _____ at _____
25 ft at 20 mph
a motorist chance of surviving a collision are _____ to _____ times better if they're wearing both a _____ &_____
3 to 4 seat belt & shoulder strap
an ABS-equipped vehicle may go out of control at only ______ if a motorist ______ _____ the steering wheel and brake, even on dry pavement
35mph violently jerks
Between 1986 and 2000 front airbag saved the lives of ______ front seat riders
5303
seat belts save a persons chance of surviving a crash by _____
60%
more than _______ of the information a motorist needs is __________
95% visual
where should hands be positioned on a steering wheel
9:00 & 3:00
Airbags could seriously injure or kill ______ who are sitting in the front seat
Children
Driver and passenger side airbags
For medical conditions when the risks of a deploying airbag exceed the risks of impacting the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshields
An average sized adult who is correctly belted is not likely to come in contact with the airbag until it is fully
Inflated
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 10mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 11ft Breaking distance- 8ft Total- 18ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 20mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 22ft Breaking distance- 31ft Total- 53ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 30mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 33ft Breaking distance- 69ft Total- 102ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 40mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 44ft Breaking distance- 123ft Total- 167ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 50mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 55ft Breaking distance- 192ft Total- 247ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 60mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 66ft Breaking distance- 277ft Total- 343ft
Stopping Distances On Dry Surfaces For Passenger Vehicles Speed- 70mph Reaction distance Breaking distance Total
Reaction distance- 77ft Breaking distance- 376ft Total- 453ft
air bags are _____ equipment in almost all new vehicles, & are designed to _________________________________________
Standard Supplement seatbelt in frontal crashes
how can u check ur headlights are working
against a garage wall or parked vehicle
Starting Checklist the seat must be adjusted so they're _____________________ from the steering wheel
an arms length
ABS
antilock braking system, can be tested by applying steady pressure to the brake pedal
what are blind spots
areas where a motorist cant see behind their vehicle on both sides through a mirror
(N.J.S.A 39:3-52) against NJ law to have _______ on while moving forward
backup lights on
before getting into a vehicle look
behind it and in front of it
_____ _____ should be on the steering wheel at all times except when shifting gears or giving hand signals
both hands
Starting Checklist all windows should be ____ and nothing should block a motorist's _____
clean vision
a motorist should be able to hear the _____ and see the ____ ____ flash on the dashboard
clicking lighted arrows
idling a vehicle more than 3 mins can _____ ur vehicle and be bad for ur _____. Fines _____to_____ (N.J.S.A 39:3-70.2)
damage health $250 to $1000
how tight or loose should u grip the steering wheel
firmly but not too tight
Driver-side air bags only
for individuals who can't properly operate the vehicle & keep at least 10" between the center of the steering wheel & the center the breastbone
Passenger-side air bags
for individuals who must place infants in the front seat because there's no rear-facing seat or motorist must monitor infants medical condition
Driver-and passenger-side air bags
for individuals with medical conditions with the risks of a deploying air bag exceed the risks of impacting the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield
hand signal; stop or slowing down
hand & arm downward, palm facing to the rear
hand signal; left turn
hand & arm straight out
hand signal; right turn
hand & arm upward
NJ law requires a motorist to know the correct ____ ____ for stopping and turning which are standard in all states
hand signals
to drive in reverse a motorist should -_____ & _____should be turned to the right until they can see clearly through the _____ _____of the vehicle without the use of mirrors -right hand & arm should be placed over the back of the ____ ____ ____; the left hand should grasp the top of the ____ ____
head & body back window front passenger seat steering wheel
(N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.8) NJ law restricts vehicle _____ to ___ mins or less
idling 3 mins
tail lights signal other motorists
in the dark and prevent accidents
Starting Checklist doors should be
locked
if a motorist doesn't turn the wheel while in reverse the vehicle will
move straight back
failure to comply with the NJ child passenger safety law could mean a ______ fine and plus fees & court costs
not less than $50 nor more than $75
when may the ABS lengthen stopping distance
on very soft surfaces (unpacked snow, loose gravel)
a motorist should always remember that the front of the vehicle will always swing in the ______direction of a turn
opposite
____________________________while turning in reverse is dangerous & can result in failing the road test
palming the wheel with 1 hand
Starting Checklist vehicle should be in ____ or _____ _____ and the ____ ____ should be set
park or neutral gear parking brake
motorist may sound the horn when _____________ when not in a business or residential area
passing another vehicle
a motorist should never _____ an ABS or ____ the steering wheel when breaking
pump jerk
to give a hand signal a motorist should
put their arm well out of the vehicle so that its visible to other motorists
Starting Checklist inside and outside _________________________ should be adjusted
rearview mirrors
if a windshield is cracked or chipped It should be ____. The windscreen must also be _____.
replaced clean
the _____ foot should be used for the brake and gas pedal. If there's a manual transmission the _____foot is for the clutch
right left
in reverse, turning the wheel to the _____ will direct the vehicle to the ____. steering to the _____ will direct the vehicle to the ______.
right right left left
Starting Checklist ______ and ______ should be fastened so that they r firm and comfortable
seat belts and shoulder straps
Under the ______ _____, all unbuckled back seat occupants 18 & older may be issued a _____ if the vehicle is stopped for another reason
secondary law summons
the outside mirrors being adjusted like this allow the motorist to
see part of the lanes of traffic to the left and rear of the vehicle
the horn should be used for
signal when passing or coming out of a blind alley, curve or driveway
(N.J.S.A 39:4-77.1) requires a motorist to remove ____ or ____ from a vehicle before driving it
snow or ice
why are brake lights so important
so other motorists know when ur stopping
how should the outside mirror be adjusted
so the motorist can see the tip of the driver side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror
_____,_____ pressure should be applied to the brake to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop
steady gentle
always keep ___ & ___ lights in working order
tail & side
if other motorist flash their lights at u what does this usually mean
that their lights are out of line
by turning and looking back this ensures that
theirs no pedestrians or less conspicuous vehicles (bikes, mopeds)
a motorist is properly positioned when
they can see and glance to the rear
whats not allowed to be done to the windows and windshields
tinting
how should the mirrors be adjusted
to reduce blind spots
after starting an engine a motorist should make sure their path is clear by
turning and looking back
how can u check a blind spot
turning their head
if turns signals are broken what should a motorist do
use hand signals
hand over hand steering permits a motorist to make steering adjustments ranging from
very minor up to a half turn of the wheel while keeping both hands on the wheel
another signal is the horn which is a ____ signal
warning
_______ ______ should always work, if they come with washers a motorist cab use __________ ______ to stop icing
windshield wipers non-freezing spray
how old and how much does a child have to weight to sit in a federally approved safety or booster seat facing what direction
x
how old and how much does a child have weight to sit in a rear seat without a booster seat? if there isn't a rear sear they must be properly belted in the front?
x
