CHAPTER 4 DRIVING ED

List the 4 basic steps to follow in making a LEFT TURN

-Turn on the left turn signal before you make the turn and slow down. -Look both ways and make sure that the oncoming lanes are clear. -Make the turn from the designated lane (use left lane). -Do not enter into the right lane. In some states it is illegal to enter the right lane after the turn is completed.

1)Effective July 1, 2004 NJ motorists may NOT use a _____; wireless cell phone while driving a vehicle. 2) What is the fine for breaking this law? 1st time: - $200 - $400 2nd time: - $400 - $600 3rd time: - $600 - $800

1)Handheld 2) ⚫$200 - $400 ⚫$400 - $600 ⚫$600 - $800

List the (2) situations when it is legal to pass on the right:

1)On roads with more than one lane going in the same direction 2)If the motorist ahead of you is making a left turn and there is no room to pass

List the NJ set speed limits for the following areas: 1) School zone/business/residential district: __mph 2) suburban business and residential areas: __ mph 3) State Highways/Interstates: __ mph or __ mph

25 35 55 or 65

What is the penalty for failure to STOP for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

500 fine, 25 days in jails, 2 points license, community service

The ____lane is an extra lane on the side of a highway that permits motorists to pick-up speed and merge with the flow of traffic.

Acceleration

List (4) driving situations when you must "STOP"

At an intersection,When a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop,For a pedestrian in a crosswalk,When there a yield sign and traffic does not permit a safe

What is a common cause of fatal accidents?

Exceeding the speed limit

Most passing should be made on the ___

Left

What should you do if you approach another vehicle and you have your bright/high beam headlights on?

Lower Them.

1.Double solid centerlines means: 2.Passing is allowed ONLY when there is a ____ centerline on the driver's side

No Passing Broken

List (3) driving situations where you "DO NOT PASS":

On a intersection,narrow bridges,railroad crossing

When driving always stay to the right. Passing is only safe when there is no ___ traffic

Oncoming

At a 4-way STOP, yield to the driver on the ______?_________ if you get there at the same time.

Right & Stop

Headlights must be used between ½ hr. after_____________and ½ hr. before ______________, in ___________________________, whenever visibility is_______ft or less and whenever__________________are in use.

Sunset,Sunrise,NJ,500,Windshields

List (3) driving situations where it is important to "SLOW DOWN":

When the road is wet or slippery,At sharp or blind curves,and On hills.

List the 4 basic steps to follow in making a RIGHT TURN:

approach the intersection as far to the right as possible,The motorist should not swing outward or into another lane,drive up to the turn as far to the right as possible,and don't not swing into the wrong lane

When should you use your dim/low/regular beam on your headlights?

city driving, driving in traffic

The bright/high beam on your headlights is used for what type of driving?

open-country driving

Motorists must STOP ___ ft from a school bus with flashing RED lights

25

What set of traffic rules must bicycle riders, moped riders and motorcyclists follow?

Basic road rules, yield, watch out for traffic

NJ law permits a RIGHT TURN on a RED LIGHT after coming to a __ unless there is a ___sign.

Stop,No Turn on Red

You should always ___ to police cars, ambulances and fire engines when their warning lights/sirens are flashing.

Yield

List (5) places where you "DO NOT PARK

within 10 ft of a fire hydrant within 20ft of a crosswalk within 50ft of a stop sign 50 feet from something random 20 feet from something random