Drivers Ed Chapter 4

What is the speed limit in a school zone or residential area?

25 mph

While driving you see Emergency Vehicles with red or blue flashing lights. What should you do?

A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass. Afterward, the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.

Stopping Regulations: When a yellow light follows a green light what should a motorist do?

A motorist should stop unless they're too close to stop safely.

When should a pass be completed (finished)?

All passing must be completed before the center lines are solid again.

Uncontrolled Intersection?

An intersection when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

Blind Intersection?

An intersection where buildings, parked vehicles, buses, trees, or crops obstruct a motorist's line of sight.

Controlled Intersection?

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

What should a motorist do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

As a motorist nears an uncontrolled intersection, they must reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left.

What is the penalty for not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk 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.

What are the criteria for a road to be declared a "Safe Corridor"? What happens to fines in a Safe Corridor?

Highways are considered "Safe Corridors" based on statistics showing crash rates 50 percent over the state rate and 1,000 or more crashes reported over a three-year period. The Safe Corridors law doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving.

Describe the proper procedure for approaching a frozen dessert truck.

If the truck is flashing red lights and posting a stop signal arm, a motorist must yield the righ-of-way to any person who is crossing the roadway to or from the truck, watch out for children and be prepared to stop, and stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 mph. A motorist shouldn't stop on a dual highway if he/she is on the other side of a safety island or raised median.

Where should you park in case of mechanical failure?

In case of mechanical failure, a motorist should stop on the right highway shoulder and turn on emergency flashers.

What does a solid white line across an intersection mean?

It means that a motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign.

Describe the "Mover Over" law.

It states that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating configuration of lights (including red, blue, amber, or yellow) must change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle. If that's not possible they must reduce the speed of their vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Describe the proper procedure for stopping for school bus.

State law requires motorists to stop at least 25 feet away from a school bus if he/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 dual-lane highway, a motorist should slow to 10 mph if on the other side of a safety island or raised median. A motorist should only proceed after the bus signals have turned off, but they should still watch for children with developmental disabilities. If the school bus has stopped directly in front of the school to pick up or left off children with developmental disabilities, you may pass from either direction at a speed of 10 mph.

What is the best way to enter a curve?

The best way to enter a curve is to slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane.

Who has the right-of-way on an expressway with a weave lane?

The motorist leaving the expressway has the right-of-way.

What is the penalty for using a cell phone?

The penalty is $200-$400 for a first offense, $400-$600 for a second offense within 10 years of the first offense, $600-$800 and a possible license suspension for a third offense within 10 years of the second offense and for all subsequent offenses.

What is the penalty for throwing objects from the car on the highway?

The penalty is a fine up to $1,000 and, if the car is moving when you litter, the motorist may lose his/her license.

Describe why circle intersections are so dangerous.

There are no set rules for them and people's common sense and caution must prevail at all times; however, that isn't always the case.

Deceleration Lane?

They are extra lanes at a highway exit. They're located on the right-hand side of the road.

Acceleration Lane?

They are extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic.

When may you turn right on red?

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

Is it possible to go too slow? Why?

Yes, because some collisions are caused by driving too slowly and backing up traffic.

Under what conditions may you use a cell phone?

You may use it if there is a fire, a traffic accident, a serious road hazard, a medical emergency or a hazardous material emergency.

List two conditions when you must yield at a controlled intersection.

a. A motorist must yield to another motorist already stopped at the intersection. b. A motorist must yield to the motorist on the right if both motorists get there at the same time.

Under what conditions should you not pass?

a. At a street crossing or intersection b. At a railroad crossing c. On a hill or a curve or at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead d. On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels e. When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing f. When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

Describe some basic rules for yielding the right-of-way. (who you must always yield to)

a. Emergency vehicles: when police cars, fire engines and ambulances are giving warning signs (sirens, flashing lights) b. Trains: when a train is approaching a railroad crossing c. Buses: when re-entering the flow of traffic d. Postal vehicles: when vehicle is seeking to re-enter the flow of traffic e. Motorized or mobility-assistance devices: when in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road f. Other vehicles that are already in the intersection

List four points to keep in mind when entering multi-laned highways.

a. Obey posted advisory speed limits (if any) at the entrance ramp b. Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane c. Avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane d. Yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane when safe

When is it important to slow down?

a. On narrow or winding roads b. At intersections or railroad crossings c. On hills d. At sharp or blind curves e. Where there are pedestrians or driving hazards f. When the road is wet or slippery

Describe how you should exit a highway.

a. Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane b. When the exit is located on the left of a roadway, look for signs that will direct traffic to the proper lane for exiting c. If you miss an exit, go to the next one d. Never back up on an exit ramp or deceleration lane

List four occasions when headlights must be used.

a. They must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. b. They must be used when visibility is 500 feet or less. c. They must be used when using windshield wipers. d. They must be used when encountering fog, mist, smoke, or other factors that reduce visibility.

Under what conditions should you pass?

a. When both center lines are broken b. When the center line on your side is broken c. When there is no oncoming traffic

List four situations when a motorist must stop.

a. When coming from an alley, private driveway or building b. At a bridge span that is open for boat traffic c. When a school bus is picking up or letting off children and/or the red lights are flashing d. For a blind pedestrian using a white or metallic walking cane, or a trained guide dog, or a guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog

Fire Hydrant?

don't park within 10 feet

Fire Station?

don't park within 20 feet of the station's driveway and don't park within 75 feet on the street opposite the station's entrance

Crosswalk?

don't park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys

Stop Sign?

don't park within 50 feet