NJ Driver's Ed - Chapter 4
What is the fine for throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle (littering)?
$1000 fine
A motorist must always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. The fine is:
1. $500 fine 2. 25 days in jail 3. community service 4. 6 months of driving suspension 5. 2 points
Name 3 reasons when you should be using your headlights.
1. 1 1/2 hour after sunset & 1 1/2 hour before sunrise 2. Visibility is less than 500 ft. 3. Windshield wipers are on.
Name 5 reasons when it would be LEGAL to use your cell phone.
1. Fire 2. Traffic accident 3. Serious road hazard 4. Medical emergency 5. Hazardous material emergency
Name 6 reasons why it would be important to slow down.
1. Intersections 2. Curves 3. Hills 4. Wet/Slippery roads 5. Narrow roads 6. Pedestrians
Fines will be imposed to a motorist for:
1. Not stopping for pedestrians. 2. Littering. 3. Speeding. 4. Failing to take snow off vehicle. 5. Idling.
Name 3 reasons that a motorist must take to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
1. Obey speed limits. 2. Be alert. 3. Never pass vehicle that stopped for pedestrian.
Name 6 reasons when a motorist should not pass.
1. On hill/curve 2. Intersection 3. Railroad crossing 4. Narrow bridges/tunnels 5. Center line restrictions 6. Behind a vehicle that stopped to let pedestrian cross
You should always be prepared to yield to:
1. Trains 2. Buses re-entering traffic 3. Emergency vehicles 4. Postal vehicles
If a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at __________ mph.
10
How far should you park from FIRE HYDRANTS?
10 ft.
How far away should a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing lights and ringing bells?
15 ft.
What are the fines for using your cell phone while operating a vehicle?
1st offense: $200 fine 2nd offense: $400 fine 3rd offense: $600 fine
How far should you park from FIRE STATION SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD?
20 ft.
How far away should a motorist stop if they are approaching or traveling behind a school bus?
25 ft.
How far should you park from CROSSWALK AT AN INTERSECTION?
25 ft.
What is the upmost speed limit in school zones and residential areas?
25 mph
How far should you park from RAILROAD CROSSINGS?
50 ft.
How far should you park from STOP SIGNS?
50 ft.
What is the maximum speed limit in New Jersey?
65 mph
How far should you park from FIRE STATION OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD?
75 ft.
What is an acceleration lane?
A lane on the right side used to speed up to join flow of traffic; an entrance ramp.
What is a deceleration lane?
A lane used to slow down to exit highway; an exit ramp.
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection where there are no lights or signs to regulate traffic.
To make a safe right turn, how should the driver approach the intersection?
Approach it as far to the right as possible.
If you are making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, what is the best way to approach the turn?
Approach the turn closest to the "center line" as possible.
What does yielding the right-of-way mean?
Give up your right-of-way on the road for other vehicles.
If you miss your exit, what should you do?
Go to the next one.
When should you use your high beams?
Open-country driving
What must a motorist do if an emergency vehicle is displaying red or blue flashing lights and sirens?
Pull to the extreme right & let them pass.
What should a motorist do at an uncontrolled intersection?
Reduce their speed & stop for other cars.
What is the best way to approach a curve in the road and what will your car tend to do?
Slow down at a curve. Your car tends to go straight.
What is the most common factor for fatal accidents?
Speeding
On a two-lane road, NOT near a school, when a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing you:
Stop.
Define the "Right Turn on Red" Law.
Unless there's a "no turn on red" sign, drivers are allowed to make a right turn at a red light, but they must come to a full stop and check for traffic & pedestrians.
When is it legal for a motorist to pass on the right?
When the motorist ahead makes a left turn & when there's room to pass.
What is a controlled section?
Where 2 or more roads joining/crossing and there are signals and lights controlling stops at intersections.
Can you get a ticket for driving too slow? Why?
Yes; it impedes the flow of traffic & is a risk to collisions.
What does it mean if the dashed line is on your side of the road?
You can pass.
What does it mean if both lines are solid?
You can't pass.
If 2 drivers approach a 4-way stop at the same time, the driver on the __________ yields to the driver on the __________.
left; right
New Jersey laws require motorists to keep to the right except when __________________.
passing
A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because of __________ __________ _____ __________.
unexpected crossing of livestock
