Chapter 5 & 6 NJ Drivers Manual

If you are under the age of 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence of alcohol if your BAC is what %?

.01 percent or higher.

By law you are considered under the influence when your BAC has reach what percentage?

.08 percent or higher

What should a driver do to avoid highway hypnosis?

1. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds 2. Motorists should rest every two hours 3. Share the driving with another licensed motorist

What is the Standard Collision Prevention Formula?

1. Be alert: Never think the other motorist will not make a driving mistake. 2. Be prepared: Learn what to do in any situation when you have to act fast, and always expect the unexpected. 3. Act in time: Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens suddenly.

List several different drugs, mentioned within the chapter, that can affect your driving skills?

1. Marijuana 2. Prescription Drugs 3. Cold Pills 4. Tranquilizers

If your car drifts onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the pavement, what should you do?

1. Slow down 2. Regain control 3. Turn slowly onto the road

What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?

1. Use turn signals 2. Use eye contact with other motorists 3. Tap horn 4. At night flash high beams to warn other motorists

How many seconds ahead should you be looking when driving in the city?

12 seconds ahead.

To maintain proper following distance when driving you should stay at least how many seconds behind the vehicle in front of you?

3 Second-Plus. In bad weather the time should be increased to four or more seconds.

At what speed does your car begin to hydroplane?

35 mph. Chances of hydroplaning increase as speeds increase. After 55 mph, tires may totally leave the road surface.

What should a driver increase the following distance to when travelling on wet roads?

4 car lengths

What should you increase the following distance to when to when traveling on snow covered roads?

6 car lengths

What is your risk of causing an accident if a motorist has a BAC of .10%?

6 times as great

Why is it good practice to keep a good following cushion?

A motorist should always keep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road so that he/she has plenty of time to react to emergencies.

What do studies show that most people arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking?

Beer

What can happen if a person gets drunk in your house and has a car accident after leaving your home?

Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving the party.

What should you not do when you experience a blowout when driving on the highway?

If a motorist experiences a flat tire or blowout, he/she should hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down. The motorist should remove his/her foot from the gas pedal but not use the brakes. The vehicle should coast to a stop on its own as the motorist pulls to a safe area off the roadway.

What is good practice to do if you are involved in a skid?

If the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide, a motorist should take his/her foot off the gas petal. A vehicle may spin if the steering wheel is quickly turned away from the direction of the skid. To avoid a spin, the motorist should turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding, without over steering. When skidding, a motorist should look in the direction that he/she wants to go. A motorist will be able to feel when the vehicle is back under control and should then straighten the wheels. During a side skid, avoid using the brakes.

What does driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages mean?

Means that a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol. After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination and balance. Vision and the ability to judge distance is affected, making it more difficult to react and to drive safely.

What should you do if you find yourself getting angry or excited while you are driving?

Remain calm and follow the rules of the road.

When are road surfaces most slippery?

Road surfaces are the most slippery during the first few minutes of a rainfall.

What is the only thing that can sober a person up?

Time

What is good practice to do when a motorist is being passed by another vehicle?

When a motorist is passed by another vehicle, he/she must be careful. Stay in the proper lane and slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist. Return to normal speed after the passing vehicle is well ahead.

What should a motorist do if they drive through a puddle?

When driving through a water puddle, a motorist should test the brakes by pumping them. This will also help to dry the brakes. Speed should be decreased when passing through water puddles, especially those deeper than the tread of a tire.

Are 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, and 1 and 1/2 ounces of 86 proof liquor equal to each other?

Yes