Chapters 3,4,5 Review

If the rear of the vehicle starts to slide the motorist should...

take the foot off the gas pedal

3- Seconds Plus Rule

takes into account the safe traveling distance of two cars.

What kind of turn is this?

3-Point Turn

Speed limit for suburban business and residential districts

35 mph

How many inches can you park from a stop sign?

50 feet

Speed Limit for certain state highways

50-55 mph

How many inches should you park away from the curb?

6 inches

Speed limit for all other roadways

65 mph

What percentage of information a motorist need is visual?

95%

Motorists may use a hand-held cell phone in certain instances, which include...

1.Fire 2.Traffic crash 3.Serious road hazard 4.Medical emergency 5.Hazardous material emergency

Name 3 instances in which the NHTSA will allow cut-off airbag switches

1.Pick up trucks, sports cars, and autos with no backseat. 2.Driver and Passenger-side Airbags 3.Driver-Side Airbags Only Passenger-Side Air Bags Only

When damage to property is more than $500 or there is personal injury the motorist must...

1.Send a written report to the MVC within 10 days if no no police report is filed. 2.Notify his/her insurance company at once, giving complete information about the accident. 3.If the motorist is shaken up, he/she should see a doctor as soon as possible. PG111

Six items on the starting checklist

1.Windows should be clean and nothing should be blocking view 2.Seat must be adjusted to reach peddles and controls 3.Inside and outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted 4.Seat belts should be fastened 5.Vehicle should be parked or in neutral and parking brake should be set 6.Doors should be locked

How many feet can you park near a fire hydrant?

10 feet

How many feet before turning should you turn on your signal?

100 feet

How many seconds ahead should the motorist look?

12 seconds

How many feet must a motorist stop away from a stopped school bus with lights on?

25 Feet

Speed limit for school zones

25 mph

Highway Hypnosis

A trance - like state experienced by a motorist who has been behind the wheel driving for a long time

Two situations when you may pass on the right

A) If vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines, more than one lane going in the same direction B)The motorist ahead is making a left and there is room to pass

How can you tell if your vehicle has an airbag?

Airbags are standard equipment that mostly all new vehicles have and federal safety standards require manufacturers to equip all new passenger cars with airbags.

What is the seat belt law under GDL?

All passengers in the vehicle must be wearing a seatbelt. The driver is responsible for all passengers and making sure they are wearing a seatbelt. The front seat passengers ovr the age of 18 must be responsible for themselves.

Hand Over Hand Steering

Allows the driver to make turns while keeping both hands on the wheel.

Before backing up the path should be...

CLEAR

Areas where the driver can't see is called...

BLIND SPOT

Passing On the Left

Both center lines are solid: No passing allowed.

How old should a child be before being permitted to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

Children 8 years and older and must be more than 4 feet 9 inches in height.

What is the child restraint law?

Depending on the age and height of the child they have different regulations for how they must be seated in the car in order to reduce the injuries if in a crash. FINES: not less than $50 but not more than $75 plus fees and court costs.

When are road surfaces at their slipperiest?

During snow and ice

Tailgating

Following too closely behind the vehicle directly in front of you

Where should a child car safety seat be positioned in the car?

In the rear seat: protect the child better because if they get into a crash they don't go through the front towards the windshield, they will have the seat in front of them to help protect them.

If you want to turn left what direction should you turn the steering wheel?

LEFT

What should you do before getting into a parked car?

Look in front and behind it

Headlights at night

Open country driving where there is no traffic

NJ Law required motorists to notify who when accidents involve injury, death, vehicle or property damage...

POLICE

Parking next to (parallel) to a curb

Parallel Parking (2-4 inches from curb)

Both Center Lines Broken

Passing is allowed on both sides

One Center Line Is Broken

Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.

What should you do after driving through a large puddle?

Pump the brakes

If you want to turn right what direction should you turn the steering wheel?

RIGHT

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint

SIS

Supplemental Restraint System

SRS

Emotions can affect driving

TRUE

What should you do to make it safer for the child if you have a 2-seater car?

The child can sit in the front seat but must be in a federally approved restraint system or booster seat. They can't be rear-facing with an airbag that is disabled or turned off.

If your front-seat passenger is under the age of 18, who is responsible for them buckling up?

The motorist

If the passengers are 18 and over and not wearing a seatbelt who is responsible?

The passenger

How do seat belts help us?

They keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a crash. The injury can be less severe with the seatbelt because they are held in place. They slow the body down with the vehicle. Instead of continuing to go the full speed that the vehicle is it slows you down. It keeps the motorist and passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. They keep the motorist in position so they can control the vehicle.

Failure to yield to pedestrians is...

a $500 fine, up to 25 days in jail and a 2 point license penalty.

Who MUST you yield/stop for if their warning signals?

a. Emergency Vehicles b. Trains c. Buses

Stopping distances depend on...

a. motorist reaction time e. condition and types of tires b. weather and visibilty conditions f. roadway conditions c.vehicle weight g. speed d. brake conditions

One Car Length Method

allows for about 20 feet for each 10 miles oer hour of speed. This ensures space between the car in front and behind you just in case of sudden stop or hazards.

Where should you keep your hands on the wheel?

at 9 and 3 o clock

What is the accident-prevention formula?

be alert, be prepared, act in time

Fines of breaking cell phone while driving law

between $200 and $800

Construction Zones vehicle violations are...

doubled

Safe Corridors Law

doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving.

If you have your wipers on...

headlight on too

Acceleration Lane

is an extra lane found at the entrance of a highway used to by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic

When must your headlights be on?

one half-hour after sunset and one half-hour before sunrise.

Angle Parking

parking lots of shopping centers and sometimes at curbs

Uncontrolled Intersection

reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left

Wet road surfaces can cause

skidding, at about 35 mph

Controlled Intersection

two or more roads come together and is regulated by a traffic signal or regulatory sign.

What speeds do airbags deploy at?

up to 200 mph

Overdriving Headlights

when you go so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights.

Deceleration Lane

which are extra lanes at a highway exit, are located on the right-hand side of the roadway.

If vehicle runs off pavement you should...

• Slow down • Regain control • Turn slowly onto the road