drivers ed chapter 4

You could be fined __$1000________ for throwing dangerous objects from your vehicle, and/or you may __lose his/her license_______________________________________.

$1000, lose his/ her license

What is the fine for failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk?

$500 or 25 days in jail.

What 4 points should you keep in mind when entering a highway, parkway or turnpike:

- Obey speed limit - Speed up to the flow of traffic - Avoid coming to a complete stop on the acceleration lane -Yield to traffic

Name four warning signs given for a railroad crossing.

-Advance warning signs -Pavement markings -Flashing red lights -Gates with flashing red lights

In New Jersey, it is the law to use your headlights in the following situation:

-Between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise -When visibility is 500 ft or less -When using the windshield wipers -When encountering fog, mist, smoke, etc. -Other factors that reduce visibility

What 7 points should you follow if your car becomes disabled:

-Pull off as far as possible to the shoulder -Turn on emergency flashers -Raise the hood to signal for assistance -Stay in vehicle and lock doors -Use cell phone to call for help -Ask anyone who stops to go call for help -Do not get into a stranger's vehicle.

What 5 points should you keep in mind when leaving a highway, parkway or turnpike:

1.Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane 2. Obey the speed limit of lane 3. Look for signs that'll direct traffic to the proper lane 4. If you miss an exit go to the next one 5. Never back up on an exit ramp

If you are driving in front of a school while a bus is stopped in front and is letting off children, you may pass in either direction going no more than ________ mph.

10

When traveling on a dual lane highway, a motorist should slow down to _____ mph if on the other side of a safety island or raised median.

10

List the 5 maximum speed limits recognized in New Jersey and when these limits are observed.

25mph - school zones, businesses or residential districts 35mph - suburban business and residential districts 50mph - non-posted rural roadways 55mph - certain state highways (as posted) and interstates 65mph - certain interstate highways (as posted)

An uncontrolled intersection is:

A road intersection where no traffic lights, road markings, or signs are used to specify the right-of-way.

Always yield the right of way to:

Emergency vehicles: when police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are giving warning signs Trains: when a train is approaching a railroad crossing Buses: when re-entering the flow of traffic Postal vehicles: when vehicle is seeking to re-enter the flow of traffic Motorized or mobility-assistance devices: when in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road Approaching vehicles that DO NOT have stop or yield signs.

NJ speed limit (unless otherwise posted) means you should never drive:

Faster than weather, road or other conditions safely allow, regardless of the posted speed limit.

A controlled intersection is:

If there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer to regulate traffic

What does the Safe Corridor Law state?

No passing allowed, fines on double.

What is the pedestrian safety message for NJ residents?

Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility.

Highways are designated as safe based on what?

Statistics showing crash rates 50% over the state rate

When an emergency vehicle has its sirens and lights on you must:

Yield the right-of-way to a police car, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle that uses a siren and flashing lights

Do not park within:

_10______ feet of a fire hydrant. __25_____ feet of a crosswalk. _50______ feet of a stop sign. __50_____ feet of a railroad crossing. __20_____ feet of a fire station driveway or _75_______ feet on the opposite side of its entrance.

When exiting a highway, there is usually an extra lane to slow down in called the _____________________ lane.

_decleration_

.When entering a highway, the purpose of the____________is to allow you time to speed up to the flow of traffic.

acceleration lane

The ________ ___________ is for open country driving, where there is no traffic in sight.

bright beam

The _________ __________ are used for city driving and driving in traffic or roadways.

dim beam

When passing, if the centerlines are both solid, you ____________, if the centerline is dashed on the driver's side, you__________

do not pass/ pass

Motorists pay _____________ fines for exceeding the 65 mph limit by ______ mph or more.

double, 10

A good rule is to keep up with the _______________________________________ AT ANY LEGAL SPEED.

flow of traffic

What will your car tend to do while approaching a curve?________The best way to enter a curve is to_________before entering the and avoid drifting into another lane.

go straight, slow down

Motorists in NJ may NOT use ____________________________________ while driving a motor vehicle on a public road or highway.

handheld electronic devices

At a multi-way stop, if two cars arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the __________, should always yield to the vehicle on the________

left, right

NJ law requires drivers to keep to the________, except when _________

right, passing

NJ law prohibits blocking traffic through driving too________

slow

At an intersection controlled by a yield sign, a motorist must slow down or_________

stop

When a yellow light follows a green light, get ready to

stop

When approaching a frozen dessert truck from either direction, you must yield the right of way to anyone crossing the roadway to or from the truck, watch for children and be prepared to __________. Then proceed going a speed of no more than __________ mph.

stop, 15

The fine for breaking this law is between $_________________.

$100

When are you allowed to pass on the right?

1.) If vehicles on the roadway are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines 2.) When the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass

Turn signals should be indicated at least_______feet before making any turn.

100

Stop at least______from a railroad crossing.

15

Stop at least _________ away from a school bus, if traveling on a _____________ road or a ______________________ highway where lanes are separated by lines.

25, 2 lane, multi - lane

When driving behind an emergency vehicle, you must drive_______feet behind.

300

A train needs___ mile to stop if going __ mph.

a, 60

In New Jersey, the law allows you to turn________on a red light only after coming to a complete_________and only if what isn't posted?_________

checking traffic