Drivers Ed Chapter 7-8

What is the fine for littering out of a moving or parked vehicle?

$1000

If you try to obtain a drivers license illegally what may it result in?

$200-$500 and 30-90 days in jail

Motorist under the age of 21 with a BAC as little as 0.01%, you are subject to a penalty of:

$500 fine, 30-90 day license suspension, IDRC class, 15-30 days of community service

New Jersey state law states that if you are 21 or over you may or may not be under the influence if your BAC is more than _____ but less than _______.

0.01 and 0.08

Change of address must be reported to the MVC within in ______

1 week

A probationary driver is provisional for how long?

1 year

A twelve ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

1 ½ ounces of 80 proof whiskey and 5 oz of table wine

A motorist should never stop or park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

10 feet

A motorist should never park within_____ of a fire department vehicle in service.

200 feet

In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as _____% more.

25

A motorist should never stop or park within ____ of a cross walk at an intersection.

25 feet

The older holder of a validated GDL Examination Permit (21 years of age or older) is required to drive with supervision for:

3 months

A motorist should keep at least _____ behind the vehicle, after an emergency vehicle passes.

300 feet

Taking a voluntary defensive driving course once every _____ years can be recognized for point reduction by the MVC.

5

A motorist should never stop or park within _____ of a railroad crossing.

50 feet

A motorist should never stop or park within _____ of a stop sign

50 feet

When visibility is _____ or less headlights must be used.

500 feet

The holder of a validated GDL Student Learner's Permit must have _______ requirements in order to obtain a Provisional License.

6 months with supervised driving, passing road test, at least 17 years of age

If you drink beyond a BAC of .10% the risk of crashing increases to:

6 times greater

If you move into the state of New Jersey, how long do you have to purchase an examination permit?

60 days, or until your current license expires

A motorist should grip the steering wheel at :

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

What convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge?

Driving under the influence

What should a motorist do when sharing the road with large trucks or buses?

Know the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances required and maneuverability.

What should you do if you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light?

Stop with enough distance so you will not be in a blind spot and you can see the driver in his mirror.

New Jersey passenger safety law states _____ must ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear seat of a vehicle.

children under 8 years old or 80 lbs

What should you do if you have a flat tire or a blowout?

decrease speed until you are stopped completely

If your BAC is slightly above .05% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

double

What does it mean to be driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages?

driving after or while drinking alcohol

Regarding yielding, who should you always yield to?

emergency vehicles, police officers, fire trucks

New Jersey law allow up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you have no moving traffic violation for ______.

every year that the motorist goes without a violation or suspension, but the point total will never be reduced below zero

Why can you not take your road test in a vehicle with any obstruction or consoles between the driver and the examiner?

if the examiner has to reach over to the steering wheel or emergency brake

If a driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his/her rear view mirrors you are:

in their blind spot (or "no zone")

For a conviction of a 3rd violation of Operation Under the Influence of Liquor/Drugs a motorist will be subject to the following:

installation of ignition interlock device during suspension and for up to 10 years from the date of driving privilege restoration

Altering or showing an altered driver's license can result in :

loss of a motorist's driving privilege, a fine of up to $1,000 and/or up to six months imprisonment.

For a person to operate a Moped what must one obtain:

moped license

What does the Implied Consent Law mean:

motorists on New Jersey roadways have agreed, simply by using New Jersey roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking-and-driving offense.

When should signals be used ?

preparing for a turn, parking, and switching lanes

After two to four drinks alcohol begins to impair what?

reaction time, coordination, and balance

What should a motorist do when nearing a steady yellow or amber traffic signal?

slow down and stop if you have enough time to safely do so

What should you do if your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road?

slow down, regain control, turn back on the road

What should you know in order to safely share the road with large trucks and busses?

the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances required and maneuverability.

Motorists in NJ may not use a hand-held wireless phone while driving except when:

there's a emergency, such as a fire or an accident

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

time

Why should you practice keeping a good "space cushion"

to give you time to react

Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk results in a fine of :

up to $500, 6 months suspesion, community service, 25 days in prison, 2 points (** ON TEST IT'S $200 FINE AND 15 DAYS IN JAIL**)

Laws of New Jersey requires you to keep to the right except:

when passing

When you see or hear sirens and red and blue flashing lights what should you do?

yield and move to the right

If not prohibited by a "no turn on red sign", New Jersey law permits you to turn right on after:

you see no oncoming traffic

What does a single, solid white line at an intersection imply?

you should stop at the line

Whether your BAC rises above legal limits depends on:

your weight and size, how fast you consumed it, how much you consumed