New Jersey Drivers Ed Chapter 4

at what times are you allowed to use your cellphone?

- fire - traffic crash - serious road hazard - medical emergency - hazardous material emergency

what are the following parking regulations? fire hydrant- crosswalk- railroad crossing- stop sign-

- fire hydrant- never park within 10 feet - crosswalk- never park - railroad crossing- never park within 50 feet - stop sign- never park within 50 feet

when are times that you should reduce your speed on a road?

- narrow, winding roads - sharp or blind curves - intersections or railroad crossings - pedestrians, driving hazards - on hills - road is wet/slippery

list 5 reasons why a motorist must stop.

- stop at railroad crossings - emergency vehicles - stop for school buses - stop for pedestrians - stop for frozen dessert trucks

if you are on the opposite side of the highway separated by a median, you may pass a school bus at ___ mph.

10

you must stop within ___ feet of a bus that is stopped to pick up children?

25

the only time you may pass a school bus is when (other then when its flashers are off):

at no more than 10 mph, when you're traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway.

exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph or more in a 65 mile an hour zone will result in ______ fines.

double

what vehicles must you yield to the right of way?

emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assistance devices, and other vehicles already in the intersection.

explain what acceleration and deceleration lanes are.

extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up and join the flow of traffic. the exits to highways.

failure to yield to a pedestrian will result in: fine: _____ imprisonment: _____ driving suspension: ______ points on license: _____

fine- $500 imprisonment- 25 days driving suspension- 6 months points on license- 2 points

what is the violation for using a cellphone?

first offense - $200-$400 second offense - $400-$600 third offense - $600-$800

what are keys to keep in mind when entering an acceleration lane?

follow any speed limit, speed up to flow of traffic, avoid coming to a stop, and yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane when safe.

when do you use high beams? low beams?

high beams- open country driving with no traffic low beams- city driving with traffic on roads

when making any turns you must always yield to ________ traffic.

oncoming

when are times that you must have your headlights on?

one-half hour after sunset and before sunrise.

when is passing on the right okay to perform?

passing is only allowed if there is more than one lane going in the same direction.

what is the MOVE OVER law?

requires all motorists approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, tow truck,highway maintenance, or any other emergency service vehicle that is displaying any flashing light, to change lanes not adjacent to the emergency vehicle.

how should you enter a curve when driving?

slow down before to avoid drifting into another lane.

you should keep up with the flow of traffic as long as you do not exceed the _____ _____.

speed limit

when entering a curve your car tends to want to keep going ________ when turning?

straight

in new jersey, you may make a right turn on red unless:

there is a sign that says "no turn on red".

what is the law regarding handheld or hands-free cell phone devices under GDL law?

they may NOT used a handheld or hands-free, or any other handheld electronic device.

what is an uncontrolled and controlled intersection?

uncontrolled- two or more roads joining that have no traffic signal or regulatory device. controlled- traffic signs, signs, or police officers controlling the intersection.

in what instances must you lower your high beams?

when you see another motorist approaching your way. they can momentarily blind drivers.

if two or more motorists arrive at a stop sign at the same time what must you do?

you look to your right, and if there is a car on your right they have the right of way.

what should you do if you approach a RR crossing with its lights flashing?

you should stop at least 15 feet

illustrate the three different times when you are able to pass based on road lines.

1. double broken line 2. single broken line 3. do not pass if lines are solid

list the MPH speed limits for each type of area. residential/school zone: _____ suburban business: _____ non-posted rural roadways: _____ certain state highways (unless otherwise posted): _____ most interstate highways (unless otherwise posted): _____

25 mph; 35 mph; 50 mph; 55 mph; 60 mph

if you hear or see emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on you must?

you must yield to emergency vehicles