Drivers Ed - Do Now Questions
What is the fine for a GDL violation?
$100
What is the fine for failure to stop for a pedestrian if bodily injury?
$100-$500 fine, 25 days in jail, suspension of license for 6 months.
If you accumulate 6 or more points within three years, you are subject to a surcharge of $____. How much is the surcharge for each additional point after 6?
$150;
How long do you have to notify the MVC for a name change?
2 weeks in advance.
What is the basic vision needed to obtain your license?
20/50
Supervisor of permit driver must be driving for how long and what age?
21 years old, driving for 3 years
During bad weather a truck can take how much longer to stop?
25% longer
A car will start to hydroplane at __________ mph.
35
Why should you be at 10/2?
Air bag could give you really bad injuries at 9/3.
Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber light, you should A. Proceed through the intersection B. Stop C. Honk your horn D. Speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red.
B - stop (if you can safely do so)
Except for new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection site or a state licensed private facility every ... A. Annually B. Every 5,000 miles C Every 2 years D. Every six months
C - every 2 years
If a vehicle is passing you, you should A. Continue and the same speed and signal oncoming traffic, B Speed up so they will not complete the pass. C. Slow down to make it easier for the other motorist D. Flash your lights and sound your horn to warn the car passing it is unsafe
C - slow down to make it easier for the other motorist
What is highway hypnosis? To avoid highway hypnosis when driving, it is a good practice to _____.
Don't stare at one thing for a long period of time; keep your eyes moving. (highway hypnosis - trans-like state where you are not processing entire environment)
What is the host liability law?
If someone leaves your house and you served alcohol in your house and this person gets in an accident, then you are involved in a lawsuit.
What is the NJ Move Over Law?
If you are approaching a tow truck, police car, ambulance, etc on the side of the road, you must move over to the next lane. If you cannot do this, turn on your hazard lights and slow down to 25 mph. Also applies to pedestrians and bicyclists.
What does it mean to have your license revoked?
Your license is "permanently" (kinda) taken away.
What does it mean to have your license suspended?
Your license is taken away for a period of time.
BAC
blood alcohol content
If you drink and have a BAC slightly above .05, the risk of you causing an accident will ____
double
In NJ, when can studded tires be legally used?
from November 15th to April 1st.
What color is used to alert motorists that they must share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists?
greenish-yellowish
What is the hand signal for right turn?
hand and arm are up
A child under the age of 8 and who is less than 57 inches must be properly belted and _____
in rear seat (unless there is no rear seat)
The meaning of a hand signal when the driver's hand and arm are straight out is a?
left
How many passengers allowed in a car for a driver with a permit?
one, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
A diamond shaped sign is a ____
yellow/black warning/caution sign
How old are you with a special learners permit?
16 years old
What is the legal BAC for those UNDER 21?
0.01 (or anything under)
What is the legal BAC for those OVER 21?
0.08 (or lower)
All NJ drivers must complete _____ points of ID verification.
6
How many hours behind the wheel with a driving school instructor?
6 hours
How many months with a permit?
6 months
How many sides does a stop sign have?
8
Getting a driver license illegally may result in
Fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment
Unless a no turn on red sign is posted NJ law permits you to turn right on red after
Making a full stop and checking traffic
Bright beams are used for
Open Country Driving (no other cars around)
If a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled they must
Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median
Police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks responding to emergencies use blue or red flashing lights. When you see or hear these you must ____.
Pull over to the extreme right of the roadway and stop to let them pass you.
If you brakes suddenly fail, the first thing to try to do is ______
Rapidly pump the brakes and shift to a lower gear
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must
Stop 15 feet from the railroad crossing
If you go into a skid, you should ______.
Stop doing what is causing the skid (stop stepping on accelerator/break). Steer in the direction of the rear.
What foot works the brake and gas?
right
What is an uncontrolled intersection? When approaching or nearing it, you should ____.
slow down to stop (Uncontrolled = no signs no lights no signals)
The meaning of a hand signal when the driver's and and arm are facing down?
stop
How long does a car have to idle?
three minutes