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Driver ed flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A diamond shaped sign is a... | warning signs |
| The shape of a stop sign is… | octagon |
| A triangular shaped sign is a… | yield sign |
| What color is used to alert motorists they must share the road with pedestrians? | yellow/green |
| It is legal to turn right at an intersection if you… | No turn on red sign and signal |
| When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should… | reduce speed and be prepared to stop |
| When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to… | reduce speed and be prepared to stop |
| A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must meet which of the following requirements? | have a drives license for 3 or more years, be licensed in new jersey, and be 21 years or older |
| In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners Permit must meet which of the following requirements? | completed 6 months of supervised driving, must pass MCV's road test/vision, knowledge test, must be at least 17 years old |
| A Probationary driver is Probationary for how long? | 1 year |
| Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? | within one week after moving |
| The driving hours of a GDL examination permit or probationary license holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to… | 5:01 AM - 11:00 AM |
| The holder of a probationary driver's license is not permitted the use of what while driving? | Handheld devices, Hands free devices, or any other electronic device |
| When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken, passing is... | only allowed on the broken line side |
| Getting or altering a driver's license illegally may result in what penalties? | getting a license $500 fine altering a license $1000 maybe imprisonment |
| Excluding dependents (children), how many passengers is the holder of a probationary driver's license (under 21) permitted to have in the vehicle? | One additional passenger |
| Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC's Knowledge test and vision exam, have a validated permit, and obtain what other item for the vehicle? | Two red reflectorized decals, one for each license plate |
| How much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License? | $100 |
| During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when… | when convicted of 2 more moving violations that total 4 or more points |
| Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must visit any MVC agency to obtain what? | your basic driver's license/ unrestricted license |
| What is a Habitual Offender? | any motorist whose license has been suspended three (3) times in three years |
| What is the New Jersey Implied Consent Law | you have agreed to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense |
| Which of the following is just as, if not more dangerous, than driving under the influence of alcohol? | Distracted driving |
| If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is | 25x as great |
| If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is | 6x as great |
| The meaning of a hand signal when a drivers hand and arm are straight out is what? | The driver is turning left |
| 25. A child under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches ( four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and placed where? | A booster seat in back seat of the car |
| In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may do what? | stop the driver from being thrown from the vehicle |
| Before turning, you must signal at least how many feet? | at least 100 feet before making any turn. |
| If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is what? | a driver should shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. |
| When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be turned… | the wheels should be facing toward the curb. |
| To drive in reverse, you must do what with your body? | a driver's head and body must be turned to the right until they can see the back window clearly, your right hand and arm should be on the passenger seat and your left hand should be on the wheel. |
| It is good practice to keep a safe following distance in order to do what? | So that you have time to react. |
| Bright beam lights are used for what? | open country driver when there is no traffic, it helps drivers see further ahead and at a wider angle. |
| The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is | 25 mph |
| When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must stop how many feet from the crossing? | not within 15 feet |
| You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? | not within 50 feet |
| You can reduce your chances of being in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula. What is the accident prevention formula? | be alert, be prepared, and act in time |
| If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should perform what actions? | Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep it straight. Remove their foot from the gas pedal but do not press the brakes. The vehicle should coast to a stop on its own. |
| In extreme cases, an aggressive driver may cause… | road rage or a crash |
| What actions could lead to distracted driving? (Please list 5) | - eating while driving -using a cell phone or any other electronic device -adjusting the radio or CD player -applying makeup -adjusting the mirror while driving |
| To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to | rest every 2 hours/switch with another driver not look at one thing for more than a few seconds |
| In city driving, you should drive, watch, and look..... | drive slowly(25mph or less) watch for pedestriens look 12 seconds ahead |
| If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should do what? | turn your steering wheel a bit to the left then drive back onto the main road |
| A motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so... | they have time to react |
| The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to what? | don't drink and drive |
| Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means what? | a driver's senses are impaired and they are more likely to get into an accident |
| After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your... | balance, reaction time, and coordination |