drivers ed chapter 4

Question 1

what is the speed limit in a school zone, business or residential district ?

Answer 1

school zone : 25 miles

business and residential : 35 miles

Question 2

what is the speed limit on non posted rural roadways ?

Answer 2

50 miles

Question 3

what do the road markings mean ?

Answer 3

both center lines are solid : no passing
one center line is broken : passing only allowed on the side with broken line
both center lines are broken : passing allowed on any side

Question 4

new jersey law requires motorist to keep to the ____ except when _____

Answer 4

right , passing

Question 5

who should you yield for ? list 4

Answer 5

emergency vehicles
trains
buses
postal vehicles

Question 6

a ______ is where 2 or more roads cross or merge at angles

Answer 6

intersection

Question 7

explain the 4 types of intersections and what a motorist should do at each .

Answer 7

controlled intersection : when traffic signals or signs in any directions or controlled by a police officer
uncontrolled intersection when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
blind light of sight : a driver should slow down jr stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding
traffic circle : the vehicle to the left yields the right of way to the vehicle approaching from the right

Question 8

what type of lane is used when entering a highway ?

Answer 8

acceleration lane

Question 9

what type of lane is used when exiting a highway ?

Answer 9

deceleration lane

Question 10

what is the best way for a motorist to navigate a weave lane ?

Answer 10

the motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right of way to the motorist leaving the expressway

Question 11

what is the best way to enter a curve ?

Answer 11

slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane

Question 12

when seeing a disabled vehicle ahead , what should a motorist do ?

Answer 12

pull over and stop

Question 13

what must a motorist do before making a right turn on a red light ?

Answer 13

come to a full stop

Question 14

when must a motorist stop ? (list 4 examples )

Answer 14

an intersection with a stop sign
an intersection with a red light flashing or illuminated
at an intersections with a yellow light after a green light unless too close to stop safely
when a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop

Question 15

how many feet must a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red light , ringing bells , descending or lowered gates , or flag signals ?

Answer 15

15 feet

Question 16

a motorist must stop how many feel away from a school bus when traveling on a two lane road ?

Answer 16

25 feet

Question 17

when traveling next to a school bus on a dual lane highway separated by a raised median, what should the motorist do ?

Answer 17

slow to 10 mph

Question 18

if a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up / let off children , a motorist should do what ?

Answer 18

pass no more then 10 mph

Question 19

a motorist should slow to what speed if on the other side of a safety island or raised median when a school bus is stopped with flashing lights ?

Answer 19

10 mph

Question 20

what is the nj move over law ?

Answer 20

move over one lane when passing, if it’s safe to do so or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed. if that is not safe to move over one lane, drivers must slow to 25 mph

Question 21

headlight should be used between what hours ?

Answer 21

1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 before sunrise

Question 22

when should a motorist use bright beams ?

Answer 22

for open country driving with traffic in sight

Question 23

you cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk , a fire hydrant , a stop sign , and a railroad crossing ?

Answer 23

10 feet of a fire hydrant
25 feet of a crosswalk
50 feet of a railroad crossing
50 feet of a stop sign

Question 24

list two examples of when a motorist may use a handheld electronic device while driving .

Answer 24

1. fire

2. medical emergency