Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
25 mph
When one center line is broken and the other is solid, what does it mean?
Passing is only allowed on the side with the broken line
When can you pass a car on the right?
If the vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass
Who should you always yield to?
Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, other vehicles already in the intersection
To ensure the safety of pedestrians, a motorist must do what?
be alert and obey speed limits, never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian, stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk
When arriving at a multi-way stop at the same time as another vehicle, who do you yield to?
The driver on the right
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what should a motorist do?
Reduce speed and be ready to stop
What is the general rule for yielding at an uncontrolled intersection?
The vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
What is an acceleration lane? Deceleration lane?
an extra lane at a highway entrance; an extra lane at a highway exit
When going around a curve, what will your vehicle tend to keep doing?
going straight
Right on Red is legal in New Jersey when what occurs first?
Coming to a complete stop and checking for traffic
What should one do to make a safe right turn?
Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible
How far from a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals should a motorist stop?
at least 15 ft
When behind a bus that is stopped with red flashing lights on a two-way road, what should you do?
stop at least 25 ft away
