Caroline Coey Chp.4-Appendix Flashcards

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How fast do you have to drive in school zones, businesses, or residential districts

A

25 mph

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How fast do you drive in certain state highways and interstates?

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55 mph

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Where should most passing occur while driving?

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In the left lane

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When are you allowed to pass others?

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when the line is broken on your side of the road

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To what vehicles should you yield to?

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Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, and mobility assistance devices

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What is an intersection?

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Where two or more roads cross/merge at angles

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Controlled intersection

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An intersection that has traffic lights

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Uncontrolled intersection

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when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal

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Blind intersection

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when an object obstructs a motorist’s view of sight

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When should you use deceleration lanes?

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When you are coming to an exit off of a highway

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When driving on a curve, which direction will you car go?

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Straight (if you are not turning the wheel)

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At what amount of feet should you turn on your turning signal?

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100 feet

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When making a left turn, what lane should you turn into?

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The left lane

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When a light turns yellow at an intersection, what should you do?

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Stop your vehicle so you do not hit oncoming traffic

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What is the move over law?

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A law by the state of New Jersey to move over so a lane separates you from an emergency vehicle

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16
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What is road rage?

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Someone driving riskily on the road

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17
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Five causes of distracted driving are…

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shaving, taking a coat off, singing, putting on makeup

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When are roadways the most slippery?

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snow, ice, and during the first few minutes of rainfall

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When can hydroplaning occur?

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over 35 mph

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A vehicle can go into a skid if

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accelerate too quickly, turns too fast, or brakes improperly

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When driving at night, be sure to stop within

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75 ft at 20 mph

22
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When should you use your high beam lights?

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when weather reduces your vision

23
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In a city, how far ahead should you look?

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12 seconds ahead

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What should you remember when you are driving in a construction zone?

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there are more warning signs, and traffic fines are doubled

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What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
security and antitheft
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To avoid a collision, you should
stop the vehicle, remain calm, don't block lanes, call the police (if needed)
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Alcohol is produced by...
the fermentation of fruits, grains and other plants
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Someone over 21 cannot drive with a BAC of..
0.08
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What is the equivalent of one drink?
12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor
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What BAC is more likely to cause death?
over 1.0
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When you see a drunk driver, you should...
report the license plate and location to the police
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What is a designated driver?
someone who drives the vehicle who is not drunk
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Does alcohol affect everyone the same?
No, it depends on weight and height as well
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What does alcohol do to your body?
Slow down your nervous system
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Any BAC over what is illegal?
0.01
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Symptoms of alcohol
- unclear vision - poor ability to make decisions - slurred speech - lower inhibitions - slower reaction time
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You could lose driving privileges if you cannot provide proof of...
Insurance
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Motorists under 21 that have a BAC of______or over will be penalized
0.01
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Motorists over 21 can lose their driving privileges for up to...
3 months
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Motorists that refuse to take a Breathalyzer test will get a MVC surcharge of...
$1,000 per year for three years
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Implied Consent Law
consenting to take the Breathalyzer test if thought to have a DUI
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Points on a license
keep track of traffic violations of drivers
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How long will a driver be on a probationary period after driving privileges are restored for points suspension?
2 years
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Moped drivers may not exceed...
40 mph
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No zone
zone where cars are not able to be seen by big trucks
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Every motorist must have
registration, identification, and liability insurance before being on the road
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Fine for covering license plate
$500
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How often must a vehicle be inspected?
Every two years
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The four different types of signs are..
regulatory, roadwork (yellow), warning (red) and guidance (blue)
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When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected...
14 days after registering it
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When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected and registered within...
60 days