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ch. 1-6 Flashcards

1
Q

When was the digital driver license first issued and how long is it valid for?

A

It was first issued in 2011 and it is valid for 4 years.

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How many points of verification are needed to get your license. Give an example.

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You need 6. Examples are one primary document, one secondary document, proof of address, and social security number.

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3
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What does the Graduated Driver License Program do for new drivers?

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It gradually introduces driving privileges to new drivers.

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4
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What are the three different roads you can take to get your license?

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Early Bird Road, Young Adult road, and Adult Road.

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5
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What are the time limits for new drivers?

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5am to 11:01pm

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6
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Who must be in the passengers seat with a new driver?

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Supervising driver at least the age of 21 and has maintained a valid NJ driver license for 3 years.

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7
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What must be displayed on all cars of GDL drivers?

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Red reflective decals

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8
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What happens if the applicant passes the road test?

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They will be issued an authorization for licensing.

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9
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What factors can make someone fail their road test?

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Improper, expired, or no inspection sticker. Examiner has no access to foot brake or parking brake. Any defect or condition that could affect the safe operation of a vehicle.

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10
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Who is supposed to wear seatbelts?

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All passengers must wear a seatbelt and the driver is responsible for everyone under 18.

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11
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What is the leading killer of children?

A

Traffic accidents.

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12
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What happens if there is snow on a car?

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The driver is responsible for removing any snow and ice from their car before driving.

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13
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When starting a car, what is the first thing you must do?

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Check your surroundings and make sure nothing is blocking your vision.

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14
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What numbers must the drivers hands be on when gripping the wheel?

A

9 and 3

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15
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What are some things that affect stopping distances?

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Reaction time, weather, car weight and speed.

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16
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True or False: Stomp on the brake to stop quickly.

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False- do not slam on brakes, but apply steady pressure.

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17
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Always use turning signals at least _____ feet before turning.

A

100 ft

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18
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When driving in reverse, where must your hands be?

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Right arm should be placed over the back of the passenger seat, and left hand should be on the top of the wheel.

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19
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What are the first steps when making a safe turn?

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Check your surroundings, signal to other cars and move into the next lane.

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20
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When entering an angled parking spot, you should…

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Check for traffic, reduce speed and make sure your car will fit in the spot.

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21
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Where is parallel parking most common?

A

City areas

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22
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When parking downhill…

A

turn your wheel toward the curb.

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23
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How fast should you drive in a school zone or residential and business area?

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25 mph

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24
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What should you do on a narrow, windy or slippery road?

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slow down

25
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Most passing should occur on the left, but passing on the right should occur only when…..

A

there is more than one lane going in the same direction.

26
Q

When there is a double solid line…

A

you can not pass.

27
Q

What things do you always have to yield to?

A

Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, mobility assistance devices and vehicles already in the intersection.

28
Q

What are the three types of intersections?

A

Controlled, uncontrolled and blind.

29
Q

At an uncontrolled intersection, which vehicles do you have to yield to?

A

The vehicle on the right.

30
Q

Speed up to the flow of traffic when you are…

A

entering a highway

31
Q

What are acceleration lanes?

A

extra lanes at highway entrances motorists use to speed up and join the flow of traffic.

32
Q

What lane do you use to leave a highway?

A

deceleration lane

33
Q

What happens when you are approaching a disabled vehicle?

A

reduce speed and increase space between you and the vehicle

34
Q

what happens in construction areas?

A

stay alert in posted areas and reduce speed and be prepared to stop

35
Q

When making a right turn…

A

keep as far to the right as possible keeping near the curb or parked vehicles

36
Q

When a light turns yellow…

A

a vehicle must stop before entering the intersection

37
Q

What happens when there is a school bus?

A

stop at least 25 feet away from the bus and reduce speed to 10 mph

38
Q

Never park within 200 feet or…

A

fire department or emergency vehicle

39
Q

Why is keeping a safe following distance so important?

A

So the driver has plenty of time to react to an emergency.

40
Q

What are 3 ways to communicate with other drivers?

A

hand signals, eye contact and tapping the horn

41
Q

What is Maggie’s Law?

A

You can not drive a car while knowingly impaired by lack of sleep.

42
Q

What are 3 distractions while driving?

A

texting, using a map, taking off your coat, buckling your seat belt, closing the car door, adjusting a watch, looking for coins for a toll booth, eating, applying makeup…..

43
Q

A vehicle will skid when…

A

you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, brake improperly

44
Q

On a snow-covered road, keep a following distance of ___ seconds.

A

6

45
Q

While driving at night, what factors should be considered?

A

speed, reaction distance, brake distance

46
Q

When are NJ traffic fines doubled?

A

If you break a rule in a construction zone.

47
Q

What are 2 examples of road hazards?

A

hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, railroad tracks…..

48
Q

What do you do if your car catches on fire?

A

Do not panic or waste time. Get passengers away from the car and call for help.

49
Q

When a driver reaches a BAC of _____, the risk for collision is doubled.

A

0.5

50
Q

What is the best way to prevent accidents caused by drinking and driving?

A

DONT drink and drive.

51
Q

What are common actions of a drunk driver?

A

speeding, weaving between lanes, slow driving, jerking motion, or quick stops

52
Q

What do you do if you are hosting a party and a drunk guest tries to leave in their car?

A

Do not let them drive and find someone who hasn’t been drinking to give them a ride or call a taxi.

53
Q

What is the most common drug found with drivers involved in a collision?

A

Marijuana

54
Q

If a driver is using a drug that is not prescribed…

A

it will be considered illegal.

55
Q

A drivers ___ and ___ are impaired by alcohol.

A

senses and judgment

56
Q

Why should drivers get your eyes checked every few years?

A

good vision is crucial for distance judgment and side vision while driving.

57
Q

Why is good hearing so important while driving?

A

Drivers need to hear other car horns, sirens or screeching tires.

58
Q

If a driver is ill, what should they do?

A

let someone else drive

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