Ch. 1-6 Nellie

Question 1

Where should your hands be positioned on the wheel?

Answer 1

9 and 3

Question 2

What should you always wear when driving a motor vehicle?

Answer 2

a seatbelt

Question 3

What is the 6 Points of Verification?

Answer 3

all NJ driver license applicants must provide 6 forms of ID that will prove their age, identity and residence.

Question 4

What times are you not allowed to drive while having a learners permit?

Answer 4

11:01pm and 5:00am

Question 5

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18?

Answer 5

the driver

Question 6

What foot do you use for the break and gas pedal?

Answer 6

your right foot

Question 7

When should you signal a turn?

Answer 7

100ft before making the turn

Question 8

True or False: If you miss a turn it is okay to turn around or back up.

Answer 8

FALSE: if you miss a turn you should never back up.

Question 9

When parking down hill where should you turn your wheel?

Answer 9

Toward the curb.

Question 10

When parking uphill where should you turn your wheel?

Answer 10

Away from the curb.

Question 11

What is a contributing factor to collisions?

Answer 11

exceeding the speed limit that is posted

Question 12

When should you slow down?

Answer 12

on narrow or winding roads
at intersections 
at railroad crossings
at sharp or blind turns
when pedestrians are present 
on wet/slippery roads
on hills

Question 13

Although many collisions are caused when a motorist exceeds the speed limit, danger can also occur when a motorist is ______ too _____ and causes traffic.

Answer 13

driving too slow

Question 14

When is passing safe?

Answer 14

When there is no oncoming traffic

Question 15

Most passing should occur on the _____.

Answer 15

left

Question 16

NJ law requires all motorists to keep right, except…

Answer 16

when passing

Question 17

Always yield to…

Answer 17

emergency vehicles
trains
buses
postal vehicles
mobility assistance devices 
vehicles already in the intersection

Question 18

What is an intersection?

Answer 18

where two or more roads cross/merge at angles

Question 19

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means…

Answer 19

the motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal/sign

Question 20

3 types of intersections

Answer 20

controlled
uncontrolled
blind

Question 21

A controlled intersection is…

Answer 21

regulated by traffic signals
signs in any direction
police officer

Question 22

An uncontrolled intersection…

Answer 22

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

Question 23

A blind intersection…

Answer 23

is when an object obstruct a motorist’s line of sight

Question 24

What are highways?

Answer 24

High speed divided roads typically with multiple lanes

Question 25

What are weave lanes?

Answer 25

both an entrance and an exit for a highway | all motorists entering and leaving a weave lane must yield to the exiting motorist

Question 26

When making a left turn...

Answer 26

Yield to oncoming traffic

Question 27

True or False: | When turning at an intersection you should remember to turn wide.

Answer 27

FALSE | don't turn wide

Question 28

_________ is the most commonly used and abused drug in todays society.

Answer 28

alcohol

Question 29

what is BAC?

Answer 29

blood alcohol content

Question 30

any BAC over ________ is illegal.

Answer 30

0.1

Question 31

it is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of?

Answer 31

0.08 or higher

Question 32

alcohol affects every organ in the body and is a ______ __________ ________ depressant.

Answer 32

central nervous system

Question 33

what are some examples of how alcohol affects the body?

Answer 33

``` decreased ability to make good decisions lower inhibitions slower reaction time slurred speech unclear vision ```

Question 34

drinking can cause ________ and _______ affects on users

Answer 34

physical and mental

Question 35

drinking while driving can result in __________.

Answer 35

deadly outcomes

Question 36

what are some signs of a motorist driving while impaired?

Answer 36

``` speeding weaving between lanes driving slower or faster than the posted speed limit unsteady car movement quick and sudden stops ```

Question 37

if you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, when can it start affecting your brain?

Answer 37

in one minute

Question 38

how much alcohol goes into your blood stream after a drink?

Answer 38

20%

Question 39

it is illegal to operate a vehicle under the influence of _______________.

Answer 39

any illegal drug

Question 40

what OTC drugs should not be taken while driving?

Answer 40

any that may cause drowsiness or dizziness