ch 9 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Make the turn to the next expressway
If your car is in a skid, what should you do to avoid going into a spin?
Take your feet off the pedals, don’t brake or accelerate. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go. As the vehicle turns back, steer in the other direction to stop turning and return to your path of travel. Don’t jerk the steering wheel
If there is no sign poste, NJ law allows you do turn right on red. What do you need to do before you make your turn?
Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians
What should you do when driving or stopping behind a large ruck or bus?
Maintain a significantly larger following distance
What should you remember when passing a large truck or bus?
Larger Vehicles have blind spots, meaning you have to drive safe within a following distance.
If the gas pedal sticks, before calling for help you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly do what else?
shift the car into neutral to disengage the power to the wheels and allow you to safely slow down using the brakes
How should a motorist’s head and body be positioned in order to properly drive in reverse?
Turn your head and body fully to the right until they can clearly see through the back window without relying on the mirrors; essentially, looking over their right shoulder to see the path directly behind the vehicle
What is the best way to enter a curve?
Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid. Reduce speed before entering the curve
What should you do when on a two-lane road, not near a school, and a school bus is stopped with its’ red lights flashing?
When on a two-lane road and a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, you must come to a complete stop
What is a good habit to get into while city driving?
Slow down and think 12 seconds ahead
What is a good practice to do when driving on a road where two or more roads join and ther eare no signs or signals?
Slow down and yield to traffic already in the intersection
What must you do when you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights?
Pull over to the right side of the road and stop your vehicle until the emergency vehicle has passed
What is the best way to “talk” to other motorists on the roadway?
Use your turn signals, horn, brakes
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing.
