Chapter 3 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the seatbelt law in NJ?
Everyone must wear a seatbelt
What are the exceptions for not wearing a seatbelt?
- Medical reason
2. You have a car made before 1966
What are 3 things seatbelts prevent you from doing?
- Being thrown from the vehicle
- Slow you down form hitting the dashboard or
windshield - Sliding
What is the checklist for starting a parked car?
- Windows clean and no obstructed view
- You can reach the pedals
- Mirrors are adjusted
- Seatbelt fastened
- Vehicle in park and the parking brake is on
- Doors locked
How much information is visual while driving?
95%
Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?
9-3
What are 4 factors that determine how fast a car stops?
- Vehicle weight
- Speed
- Road conditions
- Reaction time
What is a common mistake that new drivers make while braking?
They slam on the brakes
What are the 3 driving hand signals?
- Hand bent down= stop
- Hand straight out of the car= left
- Hand up= right
How many feet should you signal before making a hand signal turn?
200 feet
How many feet should you signal before making a regular turn?
100 feet
Where should your hands be on the steering wheel when driving in reverse in a straight line?
Right hand on the back of the front passenger’s seat, and left hand on top of the steering wheel.
When parking uphill, wheels should be turned…
Away from the curb
When parking downhill, wheels should be turned…
Towards the curb
