Chapter 4-5

Question 1

how many mph in a school, business, or residential district?

Answer 1

25mph

Question 2

how many mph on certain state highways as posted and all interstates unless posted higher?

Answer 2

55mph

Question 3

how many mph on all other open roadways?

Answer 3

50mph

Question 4

do the laws of NJ require you to keep to the right or left except when passing?

Answer 4

right

Question 5

do you pass on the left or right in most situations?

Answer 5

left

Question 6

does a left turn from a two way roadway onto a four lane road require you to keep to the right lane?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

how many feet away do you stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

Answer 7

25ft

Question 8

should you slow down or speed up when entering a curve?

Answer 8

speed up

Question 9

what should you do if you approach a R/R crossing with flashing lights?

Answer 9

stop at least 15ft away

Question 10

in what two situations do you dim your headlights from high to low?

Answer 10

if other vehicles are approaching or if driving behind a vehicle

Question 11

how many ft away can you park from a fire hydrant?

Answer 11

10ft

Question 12

how many ft away can you park from a cross walk?

Answer 12

25ft

Question 13

how many ft away can you park away from a stop sign?

Answer 13

50ft

Question 14

when is it okay to pass on the right? (2 examples)

Answer 14

roads with more than one way going in the same direction or the motorist ahead is making a left turn and theres room to pass

Question 15

what are the 5 penalties for failing to stop for a pedestrian?

Answer 15

fine of up to $500, 25 days in jail, community service, driving suspension up to 6 months, and 2 points

Question 16

when is it legal to use a hand held cell phone when driving? (3)

Answer 16

traffic accident, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency

Question 17

when driving in fog what should your headlights be on?

Answer 17

headlights on low beam and fog lights on

Question 18

how many seconds ahead should a motorist look when driving in the city?

Answer 18

12 seconds

Question 19

when are the roads most slippery during rainfall?

Answer 19

the beginning

Question 20

when is it legal in NJ to use studded snow tires?

Answer 20

november 15-april 1

Question 21

what is hydroplaning?

Answer 21

tires ride up on a film water going 35mph or higher

Question 22

what are the 3 components of the standard accident prevention formula?

Answer 22

be alert, be prepared, act on time

Question 23

when attempting to overcome a skid, which direction should you turn the steering wheel?

Answer 23

turn into the skid

Question 24

list the 3 steps you should take if you run off the pavement

Answer 24

slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road

Question 25

what should you do if you have brake failure?

Answer 25

shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal hard and fast

Question 26

what 3 steps should you take when you encounter a tire blowout?

Answer 26

hold wheel firmly, keep vehicle straight and slow down, remove foot from the pedal

Question 27

what 3 actions can you do to avoid an accident?

Answer 27

turn quickly, stop quickly, speed up

Question 28

after driving through a deep puddle what should you immediately do?

Answer 28

test the brakes to dry them out