drivers ed chapter 4 Flashcards
(24 cards)
what is the speed limit in a school zone, business or residential district ?
school zone : 25 miles
business and residential : 35 miles
what is the speed limit on non posted rural roadways ?
50 miles
what do the road markings mean ?
both center lines are solid : no passing
one center line is broken : passing only allowed on the side with broken line
both center lines are broken : passing allowed on any side
new jersey law requires motorist to keep to the ____ except when _____
right , passing
who should you yield for ? list 4
emergency vehicles
trains
buses
postal vehicles
a ______ is where 2 or more roads cross or merge at angles
intersection
explain the 4 types of intersections and what a motorist should do at each .
controlled intersection : when traffic signals or signs in any directions or controlled by a police officer
uncontrolled intersection when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
blind light of sight : a driver should slow down jr stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding
traffic circle : the vehicle to the left yields the right of way to the vehicle approaching from the right
what type of lane is used when entering a highway ?
acceleration lane
what type of lane is used when exiting a highway ?
deceleration lane
what is the best way for a motorist to navigate a weave lane ?
the motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right of way to the motorist leaving the expressway
what is the best way to enter a curve ?
slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane
when seeing a disabled vehicle ahead , what should a motorist do ?
pull over and stop
what must a motorist do before making a right turn on a red light ?
come to a full stop
when must a motorist stop ? (list 4 examples )
an intersection with a stop sign
an intersection with a red light flashing or illuminated
at an intersections with a yellow light after a green light unless too close to stop safely
when a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop
how many feet must a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red light , ringing bells , descending or lowered gates , or flag signals ?
15 feet
a motorist must stop how many feel away from a school bus when traveling on a two lane road ?
25 feet
when traveling next to a school bus on a dual lane highway separated by a raised median, what should the motorist do ?
slow to 10 mph
if a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up / let off children , a motorist should do what ?
pass no more then 10 mph
a motorist should slow to what speed if on the other side of a safety island or raised median when a school bus is stopped with flashing lights ?
10 mph
what is the nj move over law ?
move over one lane when passing, if it’s safe to do so or allow four feet of space between the car and the person being passed. if that is not safe to move over one lane, drivers must slow to 25 mph
headlight should be used between what hours ?
1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 before sunrise
when should a motorist use bright beams ?
for open country driving with traffic in sight
you cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk , a fire hydrant , a stop sign , and a railroad crossing ?
10 feet of a fire hydrant
25 feet of a crosswalk
50 feet of a railroad crossing
50 feet of a stop sign
list two examples of when a motorist may use a handheld electronic device while driving .
- fire
2. medical emergency
