F. Zamora Flashcards

(60 cards)

1
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what are the requirements for a basic drivers license?

A

6 point ID, vision test and knowledge test

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what position should your hands be at?

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9 and 3

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what is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?

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hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear

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what is the hand signal for a right turn?

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hand and arm upward

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what is the hand signal for a left turn?

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hand and arm straight out

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6
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what should you do when parking a vehicle downhill?

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wheels should be faced towards the curb

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7
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what should you do when parking a vehicle uphill?

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wheels should be turned away from the curb

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who is responsible for making sure all passengers under 18 years old are wearing seatbelts?

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the motorist

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9
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how many paths to getting a license are there?

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3

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10
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what must a new driver have on their license plates?

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red decals

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a motorist should always slow down or stop completely when approaching…..?

A

a blind intersection

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12
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what is the speed limit on interstates/state highways?

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55mph

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13
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what is the speed limit on rural roads?

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50mph

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14
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what is the speed limit on interstates?

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65mph

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15
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what is the speed limit in residential/suburban business districts?

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35mph

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16
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what is the speed limit in school zones?

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25mph

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17
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what is the left lane used for?

A

passing

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18
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controlled intersection

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an intersection that has either a police officer or traffic signs in any direction

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19
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3 types of intersections

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controlled, uncontrolled and blind

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20
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what is a weave lane?

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both an exit and entrance into an expressway

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21
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what is the best way to enter a curve?

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slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane

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should you speed up or slow down when entering highways/parkways/turnpikes?

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speed up

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23
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should you speed up or slow down when exiting highways/parkways/turnpikes?

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slow down

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24
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vehicles a motorist should be prepared to yield to at anytime

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emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, vehicles that are already in the intersection

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when is no passing allowed?
when both center lines aren't broken
26
when driving at night be sure you can stop within
88ft at 60 mph
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a motorist must turn on ______ and ______ during rain and snow
headlights and defroster
28
in a city how far ahead should you look
a block ahead
29
in nj traffic fines double in a
construction zone
30
to avoid a collision
stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up
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if collision is unavoidable
try to make a glancing blow
32
if gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help
turn off engine
33
what is the main purpose of an ignition system
start the car
34
what are some consequences for driving while tired
can get killed or kill
35
what is the standard accident prevention formula
be alert, be prepared, act in time
36
4 factors to determine BAC
quantity of alcohol consumed body weight how quickly alcohol was consumed food eaten
37
refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of
.10 percent for a first offense
38
signs a motorist has been drinking
``` speeding weaving slow driving jerking motion quick stops ```
39
when going out to drink with friends one should always
have a designated driver
40
marijuana may affect a motorist in 4 ways:
loss of tracking ability distance judgment vigilance divided attention
41
state law permits the MVC to retest _____ percent of the driving population for a vision test
10
42
what is essential for driving
peripheral vision
43
a motorist should know ____ from any object while driving
distance
44
every drink contains how much alcohol
1/2 an ounce
45
it's not what you drink but
how many drinks you have
46
whether it is painted or not there is _____________ at every intersection?
a crosswalk
47
if a pedestrian suffers serious bodily injury as a result of a motorist violation what are the consequences for the motorist?
$100-$500 fine up to 25 days in jail 6 month suspension
48
during bad weather a truck or bus may take how much longer to stop?
25%
49
what is a no-zone
a blind spot
50
when passed by a motorcycle a motorist should _______ his/her speed and position
maintain
51
failure to observe crosswalk laws for both pedestrians and motorists may result in a _______ fine
$54 fine
52
before driving on public roads, NJ drivers must....
title, register and insure their vehicle
53
if your license plates are stolen what should you do?
first report to the police. you then have one day to go to the DMV to get new plates
54
what is the minimum amount of insurance a motorist needs in NJ?
liability insurance
55
if a motorist moves into the state the law requires his/her vehicle to be registered in how many days?
within 60 days
56
what does a yellow flashing light mean?
slow down and proceed with care
57
what does a red flashing light mean?
stop, yield to pedestrians, go only when safe
58
what are the three basic categories of signs?
warning, guidance, regulatory
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what does yellow center lines indicate?
separate traffic flow going in opposite directions
60
what does a solid line indicate?
on a motorist's side of the center line means do not pass