Kelly SmithChapters 1-3 Flashcards
(45 cards)
Child restraint systems (car seats, sitting in the front seat) are now based on what?
the child’s height and weight
Name some reasons why your road test examiner might find your car unsuitable for the road test and fail you
no red sticker, breaks in bad condition, signals not working, etc.
The driver is responsible for all passengers under what age to wear a seat belt?
18
Children are safest when they are buckled in what seat of a car?
the backseat
What is the proper position for a driver to grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3
A vehicle’s stopping distance depends on what?
the driver’s reaction time, weather conditions, weight of the vehicle, brake and tire conditions, roadway conditions, and speed that the vehicle is traveling
when parking a vehicle uphill, the wheel’s should be ……?
turned away from the curb
when parking a vehicle downhill, the wheels should be …..?
turned toward the curb
what is the left turn arm signal?
hand and arm straight out
when making a 3-point turn a driver should first signal left and move forward turning the steering wheel to the …..?
left
if both center lines on a lane are solid
there is no passing allowed
if one center line on a lane is broken
passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
both center lines on a lane are broken
passing is allowed on both side
NJ laws require drivers to keep to what side of the road except when passing
the right
in NJ drivers are allowed to turn right on red only if and after they
there is not a sign that says no turn on red, and after they come to a full stop and check for all traffic
when a bus stops a driver driving behind the bus should stop how many feet away?
25
the move over law requires drivers to do what ?
change their lane when approaching a stationary, emergency vehicle, tow truck, or any other emergency service vehicle displaying flashing lights
what is a controlled intersection?
an intersection where there are traffic signals, signs in any direction, or controlled by a police officer
what is an uncontrolled intersection?
an intersection where two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
Is it the responsibility of the pedestrian or the driver to keep pedestrians safe?
pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility
drivers should always be prepared to yield to what?
emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assistance devices, other vehicles already in the intersection
What is the speed limit for a school zone or business or residential district?
25mph
What is the speed limit for a suburban business or residential district?
35mph
What is the speed limit for a non-posted rural highway?
50mph
