Speed related
What is the speed limit for a school zone?
25 MPH
How far must you stop from a school bus when you see flashing lights?
25 feet
What happens when you get a fine if you get caught speeding in a 65 mph zone?
Your fine is doubled.
When an emergency vehicle has its lights and sirens on coming from behind you, what should you do?
Use your blinker to move as far to the right and stop. You may come back onto the road after the vehicles have passed.
What is the name of the lane that is used to exit a highway (and do not write exit)?
Deceleration lane or exit ramp
What is the fine for violating the slow down and move over law?
$100 - $500.
What is an intersection?
An intersection is where two or more roads cross.
What does a single flashing red light mean at an intersection?
Stop
What is the speed limit for a residential area?
25 MPH
How far can you park from a fire hydrant?
10 feet.
What happens to fines for violations on a safe corridor road?
Doubles.
Who should you always yield to?
Police cars, fire trucks, trains, buses, ambulances, pedestrians.
Signs that are black and yellow mean what?
Warning
What is the fine for not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
The fine is 500$, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points on your license.
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.
When should you use high beam headlights?
High beams are for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight.
What is the speed limit for state highways?
55 MPH
How far can you park from a crosswalk?
25 feet.
What are the rules for driving around a circle/ roundabout?
Yield to other drivers, stay in your own lane/stay to the right, and be aware of surroundings and traffic.
When should a motorist not pass another vehicle? List at least five.
At a street crossing or intersection, at a railroad crossing, on narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels, when a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing, and when behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross.
What does keep to the right mean? You keep right except when?
It means driving on the right side of the road and right lane. Except when passing.
What is the fine for talking on a cell phone while driving?
$200-400 for first offense, $400-600 for second offense within 10 years of first offense, $600-800 for third offense within 10 years of second offense.
What is a controlled intersection?
An intersection is controlled if there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer.
At what times must a motorist lights be used?
Headlights must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
What is the speed limit for interstate highways?
65 MPH
How far can you park from a railroad crossing?
50 feet.
When is it not a good idea to pass?
On a hill or curve or at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead.
Explain the Move Over Law.
The law requires all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, to change lanes, safety and traffic conditions
What is the fine for littering out of a moving car?
$1,000
When must a motorist stop? List at least five examples.
If a pedestrian is crossing the street, behind a white line at an intersection, oncoming traffic, flashing red light, at all stop signs.
List the situations in which you are allowed to use a handheld phone while on the road?
A handheld cellular telephone may be used only in certain emergency situations, which include: Fire, Traffic crash, Serious road hazard, Medical emergency, Hazardous and material emergency.
What should you do when you are traveling on a dual lane highway divided by an island or raised median and a school bus on the other side has its red lights flashing?
You can pass by within 10 mph
How far must you stop from a railroad crossing when the signal is going off?
15 feet.
What is the best way to enter a curve?
The best way to enter a curve is to slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane.
In New Jersey you can make a right hand turn at a red light after you check what three things?
Check for a “No turn on red sign”
Check for traffic, pedestrians, and oncoming traffic
When the lights are flashing and bells are ringing, how far should you stop from a railroad crossing?
At least 15 feet.
What are the colors of a traffic light from top to bottom?
Red, yellow, green
Using a handheld cell phone is what type of offense?
Primary offense.
How far can you park from a stop sign?
50 feet.
At a four way stop, who should you yield to if arriving at a controlled intersection at the same time as another driver?
A motorist must yield to the motorist on the right if both motorists get there at the same time.
What does a single flashing yellow light mean at an intersection?
Yield/slow down
What does a green lit arrow indicate on a traffic signal?
Turn only. Once it goes off, you wait until it is safe to turn
What should you keep in mind when entering and/or leaving a highway?
Oncoming traffic, possible curves, use your blinkers