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what is the area on a road called, the side, where you pull over when your car is disabled
the shoulder
When entering a highway, you must yield to who?
Double points!!
oncoming traffic/ cars already on the highway
what is it called when a car is driving close behind you?
tailgating
what is the correct hand position of the steering wheel?
9 - 3
What kind of parking is most common in city driving?
Parallel parking
What is the speed limit for residential/ school zones?
25 mph
what causes most car crashes?
what is the meaning of a double solid yellow line?
indicates a no passing zone
_____ lane is used when entering/ turning onto a highway and the ________ lane is used when exiting a highway
acceleration lane/ deceleration lane
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, look towards
the right side of the road
When parking uphill, you must always
hand brakes and turn wheels away from curb
what is the lane called all the way to the left of a highway and what is its purpose
passing lane/ fast lane and it is used to pass cars.
what technique lets you turn the steering wheel as much as a half turn while still keeping both hands on the wheel.
hand over hand
what is the difference between a yield sign and a stop sign?
a yield sign requires driers to slow down and give the right of way to other vehicles or pedestrians. a stop sign requires deicers to come to a complete stop and give the right of way to other vehicles or pedestrians.
how is the right of way determined at uncontrolled intersections?
first to arrive, and then the person to their right
what is the 3 second rule? explain
It requires leaving three seconds of space between your vehicle and the vehicle driving in front of you
explain what is the no-zone
The area on bigger trucks/ vehicles that you shouldn't drive alongside because it is a blind spot for them.
for every 10 mph, how much space should you maintain between you and the car Infront of you?
1 car distance for every 10 mph.
head turned back over right shoulder, right hand on passenger head rest, left hand on the wheel and reverse slow 2-4 mph
what is the BAC % limit for adults 21 years of age and older for drivers in NJ?
0.08%
list 3 rules you must follow under the GDL program!!
no driving between hours of 11:01 pm - 5:00 am
only one additional passenger in car unless parent is in car.
must have 2 red decal stickers on license plate.
what does the term hydroplaning mean?
when a vehicles tire lose traction with road due to water buildup on the road surface
what does the term defensive driving mean?
a driving strategy that involves anticipating potential hazards and taking steps to avoid them
explain the process in full to acquire a license in NJ
KV test, 6 hours driving, permit minimum of 6 months and 17 years of age.
pass road test, acquire probationary license, drive one year under GDL program restrictions. one year later and 18 years old acquire basic license.
Describe the Safe Corridors Program
**double points**
an area that has been designated as a high frequent accident site. Therefore, it gets classified as a safe corridor area and fines/ punishments are doubled.