Driver Licensing & NJ Rules
What three documents must a motorist carry while driving?
Driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance card.
What two parts of a seat belt should a motorist use, and where should they fit?
The lap belt should lie low across the hips, and the shoulder belt should cross the breastbone, away from the neck.
What are the three steps in the accident prevention formula
Be alert, be prepared, and act in time.
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration.
According to Chapter 7, is driving a right or a privilege?
A privilege, not a right.
What score must an applicant earn to pass the New Jersey knowledge test?
At least 80%, or 40 correct answers out of 50 questions.
At what distance before a turn should a driver signal?
At least 100 feet in advance
Name three common distractions that can take a driver's attention away from the road.
Examples include cell phones, eating, conversations, children, reading, and adjusting or listening to the radio.
According to your slides, what BAC is illegal for drivers age 21 and older?
.08
Name three reasons a driver could lose their driving privileges.
Examples include driving while suspended, failing to appear in court or pay fines, driving without insurance, repeat traffic violations, reckless driving, or drug or alcohol use.
What are the times you cannot drive at with your probational license?
No driving between 11 pm and 5 am
When parking uphill on a road with a curb, which way should the front wheels point?
Away from the curb. Remember the slide's phrase: “Up, Up and Away!”
What is highway hypnosis?
A trance-like state in which a driver zones out and becomes less aware of driving.
Name the four factors your slides identify as affecting BAC.
Quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, and food eaten.
What is the implied consent law?
Under the law described in the slides, using New Jersey roads means a motorist has agreed to submit to a breath test following an applicable drinking-and-driving arrest.
What must a permit holder have in the front passenger seat while practicing?
A supervising driver who is at least 21, has a valid New Jersey driver's license, and has at least three years of driving experience.
A driver misses a turn. What should the driver do instead of backing up?
Continue safely and find a place to turn around. Never back up to make a missed turn.
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
Aggressive driving involves unlawful driving actions such as speeding, improper lane changes, or improper passing. Road rage occurs when frustration or anger escalates into hostile or dangerous behavior.
A friend drinks alcohol and says coffee, food, or a cold shower will sober them up quickly. What should they know?
The only thing that makes a person sober is time
What does IDRC stand for?
Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
Name three requirements for a vehicle to be used for the road test
Any three of these: valid registration, valid insurance card, valid inspection sticker, working signals/brake lights/wipers, two red decals as listed in the slides, and no obstruction preventing examiner access to the foot or parking brake.
Name three factors that affect how long it takes a vehicle to stop
Any three: speed, reaction time, weather, vehicle weight, brake condition, tire condition, or road conditions.
According to the Chapter 5 slides, what does Maggie's Law address, and how is fatigue defined in those slides
Driving while fatigued. The slides define fatigue as being without sleep for more than 24 hours.
According to your Chapter 6 slides, how much beer and wine each represent approximately one standard drink?
12 ounces of beer=5 ounces of wine
According to your Chapter 7 slides, what penalties can a driver under 21 face for a first offense with a BAC of .01% or higher but less than .08%?
A 30–90 day suspension of driving privileges, 15–30 days of community service, and participation in an IDRC or an alcohol education and highway safety program.