HIGHWAYS, PARKWAYS, AND TURNPIKES
WHAT DO YOU NOT DO WHEN EXITING A RAMP OR IN THE DECELERATION LANE?
BACK UP!!
when are the most common accidents in traffic?
Accidents in traffic often happen shortly after the signal has changed.
On roadways what can obstruct a motorist view? (name 2)
trees, crops, buildings, parking cars, or bushes
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A TURN IS COMPLETE?
CANCEL THE SIGNAL
WHERE SHOULD YOU NOT PARK?
ON A CROSSWALK
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU MISS AN EXIT?
GO AND GET OFF AT THE FOLLOWING EXIT
what should you never do at a traffic light change?
Never attempt to beat a traffic light change.
what is the difference between controlled and uncontrolled intersection?
a controlled intersection is a intersection where traffic is regulated by a traffic signal or regulatory sign... uncontrolled does not have traffic signals or signs
WHAT TURN CAN YOU MAKE SOMETIMES ON A RED?
A RIGHT TURN
WHAT IS DOUBLE PARKING?
WHEN YOU PARK NEXT TO A CAR THAT IS PARKED NEXT TO A CURB
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATION LANE AND DECELERATION LANE?WHERE ARE EACH LOCATED?
THE ACCELERATION LANE IS THE EXTRA AND FASTER LANE WHEN ENTERING THE HIGHWAY ON THE RIGHT.
THE DECELERATION LANE IS THE EXTRA AND SLOWER LANE WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY ON THE RIGHT
what indicates when a motorist should stop? (name 3)
Signs, signals and traffic rules
what is a violation to pass a light?
going on to private property.
BEFORE TURNING RIGHT, WHAT MUST YOU YIELD TO?
ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS
HOW MANY FEET SHOULD YOU PARK FROM A STOP SIGN?
50 FEET
WHY MUST YOU FOLLOW THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE DECELERATION LANE?
IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ON CURVES AND WET ROAD. ACCIDENTS CAN HAPPEN
when do nj laws require you to yield?
New Jersey law requires all motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights
at an intersection what do you yield to?
the car on your right and pedestrians.
HOW FAR AWAY DO YOU HAVE TO SIGNAL FOR A TURN?
100 FEET AWAY.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IN THE CASE OF MECHANICAL TROUBLE OR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS?
STOP ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND PARK CLEAR OF MOVING TRAFFIC.
WHAT MUST YOU DO WHEN APPROACHING A CURVE?
SLOW DOWN AND AVOID DRIFTING INTO ANOTHER LANE
15 mph
Drivers entering the intersection from a private road must...
yield to all traffic on the main road.
WHAT MUST YOU LOOK FOR WHEN TURNING?
DIFFICULT TO SEE VEHICLES SUCH AS BICYCLES AND MOPEDS.
HOW FAR CAN YOU PARK FROM THE DRIVEWAY OF A FIRE STATION?
20 FT AND 75 WHEN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE