Distance
Terms
What does this mean
100

When driving at night you should be able to stop?

Within the distance you can see ahead

100

What does the word " tailgating" mean?

Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows

100

A driver's left hand extended upward means what?

He's making a right turn

200

What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads?

One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space between cars

200

What does hydroplaning mean?

Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

200

A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?

He's making a left turn

300

Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Time of day

300

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection where there's no traffic signals or signs

300

A driver's left hand extended downward means what?

He's making a stop or slowing down

400

The term one car length for each 10 mph is used to describe:

Following distance

400

What is an acceleration lane?

An extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed

400

If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red?

Never

500

What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied?

Braking distance

500

If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension", he/she must...

Attend a NJ driver improvement program, ask for a hearing with the division of Motor Vehicles or turn in his/her license for the suspension period

500

If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?

The tires