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When must you signal before a turn?
When must you signal before a turn?
At least 100 feet
How close can you park to a stop sign?
How close can you park to a stop sign?
50 feet
How close can you park to a corner?
How close can you park to a corner?
25 feet
How close can you park to a fire hydrant?
How close can you park to a fire hydrant?
What is the stopping distance on dry roads at 50 mph?
What is the stopping distance on dry roads at 50 mph?
What is the proper distance you may park to a curb?
What is the proper distance you may park to a curb?
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
Serious accidents causing death/injury/$200 damage must be reported in how many days?
Serious accidents causing death/injury/$200 damage must be reported in how many days?
Points are only issued for what type of violations?
Points are only issued for what type of violations?
When are you given a proposed License Suspension Notice?
When are you given a proposed License Suspension Notice?
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license?
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license?
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
Up to how many points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for one year?
Up to how many points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for one year?
What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test?
What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test?
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
What should you do when approaching a yellow light?
What should you do when approaching a yellow light?
What is good practice while driving?
What is good practice while driving?
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
When driving at night, you should be able to stop how?
When driving at night, you should be able to stop how?
Where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street?
Where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street?
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
What is the purpose of traffic laws?
What is the purpose of traffic laws?
If there is a 'No turn on red' sign, when can you make a turn on red?
If there is a 'No turn on red' sign, when can you make a turn on red?
If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving, it may be?
If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving, it may be?
When your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm, you should?
When your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm, you should?
What is a good practice when driving in the city?
What is a good practice when driving in the city?
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
If the front of the car vibrates, the problem may be with your?
If the front of the car vibrates, the problem may be with your?
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
Which lights should you use when driving in fog?
Which lights should you use when driving in fog?
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
When should you use your horn?
When should you use your horn?
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
Double solid center lines would usually be found where?
Double solid center lines would usually be found where?
Why should you use seat/shoulder belts?
Why should you use seat/shoulder belts?
When may you pass on the right?
When may you pass on the right?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a flashing red light mean?
What does a green light mean?
What does a green light mean?
What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?
What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?
When should you use your parking lights?
When should you use your parking lights?
Which way do you turn if you go into a skid?
Which way do you turn if you go into a skid?
How far should you stay behind the car you are following?
How far should you stay behind the car you are following?
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
If 2 cars reach a four-way stop at the same time, what is the proper procedure?
If 2 cars reach a four-way stop at the same time, what is the proper procedure?
What should you do if you go into a skid?
What should you do if you go into a skid?
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brake?
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brake?
What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
A red eight-sided sign is?
A red eight-sided sign is?
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
When is the road surface most slippery?
When is the road surface most slippery?
When should you use your high beam lights?
When should you use your high beam lights?
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
A driver's left hand extended upward means what?
A driver's left hand extended upward means what?
A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
The safest way to exit an expressway is to?
The safest way to exit an expressway is to?
What should you do if your electric signals fail to operate?
What should you do if your electric signals fail to operate?
What should you do if you have a blowout?
What should you do if you have a blowout?
What should you do if you are angry or upset?
What should you do if you are angry or upset?
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction?
When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction?
What is a good practice at intersections that have no signs or signals?
What is a good practice at intersections that have no signs or signals?
It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to?
It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to?
One of the best defenses against a drunk driver is?
One of the best defenses against a drunk driver is?
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than?
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than?
What must you do if a school bus is stopped and its red light is flashing?
What must you do if a school bus is stopped and its red light is flashing?
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
Special permits may be issued at age 16 when?
Special permits may be issued at age 16 when?
In city driving, a good habit is to?
In city driving, a good habit is to?
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you should?
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you should?
You are required by NJ laws to keep to the right except?
You are required by NJ laws to keep to the right except?
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
What is the speed limit in a business area?
What is the speed limit in a business area?
What is the speed limit on a highway?
What is the speed limit on a highway?
You should always yield to?
You should always yield to?
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should?
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should?
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle for what purposes?
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle for what purposes?
To make a right turn, you should?
To make a right turn, you should?
A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as?
A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as?
Whether your blood alcohol concentration rises above legal limits depends on?
Whether your blood alcohol concentration rises above legal limits depends on?
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to?
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to?
If you are arrested for drunk driving in NJ, your chances of being convicted are?
If you are arrested for drunk driving in NJ, your chances of being convicted are?
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are?
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are?
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means?
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means?
When blood alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase?
When blood alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase?
What is a 'Habitual Offender'?
What is a 'Habitual Offender'?
The first conviction penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is?
The first conviction penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is?
With a blood alcohol concentration of 0 to .05%?
With a blood alcohol concentration of 0 to .05%?
With a blood alcohol concentration of .05% to .10%?
With a blood alcohol concentration of .05% to .10%?
With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more?
With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more?
NJ licensed drivers must take an eyesight recheck every how many years?
NJ licensed drivers must take an eyesight recheck every how many years?
What is a good 'rule of thumb' in adjusting your speed to traffic?
What is a good 'rule of thumb' in adjusting your speed to traffic?
What is the 'rule of thumb' for following distances on dry roads?
What is the 'rule of thumb' for following distances on dry roads?
What does the word 'tailgating' mean?
What does the word 'tailgating' mean?
What does hydroplaning mean?
What does hydroplaning mean?
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
When should you dim your headlights?
When should you dim your headlights?
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Study Notes
Signaling and Turning
- Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn.
- Position your vehicle in the lane nearest to the center when turning left from a two-way street.
Parking Regulations
- Do not park within 50 feet of a stop sign.
- Maintain a distance of 25 feet from a corner when parking.
- Keep at least 10 feet away from a fire hydrant.
- Park no more than 6 inches from the curb.
Driving Distances and Safety
- The stopping distance at 50 mph is 243 feet.
- Maintain a following distance of at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle you are following.
- When driving at night, stop within the distance you can see ahead, and use low beams in fog conditions.
Penalties and Reporting
- Driving without insurance can lead to suspension of driver's license and registration, along with fines.
- Serious accidents that cause death or injury or damage over $200 must be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 5 days.
- Receiving 12 points will result in a proposed License Suspension Notice.
Driving Violations and Points
- Points are only issued for moving violations; up to 3 points may be subtracted after one year of no violations.
- The penalty for refusing a breath test includes a loss of driving privileges for 7 months to 1 year and a $1000 surcharge for 3 years.
Safe Driving Practices
- Slow down and prepare to stop when approaching intersections.
- Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds while driving.
- Use the right lane for turning right and check intersections ahead for signals in city driving.
Intersection and Traffic Signs
- Yield to other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles.
- At uncontrolled intersections, be ready to stop if necessary.
- The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right at four-way stops.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- A twelve-ounce beer is equivalent in alcohol content to 1.5 ounces of 80 proof whiskey or one 5-ounce glass of wine.
- The best way to prevent alcohol-related accidents is not to drive after consuming alcohol.
- Blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more legally classifies you as under the influence.
Emergency Situations
- If experiencing a blowout, gradually slow down the vehicle.
- Stay with your car if stranded in heavy snow.
- Use hand signals if electric signals fail to operate.
Road Signs and Lights
- A red eight-sided sign indicates a stop, while a triangular red and white sign means yield.
- A flashing red light signals you to stop, whereas a green light means to proceed when safe.
Miscellaneous
- When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
- Hydroplaning results from losing tire grip on wet roads.
- The principle of keeping a space cushion gives you more time to react to hazards.
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