Driving Safety Quiz Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A conviction of racing on a highway in the state of New Jersey will result in the addition of _____ points.

An _______________ is attached to a motor vehicle to prevent it from being started when the alcohol level of the motorist's breath exceeds a predetermined amount.

interlock device

Drinking alcoholic beverages while driving or riding will cost you______________.

$200.00 fine first offense, $250.00 fine, second offense

What should you do if your car begins to skid?

take your foot off the gas pedal Signup and view all the answers

If a New Jersey driver who is under the age of 21 is convicted of purchasing or consuming alcohol in a business, he or she could be fined up to _ and lose his or her license for up to _ months.

$500; 6 Signup and view all the answers

The penalty for a first breathalyzer refusal charge may include loss of driving privileges for up to:

1 year Signup and view all the answers

Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of:

buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI), graffiti, and setting false alarms Signup and view all the answers

Whether your blood alcohol content rises above legal limits depends on:

time you take to drink, amount you drink, your weight Signup and view all the answers

If a New Jersey driver is convicted of consuming an alcoholic beverage while operating a vehicle, he or she will receive an additional fine of _____ for the first offense:

$200 Signup and view all the answers

A sign the shape of a pentagon means _______________.

school crossing Signup and view all the answers

A brand new vehicle does not have to be inspected for the first ______ years.

4 Signup and view all the answers

What does B.A.C stand for?

Blood alcohol concentration Signup and view all the answers

A ___________ is a motorist whose driver license has been suspended times in years.

Habitual offender, three, three Signup and view all the answers

If a driver with a GDL accumulates _ points or moving violations they must attend a _____________.

4, 2, probationary driver program Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person while your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to:

a fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?

To control the speed and flow of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

The ______________means that motorists on New Jersey roadways have agreed, simply by using New Jersey roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or the hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense.

Implied Consent Law Signup and view all the answers

When the pavement is marked with 2 center lines, 1 solid and 1 broken...

passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line Signup and view all the answers

What color cane does a blind pedestrian carry?

either white or metallic Signup and view all the answers

1 glass of alcohol is

1 ½ ounces of 86 proof whiskey, 5 ounces of table wine, or 12 ounces of beer Signup and view all the answers

In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a:

2 point moving violation Signup and view all the answers

When sharing the road with a large truck, you should know:

Trucks need more room to maneuver and trucks have limited visibility and more blind spots Signup and view all the answers

Penalties for Underage first offense/BAC.01% or more but less than.08% are:

30-90 day suspension of driving privilege, 15 - 30 days community service, and Participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center Signup and view all the answers

What will work to help someone recover from a high B.A.C...?

Allow time to pass, one hour per drink consumed Signup and view all the answers

All gasoline-fueled vehicles, except new vehicles, registered in New Jersey must pass state safety and emissions inspections every _____ year(s) at a state inspection facility or a state-licensed private inspection facility.

two Signup and view all the answers

You will be on probation for ___________ when your license is restored after a point system suspension.

one year Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'no zone'?

The blind spots that a truck driver has Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Points on Driving Regulations and Fines in New Jersey

Racing on a highway results in a 5-point penalty on a driver's record.
An interlock device prevents vehicle startup if the driver's blood alcohol level exceeds a certain limit.
Fines for alcohol consumption while driving: $200 for the first offense, $250 for a second offense.
When skidding, taking foot off the gas pedal can help regain control of the vehicle.
Drivers under 21 caught consuming alcohol may face fines up to $500 and a license suspension of up to 6 months.
Refusal to take a breathalyzer test can lead to a suspension of driving privileges for up to 1 year.
Unlicensed individuals (ages 13-21) convicted of DUI, buying alcohol, graffiti, or false alarms risk suspension of driving privileges.
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) depends on drinking time, amount consumed, and individual body weight.
Consumption of alcohol while driving results in an additional fine of $200 for first-time offenders.

Traffic Signs and Vehicle Regulations

A pentagonal sign indicates a school crossing.
New vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first 4 years.
B.A.C stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration.
A "habitual offender" is someone who has had their license suspended three times within three years.
GDL drivers accumulating 4 points or 2 moving violations must attend a probationary driver program.
Engaging in an accident causing injury while driving with a suspended license can result in fines, continued suspension, and possible jail time.
Regulatory signs control traffic speed and flow.

Legal Obligations and Driver Responsibilities

Implied Consent Law mandates that motorists consent to breath tests on New Jersey roadways when arrested for DUI.
On roads with 2 center lines (one solid, one broken), passing is only allowed on the side with the broken line.
Blind pedestrians carry either white or metallic canes for visibility.
One standard drink is defined as 1.5 ounces of 86-proof whiskey, 5 ounces of table wine, or 12 ounces of beer.
Evading traffic signals by driving on public or private property leads to a 2-point violation on the driving record.
Large trucks require more space to maneuver and have significant blind spots, making it important for motorists to be aware of their presence.

Underage Driving Offenses and Recovery

Underage individuals with a BAC of 0.01% to 0.08% face a 30-90 day driving suspension, community service, and enrollment in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
The best remedy for high BAC levels is allowing time to pass: approximately an hour per drink consumed.
Gasoline-powered vehicles (excluding new ones) must undergo safety and emissions inspections every two years in New Jersey.
After a point system suspension, drivers must be on probation for one year upon license restoration.
"No zones" refer to the blind spots around large trucks where collisions are more likely to occur.

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Test your knowledge on driving safety regulations and consequences with these flashcards. This quiz covers important points about convictions, alcohol interlock devices, and the dangers of drinking while driving.