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What do crossbuck signs indicate?
What do crossbuck signs indicate?
railroad crossings
What is the most important thing to remember about speed management and curves?
What is the most important thing to remember about speed management and curves?
slow down before you enter the curve
What should you do when you come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic?
What should you do when you come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic?
stay out of the intersection until you can pass through
What is defensive driving?
What is defensive driving?
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?
How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?
When may you turn right on red?
When may you turn right on red?
What should you do when approaching railroad tracks?
What should you do when approaching railroad tracks?
Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?
Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?
If the vehicle is five years old or older, a driver moving to New Jersey from another state should have their vehicle inspected within ____ of it being registered.
If the vehicle is five years old or older, a driver moving to New Jersey from another state should have their vehicle inspected within ____ of it being registered.
What should you prepare to do when you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates?
What should you prepare to do when you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates?
How do you check your blind spot before changing lanes?
How do you check your blind spot before changing lanes?
What should drivers do when driving in bad weather?
What should drivers do when driving in bad weather?
Drowsy drivers can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
Drowsy drivers can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on the time of day.
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on the time of day.
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, what must you do?
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, what must you do?
What does a flashing red light on a traffic signal mean?
What does a flashing red light on a traffic signal mean?
What must a driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal do?
What must a driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal do?
What does a regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicate?
What does a regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicate?
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:
At dusk or on overcast days, what should you do?
At dusk or on overcast days, what should you do?
What should you do to merge into traffic when entering a crowded freeway?
What should you do to merge into traffic when entering a crowded freeway?
What does a solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicate?
What does a solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicate?
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:
Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display ________ on their license plate.
Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display ________ on their license plate.
If a collision is possible, what should you do?
If a collision is possible, what should you do?
What should your first response to reduced visibility be?
What should your first response to reduced visibility be?
Why should you use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane?
Why should you use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane?
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways is ____.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways is ____.
How does the body get rid of alcohol?
How does the body get rid of alcohol?
If your car breaks down on a highway, what should you do?
If your car breaks down on a highway, what should you do?
When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.
When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.
If a car starts to skid, where should you turn your steering wheel?
If a car starts to skid, where should you turn your steering wheel?
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train?
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train?
What should you do when getting ready to change lanes?
What should you do when getting ready to change lanes?
What should you do when waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn?
What should you do when waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn?
What should you do if you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash?
What should you do if you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash?
What do round signs indicate?
What do round signs indicate?
What should you do when driving in rain?
What should you do when driving in rain?
Study Notes
Railroad Crossings
- Crossbuck signs are indicators of railroad crossings.
- When approaching railroad tracks, look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.
Speed Management
- Slow down before entering curves to maintain control.
- Reduced visibility requires a decrease in speed.
Traffic Intersection Rules
- Stay out of obstructed intersections until a clear path is available.
- Yield to trains at non-signalized railroad crossings.
- A flashing red light at a traffic signal functions like a stop sign.
Defensive Driving
- Defensive driving involves recognizing hazardous situations and preventing accidents.
- Drowsy drivers may exhibit dangerous behavior similar to intoxication.
Alcohol and Vehicle Safety
- Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) cannot be expedited; alcohol must be metabolized over time.
- The body typically processes about one alcoholic drink per hour.
- BAC factors exclude physical fitness.
Vehicle Operation Protocols
- For long trips, stop periodically to combat drowsiness.
- Vehicles five years or older must be inspected within 14 days of registration in New Jersey.
- Use turn signals and keep wheels straight when waiting to complete a left turn at intersections.
Merging and Lane Changing
- Merge safely into traffic by adhering to all required protocols, including signaling.
- Check blind spots by looking over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Speed Limits
- The default speed limit on rural roadways is 50 mph.
- A solid white line on a two-lane road indicates no passing; lanes are moving in the same direction.
Road Signs
- Regulatory signs with a red circle and slash denote forbidden actions.
- Round signs serve as warnings for upcoming railroad crossings.
Emergency Situations
- In case of a collision risk, follow all safety protocols to minimize impact.
- If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, activate four-way flashers to alert other drivers.
Weather Conditions
- Increase following distance during inclement weather for improved safety.
- When driving in rain, utilize low beam headlights.
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