Right of Way and Safety Rules for Drivers
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What is the correct procedure to follow when driving in reverse?

  • Checking the rearview mirror only
  • Turned to the left until they can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors
  • Using the side mirrors only
  • Turned to the right until they can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors (correct)
  • What is the minimum fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or Probationary License?

  • $50
  • $500
  • $200
  • $100 (correct)
  • What is the minimum age requirement for a supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21?

  • 21 years old (correct)
  • 20 years old
  • 25 years old
  • 18 years old
  • Who is required to wear a seat belt in the vehicle according to the GDL law?

    <p>The driver and all passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum fine for driving on a suspended license and being involved in an accident causing injury?

    <p>Determined by the court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum following distance required on a snow-covered road?

    <p>6 seconds or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the sign that indicates a need to stop?

    <p>Octagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest number of people arrested for drunk driving attributed to?

    <p>Beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum time allowed to report a change of address?

    <p>1 week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted?

    <p>25 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and inline skaters?

    <p>When turning right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions can lead to distracted driving?

    <p>All of the answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle?

    <p>Pull over to the right of the roadway and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for having or showing a fake driver’s license?

    <p>Suspension, fine and up to 6 months imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must headlights be used?

    <p>Between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise and when windshield wipers are on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals?

    <p>Reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must your car be inspected?

    <p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum speed limit when a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school dropping or picking up children?

    <p>10 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school dropping or picking up children?

    <p>Reduce speed to 10 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for having or showing a fake driver's license?

    <p>Fine, suspension, and imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must headlights be used?

    <p>Between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise and when windshield wipers are on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals?

    <p>Reduce speed and be ready to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must your car be inspected?

    <p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle?

    <p>Pull over to the right and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the same amount of alcohol as a 5 oz. glass of wine (12%)?

    <p>A 12 oz. bottle of beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a habitual offender?

    <p>Any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your brakes suddenly give out?

    <p>Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yellow-green sign indicate?

    <p>Sharing the road with pedestrians and bicyclists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that affects how quickly your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when driving in adverse conditions?

    <p>Decrease your speed and use low gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum time you should follow another vehicle?

    <p>3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you encounter a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

    <p>Stop at least 15 ft. from the crossing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 18 years of age are wearing seat belts?

    <p>The driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to a truck in adverse conditions?

    <p>It takes 50% more time to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for driving on a suspended license and involved in an accident causing injury?

    <p>A fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21?

    <p>Must be a NJ licensed driver, 21 years or older, seated in the front seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum increase in stopping distance for a truck in adverse conditions?

    <p>50% more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for driving on a suspended license and involved in an accident causing injury?

    <p>Fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum following distance required on a snow-covered road?

    <p>6 seconds or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the sign that indicates a need to stop?

    <p>Octagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 18 years of age are wearing seat belts?

    <p>The driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21?

    <p>Must be a NJ licensed driver and 21 years or older seated in the front seat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted?

    <p>25 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or Probationary License?

    <p>$100 and/or a possible license suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, what should you do?

    <p>Reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the paved road?

    <p>Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for having or showing a fake driver's license?

    <p>A fine and up to 6 months imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the accident prevention formula?

    <p>Be alert, be prepared, act in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school dropping or picking up children, what is the maximum speed limit?

    <p>10 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the same amount of alcohol as a 5 oz. glass of wine (12%)?

    <p>A 12 oz. bottle of beer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a habitual offender?

    <p>A motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when you see or hear an emergency vehicle?

    <p>Pull over to the right of the roadway and stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must your car be inspected?

    <p>Every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum fine for failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?

    <p>$500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Right of Way and Safety

    • Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to inline skaters, skateboarders, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
    • When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary.
    • When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school, dropping or picking up children, the speed limit is 10 mph.
    • When driving, always be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

    Driver's License and Vehicle Inspection

    • Having or showing a fake driver's license can result in a suspension, fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment.
    • A car must be inspected every two years.
    • If you move into New Jersey from another state, vehicle inspection must be done within 14 days after registering it.
    • A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor when the applicant is enrolled in behind the wheel training course, is at least 16 and under 17, and has a signed consent by a parent or guardian.

    Driving Rules and Regulations

    • Headlights must be used between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise, and when windshield wipers are on.
    • When driving, you may turn right on red after making a full stop and checking for traffic.
    • When driving in reverse, turn your head and body to the right until you can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors.
    • In city driving, a good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead.
    • To maintain a safe following distance, use the 3-second rule.

    Accidents and Emergency Situations

    • If your brakes suddenly give out, shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times.
    • If driving on a suspended license and involved in an accident causing injury, you are subject to a fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence.
    • If you are involved in a car accident and someone is injured, stop and check for injuries, call the police, and exchange information.

    Driver's Responsibilities

    • The driver is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age.
    • The driver is liable for a person who has too much to drink at their home and then has a car accident.
    • Passenger restrictions under GDL for Probationary License holders under 21 include dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Road Signs and Markings

    • Octagon shape signs mean stop.
    • Double solid center lines mean passing is not allowed.
    • Yellow-green signs indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
    • When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, stop at least 15 ft from the crossing.

    Drunk Driving and Vehicle Safety

    • Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol.
    • Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on your weight, the amount you drink, and the time you take to drink.
    • The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking beer.
    • If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the paved road, hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway.

    Right of Way and Safety

    • Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to inline skaters, skateboarders, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
    • When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary.
    • When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school, dropping or picking up children, the speed limit is 10 mph.
    • When driving, always be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

    Driver's License and Vehicle Inspection

    • Having or showing a fake driver's license can result in a suspension, fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment.
    • A car must be inspected every two years.
    • If you move into New Jersey from another state, vehicle inspection must be done within 14 days after registering it.
    • A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor when the applicant is enrolled in behind the wheel training course, is at least 16 and under 17, and has a signed consent by a parent or guardian.

    Driving Rules and Regulations

    • Headlights must be used between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise, and when windshield wipers are on.
    • When driving, you may turn right on red after making a full stop and checking for traffic.
    • When driving in reverse, turn your head and body to the right until you can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors.
    • In city driving, a good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead.
    • To maintain a safe following distance, use the 3-second rule.

    Accidents and Emergency Situations

    • If your brakes suddenly give out, shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times.
    • If driving on a suspended license and involved in an accident causing injury, you are subject to a fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence.
    • If you are involved in a car accident and someone is injured, stop and check for injuries, call the police, and exchange information.

    Driver's Responsibilities

    • The driver is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age.
    • The driver is liable for a person who has too much to drink at their home and then has a car accident.
    • Passenger restrictions under GDL for Probationary License holders under 21 include dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Road Signs and Markings

    • Octagon shape signs mean stop.
    • Double solid center lines mean passing is not allowed.
    • Yellow-green signs indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
    • When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, stop at least 15 ft from the crossing.

    Drunk Driving and Vehicle Safety

    • Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol.
    • Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on your weight, the amount you drink, and the time you take to drink.
    • The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking beer.
    • If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the paved road, hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway.

    Right of Way and Safety

    • Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to inline skaters, skateboarders, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
    • When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary.
    • When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school, dropping or picking up children, the speed limit is 10 mph.
    • When driving, always be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.

    Driver's License and Vehicle Inspection

    • Having or showing a fake driver's license can result in a suspension, fine, and up to 6 months imprisonment.
    • A car must be inspected every two years.
    • If you move into New Jersey from another state, vehicle inspection must be done within 14 days after registering it.
    • A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor when the applicant is enrolled in behind the wheel training course, is at least 16 and under 17, and has a signed consent by a parent or guardian.

    Driving Rules and Regulations

    • Headlights must be used between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise, and when windshield wipers are on.
    • When driving, you may turn right on red after making a full stop and checking for traffic.
    • When driving in reverse, turn your head and body to the right until you can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors.
    • In city driving, a good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead.
    • To maintain a safe following distance, use the 3-second rule.

    Accidents and Emergency Situations

    • If your brakes suddenly give out, shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times.
    • If driving on a suspended license and involved in an accident causing injury, you are subject to a fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence.
    • If you are involved in a car accident and someone is injured, stop and check for injuries, call the police, and exchange information.

    Driver's Responsibilities

    • The driver is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age.
    • The driver is liable for a person who has too much to drink at their home and then has a car accident.
    • Passenger restrictions under GDL for Probationary License holders under 21 include dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    Road Signs and Markings

    • Octagon shape signs mean stop.
    • Double solid center lines mean passing is not allowed.
    • Yellow-green signs indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
    • When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, stop at least 15 ft from the crossing.

    Drunk Driving and Vehicle Safety

    • Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol.
    • Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on your weight, the amount you drink, and the time you take to drink.
    • The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking beer.
    • If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder and you want to return to the paved road, hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway.

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