New Jersey Permit Cheat sheet Flashcards

New Jersey Permit Cheat sheet Flashcards When involved in a collision, you should: Avoid moving the injured unless absolutely necessary.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:yield to pedestrians

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances A driver with a Graduated Driver License: May not use a hand-held or hands-free cell phone while driving.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:Look left first, then right, then left again

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour after sunset.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain

a minimum following distance of:

six seconds To register a vehicle in New Jersey, you must be age ____ or older.17 A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists,

and pedestrians because:

They are difficult to see in traffic You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.100 feet If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

stop driving

At a school crossing sign, you should:Watch for children and be ready to stop.

The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of four and weighing less than ____ to be restrained in a federally-approved safety system.40 pounds

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you have moved into the exit lane

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.hand signals When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.six You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles A driver under the age of 21 with a probationary license:May not drive between the hours of 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.The only method that effectively reduces your BAC is to not drink alcohol for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers cannot reduce your BAC or change the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but they cannot change your BAC or make you sober.Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a

minimum following distance of:

Three seconds

Your ability to stop is affected by:The condition of the road

Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display ____ on their license plate.Two GDL decals A driver may pass a school bus at a speed no faster than ____ if the school bus is stopped in front of a school to drop off passengers.10 mph When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward.

This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Stop.If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, they are indicating that they intend to stop.Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This

hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn right.If a driver's left arm and hand are extended upward, they are indicating that they intend to turn right.Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:On an incline.

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:may still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?never When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road A driver is required to practice driving on a probationary

license for up to:

one year Driving a vehicle without proper liability insurance coverage

may result in:

A fine When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?It harms both driving skills and judgement.Alcohol negatively affects many skills needed for safe driving, including your reaction timeand ability to see clearly. It can also harm your judgment of speed and distance, lower yourinhibitions, and make you more prone to taking chances.Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving motor vehicle?All occupants of the motor vehicle You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.

• feet, 9 inches

Slower-moving traffic on a multilane highway should:Drive in the right lane.

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:let it go

When applying the crash-prevention formula, a driver

should be alert, be prepared, and:

Act in time You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances The Implied Consent Law means:Means drivers consent to a breath test when suspected of drinking and driving When making a turn, you must ____ your speed. ReduceWhen turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.Any driver with a probationary license:May not use a hands-free cell phone while driving.A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions than under ideal driving conditions.25

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:motorcycle

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways

is:

50 mph It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive

with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of

alcohol as:

one 12 ounce can of beer When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the

street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision

Failing to adhere to restrictions placed on a Graduated

Driver License:

May result in a fine and license suspension.After a driver's suspended license is restored, they will be

on a probationary driving period for:

one year

The speed limit in school zones is:25 mph

While in the probationary period after receiving a special learner permit, a driver may accrue no more than ____ points against their license before being enrolled in a Probationary Driver Program.four If you drive while your license is suspended and you are involved in an accident that causes injury to another

person, you:

May be charged a fine, receive an extended suspension, and be sent to jail.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on

the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.You drive defensively when you:Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window

The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve A driver who is under the age of 21 and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at least ____ before taking the road test.six months Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.You may avoid a traffic signal by driving on public or private

property:

If an officer directs you to do so.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog At all times You may turn right on red:After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

slow moving vehicle