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Chapter 4: pages 64-78
Entering Highways
Acceleration lanesUsed to gain speed to join the flow of traffic on a highway.
Exiting Highways
Deceleration LaneAlso known as exit
rampsIf you pass your exit…
Continue to the next exit.
Never reverse your vehicle on the highway!
Curves
Slow down BEFORE entering a curve!
Adjust your steering while going around the curve because your car will tend to go straight.
Turning Regulations ( right turns)
You are allowed to make a right turn at a red light Unless there is a sign posted
that prohibits this action.
Turning Regulations: Left turns
Stay as close to the center line as possible.
Stopping Regulations
When a yellow light follows a green light, stop is safe!
You are not allowed to stop in the intersection!
Railroad crossings
You must stop 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells or flags.
If you stall on the tracks, get out of your car and walk clear of the tracks in the direction the train is coming.
School Buses
Motorists MUST stop at least 25 feet away from a bus when they are on a two lane road and the bus has their flashing red lights
unless… They are in front of a school
Only allowed to pass at speeds no more than 10 mph.
You are separated from the bus by a (median) physical barrier. (multilane highway)
Frozen Dessert Trucks
Yield to pedestrians
StopDrive around
truck at speeds of no more than 15 mph.
Emergency Vehicles
MOVE OVER LAWNJ law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary
emergency vehicle, must change lanes. If it cannot be done safely cars must reduce speed.
If the vehicles are on the move and they sound their sirens and/or flash light, steer to the extreme right and stop!
Headlights
Headlights must be used: one half hour after sunset and one half hour before
sunrise. When you are using your windshield wipers When visibility is reduced (500 feet or less).
High beams (bright beams) should only be used during: Open country driving where there is no traffic in sight
*High beams can momentarily blind other motorists by constricting their pupils and shouldn’t be used if there are other vehicles approaching
You must park…
Littering
May result in fines up to $1,000 and loss of license.
NJ Pet Harness Law
Under New Jersey Statute 4:22-18, unrestrained pets in vehicles is an act of animal cruelty, and drivers who don’t secure their pooch in a pet seat belt will be subject to fines, ranging from $250 to $1,000 and as much as six months in jail.
Fines are per pet
