Driver Education Jefferson Township High School

Ms. Hall

1) Obtain a copy of the New Jersey Driver’s Manual a) A copy was supplied to you in classb) Download a copy from: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/manuals.htm orc) Go to any Motor Vehicle Commission Agency to get a copy. d) The nearest MVC agencies are in Randolph and Newton.

2) Read a chapter at a time. At least one per week.

3) Complete the review questions as you go along.a) The questions are found below.

4) Due Datea) January 2014

5) Gradinga) One test grade (100 points)

6) Othera) Apply the information while you are riding with your parents (not driving!)b) Completing this packet will help you to prepare for your NJMVC Knowledge test in January.

c) Remember, you need an 80 to pass!!!

Driver’s Education Reading Questions Received _________

Name _______________________________ Period _________________

The following questions will help you with the written test BUT you must read the manual.As a driver, it is YOUR responsibility to know the laws.

New laws: As of July 1, 2004, you can no longer talk on a hand-held wireless telephone while driving in

New Jersey. This new laws is enforced on all public roadways in New Jersey. Break this law and you can be fined $250.

As of May 1, 2010, the previously termed “Provisional” driver is now termed “Probationary.”

Directions: Read the entire manual.Answer all questions. Answers to questions must be handwritten. Keep a separate area in your notebook for “N.J. Driver’s Manual.”

1. When driving a motor vehicle you are required to have your driver’s license and your _________

________, and __________________________.

a. What is the penalty for not having these documents? _______________

2. After you pass the written state test, when you turn ______ and enroll in an approved behind-the-

wheel course, and _ ___ must purchase a special learner permit.

a. To obtain a Student Learner’s Permit, what six requirements must you meet:

i. ________________________________

ii. ________________________________

iii. ________________________________

iv. ________________________________

v. ________________________________

vi. ________________________________

3. If a student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with

_____________________________________________________________________________

4. Special Driver Examination Permit driving restrictions are:

a. No driving between ________ and _______.

b. Driver _______use wireless _____________or any ________ device while driving.

c. All student examination permit holders must be accompanied by a/an

___________________________, who must be at least __________________ and have a

valid NJ drivers licensed to drive for at least _____________________________________.

5. Drivers with Graduated Drivers License (GDL) permits must require ___________________ seated

__________________in the vehicle to use seat belts.

6. What is a Probationary License? _____________________________________________________

7. How many passengers may accompany a driver with a Probationary License? (Use law in book.

We will discuss the new laws in class.)_________________________________________________

8. Under GDL Law, a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reason?

________________________________________________________________________________

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9. The driving hours of a Probationary License (under 21) are restricted to ____________________ a

Probationary License (over 21) is ___________________________________________________.

10. Any change of address must be reported to Motor Vehicles within what time period?

_______________________________________________________________________________

11. A legal name change due to marriage, divorce, or court action must be reported to Motor

Vehicles within what time period?____________________________________________________

12. If your license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify the__________________________.

13. Altering, a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in

_______________________________________________________________________________.

14. Getting a driver’s license illegally (falsifying information) may result in

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

15. If a student driver fails the road test, all applicants must wait at least ________________ before

retaking the test.

16. Other than driving ability, what are two other reasons an applicant may fail a road test?

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

17. Give four reasons a driver may lose their driving privileges.

a. ____________________________________________________________________,

b. ____________________________________________________________________,

c. ____________________________________________________________________,

d. ____________________________________________________________________.

18. The first offense for a motorist 21 years of age and older who has a BAC between .08 -.10 is

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

19. Implied Consent Law means _______________________________________________________.

20. If you refuse to take a breath test and it is your first offense, the penalty is

_______________________________________________________________________________.

21. The penalties (sanctions) for the first offense for a motorist under 21 years of age with a BAC

above .01 is ____________________________________________________________________.

22. A diamond shape sign is a _________________________________________________________.

23. A flashing red traffic light means ____________________________________________________.

24. A triangular sign is a ______________________________________________________________.

25. If not prohibited by a “no turn on red” sign in NJ, law permits you to turn on red after

_______________________________________________________________________________.

26. What is the point system? __________________________________________________________

27. How many points can be subtracted if a motorist is not convicted of an offense for 12 months?

_______________________

28. When a driver receives a special learner’s or examination permit, they begin a ________ year

probationary period. If they are convicted of ___________ moving violations totaling _________

points, they must enroll in the probationary driver school. Attendance is ___________________.

Failure to complete the program will _________________________________________________.

29. Crossing centerlines on a two-way roadway for passing is legal when

_______________________________________________________________________________.

30. A pentagon shaped sign is _________________________________________________________.

31. A person may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal when

_______________________________________________________________________________.

32. When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken:

_______________________________________________________________________________.

33. When nearing a steady yellow or amber traffic signal you should

_______________________________________________________________________________.

34. On another sheet of paper (attach sheet), diagram the hand-signals when a driver is making a:

a. Right hand turn,

b. Left hand turn, and

c. Stopping.

35. An eight-sided sign means _________________________________________________________.

36. A railroad crossing sign is __________________________________________________________.

37. A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means

_______________________________________________________________________________.

38. Most passing should be made on the left. Pass only on the right __________________________.

39. Do not pass when: (give 5 reasons)

a. ___________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________

c. ___________________________________________

d. ___________________________________________

e. ___________________________________________

40. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should

________________________________________________________________________________

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41. The order of colors on a traffic light hung top to bottom: _________________________________

42. A green arrow means _____________________________________________________________

43. A yellow line down the center of the road

________________________________________________________________________________

44. After you drive through a deep puddle of water, you should

_______________________________________________________ .

45. If the car you are driving has ABS (anti-lock braking system), how would you test them?

________________________________________________________________________________

46. Never _____________________ ABS or __________________________ when your brake.

47. You should always yield to ___________, _____________, ____________, and _______________.

48. Signals should be used when, _______ , and ________ .

49. Using safety belts is important because they

a. __________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________

50. If a passenger in the front seat of a car, who is 17 years of age, is caught not wearing a seat belt,

who is responsible? _______________________________________________________________

51. If a passenger in the front seat (over 18 years of age) is caught not wearing a seat belt, who is held

responsible? _____________________________________________________________________

52. New Jersey Child Restraint law requires that a child under eight years old who weighs less than 80

pounds

_____________________________________________________________ .

53. When entering highways, parkways, and turnpikes, motorists must yield to traffic ____________.

54. When using brakes, a common mistake a new driver makes is

______________________________________________________ .

55. Signals must be turned on at least __________________ before turning.

56. The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to ______________ .

57. When should bright beams be used? ______________________________________What should

you do if you approach a car with high beams? _________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

58. What are blind spots and how should they be avoided? __________________________________

59. How do you check for proper mirror placement?

_______________________________________________________________________________

60. On the back, diagram proper hand position on the steering wheel.

61. What is “road rage”? ______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ If you

observe someone driving out of control, what should you do? _____________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

62. When is it legal to use your horn? ____________________________________________________

63. What factors affect stopping distances? _______________________________________________

64. Which of the following drinks contain the highest alcohol content: 1.5 oz of whiskey, 12 oz of

beer, or 5 oz of table wine? _________________________________________________________

65. Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking

_______________________________________________________________________________.

66. If you drink beyond a BAC of .05% ,the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at

.10%, the risk increases to _____________ as great, and at .15%, ___________ as great for

causing an accident.

67. You are, by law, presumed to be under the influence when your BAC has reached _________ if

you are over 21 and _______________ if you are under 21 years of age.

68. If a person has been drinking, what is the only way they will sober up? ______________________

69. BAC is determined by four factors: ___________________________________________________

70. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to

________________________________________________________________________________

71. Drugs that may affect basic skills are __________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

72. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverage means___________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

73. After 2-4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

74. The penalty for driving after your license has been suspended due to an alcohol or drug conviction

is _____________________________________________________________________________.

75. If you drink four 12 oz bottles of beer, you will have about as much alcohol in your system as if

you drank _______1.5 oz of whiskey or gin and ______5 oz glasses of table wine.

76. BAC in the body is related to: _______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

77. What are the first signs of alcohol impairment? _________________

78. If you lose your license for drunk driving or any violations, you can obtain a special work license. Is

this statement true or false? ______ Why? __________________________________

79. New Jersey law states that you may or may not be under the influence if your blood alcohol

content is____________. ( If over 21)

80. What will increase your chance of having an accident even if you only had one or two drinks?

________________________________________________________________________________

81. If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home,

you could become involved in a ____________________________________________________.

82. Before turning, you must signal at least _______________________________________________.

83. When parking downhill on a street with a curb on your right, the car’s wheels should be

_______________________________________________________________________________.

84. When two roads intersect and there are no signs or signals, it is a good practice to

_______________________________________________________________________________.

85. To drive in reverse, you should ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

86. If a motorist must turn the wheel while reversing other than a straight line,

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

87. Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for ________________________________________.

88. If your car breaks down on any road, the first thing you should do is __________________.

89. You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? ___________________.

90. If you miss your exit on an expressway you should: ______________________________________

91. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? _______________________________.

92. To make a right turn, you should

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

93. What is a Habitual Offender? _______________________________________________________.

94. Laws of New Jersey require you to keep to the right except

________________________________________________________________________

95. On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing you

must ______________________. When traveling on a dual-lane highway a motorist should slow

to ________________________ if on the other side of a safety island or raised median.

96. When making a left turn from a two-way road, you should get close to the __________________.

97. The New Jersey speed limits are:

a. 25 mph – ______________________________________

b. 35 mph – ______________________________________

c. 50 mph – ______________________________________

d. 55 mph – ______________________________________

e. 65 mph – ______________________________________

98. You may pass on the right of a two-lane roadway when __________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

99. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to

emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear these, you must

yield ________________________and __________________________________.

100. When making a left turn from a two-way roadway into a four-way highway, the proper way to turn

is _______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

101. If two cars begin to enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

102. If a collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by ___________________

_________________________________________________________________________

103. If a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

104. To avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway, it is good practice to

________________________________________________________________________________.

105. Road surfaces are slipperiest when __________________________________________________

106. It is good practice to keep a space cushion to__________________________________________.

107. You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard

accident prevent formula, which is ____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

108. The “three-second rule” can be use at any speed to help you _____________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

109. “Hydroplaning” means ____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

110. When driving around a curve, your vehicle will tend to _________________________________.

111. If a vehicle is passing you, you should _______________________________________________.

112. On city driving, a good habit is to ___________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

113. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

114. If you should have a blowout while driving, ___________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

115. The best way to “talk” to other drivers is to___________________________________________

116. If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is ______________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

117. If you go into a skid, you should _____________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

118. If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is ______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

119. If a collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by _________________________

120. What is a vehicle title? ____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

121. If you sell you car and do not want to buy another, what should you do with the license plates?

_________________________________________________________________________________

122. In order to drive in New Jersey, you car must be insured for ______________________________.

123. What is vehicle registration? _______________________________________________________

124. What is vehicle inspection? ________________________________________________________

125. When you move into New Jersey, you must have your vehicle inspected

_________________________________________________________________________________

126. Your car must be inspected every ___________________________________________________

127. New Jersey allows up to three points to be subtracted from your driving record if

________________________________________________________________________________

128. What is highway hypnosis? _________________________________________________________

129. A truck takes than __________percent longer to stop than a car. In adverse conditions, trucks

can take __________ percent longer to stop.

130. What is a deceleration lane? What is an acceleration lane? Diagram both and explain on the

paper with the hand signals.

131. Studded snow tires are legal in New Jersey during what time?

________________________________________________________________________________

132. What is the organ donor card? ______________________________________________________

133. When a student has a permit, who can legally be in the car?

________________________________________________________________________________

134. What is the “move over” law and why did it become the law? _____________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

135. Below diagram a 4-way stop. Include the roadway markings.

a. What are the procedures for driving through a 4 way stop?

_______________________________________________________________________

b. Do people drive this intersection correctly? __________________________________

You can apply/observe the laws while you are riding with a licensed driver.