Driver Education - Sophomores 1) Obtain a copy of the New Jersey Driver s Manual a) Download a copy from: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/about/manuals.htm or b) Go to any Motor Vehicle Commission Agency to get a copy. i) The closest agencies in the area are in Oakland or Wayne (Rt. 46) 2) Read a chapter at a time. 3) Complete the review questions as you go along. a) The questions are found below. 4) Format a) Print out the question pages. b) Answers must be handwritten. c) No computer generated copies will be accepted. 5) Due Date a) Have questions completed for the first day of school. 6) Grading a) One test grade (100 points) 7) Other a) Apply the information while you are driving with your parents (not driving!) b) Completing the summer reading will help you to pass your NJMVC Knowledge test in November. i) Remember, you need an 80 to pass!!!
Driver s Education Summer Reading Questions Name Received Sept. Block 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. Print out the Driver s Education Summer Reading Questions. Answer all questions. Answers to questions must be handwritten. No computer- generated/typed answers will be accepted. 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? 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 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 the 4- way stop behind Pathmark Kiel & Kakeout Roads. Include the roadway markings. a. What are the procedures for driving through a 4 way stop? b. Do people drive this intersection correctly? Complete these questions during the summer and you can apply/observe the laws while you are driving with a licensed driver.