DE Review Ch 4 Answer Key

Driver Education Review
Chapter 4
1. Compare the speed limit for a school zone and a residential/business. (Level 3)
All the same 25mph
2. State when it is legal to pass on the right. (Level 1)
When the car in front of the motorist is turning left on a one lane road
3. Who do you yield to when you come to a four way stop at the same time as another driver? (Level 1)
The driver on the RIGHT
4. Compare the difference between an uncontrolled intersection and a controlled intersection. (Level 3)
Uncontrolled – No lights or signs Controlled – Lights or Signs or when a police officer is
present
5. Differentiate between a deceleration lane and an acceleration lane. (Level 3)
Deceleration – Exit lane off a highway, slow down & follow posted speed limit signs, never
stop
6. If a person misses their exit on a turnpike or highway, what should they do? (Level 1)
Go to the next exit, never back up
7. Explain what your vehicle will tend to do when driving around a curve. (Level 1)
Go straight
8. State the best way to enter a curve. (Level 1)
Slow before entering
9. Analyze what a driver should do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights.
(Level 4)
Stop
10. If a person is approaching or overtaking a school bus that has flashing read lights, what should they
do? When stopped at a school to either drop children off or pick up, how fast can you pass them?
(Level 3, Level 1)
Stop, 10 mph
11. 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 one of these vehicles,
what must you do? (Level 1)
Pull over to the right, stop and let the vehicle go by
12. Create a list of whom a motorist should always yield to. (Level 4)
Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, & vehicles already in the intersection
13. Explain when headlights should be used. (Level 1)
Between one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise, Visibility is less than 500
feet, and when wipers are on
14. Analyze the following statement. Its 11:00am, your wipers and headlights are on. Why? (Level 4)
It’s raining or snowing
15. Compare when a motorist should use their bright lights to their dim lights. (Level 3)
Bright – Open country roads no traffic, Dim – City driving when in traffic
16. Estimate the distance a motorist is permitted to park their car from a: (Level 2)
a. Fire hydrant __10 feet
b. Stop sign ____50 feet
c. Cross walk ___25feet
d. Fire station (same side) ____20 feet
e. Fire station (opposite side) ___75 feet
f. School Bus stopped with flashing lights ___25 feet
g. Fire truck in-service ___200 feet
17. Determine the 3 legal reasons a motorists can use a cellular phone. (level 2)
Traffic accident, medical emergency, fire or hazardous material emergency
18. What 5 penalties will a motorist face if they continued driving through a crosswalk when a
pedestrian has begun to cross the road? (Level 2)
Fine up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, license suspension, & 2 points
19. Design and label with the proper coloring, the following signs. (Level 4)
a. Stop Sign - Octagon 8 sides, red and white
b. Yield Sign - Triangle 3 sides red and white
c. Railroad Sign - circle black an yellow
20. What is the speed limit range on the parkway, turnpike, or major highways in New Jersey?(Level 1)
55 mph – 65 mph
21. Apply the knowledge you have obtained about moving violations to determine when you can make a
right turn on a red light. (Level 3)
Must come to a complete STOP, check for traffic, & (No) sign that says NO TURN ON RED
22. Determine what type of roadway it is illegal to pass a vehicle? (level 2)
Hill, intersection, bridge, tunnel, behind a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian,
center line is solid