Emergency Driving Responses and NJ Road Laws

Tire Blowout: Proper Response

Question: What is the proper response to a blown tire?

1. Take your foot off the gas—do not use the brakes.
2. Steer straight and maintain control until you can slow safely.

Vehicle Breakdown Actions

Question: What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?

1. Raise the hood to signal trouble.
2. Move the vehicle out of the road if possible.
3. Turn emergency flashers on to warn other drivers.

Headlight Laws and Usage

Question: What type of lights are illegal to use in place of headlights?

1. Parking or auxiliary lights are illegal to use instead of headlights.

Question: When are you required to use your headlights when driving?

1. From one-half hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
2. When visibility is 500 feet or less.

Intersections and Traffic Control

Question: An intersection is controlled if there is a traffic signal or controlled by what?

1. Police—an officer directing traffic controls the intersection.

Question: What does a solid white line across a road at an intersection mean?

1. Stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign.

BAC Limits and License Terms

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): The legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and over is 0.08. For drivers under 21 it is 0.01.

Basic license: The basic driver license is valid for 4 years.

Implied consent law: Drivers agree to take a breath test under implied consent.

Provisional license: A provisional license is valid for 1 year.

Mirror Use and Lane Changes

Question: What is very important to use mirrors for?

1. When stopped at an intersection—check mirrors before moving.
2. When slowing down or stopping suddenly—monitor traffic behind you.
3. When changing lanes—check mirrors and blind spots.

Driving Risk and BAC

Question: Which of the following statements are correct?

1. If BAC is above 0.05, your risk of getting in an accident is approximately double.
2. If BAC is above 0.10, your risk of getting in an accident is about six times higher.

Speed Limits: NJ Road Rules

Question: On normal road surfaces and with normal traffic, what does NJ law prohibit?

1. Blocking traffic through slow driving—do not impede the flow of traffic.

Common speed limits:

• School zone: 25 mph
• Business area: 25 mph
• Highway: 50 mph
• Certain state highways and all interstates: 55 mph
• Suburban business and residential areas: 35 mph

Parking on Hills

Question: When parking a vehicle facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be?

1. Toward the curb—turn your wheels toward the curb when facing downhill.

When parking uphill: The wheels should be away from the curb.

Three-Second Rule

Question: What driving rule is useful at any speed?

1. The three-second plus rule—maintain a safe following distance of at least three seconds (more in adverse conditions).

Driver License Classes

Question: Which class of license: A, B, C, D?

1. D

Avoiding Collisions

Question: What last-minute choices can help you avoid a collision or at least minimize damage?

1. Turn away from oncoming traffic even if it means leaving the road.
2. Drive off the road instead of skidding when that option reduces impact.