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Top speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts: |
25 mph |
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Top speed limit for suburban business and residential districts: |
35 mph |
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Top speed limit for non-posted rural roadways: |
50 mph |
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Top speed limit for certain state highways (as posted) and interstates: |
55 mph |
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Top speed limit for certain interstate highways (as posted): |
65 mph |
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A motorist should slow down enough to be able to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic. Failure to do so can result in a: |
Moving violation |
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Always slow down: |
• On narrow or winding roads • At intersections or railroad crossings • On hills • At sharp or blind curves • Where there are pedestrians or driving hazards • When the road is wet or slippery |
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If vehicle problems prevent a motorist from keeping up with the normal flow of traffic, he/she should do what? |
Pull off the road and activate hazard lights |
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New Jersey initiated the Safe Corridors Program, which was signed into law when? |
July, 2003 |
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The Safe Corridors law _____ fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving |
Doubles |
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Who has the authority to designate highways as necessary, as well as to remove those that show improved safety levels? |
The Commissioner of Transportation |
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Highways are designated as safe corridors based on statistics showing crash rates ______ over the state rate and ______ or more crashes reported over a three-year period |
50 percent ; 1,000 |
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The Safe Corridors Program took effect on: |
February 15, 2004 |
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Stay to the right of the roadways _____ |
Center lines |
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Passing is only safe when: |
There is no oncoming traffic |
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What does it mean when both center lines are solid on a roadway? |
No passing allowed |
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What does it mean when one center line is broken on a roadway? |
Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line |
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What does it mean when both center lines are broken on a roadway? |
Passing is allowed on both sides |
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Most passing should be on the ____ of the road |
Left |
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Passing on the right is allowed only when? |
Roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass |
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Never pass on the _____ of the road. |
Right shoulder |
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A motorist should not pass: |
• On a hill or a curve or at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead • At a street crossing or intersection • At a railroad crossing • On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels • When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing • When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross |
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The laws of New Jersey require motorists to _____, except when passing |
Keep to the right |
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Motorists must drive on the _____ roadway unless driving on a one-way street |
Right half of the roadway |
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Motorists must drive a vehicle as close as possible to _____ or _____ of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle |
The right-hand edge ; Curb of the roadway |
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Which lane must a motorist drive on, on a multi-lane roadway? |
On the lane nearest to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway when the lane is available for travel, except when overtaking a vehicle or in preparation for a left turn |
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A motorist should always be prepared to yield; These basic rules always apply: |
• Emergency vehicles • Trains • Buses • Postal vehicles • Motorized or mobility-assistance devices • Other vehicles that are already in the intersection |
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The most important pedestrian safety message for New Jersey residents is: |
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility |
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A motorist must: |
• Stop for pedestrians in crosswalk, failure to stop carries a fine of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months and 2 points • Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red • Obey speed limits • Be sure not to block or park in crosswalks • Keep the vehicles windshield clean for maximum visibility • Be alert for pedestrians at all times • Be aware of areas where pedestrians are most likely to appear (near schools, town centers, residential neighborhoods, parks) • Never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian • Stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk, even if they began crossing with a proper signal and they are still in the crosswalk when the signal changes • Remember that pedestrians are the most vulnerable roadway users. Motorists will be held responsible for maintaining pedestrians safety |
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Where two or more roads cross or merge at angles are called: |
An intersection |
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A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must: |
Stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign |
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If there are traffic signals or signs in any direction of an intersection or controlled by a police officer at an intersection, it's called: |
Controlled intersection |
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At a multi-way stop or stop intersection, a motorist must yield to the motorist on what side if both motorists get there at the same time? |
The right |
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If another motorist is already stopped at the intersection you should: |
Yield to motorist |
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At an intersection controlled by a yield sign, a motorist must: |
Slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway, even if he/she has to stop |
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When making a left turn at an intersection, a motorist must: |
Yield to oncoming traffic and stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk |
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A motorist is prohibited from entering or crossing an intersecting street marked with a stop sign unless he or she: |
Brings the vehicle to a complete stop at a point within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line marked upon the pavement at the near side of the intersection street |
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Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is: |
A motor vehicle violation |
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When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device it is called: |
Uncontrolled intersection |
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As a motorist nears a crossroad that is not controlled, he/she must: |
Reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left |
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A motorist coming from a private road or driveway must: |
Yield to all traffic on the main road |
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When a traffic signal is not illuminated because of a power failure or other malfunction, the traffic signal is observed as: |
A 4-way stop signal |
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In New Jersey there are no set rules for: |
Driving into, around and out of a traffic circle |
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Whenever a motorist is in doubt concerning who has the right-of-way in a circle, he/she should exercise extreme caution and remember the basic rule governing any uncontrolled intersection: |
The vehicle to the left yields the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right |
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Motorists enter highways, parkways and turnpikes by: |
An acceleration lane |
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Keep the following in mind when entering a highway, parkway, or turnpike: |
• Obey posted advisory speed limits (if any) at the entrance ramp • Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane • Avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane • Yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane when safe |
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Extra lanes at a highway exit, are located on the right-hand side of the roadway. What are these ramps called? |
Exit ramp or deceleration lane |
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If a motorist misses an exit ramp on a highway, parkway or turnpike, he/she should: |
Go to the next exit |
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Keep the following points in mind when leaving a highway, parkway or turnpike: |
• Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane • Obey the posted advisory speed limit of the deceleration lane • When the exit is located on the left of a roadway, look for signs that will direct traffic to the proper lane for exiting • If you miss an exit, go on to the next lane • Never back up on an exit ramp or deceleration lane |
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What is a weave lane? |
Is both an entrance and an exit for an expressway |
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On a weave lane who has to yield to who? |
The motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to the motorist leaving the expressway |
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During rush hour on a highway through cities where should you drive? |
A motorist should drive in the left or center lane to avoid merge conflicts |
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When seeing a disabled vehicle ahead, a motorist should: |
Reduce speed and increase the space between his/her vehicle Abe the disabled vehicle |
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If a motorists vehicle becomes disabled, he/she must: |
• Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median • Turn on emergency flashers • Raise the hood to signal for assistance • Stay in the vehicle and lock the doors • If available, use a cell phone to call for help • Ask anyone who stops to go to a phone and call for assistance • Not get into a strangers vehicle |
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It is important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching: |
A curve in the road because vehicles tend to keep going straight |
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The best way to enter a curve: |
Slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane |
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Divided highways are built for: |
Express traffic |
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To enter or exit such an expressway (divided roadways): what turn is often necessary? |
A cloverleaf turn |
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When are you not allowed to turn on a red light? |
When a No turn on red sign is posted |
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To make a safe right turn, a motorist should: |
Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb or parked vehicles |
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While making a turn you shouldn't: |
Swing into the wrong lane while making the turn |
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Left turn from a one-way road on to a one-way road: |
Approaching the turn in the left lane, the motorist should turn into the left lane of the road he/she is entering |
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Left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road: |
Approach the turn as close as possible to the line nearest to the center of the road |
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Left turns, between intersections: |
Between intersections, solid lines show when not to pass. However, these lines may be crossed with care when entering or leaving driveways in business or residential areas |
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Left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway: |
Approach the turn as close to the center line of the right of the road as possible. Make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection. The motorist should turn into the lane nearest the center line of the right side of the other road. When traffic permits, the motorist should move to the right, out of the passing lane. |
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Signs, signals and traffic rules indicate: |
When a motorist must stop |
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A motorist must stop: |
• At an intersection with a stop sign • At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminated • At an intersection with a yellow light after a green, unless too close to stop safely • When a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop • When there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge • When a school bus is picking up or letting off children and/or the red lights are flashing • When coming from an alley, private driveway or building • At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic • For a blind pedestrian, using a white or metallic walking cane, or a trained guide dog, or a guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog • For a pedestrian in a crosswalk or at an intersection • For a motorized wheelchair or mobility a assistance device in a crosswalk or at an intersection |
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Warning devices at railroad crossings include: |
• Advance warning signs • Pavement markings in front of a railroad crossing • Flashing red lights (usually on railroad crossing signs) • Gates or gates with flashing red lights • Ringing bells • Flag signals |
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A motorist must stop at least how many feet away from railroad crossings when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals? |
15 feet from railroad crossing |
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Most trains need more than _____ to stop if traveling at 60 mph or more |
A mile |
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What kind of vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings even if there is no train coming? |
School buses, buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials |
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If warning devices activate while a motorist is crossing railroad tracks, he/she should: |
Immediately proceed to the other side |
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State law requires motorists to stop at least _____ away if he/she is traveling on a two-lane or on a multi-lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines or on a privately maintained road |
25 feet |
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When traveling on a dual-lane highway, a motorist should ______ if on the other side of a safety island or raised median when a school bus is stopped. |
Slow to 10 mph |
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Yellow lights go on before the bus ______, and the red lights go on when it ______ |
Stops ; Has stopped |
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When a bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must stop their vehicles at least _____ |
25 feet away |
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If a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children or persons with developmental disabilities, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than _______ |
10 mph |
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When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction, and the truck is flashing red lights and posting a stop signal arm, a motorist must: |
• Yield the right-of-way to any person who is crossing the roadway to or from the truck • Watch out for children and be prepared to stop • Stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 mph |
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If on a dual highway and on the other side of a safety island or raised median and a dessert truck is stopped a motorist _____ |
Doesn't need to stop |
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New jersey law requires motorists to ______ to emergency vehicles when they sound sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lighta |
Yield |
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A motorist should do what when an emergency vehicle is coming Witt sirens and/or flashing red and/or flashing blue emergency lights? |
A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass. |
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After an emergency vehicle has passed a motorist should: |
Keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle |
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Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances or other emergency vehicles have: |
Sirens and red lights |
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Private vehicles operated by volunteer fire and rescue squad members (with emergency vehicle identification) responding yo an emergency call use _____ |
Blue lights |
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A motorist should never park within _____ of a fire department vehicle in service or drive over a fire hose unless ______ |
200 feet ; Directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue or police official |
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New jersey's "Move Over" law requires that all motorists approaching a _______ that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, must: |
• Stationary • Authorized emergency vehicle • Tow truck • Highway maintenance • Other emergency service vehicle Change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle. |
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If a lane change is impossible when an emergency vehicle is coming, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must: |
Reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary. |
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Motorists who violate the "Move Over" law face a fine ______ and ______ |
Not less than $100 ; Not more than $500 |
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Headlights must be used between what times? |
One half-hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise |
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Headlights must also be used when visibility is ____, when using windshield wipers (during rain, snow and ice) or when encountering fog, mist, smoke or other factors that reduce visibility |
500 feet or less |
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Headlights have two sets of beams: |
• Bright (high) • Dim (low) |
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The high (bright) beams are used for: |
Open-country driving when there is no traffic in sight |
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It can take how many seconds for a motorist to recover from the glare of approaching high-beam headlights? |
3 to 5 seconds |
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Dim (low) beams are used for: |
City driving and driving in traffic on roadways |
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Other types of lights on a car: |
• Parking lights • Tail lights • Brake lights • Interim (overhead) lights • Dashboard lights • Spotlights • Fog lights |
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Parking lights should only be used: |
For a short period of time and for parking only. Parking lights are required on vehicles parked in areas other than business or residential zones |
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Tail lights should only be on when: |
These lights turn on at the same time as a vehicles headlights and parking lights. They become brighter when a motorist applies the brakes to show that he/she is slowing or stopping. During the day, without headlights, the taillights also turn on as a motorist applies the brakes. |
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Brake lights should only be used when: |
These lights become brighter when a motorist applies the brakes, showing that the vehicle is slowing or stopping |
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Interim (overhead) lights should be used when: |
Found inside the vehicle, these types of lights should be used only briefly (when necessary) when driving or to comply with a police officers request to illuminate the motorists compartment of the vehicle when stopped |
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Dashboard lights should be used when: |
If dashboard lights are too bright, they may create a glare for the motorist and impede vision. The lights should be kept dim but still light enough for a motorist to read the dials |
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Spotlights should be used when: |
These types of lights should be used only in emergencies. This also applies to emergency flashers (hazard lights). Spotlights nay not be used for driving privileges. |
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Fog lights should only be used: |
These auxiliary driving lights may be used with low-beam headlights to provide general lighting ahead of a motor vehicle, specifically during foggy weather conditions. |
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It is illegal for a vehicle to be parked more than _____ from the curb. |
6 inches |
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Unless directed to do so by a police officer or to avoid an accident, a motorist should never stop or park at any of the following places: |
• On a crosswalk • Between a safety zone for pedestrians and the adjacent curb or within 20 feet of the end of the safety zone • Near properly marked street construction • In a space on public or private property marked for vehicle parking for persons with a disability (unless legally authorized) • On an interstate highway • On a sidewalk • In a bus stop zone • In front of a public or private driveway • Within an intersection • Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant • Within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys • Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing • Within 50 feet of a stop sign • Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance • On any bridge or elevated roadway or in any tunnel • Next to another vehicles parked at the curb (double parking) • In an area where parking is prohibited by municipal ordinance |
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Using a handheld cellular telephone or texting device is: |
A primary offense |
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Motorists are permitted to use a hands-free _____ |
Cellular telephone if it does not interfere with any federally required safety equipment or with the safe operation of the vehicle |
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A handheld cellular telephone may be used only in certain emergency situation, which include: |
• Fire • Traffic accident • Serious road hazard • Medical emergency • Hazardous material emergency |
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To prove legal use of a handheld telephone while operating a motor vehicle, a motorist may be asked to: |
Produce testimony or written statements from appropriate authorities, or telephone records |
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The fine for using your handheld cell phone without evidence of an emergency: |
$200-$400 for a first offense, $400-$600 for a second offense within 10 years of the first offense, $600-$800 for a third offense within 10 years of the second offense and for all subsequent offenses |
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"Kulesh's, Kuberts', and Bolis' Law," enacted in 2012, establishes the what? |
Illegal use of a cell phone while driving as recklessness under the vehicular homicide and assault by auto statutes |
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A graduated driver license (GDL) holder may not use ____ when behind the wheel. Doing so is a violation of GDL restrictions |
A handheld or hands-free cellular telephone, or any other handheld electronic device. |
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A school bus driver may not use _____ while operating the school bus, except in an emergency situation or when the school bus is parked in a safe area off of a highway |
A handheld or hands-free cellular telephone |
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Fines of up to _____ may be imposed on motorists found throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle onto a roadway |
$1,000 |
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If a vehicle is moving when litter is thrown, the motorists may: |
Lose his/her license |
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All trash, debris or rubbish carried in a vehicle must: |
Be covered to keep it from littering the roadway |
