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Defensive Driving Flashcards

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  1. Under New Jersey's Move Over Law, when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with lights activated on the highway, you must:

    Answer: Move one lane away from the emergency vehicle or slow to a safe speed if changing lanes is impossible

    NJ's Move Over Law requires drivers to vacate the adjacent lane or reduce speed to protect first responders on the roadside.

  2. A pedestrian steps into a crosswalk against the signal as you approach. Defensively, you should:

    Answer: Brake immediately and yield — pedestrians always have the final right of way

    In NJ, drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks regardless of signal phase, as their safety always takes priority.

  3. Which condition makes stopping distance significantly longer and requires the greatest following distance adjustment?

    Answer: Black ice or freezing rain on the roadway

    Black ice and freezing rain can increase stopping distances by 10 times compared to dry pavement, demanding drastically increased following distance.

  4. When making a left turn at an uncontrolled intersection in New Jersey, a defensive driver should:

    Answer: Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

    Left-turning drivers must yield to all oncoming vehicles and crossing pedestrians, as they have the right of way.

  5. What does 'SIPDE' stand for in the defensive driving process?

    Answer: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

    SIPDE (Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) is the systematic hazard-response process taught in NJ defensive driving programs.

  6. How should a defensive driver respond when their vehicle's anti-lock brakes (ABS) activate during a panic stop?

    Answer: Maintain firm, steady pressure on the brake and steer around the hazard

    ABS prevents wheel lock-up automatically; the driver should keep steady brake pressure and steer toward the escape path.

  7. In New Jersey, the 'three-second rule' for following distance should be increased to at least six seconds when:

    Answer: Driving in adverse weather such as rain, fog, or ice

    Adverse weather dramatically reduces traction and visibility, so doubling the following distance helps compensate for longer stopping distances.