NJMVC Safe Driving Practices 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions?
- 3-4 seconds (Correct answer)
- 1-2 seconds
- 5-6 seconds
- 7-8 seconds
Correct answer: 3-4 seconds
A 3-4 second following distance provides adequate stopping time and reaction distance under normal driving conditions.
Question 2: What is hydroplaning?
- Tires riding on a film of water and losing contact with the road (Correct answer)
- Engine overheating from water exposure
- Brakes getting wet and failing
- Steering wheel vibrating at high speeds
Correct answer: Tires riding on a film of water and losing contact with the road
Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up between the tires and road surface faster than the tread can disperse it, causing the tires to lose traction.
Question 3: When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- It doesn't matter
Correct answer: Away from the curb
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so if the car rolls back, the curb will stop it.
Question 4: What is the proper procedure for a tire blowout while driving?
- Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and gradually slow down (Correct answer)
- Slam on the brakes immediately
- Turn sharply to the shoulder
- Accelerate to maintain control
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and gradually slow down
During a blowout, maintain control by gripping the steering wheel firmly, gradually releasing the accelerator, and slowly moving to the shoulder once speed decreases.
Question 5: What is the leading cause of accidents among teen drivers?
- Distracted driving (Correct answer)
- Speeding only
- Driving under the influence
- Vehicle malfunction
Correct answer: Distracted driving
Distracted driving, particularly from cell phone use, is the leading cause of teen driver accidents, followed by speeding and inexperience.
Question 6: What should you do when approaching an intersection with a yellow traffic light?
- Prepare to stop if you can safely do so before the intersection (Correct answer)
- Speed up to get through before it turns red
- Stop immediately regardless of position
- Treat it like a green light
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if you can safely do so before the intersection
A yellow light means the signal is about to turn red. You should stop if you can safely do so. If you are already too close to stop safely, proceed with caution.
NJMVC Safe Driving Practices 1
What is the recommended following distance in normal driving conditions?