NJMVC Defensive Driving 3

Question 1

In New Jersey, what should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go and ease off the gas

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Brake firmly and turn the wheel opposite to the skid

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Accelerate to regain traction quickly

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Turn the wheel sharply away from the skid direction

Question 2

Which factor most increases the danger posed by a tailgater behind you?

Accepted Answer

It reduces your ability to brake gradually in time to avoid rear-end collision

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It encourages you to speed up unnecessarily

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It improves your visibility by blocking glare

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It forces you to use your hazard lights

Question 3

When driving at night, you should dim your high beams when an oncoming car is within how many feet?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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100 feet

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300 feet

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1,000 feet

Question 4

What defensive action should you take when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane New Jersey road?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 25 feet away and wait until lights stop and arm retracts

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed carefully

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Stop only if children are visible outside

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Pass only on the left side at low speed

Question 5

During a defensive driving course, 'commentary driving' is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Verbally identify hazards to keep the driver actively engaged with the environment

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Entertain passengers during long trips

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Communicate with other drivers via CB radio

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Practice narrating GPS directions

Question 6

On a NJ highway on-ramp, a defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Match highway traffic speed before merging and signal early

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a large gap

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Merge slowly so highway drivers have time to react

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Use the shoulder to gain extra merging space

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'cushion of space' concept in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining open space on all sides of your vehicle as an escape route

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Using only the center lane to avoid door zones

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Keeping windows cracked for ventilation

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Leaving one car length per 10 mph behind the vehicle ahead only