NJMVC Defensive Driving 4

Question 1

A driver experiences 'highway hypnosis' on the New Jersey Turnpike. What is the safest corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Exit at the next rest area, park, and take a short break

Answer

Open the windows and increase speed to stay alert

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Turn up the radio volume to maximum

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Switch to the left lane to add mental stimulation

Question 2

When a tire blows out at highway speed, a defensive driver should first:

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

Answer

Brake hard immediately to slow down

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Swerve to the nearest exit lane

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Shift into neutral and coast to a stop

Question 3

In New Jersey, distracted driving includes which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Adjusting the radio while stopped at a red light

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Using a hands-free device to make a call while driving

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Eating a sandwich while driving on the highway

Question 4

What is the correct defensive response when you see brake lights suddenly appearing far ahead on a NJ expressway?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator, cover the brake, and prepare to stop gradually

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Immediately slam your brakes to match the slowdown ahead

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Swerve into the shoulder to avoid the slowdown

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Flash your hazard lights and accelerate into the open adjacent lane

Question 5

When parallel parking on a New Jersey street, you should signal and check mirrors at minimum how many feet before your target space?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

10 feet

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100 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 6

Which of the following correctly describes 'target fixation' as a defensive driving hazard?

Accepted Answer

Staring at an obstacle, causing the driver to steer toward it

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Focusing too far ahead and missing nearby hazards

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Keeping eyes fixed on mirrors instead of the road ahead

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Over-correcting the steering wheel at highway speeds

Question 7

How does a defensive driver handle an aggressive driver who is tailgating and flashing lights demanding you move over?

Accepted Answer

Safely move to the right when possible and let the driver pass

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Brake-check the tailgater to teach them a lesson

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Speed up to create distance, then brake sharply

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Slow down to frustrate the aggressive driver