NJMVC Defensive Driving 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Slow to 15 mph and maintain your lane

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Stop completely until the emergency vehicle moves

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Flash your lights and proceed at normal speed

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Honk and proceed since you have the right of way

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Swerve around the pedestrian into oncoming traffic

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Flash your lights and decelerate slightly

Question 3

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

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Black ice or freezing rain on the roadway

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Bright sunshine and dry pavement

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Light fog with damp pavement

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Moderate rain on a newly paved surface

Question 4

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

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Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

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Turn quickly to minimize time in the intersection

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Accelerate through the turn to clear oncoming traffic

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Wait only for vehicles in your lane before turning

Question 5

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

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Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Signal, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Stop, Inspect, Proceed, Drive, Evaluate

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Signal, Inspect, Pause, Direct, Engage

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Pump the brake pedal rapidly to assist the ABS

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Release the brake pedal slightly to prevent skidding

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Shift into a lower gear immediately to help slow the vehicle

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Driving in a 25 mph school zone during school hours

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Following a motorcycle on a clear, dry day

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Traveling on a road with a posted speed limit above 55 mph