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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Black ice or freezing rain on the roadway

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

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

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