Chapter 6-11 Continued
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You need to inspect your car every ____years.
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2
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What is the penalty for insurance fraud?
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Jail Time
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$15,000 fine
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Possible loss of license
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When you buy a used car you must:
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Title it
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Register it
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Insure it
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A speed limit sign is an example of a ______ sign.
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regulatory
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A construction sign is the color ________.
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orange
Buying a Car
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If you buy a new or used car, you must
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Title it
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Register it
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Insure it
Before you get on the road
Vehicle Inspection
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If car is more than 5 model years old= pass state emissions test every 2 years
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Must pass first MVC inspection within 5 years of registration of car
Insurance
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Motor Vehicle Insurance is mandatory in NJ
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Type and cost vary
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Must have in vehicle at all times
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If driving an uninsured vehicle= fines, community service, license suspension
Insurance
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Insurance Fraud
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Providing false information to an insurance company
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Jail Time + up to $15,000 for each violation
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Possible loss of license
Chapter 10
Motorcycle Riders
Information
Getting a Motorcycle License
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Must have a valid motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on an
existing NJ basic or commercial license
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Qualify for the motorcycle knowledge and driver’s test
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GDL license holders do not qualify
How To Add a Motorcycle Endorsement
to Your Driver’s License
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Step One
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Take Basic Ridercourse Test
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Register with approved motorcycle training provider
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Take motorcycle training course
Step Two
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Get Course Completion Documents
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100% participation, must pass course
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Will receive a stamped waiver form and completion card
Step Three
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Pass the 6 point ID verification
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Apply for motorcycle permit
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At least 17 years old
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Pass vision test
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Pay Fee
Practice Riding and Road Test
The MVC recommends that all applicants practice all riding skills. However,
emphasis is placed on the following skills:
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1. Turning & Stopping:
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Examiner will evaluate an applicant’s ability to stay within the path of the turn
without putting a foot down
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Examiner will evaluate stopping safely in a painted stop box without putting a foot
down or skidding the vehicle
Skills
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2. Cone Weave (U-Turn): Tests an applicant’s ability to control the
motorcycle
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at low speed while weaving through cones and making a U-Turn in a designated
area.
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The examiner will evaluate an applicant’s ability to stay within the path of
travel without touching lines or cones and without putting a foot down.
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Cones are 12 feet apart with a two-foot offset.
Skills
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3. Braking: Tests an applicant’s ability to safely brake quickly. An
applicant will be evaluated on stopping distance in relation to speed of
travel.
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4. Obstacle Swerve: Tests an applicant’s ability to swerve the motorcycle
quickly to avoid an obstacle.
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An applicant will be evaluated on the ability to stay within the path of travel
and turn quickly without touching a boundary line.
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An approved U.S. Department of Transportation helmet.
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Helmets are 37% effective at preventing deaths
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67% effective in preventing brain damage
Motorcycle Check
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Tires. Keep tires in good condition. Check the tire pressure using a gauge. A tire
may be underinflated without a noticeable change in appearance. Motorcycles do
not handle properly if the air pressure is too low or too high. Check the owner’s
manual for the right amount of air.
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Tire Tread. Worn or uneven tread can make the motorcycle hard to handle,
particularly on wet pavement.
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Rims/Spokes. Check for bent, loose or damaged rims and spokes.
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Damage. Check for cuts or objects stuck to the tread. Also, check the sidewalls for
cracks. A blowout on a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous.
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Controls
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Cables- Check for kinks or broken strands. If a cable breaks while riding, the
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motorcycle could become difficult to control and a crash could result.
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Lights
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Turn Signal
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Tail and Brake Light.
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Horn
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Chain- Make sure the drive chain is properly adjusted and lubricated. Check
the
motorcycle owner’s manual for information regarding chain adjustment.
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Mirrors- Clean and adjust both mirrors before riding. It is difficult and
dangerous to adjust a mirror while riding. Swing both mirrors far enough
outward to show about half the lane behind and as much as possible of the
lane to the side.
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Gas and Oil- Check gas and oil levels before riding. Running out of gas is
inconvenient. It can also be dangerous as it makes leaving the road difficult. Lack
of oil can seize an engine, causing the rear wheel to lock and loss of control.
Basic
Parking
Maneuvers
Angle
Parking
• 5-6 feet away from parked cars
•Signal towards desired spot
• Continue driving forward until you can
see the center of the parking space you wish to enter
• See center of space, turn the wheel sharply,
about half a turn, and proceed slowly into the space
• When parked, straighten wheels out.
K-Turn
(3 point turnabout)
• Signal right/Pull over
• Signal left/Check traffic
• Turn left/Off brake
• Stop before curb
•Pre-Cut the wheel
•Signal right/Check traffic
• In reverse
• Signal left/2 cuts to the left
• In drive
•Check traffic/Turn
Parallel Parking
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Definition: parking the vehicle
parallel to the curb
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Check your blind spots
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Select a space with ample room
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Flash brake lights and signal
right turn
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Use caution
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Back slowly as you turn right
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Aim towards the right rear of
the car
Perpendicular Parking
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Definition: Parking vehicle at a
right angle to the curb
Position vehicle as left as
possible
Signal a right turn before
parking
Use caution
Check all blind spots, continue
braking
Front bumper passes the rear
tail light
Straighten wheels once you’ve
entered
Leaving a
Perpendicular Space
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Look to the rear and
sides
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Back slowly with foot on
the brakes
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Use caution
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Back into the nearest
lane and turn right
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Shift to forward gear
and drive off
What is the signs’ shape and
meaning?
Octagon
Stop
Horizontal Rectangle
Guide
Triangle
Yield
Pennant
No Passing
Vertical Rectangle
Regulatory
Diamond
Warning
Round
Railroad Crossing
Pentagon
School Zone
What does the signs’ color mean?
Yellow
Red
Orange
Stop, yield,
or
prohibited
Blue
Construction
or detour
Warning
Green
Black
Regulatory
Motorist service
Guide
Regulatory Signs
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Signs that set limits or give commands
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These signs:
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Control traffic
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Tell you about a law
Included are:
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Stop signs
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Yield signs
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Speed limit signs
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Others: direct traffic, control parking
and passing
Warning Signs
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Alerts you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road
ahead
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Be prepared to slow down or stop
Warning Signs Continued
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Pedestrian or School-Zone Signs
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School-Zone sign with only two figures is posted within a
block of a school
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School-crossing sign has lines that represent a sidewalk is posted near
intersections or crossings
Railroad Advance Warning Sign
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Construction Signs
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Slow down and be prepared to stop; check for trains and flashing red lights or
crossing gates
Be ready to slow, stop or drive around workers and equipment; follow directions
from any worker
Slow-Moving-Vehicle Signs
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Warns drivers when vehicle is traveling slower than other traffic
Guide Signs
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Guide Signs
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Mark routes, intersections, service areas and other points of
interest
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Route Signs: county, state, U.S. and interstate
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Others: information on destinations and miles ahead, highway
services and recreation areas
International Signs
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Convey information by symbols instead of words
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Drivers can travel from country to country and understand
the meaning of these signs