MVC Chapter 3 Test

1. New Jersey law requires that seat belts be worn by which of the following:

• A Driver
• B All front-seat occupants
• C Children under 18 years of age
• D All of the above

2. A federally approved safety seat or booster seat must be used for:

• A Children up to the age of 10
• B Children up to the age of 8
• C Children up to the age of 8 or a weight of 80 pound
• D Children up to the age of 10 or 100 pounds

3. What does the letters “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) or “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel and dashboard panel tell you?

• A Seatbelts are engaged
• B Airbags are equipped
• C Car or Booster seat is installed
• D Horn is working properly

4. Motorists are responsible for maintaining the condition of their car which includes but is not limited to:

• A Proper floor mats
• B Functioning AM/FM radio
• C Removal of snow or ice from vehicle before driving it
• D All of the above

5. A motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at which position?

• A 9 and 3 o’clock
• B 10 and 2 o’clock
• C 10 and 3 o’clock
• D Anywhere along the outer rim

6. What is the approximate shortest stopping distance for a car traveling at 70 mph on a dry surface?

• A 143 feet
• B 262 feet
• C 432 feet
• D 998 feet

7. How far in advance must a driver signal before making a turn?

• A One car length
• B 30 feet
• C 100 feet
• D At driver’s discretion

8. Hand and arm upward shows which hand signal?

• A Right
• B Left
• C Stop
• D Speed Up

9. Hand and arm downward, palm facing the rear shows which hand signal?

• A Right
• B Left
• C Stop
• D Speed Up

10. Hand and arm straight out shows which hand signal?

• A Right
• B Left
• C Stop
• D Speed Up