MVC Chapter 8 Quiz

1.________ is (are) the second largest category involved in motor vehicle deaths and injuries in New Jersey.

• A Animals
• B Those using bicycles only
• C Pedestrians
• D Those running only

How long must drivers stop for pedestrians at a crosswalk?

• A They do not have to stop if the crosswalk is unmarked
• B Until the pedestrian has crossed past the front of the vehicle
• C Until the pedestrian completes crossing
• D They only have to stop as long as the safety signal flashes

Blocking a crosswalk forces pedestrians to walk around the vehicle. This put them ________.

• A At Ease
• B At Peace
• C At Peace
• D In Danger

When is it safe for a driver to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk?

• A Never
• B Sometimes
• C Most of the time
• D Always

The law specifies that you must give the right-of-way when the following crosses any highway or intersection:

• A A moped or motorcycle
• B A blind person using a white or metallic cane and/or accompanied by a dog
• C A large vehicle
• D A dog

When passed by a motorcycle, you should ________ your speed and position.

• A decrease
• B change
• C maintain
• D increase

The area around a large truck or bus in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles is called the

• Zone-Zone
• Go- Zone
• No- Zone
• Legally blind- Zone

The potential for a collision is increased when a driver is riding in the no-zone, the area around trucks where vehicles disappear into blind spots. The no-zone areas consist of the following:

• A The sides of the trucks only
• B The front and rear of the trucks only
• C The right side, rear, and front of the trucks only
• D Both sides, rear, and front of the trucks

During adverse condition, a truck takes as much as ____ % longer to stop.

• A 15
• B 20
• C 25
• D 45

Animals often dart onto roads or streets. The best defense against animal related accidents is which of the following?

• A Stop as quickly as possible to allow the animal the move
• B Speed up as quickly as possible to try to pass the animal before it may cross
• C Pull off abruptly to the side of the road
• D Watch for animals ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement