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Chapter 3 Homework
Driver Education

1. What is the NJ seatbelt law?

2. The motorist is responsible for all passengers under the age of ______
3. Does everyone in the car need seatbelts if you are have your permit or provisional license?
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4. What percent does a seatbelt improve a persons chance of survival? ________

5. In what ways does a seatbelt reduce serious injury or death?

6. What is the leading killer of children?

7. What weights can an infant car seat carry and what way must it face in the car?

8. What weights can a convertible car seat hold?

9. Where should a child safety seat be placed?

10. What does the child restraint law state?

11. Children up to age ____ and weight ______ must be in an approved safety seat.

12. When are children the safest in a car?

13. An infant is safest in what type of car seat?

14. What does SRS stand for?

15. What does SIR stand for?

16. Describe why each of these need to be in working order:

a. Backup Lights:
b. Brakes:
c. Brake Lights:
d. Headlights:
e. Horn:
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f. Steering:
g. Tail Lights:
h. Tires:
i. Turn Signals:
j. Windshield:

17. What should you do before entering a car?

18. Describe the starting a car checklist.

19. Why should you keep good posture while driving?

20. What percent of driving information is visual?

21. What are blind spots?

22. Where should we hold our hands on the steering wheel?

23. What type of steering is involved in turning?

24. True or False You should gradually speed up and slow down.

25. What effects stopping distance?

26. What are the two braking systems?

27. Should you slam on the brake pedal when braking?
28. How far before a turn should you use your turn signal?
29. Which way is the arm signal for slowing down?
30. Which way is the arm signal for a right turn?
31. Which way is the arm signal for a left turn?

32. Describe the body position for driving in reverse.

33. What should motorists always do before turning?

34. Which way should you turn the wheels when parking uphill?
35. Which way should you turn the wheels when parking downhill?
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36. Where do we see angle parking?