Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Safety Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age can a child in New Jersey ride in a booster seat instead of a forward-facing car seat with a harness?
- When at least 4 years old and 40 pounds (Correct answer)
- At any age if tall enough
- When at least 2 years old
- Only after age 10
Correct answer: When at least 4 years old and 40 pounds
New Jersey law allows a booster seat once a child is at least 4 years old and weighs at least 40 pounds.
Question 2: How often should you check your tire pressure to maintain vehicle safety?
- At least once a month (Correct answer)
- Once a year
- Only before long trips
- Only when the tire looks flat
Correct answer: At least once a month
Tires should be checked at least monthly because pressure changes with temperature and slow leaks.
Question 3: What does the acronym ABS refer to on a modern vehicle?
- Anti-lock Braking System (Correct answer)
- Automatic Brake Signal
- Advanced Battery System
- Adjustable Belt Sensor
Correct answer: Anti-lock Braking System
ABS stands for Anti-lock Braking System, which prevents wheels from locking during hard braking.
Question 4: When your ABS activates during a hard stop, what should you do?
- Keep firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal (Correct answer)
- Pump the brake pedal rapidly
- Release the brake immediately
- Pull the parking brake instead
Correct answer: Keep firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal
With ABS you should hold firm, steady pressure and let the system pump the brakes for you.
Question 5: What is the safest action if your vehicle's brakes suddenly fail while driving?
- Downshift and use the parking brake gradually (Correct answer)
- Turn off the ignition immediately
- Steer into oncoming traffic
- Close your eyes and coast
Correct answer: Downshift and use the parking brake gradually
Downshifting to slow the engine and gently applying the parking brake helps you stop safely.
Question 6: Which item is legally required safety equipment on a passenger vehicle in New Jersey?
- Functioning seat belts (Correct answer)
- A spare fuel canister
- A fire extinguisher
- Roof-mounted lights
Correct answer: Functioning seat belts
Functioning seat belts are required safety equipment in all registered passenger vehicles.
Question 7: Why is it dangerous to place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag?
- A deploying airbag can seriously injure the child (Correct answer)
- It blocks the driver's mirror
- It voids the car warranty
- It reduces fuel economy
Correct answer: A deploying airbag can seriously injure the child
A deploying front airbag can strike a rear-facing seat with enough force to seriously injure or kill a child.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Safety Requirements 2
At what age can a child in New Jersey ride in a booster seat instead of a forward-facing car seat with a harness?