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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Passing on side of broken line
Right hand turn
Slow down - let them pass

2. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
A lawsuit
5 am-11 pm
Away from curb
Return to DMV

3. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
17
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
EVERYONE
18

4. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
50 ft
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

5. What four factors determine your BAC?

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6. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
1 year
To maintain a proper speed so that you can stop if need be - never pass a truck or bus on the right - they can't see you!
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Go straight

7. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
6x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

8. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
1 year
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

9. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
1.5 - 5 - 12
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

10. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
60 days
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
5 am-11 pm
16

11. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Beer
Open country driving
5 am-11 pm
Stop!

12. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
To maintain a proper speed so that you can stop if need be - never pass a truck or bus on the right - they can't see you!
10 ft
6 months

13. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Passing on side of broken line
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

14. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
5 am-11 pm
16
1

15. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
17
1 passenger
50 ft
1

16. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Right hand turn
17
When passing/turning
Stop!

17. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
60 days
1 year
10 ft
Passing on side of broken line

18. When 2 roads intersect and there are no signs/signals - it is good practice to...

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19. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
During first few minutes of rainfall
1 year
Distance of headlights

20. Best way to take a curve?
Slow down before entering
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 passenger

21. What is a deceleration lane?
5 am-11 pm
Good measure for following distance
Exit ramp of highway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

22. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year
1 passenger
Away from curb

23. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
To maintain a proper speed so that you can stop if need be - never pass a truck or bus on the right - they can't see you!
1
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

24. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Liability
Black and yellow
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

25. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Liability
1 passenger
Every 4 years
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

26. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
25 mph
Every 2 years

27. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

28. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
25%
Toward curb
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Nov. 15- April 1

29. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Good measure for following distance
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 year
17

30. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

31. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
1
25 ft
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

32. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25%
25x greater
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

33. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop
35 mph
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

34. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
Distance of headlights
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

35. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Driving while taking drugs
Black and yellow
6 moths supervised driving
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

36. In city driving - it is good practice to...
To maintain a proper speed so that you can stop if need be - never pass a truck or bus on the right - they can't see you!
5 am-11 pm
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Right hand turn

37. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Slow down and stop
Entrance ramp of highway
A lawsuit

38. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Every year
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

39. Use high beam lights during...
Slow down and stop
No passing
Open country driving
Go straight

40. How often must you renew your license?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Every 4 years
1.5 - 5 - 12

41. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Go straight
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Entrance ramp of highway
17

42. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
25%
6x greater
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

43. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
1
100 ft before
2x greater
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

44. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Slow down and stop
Beer
5 am-11 pm
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

45. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Nov. 15- April 1
17
25x greater
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

46. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
When passing/turning
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

47. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
35 mph
Liability
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

48. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
Away from curb
1 year
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

49. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Slow down/take foot off gas
No passing

50. Speed limit in school zone?
5 am-11 pm
1
1 year
25 mph