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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Stop
6 months
1
17

2. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Time
1 passenger
Toward curb
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

3. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
A lawsuit

4. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
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!
Basic driver's license
Don't drink and drive

5. Best way to take a curve?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Slow down before entering
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
60 days

6. What is the three second rule?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Good measure for following distance
1 year

7. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Every 2 years
Go when safe
1 year
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

8. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
EVERYONE
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
6 moths supervised driving
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

9. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
35 mph
Driving while taking drugs
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

10. When passing a large truck/bus - it is important tot remember

11. What does driving under influence mean?
No passing
6 months
1.5 - 5 - 12
Driving while taking drugs

12. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
1 year
Return to DMV
A lawsuit

13. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
100 ft before
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
17

14. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Slow down and stop
Stop
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

15. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
1.5 - 5 - 12
Good measure for following distance
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

16. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
No passing
Stop!
1 year
25 mph

17. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1 year
.01%

18. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
No passing
Slow down and stop
1.5 - 5 - 12
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

19. How often must you renew your license?
Every 4 years
25 mph
25 ft
Every year

20. What should you do if your vehicle goes into a skid?

21. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
6 moths supervised driving
Every 4 years
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

22. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Liability

23. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Open country driving
During first few minutes of rainfall
No passing
6x greater

24. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Good measure for following distance
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Every 2 years

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

26. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Stop
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
50 ft

27. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down/take foot off gas
A lawsuit
1 passenger

28. Speed limit in a business district?
Every year
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Toward curb
35 mph

29. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
2x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Triangle - octagon - diamond
18

30. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
5 am-11 pm
Lights - horns - hand signals
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

31. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Beer
Lights - horns - hand signals
Nov. 15- April 1

32. What is a deceleration lane?
Exit ramp of highway
Passing on side of broken line
So you have enough time to stop
100 ft before

33. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

34. What is the Implied Consent Law?

35. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Return to DMV
25%
Basic driver's license
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

36. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Stop!

37. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
1 passenger
60 days

38. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Don't drink and drive
25x greater
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
No passing

39. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
1 year
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

40. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Stop

41. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Right hand turn
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

42. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Distance of headlights
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

43. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Distance of headlights
25 ft
25 mph
Every 2 years

44. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
1 year
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

45. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Don't drink and drive
Return to DMV
Slow down and stop
Red - yellow - green

46. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Don't drink and drive
Open country driving
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
A lawsuit

47. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Good measure for following distance
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
25 ft
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

48. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
6x greater
1 year
Every year

49. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Stop
18
Every year
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

50. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Both student and supervisor
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible