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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. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Time
25 ft
Basic driver's license
Always! unless sign says otherwise

2. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
1 year
Stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1 year

3. 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
Liability
1
2x greater

4. When must you have headlights on?
16
Driving while taking drugs
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25%

5. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
25 mph
Away from curb
35 mph
25 ft

6. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
1 passenger
Both student and supervisor
Stop
Slow down/take foot off gas

7. You should dim your lights to low beams during
.01%
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Good measure for following distance
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

8. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Return to DMV
Every year
Go to next exit - and then turn around

9. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Every 2 years

10. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Beer
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Nov. 15- April 1

11. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
17
When police says so - when person is making left turn
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

12. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
2x greater
10 ft
Slow down - let them pass
Both student and supervisor

13. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
6x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Toward curb
25x greater

14. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
25 mph
Slow down/take foot off gas
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

15. When can you pass on right?
Toward curb
5 am-11 pm
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

16. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Toward curb

17. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Both student and supervisor
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

18. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Open country driving
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

19. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
$100
6 moths supervised driving
Calm down
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

20. Speed limit in school zone?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Calm down
25 mph

21. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Right hand turn
18
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

22. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm
Every 2 years
Slow down and stop

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

24. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
1 year
6 moths supervised driving
Don't drink and drive
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

25. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Toward curb
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
2x greater
Slow down - let them pass

26. What is an acceleration lane?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Passing on side of broken line
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Entrance ramp of highway

27. In city driving - it is good practice to...
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

28. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
A lawsuit
18
5 am-11 pm

29. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Black and yellow
25%
During first few minutes of rainfall
18

30. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
1 year
Every 2 years

31. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Right hand turn
1 year
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Slow down and stop

32. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Calm down
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
6 months
6x greater

33. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Both student and supervisor
Go when safe

34. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
When passing/turning
100 ft before
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!
25x greater

35. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
1
Stop!
Open country driving
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

36. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Slow down - let them pass
25 ft

37. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
17
Passing on side of broken line
1
60 days

38. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Stop
Return to DMV
35 mph

39. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Slow down and stop
10 ft
25 ft
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!

40. Use high beam lights during...
Every year
Open country driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
$100

41. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Stop!
Liability
6x greater
100 ft before

42. When should you use your signals?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
6 moths supervised driving
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

43. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Right hand turn
Go when safe
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

44. What is the Implied Consent Law?

45. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Slow down - let them pass
Exit ramp of highway
18
Both student and supervisor

46. What should you do if you are stopped at a traffic light and are behind a large truck?

47. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
18
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Triangle - octagon - diamond

48. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
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!
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

49. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
So you have enough time to stop
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Return to DMV
During first few minutes of rainfall

50. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Slow down/take foot off gas