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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When can you use studded snow tires?
Don't drink and drive
Nov. 15- April 1
When passing/turning
25 mph

2. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
1 year
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every 2 years
Always! unless sign says otherwise

3. When must you have headlights on?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
1 year
25 ft
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

4. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Toward curb
Triangle - octagon - diamond
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25 ft

5. How long is a new driver on probation for?
6 moths supervised driving
Slow down - let them pass
6x greater
1 year

6. Use high beam lights during...
Open country driving
Slow down and stop
Slow down before entering
Stop

7. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1 year
Triangle - octagon - diamond
5 am-11 pm

8. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1 passenger
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Lights - horns - hand signals

9. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
EVERYONE
18
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1

10. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
No passing
25 ft
6 months
1 year

11. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
50 ft
25%
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

12. 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)
Away from curb
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Beer

13. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Entrance ramp of highway
Go when safe

14. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
6 moths supervised driving
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
25%

15. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Stop
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
A lawsuit
Liability

16. Speed limit in school zone?
25 mph
1 year
25 ft
Stop

17. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Calm down
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
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!

18. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
18
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

19. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
25 ft

20. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Toward curb
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

21. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Right hand turn
18
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

22. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Go when safe
Slow down - let them pass
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Nov. 15- April 1

23. 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
25 ft
Stop
Always! unless sign says otherwise

24. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
16
Return to DMV
Stop

25. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
No passing
6 months
Distance of headlights

26. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
100 ft before
Beer
A lawsuit

27. How often must you renew your license?
Every 4 years
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Distance of headlights
Right hand turn

28. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Beer
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Entrance ramp of highway

29. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Nov. 15- April 1
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

30. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
18
Right hand turn
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
18

31. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Slow down/take foot off gas
25 ft
25 ft
Away from curb

32. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
17
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Every year

33. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Stop!
25%
60 days
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

34. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
2x greater
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

35. Criteria for a supervising driver?
6 months
Open country driving
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Triangle - octagon - diamond

36. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
6 months
When passing/turning
25 ft

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

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38. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
6x greater
Right hand turn
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

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

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40. When can you pass on right?
Time
When police says so - when person is making left turn
25 ft
Go to next exit - and then turn around

41. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
1.5 - 5 - 12
18
$100
Stop

42. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Every 2 years
2x greater

43. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
25 ft
Driving while taking drugs
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

44. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Every year
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Every 4 years

45. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
6 months
17
Stop!
25%

46. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go when safe
Slow down - let them pass

47. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
6 moths supervised driving
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

48. What is the three second rule?
1 year
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Good measure for following distance
So you have enough time to stop

49. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Slow down before entering
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

50. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Open country driving
Stop
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn