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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. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
1.5 - 5 - 12
Calm down

2. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Return to DMV
1 year
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1

3. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Toward curb
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
35 mph

4. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four lane highway?

5. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down before entering
Open country driving
1

6. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Slow down - let them pass
Liability
1 year
No passing

7. When should you use your signals?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
1

8. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Every year
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Go to next exit - and then turn around
$100

9. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Black and yellow
25 ft

10. Speed limit in a residential area?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Every 4 years
25 mph
EVERYONE

11. What is the three second rule?
18
Slow down and stop
Good measure for following distance
During first few minutes of rainfall

12. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
1 year
Go straight
So you have enough time to stop

13. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
$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
1 passenger

14. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
17
Right hand turn
Slow down - let them pass
.01%

15. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Basic driver's license
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
25%

16. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1.5 - 5 - 12
Liability
Toward curb

17. When must you have headlights on?
Entrance ramp of highway
.01%
50 ft
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

18. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
1
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
EVERYONE
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

19. What is a deceleration lane?
50 ft
60 days
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Exit ramp of highway

20. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
1
Passing on side of broken line
Stop

21. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Stop
So you have enough time to stop
18
When passing/turning

22. Best way to reduce chances of having an alcohol related accident

23. You should always yield to which roadway users?
25 mph
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1.5 - 5 - 12
No passing

24. Speed limit in school zone?
Calm down
25 ft
$100
25 mph

25. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Stop!
Toward curb
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
1.5 - 5 - 12

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

27. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
When passing/turning
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1
2x greater

28. What is the Implied Consent Law?

29. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
50 ft
25x greater
Both student and supervisor

30. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Calm down
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
.01%
5 am-11 pm

31. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
1
Go straight
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Stop

32. Best way to take a curve?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down before entering
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!

33. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
.01%
Go when safe
Black and yellow

34. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
100 ft before
Slow down and stop
25 ft
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

35. Use high beam lights during...
Open country driving
Driving while taking drugs
When passing/turning
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

36. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

37. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
1 year
1
Go when safe
60 days

38. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Open country driving
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

39. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Don't drink and drive
Nov. 15- April 1
Open country driving
25%

40. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
5 am-11 pm
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
6x greater

41. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
18
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
No passing
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

42. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Every 4 years
25%
25 ft

43. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Every year
Basic driver's license

44. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm

45. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Always! unless sign says otherwise
50 ft
Beer

46. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
Go when safe
Open country driving
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

47. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Toward curb
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

48. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
25x greater
Black and yellow
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

49. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Go straight
.01%
So you have enough time to stop
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

50. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
1 passenger
18
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
25 mph