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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. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
So you have enough time to stop
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Slow down and stop

2. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Stop!
Red - yellow - green
Right hand turn
1 year

3. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
No passing
Calm down
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

4. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
25%
6 months
During first few minutes of rainfall
$100

5. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
10 ft
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Stop!
A lawsuit

6. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Stop!
.01%
1 year

7. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Right hand turn
1 year

8. Order of colors on traffic lights?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go to next exit - and then turn around
6 moths supervised driving
Red - yellow - green

9. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Exit ramp of highway
1 year
18
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

10. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Liability
1 year
60 days
1

11. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
5 am-11 pm
Away from curb

12. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Good measure for following distance
18
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

13. What is an acceleration lane?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Entrance ramp of highway
Open country driving
Beer

14. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Slow down before entering
Basic driver's license

15. What does driving under influence mean?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Stop
Driving while taking drugs
Liability

16. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Nov. 15- April 1
35 mph
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Go when safe

17. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Liability
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

18. Five places that you can't park
25%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Both student and supervisor
1

19. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Lights - horns - hand signals
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Beer
1 year

20. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Stop!
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
6x greater

21. What is a deceleration lane?
25 mph
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Slow down - let them pass
Exit ramp of highway

22. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Don't drink and drive
Slow down and stop
Passing on side of broken line
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

23. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1 passenger
1
Passing on side of broken line
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

24. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
A lawsuit
EVERYONE
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!

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

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26. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
6x greater

27. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

28. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down/take foot off gas
35 mph
25 mph

29. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Stop
Both student and supervisor
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

30. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Both student and supervisor
Calm down
Beer
25%

31. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Lights - horns - hand signals
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Slow down/take foot off gas

32. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Slow down and stop
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Slow down - let them pass
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

33. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Open country driving
Distance of headlights
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Calm down

34. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Lights - horns - hand signals
Return to DMV
A lawsuit

35. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
When passing/turning
.01%
Slow down/take foot off gas
Slow down - let them pass

36. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
25%
17
50 ft
Every 2 years

37. Speed limit in a business district?
A lawsuit
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Triangle - octagon - diamond
35 mph

38. Best way to take a curve?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Slow down before entering
Return to DMV
Slow down - let them pass

39. Best way to talk to other drivers?
60 days
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
Lights - horns - hand signals

40. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Liability
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
During first few minutes of rainfall
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

41. How often must you renew your license?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
$100
10 ft
Every 4 years

42. Green light means
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Go when safe
25%

43. How often must you renew your registration?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Every year

44. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
During first few minutes of rainfall
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Away from curb

45. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Entrance ramp of highway
10 ft
1.5 - 5 - 12
Red - yellow - green

46. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
.01%
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
1 passenger

47. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Time
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Every year

48. In city driving - it is good practice to...
25%
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

49. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Don't drink and drive
2x greater
16
Stop

50. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Every year
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
25x greater
Open country driving