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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. Best way to take a curve?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Slow down before entering
18
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

2. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
Return to DMV
2x greater
Don't drink and drive

3. What is an acceleration lane?
50 ft
Entrance ramp of highway
$100
Stop!

4. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
.01%
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

5. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Entrance ramp of highway
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
25 mph
60 days

6. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
25 mph
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
18
$100

7. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
50 ft
16
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

8. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
25 ft
60 days
Go straight
Slow down/take foot off gas

9. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Right hand turn

10. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Return to DMV
2x greater
Passing on side of broken line

11. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
6x greater
18
Every year
Liability

12. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
25 mph
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
$100
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

13. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

14. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
25 mph
Time
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25%

15. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
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
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Time

16. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
So you have enough time to stop
Good measure for following distance
Red - yellow - green

17. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
1 passenger
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
During first few minutes of rainfall

18. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Calm down
18

19. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
6 months
Calm down
50 ft
Slow down before entering

20. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Black and yellow
25 mph
Right hand turn
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

21. When must you have headlights on?
Every year
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
$100
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

22. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
5 am-11 pm
Right hand turn
1 passenger

23. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
EVERYONE
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Go to next exit - and then turn around

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

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25. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Both student and supervisor
No passing
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Beer

26. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
25%
1.5 - 5 - 12
Exit ramp of highway
10 ft

27. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
18
100 ft before
5 am-11 pm

28. When are road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Exit ramp of highway
Nov. 15- April 1
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

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

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30. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Every 4 years
Away from curb
25x greater
Black and yellow

31. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down/take foot off gas
25 ft
So you have enough time to stop

32. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
When passing/turning
Triangle - octagon - diamond
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

33. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
10 ft
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

34. Order of colors on traffic lights?
1 year
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Red - yellow - green

35. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Both student and supervisor
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
6x greater
1 year

36. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Slow down and stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Slow down before entering

37. How often must you renew your license?
Red - yellow - green
Every 4 years
When police says so - when person is making left turn
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

38. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1
18

39. When can you pass on 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!
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Right hand turn

40. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
16
Exit ramp of highway
Both student and supervisor

41. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
25x greater
Triangle - octagon - diamond
17
Liability

42. 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
Go when safe
17
35 mph

43. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
.01%
2x greater
Go when safe

44. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
.01%
Toward curb
1

45. Before turning - you should signal at least
5 am-11 pm
100 ft before
Slow down before entering
Entrance ramp of highway

46. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Distance of headlights
Liability
Slow down - let them pass

47. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
18
Slow down/take foot off gas
Slow down and stop

48. 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
1 passenger
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Slow down/take foot off gas

49. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
18
.01%
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

50. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Go to next exit - and then turn around
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Driving while taking drugs