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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 may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Every 4 years
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

2. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
16
2x greater
25 mph

3. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
2x greater
Go when safe
6 moths supervised driving
1.5 - 5 - 12

4. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
25%
60 days
50 ft
Go straight

5. Best way to take a curve?
Stop!
6x greater
5 am-11 pm
Slow down before entering

6. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
So you have enough time to stop
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Every 4 years
Slow down/take foot off gas

7. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Right hand turn
Slow down - let them pass
16
5 am-11 pm

8. Use high beam lights during...
25 ft
25 ft
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Open country driving

9. When must you have headlights on?
Stop
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

10. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
6 moths supervised driving
Every 4 years
25%
Driving while taking drugs

11. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
2x greater
1.5 - 5 - 12
Red - yellow - green
During first few minutes of rainfall

12. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Stop!
1 year
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Passing on side of broken line

13. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
Liability
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Exit ramp of highway

14. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Time
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
100 ft before
25 mph

15. How often must you renew your license?
Every 4 years
10 ft
Driving while taking drugs
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

16. What is a deceleration lane?
Every year
Exit ramp of highway
17
6 moths supervised driving

17. Order of colors on traffic lights?
5 am-11 pm
So you have enough time to stop
Red - yellow - green
Slow down - let them pass

18. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Open country driving
6 months

19. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
5 am-11 pm
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Distance of headlights
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

20. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1 year
Always! unless sign says otherwise
2x greater
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

21. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Don't drink and drive
Red - yellow - green
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

22. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
18
1 year
Go straight
No passing

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

24. Green light means
25 ft
Go when safe
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
2x greater

25. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
6x greater
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)

26. A person may operate a Moped with a...

27. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
25%
16
1 year

28. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Return to DMV
Go when safe

29. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
25x greater
Toward curb
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

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

31. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Calm down
Black and yellow
17
2x greater

32. What four factors determine your BAC?

33. When should you use your signals?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Slow down and stop

34. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
When passing/turning
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 mph
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

35. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Don't drink and drive
25 ft
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
5 am-11 pm

36. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
1 year
Basic driver's license
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
17

37. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1 year
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

38. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
60 days
When passing/turning
25 ft

39. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Distance of headlights
Away from curb
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down/take foot off gas

40. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1 year
Every 4 years

41. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
35 mph
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
.01%
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

42. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
1
17
Right hand turn
$100

43. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
6x greater
When passing/turning
1 year
So you have enough time to stop

44. When can you use studded snow tires?
Black and yellow
Stop
Nov. 15- April 1
25 mph

45. Speed limit in a residential area?
6x greater
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Return to DMV
25 mph

46. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Every 4 years
Stop

47. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
Away from curb
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25 mph

48. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
16
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Every 2 years

49. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Slow down and stop
A lawsuit
Stop!
5 am-11 pm

50. Speed limit in school zone?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
25 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
25 mph