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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. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
.01%
Slow down and stop
1

2. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Always! unless sign says otherwise
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

3. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
25 mph
1 passenger
Go when safe

4. When must you have headlights on?
25 ft
Time
Nov. 15- April 1
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

5. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Liability
When police says so - when person is making left turn
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - let them pass

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

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7. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Go straight
A lawsuit
Slow down and stop
6 months

8. Speed limit in a residential area?
Go when safe
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 mph
6x greater

9. How often must you renew your license?
100 ft before
Every 4 years
Driving while taking drugs
1 year

10. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Beer
Driving while taking drugs
No passing
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

11. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
25%
Black and yellow
10 ft
Both student and supervisor

12. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
5 am-11 pm
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Both student and supervisor
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

13. Green light means
Don't drink and drive
Go when safe
Slow down/take foot off gas
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

14. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down - let them pass
16

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

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16. Criteria for a supervising driver?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
EVERYONE
5 am-11 pm

17. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Good measure for following distance
A lawsuit
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

18. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
EVERYONE
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

19. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
25 mph
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

20. When can you pass on right?
2x greater
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
When police says so - when person is making left turn

21. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Passing on side of broken line
10 ft
Every 4 years
Slow down and stop

22. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 ft
No passing

23. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
.01%
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Red - yellow - green
No passing

24. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
No passing
18
EVERYONE
Stop

25. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
2x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Lights - horns - hand signals

26. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
Both student and supervisor
When passing/turning
Liability

27. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Liability
Every 2 years
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
$100

28. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Toward curb
Go straight
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

29. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Stop!
2x greater
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop

30. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
18
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Liability

31. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

32. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
25 ft
1
16
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

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

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34. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Every 2 years
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
EVERYONE

35. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
25 mph
When passing/turning
Good measure for following distance
60 days

36. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Red - yellow - green
A lawsuit
Triangle - octagon - diamond
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!

37. When can you use studded snow tires?
.01%
25x greater
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Nov. 15- April 1

38. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
During first few minutes of rainfall
EVERYONE
Slow down - let them pass

39. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
25%
Beer
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Liability

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

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41. 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
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Return to DMV
Good measure for following distance

42. When should you use your signals?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Black and yellow
When police says so - when person is making left turn
25 ft

43. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Calm down
17
1 passenger
Slow down/take foot off gas

44. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Passing on side of broken line
Stop
Calm down
1

45. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
A lawsuit
1 passenger
1
Time

46. Before turning - you should signal at least
5 am-11 pm
100 ft before
6 moths supervised driving
Every 4 years

47. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
No passing
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
60 days
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

48. How often must you renew your registration?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Every 4 years
Every year
During first few minutes of rainfall

49. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Don't drink and drive
35 mph
Stop
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

50. Speed limit in a business district?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Time
35 mph
18