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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 talk to other drivers?
Right hand turn
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Distance of headlights
Lights - horns - hand signals

2. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
18
When passing/turning

3. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1 year
Return to DMV
18
1

4. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop!
6x greater
Stop
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

5. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Time
Right hand turn
Beer
1 passenger

6. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
25 mph
So you have enough time to stop
Good measure for following distance
6 months

7. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Passing on side of broken line
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
25x greater

8. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
100 ft before
25 mph
No passing

9. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Both student and supervisor
50 ft
Stop
1

10. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Basic driver's license
25 ft
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
6 months

11. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Open country driving
Triangle - octagon - diamond
1 year

12. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
100 ft before
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
60 days
Time

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

14. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
18
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Stop
60 days

15. What is the three second rule?
A lawsuit
17
Good measure for following distance
6x greater

16. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Passing on side of broken line
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Both student and supervisor

17. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Open country driving
60 days
17
16

18. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
1 passenger
Good measure for following distance
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

19. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
EVERYONE
25%

20. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Stop!
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down - let them pass
Return to DMV

21. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Nov. 15- April 1
Stop!
6 moths supervised driving
1 year

22. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Open country driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Liability
Return to DMV

23. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Return to DMV
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

24. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Don't drink and drive
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

25. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
35 mph
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down - let them pass
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

26. Five places that you can't park
EVERYONE
Both student and supervisor
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

27. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go straight
Slow down - let them pass
Every 2 years

28. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
1 passenger
Slow down and stop
Go straight
Return to DMV

29. When can you use studded snow tires?
A lawsuit
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Nov. 15- April 1
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

30. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
5 am-11 pm
Away from curb
25x greater
Don't drink and drive

31. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
1
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

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

33. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1 year
Passing on side of broken line
Slow down and stop

34. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Driving while taking drugs
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

35. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Toward curb
Calm down
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
25 ft

36. Speed limit in a residential area?
25x greater
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
25 mph
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

37. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

38. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
1 year
10 ft
2x greater

39. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
When passing/turning
1
6 months

40. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Slow down and stop
Basic driver's license
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
During first few minutes of rainfall

41. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Driving while taking drugs

42. Before turning - you should signal at least
When police says so - when person is making left turn
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
100 ft before
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

43. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Basic driver's license
Calm down
Go to next exit - and then turn around

44. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Both student and supervisor
1
During first few minutes of rainfall

45. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
5 am-11 pm
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!
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

46. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
2x greater
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

47. Use high beam lights during...
Open country driving
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Return to DMV

48. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
18
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
No passing
Slow down - let them pass

49. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Stop
17
Time

50. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Every 4 years
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Good measure for following distance
Open country driving