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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 approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Go straight
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Distance of headlights
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

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

3. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Both student and supervisor
No passing
2x greater
Time

4. Green light means
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
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!
Go when safe
Slow down/take foot off gas

5. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Toward curb
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Don't drink and drive

6. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25%
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Lights - horns - hand signals

7. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
.01%
1 year

8. Criteria for a supervising driver?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1 passenger
10 ft

9. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Stop!
Stop
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

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

11. Speed limit in a residential area?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
25 mph
So you have enough time to stop
1 year

12. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Every 2 years
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Calm down
1 year

13. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
A lawsuit
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Return to DMV

14. What should you do if you are stopped at a traffic light and are behind a large truck?

15. What four factors determine your BAC?

16. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Passing on side of broken line
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Triangle - octagon - diamond

17. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down and stop
Toward curb

18. Speed limit in a business district?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
35 mph
During first few minutes of rainfall
Nov. 15- April 1

19. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
1.5 - 5 - 12
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

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

21. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
6x greater
Driving while taking drugs
Distance of headlights
1.5 - 5 - 12

22. When can you pass on right?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
So you have enough time to stop
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
When police says so - when person is making left turn

23. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Liability
Beer
So you have enough time to stop
6 months

24. When should you use your signals?
1 year
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals
35 mph

25. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Good measure for following distance
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
17
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

26. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
5 am-11 pm
Both student and supervisor
Always! unless sign says otherwise

27. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
2x greater
Always! unless sign says otherwise
A lawsuit
.01%

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

29. Five places that you can't park
35 mph
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Every 2 years
Calm down

30. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
1 passenger
Nov. 15- April 1
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

31. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
1
6 months
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Stop

32. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Stop
Black and yellow
18

33. What is an acceleration lane?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1 year
Entrance ramp of highway
Lights - horns - hand signals

34. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Distance of headlights
Every year
1
Black and yellow

35. How long is a new driver on probation for?
25x greater
A lawsuit
Stop
1 year

36. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Every year
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Distance of headlights
25 ft

37. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
17
Entrance ramp of highway
Every 2 years
During first few minutes of rainfall

38. What is the three second rule?
1
60 days
Good measure for following distance
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

39. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
1 year
Both student and supervisor
1 passenger
EVERYONE

40. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
5 am-11 pm
When passing/turning
25 mph

41. How often must you renew your registration?
Entrance ramp of highway
Every year
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
18

42. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
25%
50 ft
25 ft
Slow down - let them pass

43. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Time
1.5 - 5 - 12
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

44. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Go to next exit - and then turn around
25 ft
Don't drink and drive

45. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Good measure for following distance
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

46. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Good measure for following distance
1 passenger

47. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Distance of headlights
When police says so - when person is making left turn
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

48. How often must you renew your license?
6x greater
Basic driver's license
1.5 - 5 - 12
Every 4 years

49. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Lights - horns - hand signals
A lawsuit

50. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1 year
Both student and supervisor
5 am-11 pm