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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
1.5 - 5 - 12
25 ft
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

2. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
1 passenger
1 year
Slow down - let them pass

3. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
$100
Lights - horns - hand signals
.01%
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

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

5. 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
Distance of headlights
50 ft
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

6. When can you pass on right?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Lights - horns - hand signals
16
When police says so - when person is making left turn

7. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
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!
A lawsuit
Driving while taking drugs
Exit ramp of highway

8. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
25 ft
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
60 days

9. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Stop
Return to DMV
Right hand turn
Distance of headlights

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

11. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
$100
Entrance ramp of highway

12. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Go straight
Don't drink and drive
Return to DMV
25 ft

13. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
5 am-11 pm
1 year
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1.5 - 5 - 12

14. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Calm down
25%
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every 2 years

15. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Away from curb
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down/take foot off gas

16. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down before entering
Exit ramp of highway
Right hand turn

17. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Don't drink and drive
Right hand turn
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

18. Use high beam lights during...
Distance of headlights
Open country driving
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
EVERYONE

19. When are road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Good measure for following distance
Stop

20. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
18
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
EVERYONE

21. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
6 moths supervised driving
Don't drink and drive

22. How often must you renew your license?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every 4 years
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
18

23. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Open country driving
6x greater
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
50 ft

24. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
Open country driving
Go straight
18

25. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
EVERYONE
Time
1 year

26. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Stop
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

27. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Both student and supervisor
Good measure for following distance
1

28. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Don't drink and drive
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Both student and supervisor
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

29. Before turning - you should signal at least
Red - yellow - green
100 ft before
Nov. 15- April 1
Go to next exit - and then turn around

30. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Slow down before entering
6 moths supervised driving
Red - yellow - green
A lawsuit

31. Speed limit in school zone?
5 am-11 pm
Open country driving
25 mph
Slow down and stop

32. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Stop!
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
25 ft

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

34. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Stop!
35 mph
10 ft
Go straight

35. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
6 moths supervised driving
1

36. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Passing on side of broken line
Lights - horns - hand signals

37. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Open country driving
Nov. 15- April 1
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Liability

38. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Black and yellow
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

39. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
6 months
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

40. 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
100 ft before
1
$100

41. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Stop
Slow down - let them pass
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Away from curb

42. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
No passing
5 am-11 pm
60 days

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

44. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
17
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Toward curb
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

45. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
1
50 ft
100 ft before
25 ft

46. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
25 ft
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

47. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Basic driver's license
35 mph
1 year
6 months

48. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Go straight
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
EVERYONE
16

49. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
EVERYONE
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
No passing
Nov. 15- April 1

50. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
When passing/turning
Calm down