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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. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
25x greater
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

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

3. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
6x greater
A lawsuit
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
35 mph

4. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
6 moths supervised driving
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Driving while taking drugs
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

5. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
So you have enough time to stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
25%
Every 4 years

6. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
25%
No passing

7. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
1.5 - 5 - 12
During first few minutes of rainfall
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

8. Speed limit in school zone?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
25 mph
1 year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

9. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Black and yellow
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
During first few minutes of rainfall

10. 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
Lights - horns - hand signals
6 months
35 mph

11. Best way to take a curve?
Toward curb
18
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down before entering

12. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
6 moths supervised driving
Passing on side of broken line
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
10 ft

13. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
25 mph
Beer
60 days
Go to next exit - and then turn around

14. What is a deceleration lane?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
2x greater
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Exit ramp of highway

15. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Stop
25 ft

16. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
1
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
10 ft
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

17. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every year
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!

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

19. When can you use studded snow tires?
6 moths supervised driving
Nov. 15- April 1
25 mph
Black and yellow

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

21. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
1 year
Return to DMV
18
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

22. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
18
Right hand turn
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

23. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1 year
17
Basic driver's license

24. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Stop
Toward curb
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1.5 - 5 - 12

25. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Stop
Slow down before entering

26. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
6 moths supervised driving
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
1 year

27. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Liability
Good measure for following distance

28. 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
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Always! unless sign says otherwise

29. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
16
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

30. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Slow down before entering
1 passenger
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

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

32. What four factors determine your BAC?

33. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
16
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down - let them pass
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

34. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Time
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
6 moths supervised driving

35. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Every year
Away from curb
Exit ramp of highway
$100

36. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Right hand turn
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
6x greater

37. Speed limit in a residential area?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1 year
25 mph
Calm down

38. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down and stop
Beer
50 ft

39. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Right hand turn
25 ft
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Open country driving

40. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm
Stop

41. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
So you have enough time to stop
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Black and yellow

42. Five places that you can't park
Return to DMV
100 ft before
Slow down/take foot off gas
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

43. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
18
Go straight
1
Stop!

44. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
1
Distance of headlights
Time
Stop

45. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
1 year
1
18

46. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
When passing/turning
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Always! unless sign says otherwise

47. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Liability
EVERYONE

48. Criteria for a supervising driver?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
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!

49. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Red - yellow - green
6 months
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
1

50. How long is a new driver on probation for?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1 year
Open country driving