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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. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
1
Go straight
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

2. What is the Implied Consent Law?

3. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Time
Slow down/take foot off gas
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Black and yellow

4. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Passing on side of broken line
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
So you have enough time to stop

5. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Distance of headlights
18
6 moths supervised driving

6. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

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

8. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
No passing
Exit ramp of highway
Slow down/take foot off gas

9. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Driving while taking drugs
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
5 am-11 pm

10. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
25 mph
17
6 moths supervised driving

11. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
EVERYONE
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Red - yellow - green
35 mph

12. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
$100
Lights - horns - hand signals
Stop

13. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
Exit ramp of highway
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
17

14. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Black and yellow
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
5 am-11 pm
$100

15. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Slow down and stop
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Stop
25x greater

16. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down and stop
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

17. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
6x greater
During first few minutes of rainfall

18. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25%
1 year
Nov. 15- April 1

19. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
Slow down before entering
No passing
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

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

21. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Driving while taking drugs
6 months
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
5 am-11 pm

22. When must you have headlights on?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

23. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Distance of headlights
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

24. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Pedestrians and 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!
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

25. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
No passing
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1

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

27. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
5 am-11 pm
Slow down/take foot off gas
EVERYONE
16

28. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
18
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

29. 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
Entrance ramp of highway
Right hand turn
17

30. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
25 mph
Slow down/take foot off gas
Slow down - let them pass

31. When are road surfaces most slippery?
6 moths supervised driving
During first few minutes of rainfall
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 mph

32. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Passing on side of broken line
25 ft
1 year

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

34. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
25x greater
18
1.5 - 5 - 12
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

35. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
25 mph
25%
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Liability

36. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Every year
During first few minutes of rainfall
25 ft
10 ft

37. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
5 am-11 pm
5 am-11 pm
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

38. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Go straight
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1
35 mph

39. How often must you renew your license?
Return to DMV
Every 4 years
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
EVERYONE

40. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
.01%
1
Slow down before entering

41. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Every 4 years
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1 year

42. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
25 mph
Open country driving
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Passing on side of broken line

43. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
25%
1 year
Both student and supervisor
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

44. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
6 moths supervised driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

45. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Every 2 years
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
5 am-11 pm

46. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
.01%
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Toward curb
1 year

47. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
When passing/turning
6 moths supervised driving
Every 2 years
Every 4 years

48. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
25%
Right hand turn
50 ft
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

49. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
18
1.5 - 5 - 12
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

50. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Go when safe
Lights - horns - hand signals
25 mph
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)