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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
25x greater
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1 passenger
EVERYONE

2. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Calm down
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

3. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Always! unless sign says otherwise
10 ft
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

4. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Toward curb
1 passenger
6 months
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

5. How often must you renew your license?
1 year
When passing/turning
Every 4 years
25x greater

6. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
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!

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

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8. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
5 am-11 pm
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1.5 - 5 - 12
25%

9. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down - let them pass

10. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
25%
Open country driving
.01%

11. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1 year
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Every 2 years
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

12. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Right hand turn
When passing/turning
Entrance ramp of highway

13. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
1 year
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
25 mph
Beer

14. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Every 2 years
Slow down and stop
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
18

15. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Red - yellow - green
17

16. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
EVERYONE
Exit ramp of highway
Slow down - let them pass

17. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go when safe
When passing/turning
1

18. What is a deceleration lane?
18
Exit ramp of highway
Slow down before entering
Stop!

19. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
1
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
60 days

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

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21. Five places that you can't park
1
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

22. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Stop

23. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Driving while taking drugs
1 passenger
2x greater
When passing/turning

24. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

25. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
1 year
Calm down
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 passenger

26. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
1 year
35 mph
Nov. 15- April 1
25 ft

27. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Open country driving
25 ft
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

28. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
5 am-11 pm
Slow down and stop
10 ft

29. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Return to DMV
5 am-11 pm

30. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
25 mph
Don't drink and drive
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

31. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
6 moths supervised driving
Stop
Red - yellow - green
1 passenger

32. When must you have headlights on?
Time
Stop!
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
50 ft

33. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Toward curb
Calm down
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

34. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
$100
60 days
Both student and supervisor

35. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Stop
35 mph

36. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Stop
Time

37. When are road surfaces most slippery?
A lawsuit
Slow down - let them pass
During first few minutes of rainfall
Every 2 years

38. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
25 mph
When passing/turning
Basic driver's license

39. When can you use studded snow tires?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Open country driving
Nov. 15- April 1
1

40. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
18
25x greater
Red - yellow - green
.01%

41. Before turning - you should signal at least
100 ft before
Every 2 years
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

42. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
1 year
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
16
25 ft

43. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
10 ft
Stop!
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

44. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Both student and supervisor

45. What is the three second rule?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Good measure for following distance
Away from curb
1 passenger

46. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Stop
1 passenger
5 am-11 pm

47. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Toward curb
6 months
Go when safe
50 ft

48. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Go when safe
17
Go straight

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

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50. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Go straight
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Toward curb