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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
18

2. What is the three second rule?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Good measure for following distance
Away from curb
6x greater

3. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
25x greater
6 moths supervised driving
18

4. Use high beam lights during...
18
Open country driving
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go straight

5. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 year
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Right hand turn

6. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
6 moths supervised driving
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
18

7. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
During first few minutes of rainfall
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

8. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Go straight
1 year
Stop

9. Speed limit in a business district?
Go when safe
No passing
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
35 mph

10. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
EVERYONE

11. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
1
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Slow down before entering

12. How often must you renew your registration?
Exit ramp of highway
5 am-11 pm
Every year
$100

13. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Entrance ramp of highway
Lights - horns - hand signals

14. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
5 am-11 pm
6 months

15. Speed limit in school zone?
25 mph
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

16. When should you use your signals?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
6 moths supervised driving
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Open country driving

17. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Every year
50 ft
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Slow down - let them pass

18. Best way to take a curve?
Time
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Stop
Slow down before entering

19. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
10 ft
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

20. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
25 mph
1 year
EVERYONE
1.5 - 5 - 12

21. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Every 2 years
25 ft
Nov. 15- April 1
Lights - horns - hand signals

22. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
16
25%
6x greater
Stop!

23. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
Exit ramp of highway
Distance of headlights
Away from curb

24. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Black and yellow
When passing/turning
35 mph

25. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Toward curb
1 year
Always! unless sign says otherwise
.01%

26. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Every year
35 mph
During first few minutes of rainfall
17

27. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
35 mph
25 mph
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
2x greater

28. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

29. What four factors determine your BAC?

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30. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
Stop
Slow down before entering
2x greater

31. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Every year
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

32. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
A lawsuit
Go to next exit - and then turn around
50 ft
Right hand turn

33. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
1 year
25%
25 ft
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

34. You should always yield to which roadway users?
A lawsuit
Slow down/take foot off gas
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

35. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
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!
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Stop
When passing/turning

36. 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
Stop
1
Good measure for following distance

37. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
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!
Triangle - octagon - diamond
So you have enough time to stop

38. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Basic driver's license
6 moths supervised driving
25%
Right hand turn

39. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
25x greater
6 months
25 mph
Both student and supervisor

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

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41. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down and stop
Go to next exit - and then turn around

42. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Distance of headlights
Nov. 15- April 1

43. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Away from curb
16
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Passing on side of broken line

44. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
1 year
Stop!
Go to next exit - and then turn around

45. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Entrance ramp of highway
10 ft
Beer
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

46. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
18
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
6 moths supervised driving

47. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Calm down

48. 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
18
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Time

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

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50. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Red - yellow - green
25 ft
Don't drink and drive
Triangle - octagon - diamond