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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A person may operate a Moped with a...

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2. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
Time
$100
1.5 - 5 - 12
.01%

3. Criteria for a supervising driver?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
A lawsuit
25 ft
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

4. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
1.5 - 5 - 12
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

5. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
No passing
Open country driving
Stop
Liability

6. Five places that you can't park
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Lights - horns - hand signals
When passing/turning

7. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Exit ramp of highway
Return to DMV
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

8. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Stop
1 year
100 ft before
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

9. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Red - yellow - green
A lawsuit
1.5 - 5 - 12

10. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
1 year
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
60 days

11. What does driving under influence mean?
25 mph
Driving while taking drugs
Return to DMV
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

12. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Always! unless sign says otherwise
1 passenger
When passing/turning
Black and yellow

13. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Entrance ramp of highway
5 am-11 pm
1 year
Slow down/take foot off gas

14. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
EVERYONE
17
1.5 - 5 - 12
1

15. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 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!
5 am-11 pm

16. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25%
5 am-11 pm
Exit ramp of highway

17. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Exit ramp of highway
Calm down
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

18. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Don't drink and drive
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
5 am-11 pm
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

19. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Time
Toward curb
EVERYONE
Exit ramp of highway

20. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
60 days
1

21. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
Slow down and stop
60 days
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

22. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
16

23. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Liability
Every 2 years
25 mph
Go straight

24. Green light means
Calm down
1
Go when safe
.01%

25. Speed limit in a residential area?
Liability
25 mph
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
18

26. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
25 ft
6 months
Stop
$100

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

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28. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
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!
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

29. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
6 moths supervised driving
1
Exit ramp of highway

30. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
EVERYONE
$100

31. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Stop
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1 year
When police says so - when person is making left turn

32. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Triangle - octagon - diamond
25x greater
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

33. What is a deceleration lane?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
6x greater
Exit ramp of highway
Go straight

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

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35. You should always yield to which roadway users?
25x greater
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
1 year
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

36. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
1 passenger
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
.01%

37. What is the three second rule?
1
Go straight
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Good measure for following distance

38. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Return to DMV

39. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Slow down/take foot off gas
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

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

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41. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
25x greater
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
50 ft
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

42. In city driving - it is good practice to...
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!
1 year
Every 4 years

43. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Stop!
Slow down/take foot off gas
16

44. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Every 2 years
25 mph
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
.01%

45. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
25x greater
$100
Time
Entrance ramp of highway

46. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
6 months
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down/take foot off gas
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

47. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
25 ft

48. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Red - yellow - green
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Return to DMV
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

49. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
16
17
Lights - horns - hand signals
Beer

50. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
6 moths supervised driving
$100
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
During first few minutes of rainfall