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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Calm down
6 moths supervised driving
Right hand turn

2. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Black and yellow
25 mph
5 am-11 pm

3. What is a deceleration lane?
35 mph
Exit ramp of highway
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

4. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Driving while taking drugs
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
EVERYONE
Basic driver's license

5. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
35 mph
Both student and supervisor
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Distance of headlights

6. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
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
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25 mph

7. What is the three second rule?
Stop
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
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

8. How often must you renew your license?
So you have enough time to stop
1
1 year
Every 4 years

9. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
100 ft before
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
So you have enough time to stop

10. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
5 am-11 pm
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

11. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Open country driving
10 ft
So you have enough time to stop
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

12. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
25 ft
Stop
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
No passing

13. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
A lawsuit
35 mph
16
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

14. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
1 year
Calm down
Passing on side of broken line
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

15. Order of colors on traffic lights?
25%
Red - yellow - green
Always! unless sign says otherwise
$100

16. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Right hand turn
Basic driver's license
When passing/turning
Good measure for following distance

17. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1
Every 2 years
25x greater

18. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
1 passenger
A lawsuit
Liability
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

19. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
1 year
10 ft
25 ft
When passing/turning

20. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
When passing/turning
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25 mph

21. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Basic driver's license
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25%

22. What does driving under influence mean?
$100
Toward curb
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Driving while taking drugs

23. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Go when safe
Black and yellow
2x greater
No passing

24. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
1.5 - 5 - 12
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Distance of headlights

25. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Right hand turn
Lights - horns - hand signals
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Triangle - octagon - diamond

26. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Time
1 year
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

27. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Every year
Calm down
Both student and supervisor
EVERYONE

28. When are road surfaces most slippery?
1
During first few minutes of rainfall
6 months
5 am-11 pm

29. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
25 mph
1
Stop!
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

30. In city driving - it is good practice to...
6x greater
Every year
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
10 ft

31. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
1 year
25%
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 ft

32. What four factors determine your BAC?

33. Best way to take a curve?
Slow down before entering
Triangle - octagon - diamond
1
Entrance ramp of highway

34. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1 year
Liability
Right hand turn
Time

35. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

36. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Calm down
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down before entering

37. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Exit ramp of highway
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
2x greater

38. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Calm down

39. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
35 mph
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

40. Speed limit in a business district?
18
35 mph
Liability
6 moths supervised driving

41. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
6 moths supervised driving
Exit ramp of highway
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1

42. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Slow down and stop
So you have enough time to stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Slow down before entering

43. Criteria for a supervising driver?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
5 am-11 pm
Distance of headlights
1 year

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

45. How often must you renew your registration?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Every year

46. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
1 passenger
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)

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

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

49. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
A lawsuit
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

50. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
25 mph