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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Slow down and stop
Don't drink and drive
.01%

2. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
EVERYONE
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Beer

3. How often must you renew your registration?
Slow down - let them pass
Every year
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Slow down and stop

4. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Triangle - octagon - diamond
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Away from curb
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

5. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Black and yellow
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1 year

6. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
25%
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Every 2 years
5 am-11 pm

7. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Lights - horns - hand signals
5 am-11 pm
6x greater

8. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Passing on side of broken line
Slow down/take foot off gas
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

9. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Basic driver's license
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

10. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Stop
25 mph

11. How often must you renew your license?
60 days
Stop!
Every 4 years
Go to next exit - and then turn around

12. When should you use your signals?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Beer
Black and yellow
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

13. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Every 2 years

14. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
Both student and supervisor
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop

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

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16. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
1 year
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
5 am-11 pm
2x greater

17. What is the three second rule?
Toward curb
25 mph
Good measure for following distance
25%

18. Before turning - you should signal at least
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
100 ft before
Distance of headlights
60 days

19. 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
1.5 - 5 - 12
5 am-11 pm
Calm down

20. What is an acceleration lane?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Entrance ramp of highway
When police says so - when person is making left turn
5 am-11 pm

21. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Right hand turn
Always! unless sign says otherwise

22. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
60 days
No passing
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

23. What four factors determine your BAC?

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24. What is the Implied Consent Law?

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25. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Don't drink and drive
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 mph
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

26. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
6 moths supervised driving
Nov. 15- April 1
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

27. Speed limit in a residential area?
Go straight
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 mph
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

28. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Beer
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25 mph
2x greater

29. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Distance of headlights
10 ft
1

30. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Driving while taking drugs
Entrance ramp of highway
6x greater
35 mph

31. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
Go when safe
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
17

32. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Stop!
When passing/turning
1 year
Don't drink and drive

33. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Slow down before entering
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year

34. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
6 months
18
Go to next exit - and then turn around

35. When can you use studded snow tires?
Nov. 15- April 1
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1 year
25 mph

36. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Go when safe
.01%
Every 2 years

37. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
25 ft
Away from curb
Slow down - let them pass

38. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Open country driving
Red - yellow - green
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

39. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Driving while taking drugs
Every 2 years
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
So you have enough time to stop

40. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
18
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
.01%

41. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

42. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Stop!
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

43. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
60 days
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

44. Use high beam lights during...
25 mph
When passing/turning
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Open country driving

45. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
EVERYONE
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

46. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
18
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
6 moths supervised driving
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

47. Five places that you can't park
Exit ramp of highway
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25 mph

48. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Don't drink and drive
Stop
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Red - yellow - green

49. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
$100
Stop
6 moths supervised driving
1 year

50. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Calm down
Return to DMV
6 moths supervised driving