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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Basic driver's license
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25x greater

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

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3. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Both student and supervisor
5 am-11 pm
Away from curb

4. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Every 2 years
25%
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Go when safe

5. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
6 moths supervised driving
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
2x greater

6. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
Basic driver's license
Right hand turn
25%

7. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
5 am-11 pm
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1.5 - 5 - 12

8. Best way to talk to other drivers?
18
Basic driver's license
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 year

9. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Driving while taking drugs
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Go to next exit - and then turn around

10. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Right hand turn
Stop
17
Distance of headlights

11. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Every 2 years

12. What is an acceleration lane?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
6 months
Entrance ramp of highway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

13. When are road surfaces most slippery?
1 passenger
During first few minutes of rainfall
1
Black and yellow

14. What is a deceleration lane?
Slow down - let them pass
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Exit ramp of highway
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

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

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16. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Time
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Passing on side of broken line
25x greater

17. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Basic driver's license
1 year
25 mph
25 mph

18. Best way to take a curve?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Entrance ramp of highway
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down before entering

19. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Go straight
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Go to next exit - and then turn around

20. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
18
Right hand turn
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

21. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1 passenger
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
50 ft

22. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
6 months
Return to DMV
Basic driver's license

23. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Every year
So you have enough time to stop
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

24. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Every year
Stop!
16
Distance of headlights

25. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm

26. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Go when safe

27. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
25x greater
50 ft
6 moths supervised driving

28. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
So you have enough time to stop
Stop!
Liability
Toward curb

29. Criteria for a supervising driver?
1
1
25 mph
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

30. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Calm down
Nov. 15- April 1
17
Don't drink and drive

31. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

32. 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
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Toward curb
Every year

33. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Open country driving
2x greater
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Stop

34. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
6 moths supervised driving
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

35. Speed limit in a residential area?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Distance of headlights
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
25 mph

36. In city driving - it is good practice to...
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
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1

37. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Nov. 15- April 1
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
EVERYONE
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

38. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

39. What is the three second rule?
Every year
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Good measure for following distance

40. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Away from curb

41. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
Don't drink and drive
Time
When police says so - when person is making left turn

42. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
6 months
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Stop!
Passing on side of broken line

43. 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
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

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

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45. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Away from curb
Beer
Red - yellow - green
25x greater

46. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
A lawsuit
6 months
Slow down - let them pass

47. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Triangle - octagon - diamond
100 ft before
18

48. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Slow down/take foot off gas
During first few minutes of rainfall
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Time

49. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Always! unless sign says otherwise
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!
Go when safe
Stop

50. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Don't drink and drive
Return to DMV
$100
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway