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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How often must you renew your registration?
EVERYONE
1
Every year
Passing on side of broken line

2. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Beer
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1 year

3. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Toward curb

4. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Entrance ramp of highway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
5 am-11 pm

5. What four factors determine your BAC?

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6. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
6 months
25 mph
Always! unless sign says otherwise

7. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
Black and yellow
6x greater
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!

8. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Liability
EVERYONE

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

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10. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
6x greater
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
17
Entrance ramp of highway

11. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1 year
Toward curb
1.5 - 5 - 12
5 am-11 pm

12. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
Red - yellow - green
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Beer

13. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
2x greater
10 ft
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Beer

14. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25 ft
Slow down/take foot off gas
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

15. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop

16. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Away from curb
Driving while taking drugs

17. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Good measure for following distance
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Time

18. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
Calm down
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
25 mph

19. What does driving under influence mean?
1 year
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Driving while taking drugs
A lawsuit

20. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
Slow down and stop
Slow down/take foot off gas
25 mph

21. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Good measure for following distance
No passing
Slow down before entering

22. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Toward curb
25 ft
Liability

23. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Toward curb
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Driving while taking drugs
1

24. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
18
Slow down - let them pass
When passing/turning

25. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
A lawsuit
No passing
Go straight

26. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Every 4 years
1 year
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

27. What is an acceleration lane?
1
100 ft before
Entrance ramp of highway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

28. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
6 moths supervised driving
Don't drink and drive
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Go to next exit - and then turn around

29. How often must you renew your license?
5 am-11 pm
25 ft
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Every 4 years

30. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Go when safe
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
No passing
5 am-11 pm

31. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
35 mph
1.5 - 5 - 12
.01%
Stop!

32. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Basic driver's license
Every 2 years

33. Before turning - you should signal at least
100 ft before
25%
6x greater
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

34. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
1 year
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Nov. 15- April 1
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

35. Speed limit in a residential area?
Every 4 years
25 mph
Return to DMV
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

36. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
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!
Red - yellow - green
Always! unless sign says otherwise

37. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Calm down
Stop
Toward curb
17

38. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
16
25 mph
Go straight

39. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
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!

40. What is the three second rule?
Red - yellow - green
10 ft
Good measure for following distance
Stop

41. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
100 ft before
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

42. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Every 2 years
6 months
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!
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

43. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
50 ft
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
60 days
Time

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

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45. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Right hand turn
6x greater
Exit ramp of highway
6 months

46. You should always yield to which roadway users?
A lawsuit
Away from curb
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
6 months

47. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Go when safe
Calm down
1
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

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

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49. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1
Nov. 15- April 1
$100

50. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Don't drink and drive