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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. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1.5 - 5 - 12
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

2. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
EVERYONE
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

3. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Black and yellow
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

4. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Both student and supervisor
Calm down
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

5. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 ft
EVERYONE

6. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
1 passenger
So you have enough time to stop
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1.5 - 5 - 12

7. Best way to take a curve?
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 year
Slow down before entering
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

8. What four factors determine your BAC?

9. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
25 mph
Go straight
6 months
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

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

11. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
Slow down before entering
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Open country driving

12. When can you pass on right?
17
Slow down - let them pass
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Passing on side of broken line

13. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down - let them pass

14. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
A lawsuit
Slow down - let them pass
25 mph
1 year

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

16. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
18
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
50 ft
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

17. In city driving - it is good practice to...
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down - let them pass
25 ft

18. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Lights - horns - hand signals
25%
Nov. 15- April 1
EVERYONE

19. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

20. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
When police says so - when person is making left turn

21. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
18
Stop!
So you have enough time to stop

22. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Good measure for following distance
No passing
EVERYONE
17

23. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Go straight
Exit ramp of highway
50 ft
1

24. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
Nov. 15- April 1
17
Right hand turn

25. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Go when safe
Open country driving

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

27. Order of colors on traffic lights?
2x greater
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Red - yellow - green
Return to DMV

28. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
25 mph
Go straight
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

29. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Slow down before entering
1 year

30. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Right hand turn
50 ft
1 year
Go straight

31. What is the Implied Consent Law?

32. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
1
5 am-11 pm

33. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down and stop
EVERYONE
Calm down

34. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
60 days
35 mph
When police says so - when person is making left turn
100 ft before

35. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
18
Every year
16

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

37. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
So you have enough time to stop
1

38. When should you use your signals?
Good measure for following distance
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
1 year
1 year

39. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
25 ft
Distance of headlights
1
16

40. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
1
$100
50 ft
5 am-11 pm

41. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Don't drink and drive
25 ft
Distance of headlights
Good measure for following distance

42. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
1 year
Every 2 years
A lawsuit
6 moths supervised driving

43. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
18
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
6 months

44. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
35 mph
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
1.5 - 5 - 12
A lawsuit

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

46. When must you have headlights on?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down/take foot off gas
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Don't drink and drive

47. Use high beam lights during...
60 days
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Open country driving
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

48. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Black and yellow
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down - let them pass

49. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Calm down
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Slow down and stop
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

50. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe