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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
60 days
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Nov. 15- April 1
Time

2. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Nov. 15- April 1
25x greater
Open country driving
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

3. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Go when safe
1 year
Slow down/take foot off gas
6 months

4. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
1 year
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Exit ramp of highway
5 am-11 pm

5. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
1.5 - 5 - 12
6x greater
Every year

6. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Go straight

7. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Open country driving
Toward curb
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
60 days

8. When must you have headlights on?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

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

10. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
5 am-11 pm
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down before entering

11. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
25 ft
Return to DMV
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Stop

12. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Return to DMV
Every year
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

13. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Driving while taking drugs
Stop!
25 mph

14. When can you use studded snow tires?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
6 months
Nov. 15- April 1
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

15. What is the Implied Consent Law?

16. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
Passing on side of broken line
18
50 ft

17. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
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!
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
1 year

18. Before turning - you should signal at least
Black and yellow
100 ft before
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
2x greater

19. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Don't drink and drive
Exit ramp of highway
6 months

20. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
25%
25 ft
A lawsuit

21. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Good measure for following distance
Always! unless sign says otherwise
6x greater
1

22. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
When passing/turning
Away from curb
Go to next exit - and then turn around
16

23. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
During first few minutes of rainfall
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!

24. Speed limit in a residential area?
50 ft
Open country driving
25 mph
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

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

26. Best way to talk to other drivers?
10 ft
Lights - horns - hand signals
Don't drink and drive
When passing/turning

27. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Stop
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Liability
Exit ramp of highway

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

29. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
A lawsuit
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 year

30. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
6 months
1 year
18

31. When can you pass on right?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Beer
1

32. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
Go when safe
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Go straight

33. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
.01%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Slow down - let them pass

34. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Don't drink and drive
50 ft
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

35. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Slow down/take foot off gas
Liability
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Exit ramp of highway

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

37. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Always! unless sign says otherwise
25 ft
.01%
Beer

38. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Good measure for following distance
5 am-11 pm
10 ft
50 ft

39. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
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
Go straight
Passing on side of broken line

40. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
EVERYONE
Every 4 years
When passing/turning
60 days

41. When should you use your signals?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Beer
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

42. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
25 ft
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Stop
100 ft before

43. Use high beam lights during...
5 am-11 pm
Driving while taking drugs
Open country driving
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

44. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Red - yellow - green
16
60 days
.01%

45. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
During first few minutes of rainfall
No passing
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

46. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Driving while taking drugs
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!
60 days
1 passenger

47. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Right hand turn
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
When police says so - when person is making left turn

48. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
A lawsuit
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 passenger
Slow down/take foot off gas

49. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
16
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Always! unless sign says otherwise

50. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Every year
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service