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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
6 moths supervised driving
18
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

2. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Calm down
Always! unless sign says otherwise
25 ft
No passing

3. How often must you renew your registration?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Every year

4. Use high beam lights during...
Open country driving
1
Nov. 15- April 1
Calm down

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

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6. When are road surfaces most slippery?
.01%
During first few minutes of rainfall
Beer
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

7. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Basic driver's license
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Away from curb
Black and yellow

8. Five places that you can't park
Always! unless sign says otherwise
EVERYONE
Stop!
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

9. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Liability
6x greater
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

10. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
$100
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!

11. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25%
18
Slow down - let them pass

12. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
6 months
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Always! unless sign says otherwise

13. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
50 ft
Entrance ramp of highway
2x greater
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

14. When must you have headlights on?
Away from curb
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

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

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16. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
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!
.01%
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Entrance ramp of highway

17. Order of colors on traffic lights?
35 mph
Stop
Red - yellow - green
Driving while taking drugs

18. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Slow down - let them pass
A lawsuit
EVERYONE
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

19. Speed limit in a residential area?
Slow down and stop
When passing/turning
No passing
25 mph

20. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Beer
25%

21. Speed limit in school zone?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
25 mph
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down and stop

22. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
$100
Stop
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

23. Green light means
Both student and supervisor
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go when safe
25 mph

24. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
6 moths supervised driving
Slow down and stop
60 days

25. 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
Always! unless sign says otherwise
25 mph
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

26. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
A lawsuit
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Every 4 years

27. What four factors determine your BAC?

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28. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Every year
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Lights - horns - hand signals
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

29. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
18
Go to next exit - and then turn around

30. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Exit ramp of highway
Slow down before entering
Lights - horns - hand signals
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

31. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
Red - yellow - green
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

32. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

33. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1
1 year
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

34. 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
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go straight
1.5 - 5 - 12

35. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
18
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
6 moths supervised driving
Time

36. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Away from curb
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
When passing/turning
Beer

37. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Return to DMV
1.5 - 5 - 12

38. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Black and yellow
A lawsuit
Passing on side of broken line
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

39. When can you use studded snow tires?
2x greater
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Basic driver's license
Nov. 15- April 1

40. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Liability
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Don't drink and drive

41. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
Stop
Every year
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

42. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Stop
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!
5 am-11 pm

43. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
.01%
50 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

44. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Stop!
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

45. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
1 passenger
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

46. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
Every year
Nov. 15- April 1
100 ft before

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

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48. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Slow down - let them pass
Every 4 years
$100
5 am-11 pm

49. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
6 moths supervised driving
Every year
Toward curb
Triangle - octagon - diamond

50. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Entrance ramp of highway
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles