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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. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Every 4 years
Passing on side of broken line
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

2. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Passing on side of broken line
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
.01%

3. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
25 ft
16
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

4. What four factors determine your BAC?

5. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1 passenger
Away from curb

6. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
1
60 days
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

7. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
No passing
Lights - horns - hand signals
Distance of headlights
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

8. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
2x greater
Go when safe

9. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Good measure for following distance
EVERYONE
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Right hand turn

10. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Right hand turn
6 months
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
6x greater

11. In city driving - it is good practice to...
When passing/turning
25 ft
100 ft before
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

12. Before turning - you should signal at least
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
100 ft before
Both student and supervisor
Driving while taking drugs

13. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Time
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Basic driver's license

14. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Toward curb
Beer
Passing on side of broken line
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

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

16. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
18
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Toward curb
When passing/turning

17. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Away from curb
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - let them pass
So you have enough time to stop

18. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Nov. 15- April 1
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

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

20. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Go straight
Stop
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

21. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down/take foot off gas
When passing/turning
1

22. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
6x greater
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

23. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
25 mph
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

24. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Slow down/take foot off gas
Stop
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
50 ft

25. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
.01%
Every 2 years
25x greater
Beer

26. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
EVERYONE
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1.5 - 5 - 12
1

27. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Every year
16
Entrance ramp of highway
Toward curb

28. How often must you renew your registration?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down and stop
Every year
35 mph

29. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Always! unless sign says otherwise
2x greater
1

30. Speed limit in a residential area?
16
Red - yellow - green
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 mph

31. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down and stop
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

32. Speed limit in school zone?
25 mph
Nov. 15- April 1
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

33. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Every 2 years

34. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
6 months
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
60 days
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

35. When can you use studded snow tires?
50 ft
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Nov. 15- April 1
1 year

36. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
1
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
A lawsuit
Slow down and stop

37. When are road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Don't drink and drive
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

38. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Slow down - let them pass
18
Red - yellow - green
Stop

39. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
25x greater
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
1 year
Toward curb

40. Best way to take a curve?
Open country driving
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Slow down before entering
60 days

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

42. Criteria for a supervising driver?
6x greater
A lawsuit
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25 ft

43. When should you use your signals?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1
Red - yellow - green
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

44. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
6 moths supervised driving
When passing/turning
.01%

45. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Exit ramp of highway
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Calm down

46. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Away from curb
5 am-11 pm
Both student and supervisor

47. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Calm down
25 ft
60 days
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

48. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Beer
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
No passing
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

49. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
25 mph
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25 ft

50. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
1
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first