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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 is the Implied Consent Law?

2. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Every year
17
Driving while taking drugs
No passing

3. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Go straight
A lawsuit
Stop!

4. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Calm down
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
60 days
Slow down and stop

5. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
25 ft
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down and stop

6. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
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!
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

7. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
18
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
2x greater

8. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
No passing
.01%
When police says so - when person is making left turn
100 ft before

9. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Calm down
$100
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

10. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

11. Before turning - you should signal at least
6 moths supervised driving
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
100 ft before

12. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
18
Slow down before entering
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

13. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
18
Slow down/take foot off gas

14. When must you have headlights on?
10 ft
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25 ft
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

15. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Slow down - let them pass
17
A lawsuit

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

17. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
25%
1 year
Calm down

18. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
6 months
35 mph
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Stop!

19. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Beer
1.5 - 5 - 12
Don't drink and drive

20. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
No passing
5 am-11 pm
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

21. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
So you have enough time to stop
Basic driver's license
Beer
Entrance ramp of highway

22. What four factors determine your BAC?

23. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
6 moths supervised driving
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
50 ft
1

24. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1 year
Open country driving
6 months

25. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
6x greater

26. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
17
During first few minutes of rainfall
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

27. Order of colors on traffic lights?
$100
Red - yellow - green
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Always! unless sign says otherwise

28. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Always! unless sign says otherwise

29. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

30. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Every 2 years
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Slow down and stop
6x greater

31. 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 - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 year
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

32. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Open country driving
Go to next exit - and then turn around
1 year
Go when safe

33. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
1
5 am-11 pm
18
25 mph

34. Five places that you can't park
Red - yellow - green
100 ft before
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
25x greater

35. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
Slow down and stop
25%
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

36. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Good measure for following distance
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Liability

37. Speed limit in a business district?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go straight
35 mph

38. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Right hand turn
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Stop
Triangle - octagon - diamond

39. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
Passing on side of broken line
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
5 am-11 pm

40. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
No passing
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Away from curb

41. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Slow down and stop
16
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
$100

42. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
So you have enough time to stop
Triangle - octagon - diamond
2x greater

43. 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
25 mph
6x greater
Beer

44. How often must you renew your license?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
1 year
Every 2 years
Every 4 years

45. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
So you have enough time to stop
Passing on side of broken line
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

46. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
Slow down and stop
Slow down - let them pass
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

47. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
1 year
EVERYONE
Entrance ramp of highway
When passing/turning

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

49. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Slow down/take foot off gas
Beer
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

50. When can you use studded snow tires?
Slow down/take foot off gas
So you have enough time to stop
Nov. 15- April 1
25 ft