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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. Order of colors on traffic lights?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Entrance ramp of highway
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Red - yellow - green

2. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
1 year
During first few minutes of rainfall
No passing
When passing/turning

3. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Return to DMV
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Stop!
Distance of headlights

4. Best way to talk to other drivers?
18
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals

5. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

6. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Distance of headlights
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Return to DMV
Right hand turn

7. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Always! unless sign says otherwise
6 months
Liability

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

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9. When must you have headlights on?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

10. 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
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
6 months
Red - yellow - green

11. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Don't drink and drive

12. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
18
So you have enough time to stop
Slow down - let them pass
50 ft

13. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Stop
Passing on side of broken line
25x greater
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

14. When should you use your signals?
Entrance ramp of highway
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Go straight

15. When can you use studded snow tires?
25 ft
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Nov. 15- April 1
When passing/turning

16. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Entrance ramp of highway
1 passenger
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

17. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
18
25%

18. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Open country driving
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
6x greater
1 year

19. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
1 year
When passing/turning
Toward curb
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

20. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Right hand turn
18
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

21. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
10 ft
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - let them pass
So you have enough time to stop

22. Best way to take a curve?
Every 4 years
Slow down before entering
5 am-11 pm
25x greater

23. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
6 moths supervised driving
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Good measure for following distance

24. How often must you renew your registration?
No passing
Every year
100 ft before
Every 2 years

25. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
6x greater
Distance of headlights

26. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Toward curb
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
5 am-11 pm

27. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Entrance ramp of highway
During first few minutes of rainfall
Both student and supervisor
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

28. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Go straight
Stop
Exit ramp of highway
Every year

29. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
So you have enough time to stop
Always! unless sign says otherwise
1
Go when safe

30. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Slow down before entering
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
50 ft
Return to DMV

31. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Beer
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Away from curb
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

32. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Slow down before entering
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
So you have enough time to stop

33. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Every 4 years
EVERYONE
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Go to next exit - and then turn around

34. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Distance of headlights
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Time

35. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
25 ft
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1 year

36. Speed limit in a residential area?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Toward curb
100 ft before
25 mph

37. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
60 days
5 am-11 pm

38. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Stop!
5 am-11 pm
Good measure for following distance
1 year

39. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Go when safe
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
.01%

40. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
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!
Time
Slow down before entering
25%

41. Green light means
Go when safe
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm

42. Before turning - you should signal at least
No passing
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down/take foot off gas
100 ft before

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

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44. What is the Implied Consent Law?

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45. You should always yield to which roadway users?
6x greater
Exit ramp of highway
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Good measure for following distance

46. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
6 months
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

47. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Every year
1 year
EVERYONE

48. Speed limit in school zone?
17
25 mph
Away from curb
Good measure for following distance

49. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Slow down/take foot off gas
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Lights - horns - hand signals

50. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
1 year
18
Black and yellow
Time