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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 should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
Every year
6 moths supervised driving
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

2. In city driving - it is good practice to...
25 mph
1.5 - 5 - 12
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

3. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Basic driver's license
Slow down before entering
Time
1 year

4. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Black and yellow
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

5. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
Right hand turn
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

6. What is a deceleration lane?
Exit ramp of highway
.01%
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Toward curb

7. What is the three second rule?
Don't drink and drive
Go when safe
Good measure for following distance
When police says so - when person is making left turn

8. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
$100
Away from curb

9. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
No passing
Slow down before entering
100 ft before
1 year

10. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
$100
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Slow down - let them pass

11. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Toward curb
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Every 4 years
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

12. Speed limit in a residential area?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
25 mph
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

13. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Both student and supervisor
25 ft
$100
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

14. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
100 ft before
18
Lights - horns - hand signals
5 am-11 pm

15. 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
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
No passing
A lawsuit

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

17. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Calm down
18
.01%

18. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
1
25 ft
Both student and supervisor
1.5 - 5 - 12

19. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
25 mph
Stop!
Toward curb

20. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
1 passenger
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
Time

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

22. When must you have headlights on?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
So you have enough time to stop

23. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Stop
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

24. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
25%
1 year
1
Nov. 15- April 1

25. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Slow down/take foot off gas
A lawsuit
6x greater
$100

26. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
25 ft
Time
.01%

27. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
6 months
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Time

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

29. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Distance of headlights
When passing/turning

30. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year
Beer

31. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 year
50 ft

32. You should always yield to which roadway users?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
$100
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

33. When can you pass on right?
2x greater
When police says so - when person is making left turn
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Stop

34. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
6 moths supervised driving
Always! unless sign says otherwise
6x greater
Calm down

35. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
Entrance ramp of highway
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Time

36. When can you use studded snow tires?
EVERYONE
10 ft
$100
Nov. 15- April 1

37. What four factors determine your BAC?

38. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Away from curb
Always! unless sign says otherwise
25%

39. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Good measure for following distance
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

40. 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
Triangle - octagon - diamond
25x greater
1 passenger

41. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
1 passenger
6 months
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
25x greater

42. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Distance of headlights
Passing on side of broken line
Entrance ramp of highway

43. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
So you have enough time to stop
25 ft
Return to DMV
Go to next exit - and then turn around

44. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Every 2 years
Go when safe
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop!

45. Green light means
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Go when safe
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Stop!

46. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
2x greater
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

47. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
10 ft

48. Best way to take a curve?
Slow down before entering
Away from curb
No passing
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

49. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
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!
Nov. 15- April 1
Passing on side of broken line
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

50. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
6 months
2x greater
1
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)