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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
5 am-11 pm
Distance of headlights
Liability
1.5 - 5 - 12

2. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
25 ft
So you have enough time to stop
Stop
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

3. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
25x greater
Beer

4. Order of colors on traffic lights?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Both student and supervisor
Good measure for following distance
Red - yellow - green

5. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
Don't drink and drive
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Every 2 years

6. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Passing on side of broken line
60 days
1 year
Every year

7. When can you use studded snow tires?
18
Toward curb
Nov. 15- April 1
Red - yellow - green

8. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
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!
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year

9. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Don't drink and drive
10 ft

10. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25 ft
Stop!
Toward curb

11. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
No passing
Beer

12. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Stop
$100
During first few minutes of rainfall
When passing/turning

13. What is an acceleration lane?
Stop
Entrance ramp of highway
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

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

15. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Go when safe
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Go to next exit - and then turn around

16. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
Time
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down - let them pass

17. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
During first few minutes of rainfall
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Calm down

18. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Nov. 15- April 1
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 passenger
Away from curb

19. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

20. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Don't drink and drive
Every 2 years
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
25 ft

21. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
16
Lights - horns - hand signals

22. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
100 ft before
No passing
Time
25 mph

23. What should you do if you are stopped at a traffic light and are behind a large truck?

24. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
During first few minutes of rainfall
16
Every 2 years
Stop

25. Before turning - you should signal at least
Entrance ramp of highway
Good measure for following distance
100 ft before
1 year

26. Speed limit in school zone?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
$100
25 mph

27. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Stop
Good measure for following distance

28. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
10 ft
Open country driving
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

29. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Go straight
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
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

30. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Every 2 years
18
1

31. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1 passenger
1
18
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

32. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
25 ft
17
1
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

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

34. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
Exit ramp of highway
Open country driving
1.5 - 5 - 12

35. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Driving while taking drugs
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Slow down and stop
Distance of headlights

36. Use high beam lights during...
Slow down - let them pass
Open country driving
Exit ramp of highway
Nov. 15- April 1

37. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Every 4 years
Go straight
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Return to DMV

38. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
1 year
25 mph
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
So you have enough time to stop

39. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
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!

40. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
No passing
When police says so - when person is making left turn

41. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Beer
25%
Good measure for following distance
Distance of headlights

42. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Distance of headlights
1.5 - 5 - 12
6 moths supervised driving
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

43. What is the Implied Consent Law?

44. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Liability
Slow down and stop

45. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Beer
No passing
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
.01%

46. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Both student and supervisor
6 months
Don't drink and drive
Go to next exit - and then turn around

47. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
A lawsuit
Good measure for following distance
16
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

48. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
When police says so - when person is making left turn
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
17
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

49. When should you use your signals?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Lights - horns - hand signals
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

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