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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. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Return to DMV
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

2. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Red - yellow - green
Slow down - let them pass
18

3. Before turning - you should signal at least
Exit ramp of highway
Away from curb
Entrance ramp of highway
100 ft before

4. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Toward curb
50 ft

5. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Right hand turn
Every year
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

6. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
$100
16

7. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down and stop
5 am-11 pm
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

8. Speed limit in a business district?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Distance of headlights
35 mph
Black and yellow

9. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Red - yellow - green
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25%
6 moths supervised driving

10. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
17
So you have enough time to stop
Passing on side of broken line
Away from curb

11. When can you use studded snow tires?
Slow down before entering
Nov. 15- April 1
Open country driving
1 year

12. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1.5 - 5 - 12
1
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
25x greater

13. Speed limit in a residential area?
50 ft
Right hand turn
Distance of headlights
25 mph

14. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Beer
Calm down
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

15. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Stop
6 moths supervised driving
Both student and supervisor
Away from curb

16. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
When passing/turning
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
18
25 ft

17. Five places that you can't park
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On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - let them pass

18. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
10 ft
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
16

19. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Time
1
17
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

20. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Away from curb
Slow down and stop
So you have enough time to stop
25%

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

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22. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Away from curb
A lawsuit
Return to DMV
18

23. What is the three second rule?
16
Good measure for following distance
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
.01%

24. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Good measure for following distance
Passing on side of broken line
Basic driver's license
Go straight

25. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Time
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down/take foot off gas

26. What is a deceleration lane?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Toward curb
Exit ramp of highway

27. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Right hand turn
Distance of headlights

28. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
25x greater
No passing
6x greater

29. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

30. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every year
1 year
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

31. Best way to take a curve?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
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 before entering
$100

32. What does driving under influence mean?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
1 year
Driving while taking drugs

33. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Slow down - let them pass
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

34. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
A lawsuit
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

35. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

36. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Every 4 years
Calm down
1.5 - 5 - 12

37. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
35 mph
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Every 2 years
18

38. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
5 am-11 pm
Return to DMV

39. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
6 months
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Good measure for following distance

40. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
1.5 - 5 - 12
Slow down - let them pass
Beer
Both student and supervisor

41. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Don't drink and drive
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
When passing/turning
EVERYONE

42. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Go straight
Passing on side of broken line
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Calm down

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

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44. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
25x greater
6 months
Don't drink and drive
Right hand turn

45. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 mph
18
Black and yellow

46. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25x greater
Go when safe
6 months
25 ft

47. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Every year
16
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

48. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
6 months
1 year
Time

49. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Go straight
Entrance ramp of highway
Distance of headlights

50. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Calm down
.01%
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Lights - horns - hand signals