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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
2x greater
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

2. Before turning - you should signal at least
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
100 ft before
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1 passenger

3. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
6x greater
Right hand turn
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

4. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Away from curb
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Don't drink and drive
Stop

5. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Toward curb
1 year

6. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
60 days
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
EVERYONE
Passing on side of broken line

7. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Slow down - let them pass
Black and yellow
Liability
1 year

8. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
When passing/turning
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Stop
1

9. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
1
A lawsuit

10. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Away from curb
1
1.5 - 5 - 12

11. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Both student and supervisor
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
60 days
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

12. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
A lawsuit
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1 year
Calm down

13. Best way to talk to other drivers?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Lights - horns - hand signals
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
6 moths supervised driving

14. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
25 ft
Time
6 moths supervised driving

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

16. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
5 am-11 pm
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Driving while taking drugs

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

18. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Stop
Slow down and stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1 year

19. How often must you renew your registration?
25 mph
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Every year
No passing

20. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Triangle - octagon - diamond
16
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

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

22. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Every 2 years
Stop

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

24. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
50 ft
25 ft
25%

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

26. Best way to take a curve?
A lawsuit
Liability
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down before entering

27. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Black and yellow
Stop
25 ft
1 year

28. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
18
Time

29. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Passing on side of broken line
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
50 ft
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

30. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Nov. 15- April 1
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Right hand turn

31. Speed limit in a residential area?
Liability
25 mph
Driving while taking drugs
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

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

33. 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
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
6 months
1 year

34. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Don't drink and drive
6 months
Nov. 15- April 1
Beer

35. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Open country driving
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Distance of headlights

36. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
6 moths supervised driving
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

37. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Red - yellow - green
Go when safe
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Go to next exit - and then turn around

38. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Away from curb
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Time
Always! unless sign says otherwise

39. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Liability
Go straight
Slow down before entering

40. When must you have headlights on?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down and stop
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
When passing/turning

41. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Basic driver's license
2x greater
Always! unless sign says otherwise
10 ft

42. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
When passing/turning
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
18
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

43. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Lights - horns - hand signals
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1 year
Every year

44. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
16
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
25x greater

45. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
During first few minutes of rainfall
18
1

46. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
1 year
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
18
Slow down - let them pass

47. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Slow down - let them pass
Nov. 15- April 1
Go straight
18

48. What is the Implied Consent Law?

49. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down and stop
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Toward curb

50. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Every 4 years
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Triangle - octagon - diamond