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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. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Right hand turn
Passing on side of broken line
1

2. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Entrance ramp of highway

3. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
.01%
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
Every 2 years

4. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Go when safe
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
Slow down/take foot off gas

5. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Toward curb
Stop
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

6. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Liability
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

7. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
Every 2 years
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Nov. 15- April 1

8. Use high beam lights during...
1
Toward curb
Open country driving
Exit ramp of highway

9. What four factors determine your BAC?

10. When should you use your signals?
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!
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
50 ft

11. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Stop
Slow down/take foot off gas
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
60 days

12. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
25 mph
1
6 moths supervised driving

13. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
6 moths supervised driving
Distance of headlights
25 ft
1

14. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Basic driver's license
1
Every year
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

15. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Red - yellow - green
$100
1 passenger
Black and yellow

16. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Right hand turn
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
6 moths supervised driving

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

18. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Stop
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

19. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
5 am-11 pm
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
25 ft
Always! unless sign says otherwise

20. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Return to DMV
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Exit ramp of highway
6 months

21. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
6 months
Stop
18
25x greater

22. Best way to take a curve?
A lawsuit
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Slow down before entering
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

23. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
25 mph
Exit ramp of highway
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Stop

24. How often must you renew your registration?
1
Every year
17
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

25. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
6x greater

26. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
25 ft
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Calm down
When passing/turning

27. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down before entering
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

28. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
1
Liability
Exit ramp of highway
10 ft

29. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
18
Slow down - let them pass
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

30. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Every 2 years
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

31. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
1 year
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
2x greater
Beer

32. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
$100
16
Slow down/take foot off gas

33. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Beer
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

34. Before turning - you should signal at least
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go to next exit - and then turn around
1 year
100 ft before

35. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
6x greater
35 mph
17
No passing

36. Order of colors on traffic lights?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Red - yellow - green

37. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
6 months
1.5 - 5 - 12

38. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
18
6x greater
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
10 ft

39. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
10 ft
1
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

40. What is the three second rule?
1
Stop
25 mph
Good measure for following distance

41. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
25 ft
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
A lawsuit

42. What is the Implied Consent Law?

43. Five places that you can't park
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Don't drink and drive
Slow down and stop

44. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
1 year
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Away from curb

45. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Time
Red - yellow - green
Triangle - octagon - diamond
So you have enough time to stop

46. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
10 ft
25%

47. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
6 moths supervised driving
During first few minutes of rainfall
10 ft

48. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Don't drink and drive
1 year

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

50. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
1
2x greater
1