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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Criteria for a supervising driver?
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Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

2. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Distance of headlights
Away from curb
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Return to DMV

3. What is the three second rule?
6 moths supervised driving
5 am-11 pm
25 ft
Good measure for following distance

4. What four factors determine your BAC?

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5. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Away from curb
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1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Distance of headlights

6. How often must you renew your license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Every 4 years
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

7. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Lights - horns - hand signals
1.5 - 5 - 12
60 days
25 ft

8. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Liability
25 ft

9. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
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1
Stop
When police says so - when person is making left turn

10. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Driving while taking drugs
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Beer

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

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12. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Slow down - let them pass
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
6 months
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

13. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
100 ft before
Liability
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

14. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Right hand turn
Driving while taking drugs
$100
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

15. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
1 year
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
Stop!

16. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
5 am-11 pm
1 passenger
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
18

17. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
EVERYONE
1 year
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

18. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Nov. 15- April 1
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Basic driver's license

19. Best way to take a curve?
100 ft before
Slow down before entering
When police says so - when person is making left turn
6 moths supervised driving

20. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
6 months
A lawsuit
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!
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

21. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
5 am-11 pm
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

22. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
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2x greater
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Always! unless sign says otherwise

23. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down and stop
Calm down
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

24. Before turning - you should signal at least
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Lights - horns - hand signals
100 ft before
Slow down and stop

25. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
35 mph
Stop
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Good measure for following distance

26. 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
No passing
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop

27. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
So you have enough time to stop
1 year
1
Basic driver's license

28. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
10 ft
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals

29. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
6x greater
10 ft
Go when safe
18

30. What does driving under influence mean?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Driving while taking drugs
EVERYONE
Exit ramp of highway

31. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
A lawsuit
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
So you have enough time to stop

32. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
.01%
When police says so - when person is making left turn

33. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Black and yellow
25 ft
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

34. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Away from curb
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

35. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
When passing/turning
So you have enough time to stop
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

36. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Basic driver's license
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
6x greater
Passing on side of broken line

37. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
60 days
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
5 am-11 pm

38. When should you use your signals?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Slow down and stop
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25x greater

39. When can you use studded snow tires?
60 days
Toward curb
Stop!
Nov. 15- April 1

40. Green light means
Slow down and stop
Triangle - octagon - diamond
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Go when safe

41. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Time
1
Basic driver's license
1.5 - 5 - 12

42. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25%
Nov. 15- April 1
$100

43. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
6 moths supervised driving
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

44. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
50 ft
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
35 mph

45. Five places that you can't park
Stop
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
35 mph
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

46. What is the Implied Consent Law?

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47. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
During first few minutes of rainfall
EVERYONE
When passing/turning
25x greater

48. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Toward curb
25 ft
6 moths supervised driving
25 mph

49. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Entrance ramp of highway
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1 passenger
Both student and supervisor

50. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
1
Distance of headlights
Time
Reaction time - judgment - coordination