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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.
25x greater
Every year
1.5 - 5 - 12
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

2. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Slow down - let them pass
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1 passenger

3. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Entrance ramp of highway
Nov. 15- April 1
Open country driving
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

4. Speed limit in a residential area?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25 mph
Away from curb
So you have enough time to stop

5. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Stop
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Lights - horns - hand signals
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

6. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Time
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Calm down
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

7. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
1 year
1 year
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

8. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Beer
Red - yellow - green
Away from curb
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

9. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
5 am-11 pm
.01%
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

10. What is a deceleration lane?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Exit ramp of highway
100 ft before
Good measure for following distance

11. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Exit ramp of highway
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down and stop
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

12. Before turning - you should signal at least
18
Distance of headlights
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
100 ft before

13. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
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
Beer

14. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Slow down - let them pass
Return to DMV
Time

15. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Good measure for following distance
During first few minutes of rainfall
Basic driver's license
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

16. Use high beam lights during...
Good measure for following distance
Beer
Open country driving
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

17. When can you pass on right?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

18. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
6 moths supervised driving
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1 year

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

20. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
When passing/turning
25%
Stop!

21. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
5 am-11 pm
A lawsuit

22. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
25x greater
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
A lawsuit
Nov. 15- April 1

23. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$100
Black and yellow
Open country driving

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

25. Green light means
Distance of headlights
Good measure for following distance
$100
Go when safe

26. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
17
Stop!
Always! unless sign says otherwise

27. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
18
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

28. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
1 year
Beer
Away from curb
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

29. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Every year
25 mph
18
1 passenger

30. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
So you have enough time to stop
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
50 ft

31. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Liability
Slow down - let them pass
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

32. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1 year
1
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
5 am-11 pm

33. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
During first few minutes of rainfall
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!
Away from curb

34. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
Slow down - let them pass
Go when safe
Red - yellow - green

35. When can you use studded snow tires?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
1 year
Nov. 15- April 1
Slow down - let them pass

36. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Entrance ramp of highway
Basic driver's license
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

37. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Entrance ramp of highway
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Every 4 years
Stop

38. Best way to take a curve?
18
25 mph
Slow down before entering
1

39. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
18
Go to next exit - and then turn around
25%
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

40. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down before entering
Stop!
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Slow down and stop

41. When passing a large truck/bus - it is important tot remember

42. You should always yield to which roadway users?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
60 days
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

43. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
60 days
50 ft
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Triangle - octagon - diamond

44. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
So you have enough time to stop
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1 year

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

46. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1 year
Calm down

47. What four factors determine your BAC?

48. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
No passing
During first few minutes of rainfall
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

49. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
$100

50. When should you use your signals?
Open country driving
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
18
During first few minutes of rainfall