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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
18
Both student and supervisor
Basic driver's license
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

2. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
6 months
17
6x greater
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

3. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
5 am-11 pm
Go straight
Go to next exit - and then turn around

4. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Open country driving
Time
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Red - yellow - green

5. What does driving under influence mean?
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EVERYONE
During first few minutes of rainfall
Driving while taking drugs

6. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
A lawsuit
Go when safe
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

7. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
25%

8. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Beer
A lawsuit
When police says so - when person is making left turn

9. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
When passing/turning
Nov. 15- April 1
Calm down
Go to next exit - and then turn around

10. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Entrance ramp of highway
25 ft
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

11. When 2 roads intersect and there are no signs/signals - it is good practice to...

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12. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1.5 - 5 - 12
.01%
35 mph
1 year

13. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Calm down
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Liability

14. Criteria for a supervising driver?
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No passing
25%
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

15. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Go to next exit - and then turn around
16

16. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
16
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

17. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Calm down
EVERYONE
16
35 mph

18. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Away from curb
25%
Red - yellow - green
Slow down - let them pass

19. Speed limit in a residential area?
Entrance ramp of highway
Stop
25 mph
Nov. 15- April 1

20. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Stop
50 ft
1.5 - 5 - 12

21. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
No passing
Go to next exit - and then turn around

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

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23. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Go straight
1 year
Slow down/take foot off gas
Every 2 years

24. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down - let them pass
.01%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

25. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
25 mph
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!
Don't drink and drive

26. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
25%
Stop!
100 ft before
1

27. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Stop
No passing
1
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

28. Before turning - you should signal at least
Stop!
100 ft before
17
Basic driver's license

29. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Good measure for following distance

30. Speed limit in school zone?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Don't drink and drive
25 mph
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

31. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
6 moths supervised driving
No passing
2x greater
1.5 - 5 - 12

32. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
5 am-11 pm
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

33. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
16
A lawsuit
25 mph
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

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

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35. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Right hand turn
25 mph
A lawsuit

36. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Basic driver's license
During first few minutes of rainfall
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
60 days

37. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
18
Time
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

38. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
1 year
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!
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

39. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year
6 moths supervised driving
Basic driver's license

40. When can you use studded snow tires?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Nov. 15- April 1
Toward curb
5 am-11 pm

41. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
25%
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down and stop
Red - yellow - green

42. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
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!
Toward curb
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

43. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Don't drink and drive
Open country driving
.01%

44. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Every 2 years
Time
25%
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

45. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
5 am-11 pm
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

46. Best way to take a curve?
Slow down before entering
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

47. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Return to DMV
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Go when safe
1 year

48. How often must you renew your registration?
Slow down before entering
Stop
Every year
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

49. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Distance of headlights
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

50. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
A lawsuit