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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. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
18
Go when safe

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

3. What is a deceleration lane?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Basic driver's license
Exit ramp of highway
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

4. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
16
5 am-11 pm
Liability
Away from curb

5. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Don't drink and drive
25 ft
Stop
6 moths supervised driving

6. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
18
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Passing on side of broken line
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

7. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
1 passenger
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
18

8. You should always yield to which roadway users?
1 passenger
Slow down before entering
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
35 mph

9. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
25 mph
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
2x greater

10. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
100 ft before
60 days
25 ft
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

11. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Toward curb
Slow down/take foot off gas
35 mph
Slow down - let them pass

12. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Passing on side of broken line
When police says so - when person is making left turn

13. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go straight
A lawsuit

14. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
18
Away from curb
25 ft
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

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

16. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Every 2 years
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

17. Green light means
25 mph
Slow down before entering
25 ft
Go when safe

18. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
5 am-11 pm

19. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
25 mph
1
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

20. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Away from curb
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
25 mph
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

21. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Stop
Toward curb
Red - yellow - green

22. When can you use studded snow tires?
1 passenger
17
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Nov. 15- April 1

23. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
2x greater
Slow down and stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

24. What four factors determine your BAC?

25. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
No passing
Away from curb
35 mph
Black and yellow

26. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Slow down - let them pass
Every 4 years
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

27. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Return to DMV
5 am-11 pm
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
When passing/turning

28. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
Toward curb
Driving while taking drugs
25 ft

29. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Slow down before entering
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

30. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Slow down - let them pass
Every 2 years
5 am-11 pm
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

31. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1
Stop!

32. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
1
1 year
Always! unless sign says otherwise

33. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
5 am-11 pm
Slow down/take foot off gas
.01%
Away from curb

34. What is the three second rule?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Good measure for following distance
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Red - yellow - green

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

36. How often must you renew your license?
Every 4 years
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Return to DMV
18

37. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
25 ft
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

38. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
2x greater
6 months
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Passing on side of broken line

39. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Both student and supervisor
10 ft
.01%

40. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Basic driver's license
25%

41. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25 mph
Distance of headlights
Liability

42. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
10 ft
16
Basic driver's license
18

43. Order of colors on traffic lights?
$100
18
Return to DMV
Red - yellow - green

44. In city driving - it is good practice to...
No passing
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Go straight

45. What is the Implied Consent Law?

46. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Entrance ramp of highway
Right hand turn

47. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
$100
Entrance ramp of highway
Slow down - let them pass

48. Speed limit in school zone?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
25 mph
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

49. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
18
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
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!
2x greater

50. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Return to DMV
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
EVERYONE