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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. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
25 ft
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Toward curb
Away from curb

2. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Go when safe
6x greater
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

3. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Return to DMV
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

4. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
5 am-11 pm
1 year
Triangle - octagon - diamond

5. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
A lawsuit
Return to DMV
100 ft before

6. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop!
Stop
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Every 4 years

7. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Calm down
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Slow down and stop
Stop

8. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Red - yellow - green
Return to DMV

9. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Nov. 15- April 1
Beer
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 - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

10. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Exit ramp of highway
Time
Calm down
5 am-11 pm

11. Best way to talk to other drivers?
25x greater
Lights - horns - hand signals
Return to DMV
25%

12. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
25%
Time
1

13. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Go straight
1 year
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

14. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
6 moths supervised driving
1 passenger
Both student and supervisor
Passing on side of broken line

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

16. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Stop!
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

17. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Right hand turn
6 months
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

18. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
18
No passing
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

19. How often must you renew your registration?
Both student and supervisor
1
Every 4 years
Every year

20. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Return to DMV
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25x greater
1 passenger

21. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
EVERYONE
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Triangle - octagon - diamond
100 ft before

22. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1
1 passenger
Every 4 years

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

24. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
1.5 - 5 - 12
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Entrance ramp of highway

25. When can you pass on right?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
2x greater
.01%

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

27. Speed limit in a business district?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Slow down before entering
35 mph
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

28. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
60 days
6 moths supervised driving
Away from curb

29. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
50 ft
Both student and supervisor

30. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Return to DMV
25 mph
Beer
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

31. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
1
Open country driving
Time
$100

32. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
5 am-11 pm
5 am-11 pm
1
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

33. When must you have headlights on?
Stop
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Toward curb

34. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
6 months
17
1 year
18

35. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Every 4 years
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Passing on side of broken line

36. You should dim your lights to low beams during
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
25 ft
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

37. What four factors determine your BAC?

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

39. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Good measure for following distance
Slow down - let them pass
Distance of headlights

40. Use high beam lights during...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Open country driving
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
18

41. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Entrance ramp of highway
Go straight
Right hand turn
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!

42. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Triangle - octagon - diamond
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Go straight

43. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
25 mph
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Distance of headlights
1 year

44. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Slow down and stop

45. Five places that you can't park
5 am-11 pm
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

46. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
1 year
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
6 moths supervised driving
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

47. When can you use studded snow tires?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Nov. 15- April 1
When passing/turning
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

48. Speed limit in school zone?
25 mph
Don't drink and drive
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
1 year

49. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Black and yellow
Go when safe
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

50. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
.01%
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25 ft