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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. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Lights - horns - hand signals
Always! unless sign says otherwise
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

2. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
18
17
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

3. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Open country driving

4. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
.01%
Return to DMV
Slow down/take foot off gas

5. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
Slow down - let them pass
1.5 - 5 - 12
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
1 year

6. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
Calm down
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
A lawsuit

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

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8. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1.5 - 5 - 12
Calm down
Slow down and stop

9. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Don't drink and drive
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down and stop
2x greater

10. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
1
25x greater
35 mph
1.5 - 5 - 12

11. Best way to take a curve?
$100
Slow down before entering
Exit ramp of highway
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

12. When should you use your signals?
25 mph
Slow down before entering
25 mph
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

13. What four factors determine your BAC?

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14. Green light means
17
Return to DMV
Go when safe
Right hand turn

15. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Triangle - octagon - diamond
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
50 ft
Toward curb

16. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Stop
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Beer
No passing

17. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Basic driver's license
Slow down - let them pass
25 ft
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

18. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
$100
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
16
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

19. In city driving - it is good practice to...
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Liability
60 days
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

20. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Go to next exit - and then turn around
17

21. What is a deceleration lane?
1 year
Red - yellow - green
Exit ramp of highway
6x greater

22. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
1 year
5 am-11 pm
Every year
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

23. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Distance of headlights
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
EVERYONE
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

24. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
17
18

25. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
So you have enough time to stop
1 passenger
25x greater

26. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
16
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

27. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
60 days
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

28. How often must you renew your license?
Calm down
Every 4 years
Stop!
Stop

29. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
16
Every 4 years
25 mph

30. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
$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
25 ft
1

31. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
6 moths supervised driving
Stop!
2x greater

32. You should always yield to which roadway users?
No passing
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1.5 - 5 - 12
Don't drink and drive

33. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

34. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down/take foot off gas
18

35. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
16
.01%
1
Stop

36. Speed limit in a residential area?
6 moths supervised driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
A lawsuit
25 mph

37. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1 passenger
Time
Away from curb

38. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
1 year
Slow down - let them pass
17

39. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Slow down and stop
Stop!
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
50 ft

40. 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
25 mph
25x greater
35 mph

41. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
1
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Go to next exit - and then turn around

42. Use high beam lights during...
Stop
6 moths supervised driving
Open country driving
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

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

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44. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
25%
1
Every year

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

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46. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Every 2 years
Every year
Red - yellow - green

47. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
1.5 - 5 - 12
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Black and yellow
Beer

48. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
5 am-11 pm
$100
18
18

49. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
6x greater
6 moths supervised driving
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1 passenger

50. When can you use studded snow tires?
Slow down and stop
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Nov. 15- April 1
1.5 - 5 - 12