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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four lane highway?

2. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Slow down/take foot off gas
When passing/turning
Every year

3. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Nov. 15- April 1
25 mph
Driving while taking drugs
So you have enough time to stop

4. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Right hand turn
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

5. When should you use your signals?
Stop
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
When passing/turning
Liability

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

7. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
So you have enough time to stop
Toward curb
1 year

8. Use high beam lights during...
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
5 am-11 pm
A lawsuit
Open country driving

9. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
Go when safe
50 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

10. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
18
25 ft
Beer
6 months

11. When must you have headlights on?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Driving while taking drugs

12. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
60 days
25 ft
When police says so - when person is making left turn

13. What four factors determine your BAC?

14. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
2x greater
Driving while taking drugs
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
18

15. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Slow down - let them pass
5 am-11 pm
35 mph
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

16. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Go to next exit - and then turn around
6 moths supervised driving
10 ft

17. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
25x greater
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Stop
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

18. When can you pass on right?
Go when safe
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
When police says so - when person is making left turn
1.5 - 5 - 12

19. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
Entrance ramp of highway
1.5 - 5 - 12
A lawsuit
When police says so - when person is making left turn

20. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
5 am-11 pm
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1 passenger
Driving while taking drugs

21. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
So you have enough time to stop
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

22. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Toward curb
6x greater
.01%
Don't drink and drive

23. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Go when safe
Passing on side of broken line
No passing

24. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Basic driver's license
Go straight
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Every 4 years

25. Five places that you can't park
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Go when safe
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

26. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Time
Every 4 years
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

27. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
18
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

28. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Slow down - let them pass
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
During first few minutes of rainfall

29. What is an acceleration lane?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
25x greater
Entrance ramp of highway
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

30. You should always yield to which roadway users?
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Exit ramp of highway
Stop
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

31. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25x greater
60 days
25%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

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

33. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
.01%
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Both student and supervisor

34. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Go straight
Open country driving
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Lights - horns - hand signals

35. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
100 ft before
1 year
25 mph
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

36. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
35 mph
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

37. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
5 am-11 pm
25x greater
18

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

39. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Stop!
17
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

40. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
Liability
Go straight
6 moths supervised driving

41. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
25 mph
Time
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25x greater

42. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Slow down - let them pass
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Exit ramp of highway
1 year

43. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
1
Stop
Calm down
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

44. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
EVERYONE
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Passing on side of broken line
60 days

45. Green light means
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
25 ft
Go when safe

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

47. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
Right hand turn
6 moths supervised driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

48. Speed limit in a residential area?
6 moths supervised driving
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
25%
25 mph

49. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
A lawsuit
16
$100

50. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
5 am-11 pm
Go to next exit - and then turn around
10 ft
6x greater