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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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1. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
16
So you have enough time to stop
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Toward curb

2. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Right hand turn
Driving while taking drugs
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Go when safe

3. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Triangle - octagon - diamond
16
No passing
1 year

4. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

5. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Every 2 years
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Every year
Liability

6. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
100 ft before
Stop
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
16

7. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four lane highway?

8. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Distance of headlights
1
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year

9. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
During first few minutes of rainfall
1
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
60 days

10. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
A lawsuit
18
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

11. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Every year
Slow down and stop
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

12. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Slow down and stop
Time
Return to DMV
Stop!

13. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
EVERYONE
Black and yellow
25 mph
When police says so - when person is making left turn

14. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Distance of headlights
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Entrance ramp of highway
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

15. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Every year
1 year
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Slow down/take foot off gas

16. 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
18
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

17. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
EVERYONE
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!
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
10 ft

18. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
18
Stop!
60 days
Distance of headlights

19. What is an acceleration lane?
Open country driving
.01%
25 ft
Entrance ramp of highway

20. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down and stop
1 year
25x greater

21. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
When police says so - when person is making left turn

22. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Go straight
Toward curb
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

23. How often must you renew your registration?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Every year
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1 year

24. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Red - yellow - green
60 days
18
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

25. What is a deceleration lane?
17
Exit ramp of highway
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
10 ft

26. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
17
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1

27. Green light means
Go when safe
25 mph
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
6 moths supervised driving

28. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
25 ft
6 moths supervised driving
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
16

29. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Stop!
50 ft
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
So you have enough time to stop

30. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Go when safe
6 moths supervised driving

31. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
1 year
Stop
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
No passing

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

33. When should you use your signals?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Entrance ramp of highway
Driving while taking drugs
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

34. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Slow down - let them pass
Nov. 15- April 1
Time
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

35. When must you have headlights on?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Stop!
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

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

37. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
So you have enough time to stop
Time
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!
16

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

39. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
17
Right hand turn
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

40. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Toward curb
Stop
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
$100

41. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Beer
Don't drink and drive
Stop
Exit ramp of highway

42. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Basic driver's license
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

43. Before turning - you should signal at least
Go to next exit - and then turn around
25%
100 ft before
Every year

44. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1 year
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Good measure for following distance
5 am-11 pm

45. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Calm down
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1
Both student and supervisor

46. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Every year
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
A lawsuit

47. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Entrance ramp of highway
10 ft
No passing
.01%

48. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Driving while taking drugs
1 year
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

49. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
2x greater
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

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