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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
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Both student and supervisor
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

2. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
50 ft
1.5 - 5 - 12
Stop
Beer

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

4. Speed limit in a business district?
25 ft
35 mph
During first few minutes of rainfall
Slow down/take foot off gas

5. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Lights - horns - hand signals
35 mph
25x greater
1 year

6. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
1 year
60 days
Slow down before entering
When passing/turning

7. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
25 ft
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

8. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
10 ft
100 ft before
When police says so - when person is making left turn

9. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Red - yellow - green
Every 2 years
Beer

10. 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
Slow down/take foot off gas
Entrance ramp of highway
A lawsuit

11. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
Go straight
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Time

12. What four factors determine your BAC?

13. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
EVERYONE
Go when safe
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

14. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Right hand turn
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Time

15. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Open country driving
35 mph
6 moths supervised driving
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

16. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
25x greater
Go when safe
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

17. How often must you renew your registration?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Every year
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Triangle - octagon - diamond

18. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Liability
Red - yellow - green
25 mph
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

19. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
25 ft
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
6 months
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

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

21. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Don't drink and drive
1 passenger
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
60 days

22. When are road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

23. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
1.5 - 5 - 12
Exit ramp of highway
60 days

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

25. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
A lawsuit
6 months
6x greater
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

26. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
6 months
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
1 year
Stop

27. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Lights - horns - hand signals
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Stop!

28. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Go when safe
No passing
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Go straight

29. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Liability
Right hand turn

30. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
1 year
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
35 mph

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

32. What is a deceleration lane?
25 mph
Exit ramp of highway
Distance of headlights
25 mph

33. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Every 4 years
18
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

34. 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
6 moths supervised driving
25 mph
Passing on side of broken line

35. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Nov. 15- April 1
Every 2 years
Slow down and stop
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

36. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1 year
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
16
1

37. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Go straight
1
Both student and supervisor
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

38. What is the Implied Consent Law?

39. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Beer
Every 4 years
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
16

40. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
1 year
6 months
1

41. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
25x greater
Exit ramp of highway
.01%
Time

42. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
No passing
Slow down - let them pass
2x greater
Go when safe

43. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Driving while taking drugs
Calm down
Always! unless sign says otherwise
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!

44. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Black and yellow
1 passenger
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Go to next exit - and then turn around

45. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
25 mph
A lawsuit
EVERYONE
1 year

46. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Triangle - octagon - diamond
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

47. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Slow down before entering
Toward curb
25x greater
25 ft

48. Green light means
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down and stop
Go when safe
Every 2 years

49. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
Every 2 years
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
18

50. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Black and yellow
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
25%
Lights - horns - hand signals