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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. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
25 ft
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Every 4 years
Toward curb

2. Speed limit in a residential area?
Stop
No passing
25 mph
60 days

3. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
25 ft
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Right hand turn
Every year

4. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Don't drink and drive
5 am-11 pm
60 days

5. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
16
Calm down
25 ft

6. What is the three second rule?
Good measure for following distance
Calm down
Stop
2x greater

7. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
25 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
When passing/turning

8. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Always! unless sign says otherwise
6 months

9. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
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!
25 ft
$100

10. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Black and yellow
Slow down - let them pass

11. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

12. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Return to DMV
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Toward curb
Every year

13. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
35 mph
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
18
Stop

14. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Every year
10 ft
1 year
Slow down - let them pass

15. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
Both student and supervisor
A lawsuit
18
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

16. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Black and yellow
.01%
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Both student and supervisor

17. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Time
17
1

18. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Toward curb
Stop!
25 ft
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

19. What four factors determine your BAC?

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

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21. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
Both student and supervisor
2x greater
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

22. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Every year
60 days
Stop

23. Criteria for a supervising driver?
60 days
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
17

24. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
1.5 - 5 - 12
Go to next exit - and then turn around
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
.01%

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

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26. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
18
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Beer
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

27. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
EVERYONE
.01%
No passing
5 am-11 pm

28. Before turning - you should signal at least
1.5 - 5 - 12
100 ft before
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

29. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Distance of headlights
2x greater

30. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
1
5 am-11 pm
50 ft
Always! unless sign says otherwise

31. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25 ft
1 year
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

32. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
25 ft
No passing
Away from curb

33. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
25 ft
5 am-11 pm
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

34. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
.01%
16
17
Return to DMV

35. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
5 am-11 pm
Go straight
Calm down
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

36. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Calm down
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1.5 - 5 - 12

37. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Driving while taking drugs
17
1 year
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

38. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Right hand turn
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

39. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
25 ft
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
10 ft

40. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
So you have enough time to stop
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1 year
Stop

41. How often must you renew your license?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Basic driver's license
Time
Every 4 years

42. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Slow down - let them pass
$100
Away from curb
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

43. Best way to take a curve?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Slow down before entering
25 mph

44. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Red - yellow - green
1 passenger

45. 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
25 mph
Slow down and stop
EVERYONE

46. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
6 moths supervised driving
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Driving while taking drugs

47. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Every 2 years
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Always! unless sign says otherwise

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

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49. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Good measure for following distance
No passing
Stop

50. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Go when safe
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Every year