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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. Speed limit in a business district?
35 mph
6 months
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down and stop

2. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
$100
2x greater
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

3. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Away from curb
100 ft before
Every 2 years

4. When should you use your signals?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Distance of headlights
Liability
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

5. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
6 months
Stop
Beer

6. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
1 year
Go when safe
18
35 mph

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

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8. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
50 ft
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1 year

9. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
.01%
Stop!
Exit ramp of highway

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

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11. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Slow down and stop

12. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Slow down and stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1.5 - 5 - 12
Beer

13. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Time
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Passing on side of broken line
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

14. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
2x greater
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

15. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Every year
Slow down before entering
Go straight
10 ft

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

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17. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
5 am-11 pm
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
1.5 - 5 - 12

18. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Black and yellow
Toward curb
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Calm down

19. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
6 moths supervised driving
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
.01%
25 ft

20. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
25x greater
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
$100

21. 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
Red - yellow - green
Basic driver's license
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

22. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
25 mph
Passing on side of broken line
Every 2 years

23. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
Liability
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Nov. 15- April 1

24. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Slow down/take foot off gas
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

25. What is a deceleration lane?
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Slow down/take foot off gas
Lights - horns - hand signals
Exit ramp of highway

26. How often must you renew your license?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Black and yellow
Every 4 years
Go when safe

27. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1 year
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
6x greater

28. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down and stop
Calm down

29. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Stop
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
6 moths supervised driving
17

30. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
Don't drink and drive
EVERYONE
Go straight

31. When must you have headlights on?
50 ft
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!
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
25 ft

32. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Every 4 years
1.5 - 5 - 12
6x greater

33. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
Don't drink and drive
25x greater
16

34. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Slow down before entering
1 passenger
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Distance of headlights

35. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
17
1.5 - 5 - 12
1

36. What is the three second rule?
Stop!
Good measure for following distance
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

37. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
25%

38. Five places that you can't park
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
A lawsuit
Distance of headlights

39. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1
Every 4 years
18

40. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Go when safe
6 moths supervised driving
1 year
Slow down and stop

41. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Black and yellow
Slow down before entering

42. What is an acceleration lane?
Passing on side of broken line
Don't drink and drive
Entrance ramp of highway
25 ft

43. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
6 moths supervised driving
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

44. In city driving - it is good practice to...
1.5 - 5 - 12
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
1 year

45. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Right hand turn
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Slow down - let them pass

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

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47. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
25x greater
Nov. 15- April 1
Always! unless sign says otherwise
17

48. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
18
Nov. 15- April 1
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

49. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Stop
17
Slow down/take foot off gas
5 am-11 pm

50. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
60 days
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
25 ft