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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. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
50 ft
Lights - horns - hand signals
Black and yellow

2. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Stop
Lights - horns - hand signals
Slow down and stop
1.5 - 5 - 12

3. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
100 ft before
Lights - horns - hand signals
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

4. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
During first few minutes of rainfall
1 year
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Basic driver's license

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

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

7. When should you use your signals?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Liability
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

8. Before turning - you should signal at least
25 mph
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
100 ft before
Beer

9. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
17
Return to DMV
1 year
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

10. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Nov. 15- April 1
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Black and yellow
EVERYONE

11. 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
Both student and supervisor
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
25 ft

12. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
35 mph
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Right hand turn
Slow down - let them pass

13. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Every 2 years
Open country driving
Passing on side of broken line
Always! unless sign says otherwise

14. How often must you renew your registration?
Every 2 years
Good measure for following distance
EVERYONE
Every year

15. Criteria for a supervising driver?
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Slow down/take foot off gas
Liability
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

16. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Time
Don't drink and drive
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

17. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Stop
Beer
1 passenger
Calm down

18. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
1.5 - 5 - 12
18
25 mph
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

19. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
16
Always! unless sign says otherwise
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

20. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Red - yellow - green
Slow down and stop
Stop!

21. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Exit ramp of highway
1 year
So you have enough time to stop
Triangle - octagon - diamond

22. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Black and yellow
Beer
2x greater

23. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Right hand turn
Passing on side of broken line
Liability

24. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Slow down before entering
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Go to next exit - and then turn around

25. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Slow down/take foot off gas
18

26. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
25%
Nov. 15- April 1

27. What is the three second rule?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Good measure for following distance

28. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Driving while taking drugs
1 year
Away from curb
5 am-11 pm

29. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
A lawsuit
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Toward curb
So you have enough time to stop

30. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Toward curb
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Nov. 15- April 1
During first few minutes of rainfall

31. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
1 year
Stop

32. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
EVERYONE
35 mph
Every 2 years
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

33. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
6 moths supervised driving
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Time
1.5 - 5 - 12

34. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
50 ft
Toward curb
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

35. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Entrance ramp of highway
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
25 ft
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

36. What is a deceleration lane?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Both student and supervisor
Exit ramp of highway
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

37. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
6 months
5 am-11 pm
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Black and yellow

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

39. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Red - yellow - green
Lights - horns - hand signals

40. When can you pass on right?
16
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
When police says so - when person is making left turn

41. Speed limit in school zone?
50 ft
25 mph
1 year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

42. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
6x greater
Slow down/take foot off gas
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

43. Green light means
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
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!
Exit ramp of highway
Go when safe

44. What is the Implied Consent Law?

45. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
No passing
Slow down and stop
1
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

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

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

48. Speed limit in a residential area?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
25 mph
1 year
Lights - horns - hand signals

49. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Nov. 15- April 1
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

50. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Every year
6 moths supervised driving
25 mph
Toward curb