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

2. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Beer

3. Use high beam lights during...
25x greater
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Open country driving

4. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
Slow down/take foot off gas
Don't drink and drive
2x greater
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

5. Five places that you can't park
Return to DMV
Slow down - let them pass
Go straight
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

6. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Distance of headlights
1 year
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

7. Before turning - you should signal at least
Driving while taking drugs
Exit ramp of highway
100 ft before
6x greater

8. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
50 ft
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Open country driving
5 am-11 pm

9. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
1
Triangle - octagon - diamond

10. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
60 days
10 ft
35 mph
So you have enough time to stop

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

12. What four factors determine your BAC?

13. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Liability
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Lights - horns - hand signals

14. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
1
2x greater
1 year
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

15. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Liability
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Right hand turn
Stop

16. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Nov. 15- April 1
60 days
50 ft

17. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
2x greater

18. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Exit ramp of highway
Go when safe
Good measure for following distance

19. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
.01%
Stop
25 ft
1 passenger

20. When can you pass on right?
Red - yellow - green
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Lights - horns - hand signals
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

21. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
5 am-11 pm
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Driving while taking drugs

22. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
Liability
Basic driver's license
Calm down
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

23. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Away from curb
A lawsuit
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Return to DMV

24. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Black and yellow
.01%
5 am-11 pm

25. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Beer
25 ft
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

26. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
Time
1 year
When passing/turning

27. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
1
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Toward curb

28. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Liability
1 year
Both student and supervisor
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

29. 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)
18
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
25%

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

31. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Go straight
A lawsuit
25 mph

32. Green light means
Go when safe
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop!
During first few minutes of rainfall

33. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Slow down/take foot off gas
16
Beer

34. What is an acceleration lane?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Entrance ramp of highway
So you have enough time to stop
Nov. 15- April 1

35. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
25x greater
Both student and supervisor
Red - yellow - green
17

36. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
.01%
2x greater
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

37. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
No passing
Both student and supervisor
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Every 2 years

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

39. What is the Implied Consent Law?

40. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
35 mph
When passing/turning
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

41. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
Every 4 years
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
6x greater

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

43. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
1 passenger
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Stop!
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

44. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
1 passenger
Slow down and stop
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Triangle - octagon - diamond

45. When can you use studded snow tires?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Nov. 15- April 1
100 ft before
Open country driving

46. Speed limit in school zone?
Every year
25 mph
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

47. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Every 4 years
16
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

48. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
25x greater
Go when safe
Lights - horns - hand signals

49. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Don't drink and drive
25 ft

50. Criteria for a supervising driver?
35 mph
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test