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NJ Drivers Knowledge Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
1 year
.01%
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
35 mph

2. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
16
Stop
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
1 year

3. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
25%
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

4. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
25%
2x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1 passenger

5. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Passing on side of broken line
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

6. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
25x greater
Go straight
10 ft
1 year

7. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Stop!
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
A lawsuit
10 ft

8. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
17
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
5 am-11 pm

9. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
60 days
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

10. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Distance of headlights

11. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Nov. 15- April 1
Driving while taking drugs
Every 4 years
Passing on side of broken line

12. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
2x greater
25 ft
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Distance of headlights

13. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Slow down and stop
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Lights - horns - hand signals
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

14. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

15. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Calm down
Away from curb
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

16. Requirements to obtain a valid provisional license?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Nov. 15- April 1
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

17. Green light means
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
So you have enough time to stop
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Go when safe

18. 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
1 passenger
18
1 year

19. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
35 mph
Every 4 years
25 ft
5 am-11 pm

20. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
6 months
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
When passing/turning
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

21. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
6 moths supervised driving
1 year
Black and yellow
25%

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

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23. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
$100

24. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
1
2x greater
Slow down/take foot off gas
Distance of headlights

25. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
18
6 months
Good measure for following distance

26. When should you use your signals?
EVERYONE
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Slow down/take foot off gas
1

27. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Calm down
Stop
6 moths supervised driving
Lights - horns - hand signals

28. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Red - yellow - green
60 days
2x greater

29. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
25 mph
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

30. Best way to take a curve?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
18
Return to DMV
Slow down before entering

31. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
6 months
Entrance ramp of highway
17

32. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Black and yellow
Time
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Stop!

33. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
25%
50 ft
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Basic driver's license

34. What does driving under influence mean?
Away from curb
Driving while taking drugs
18
Open country driving

35. When must you have headlights on?
Red - yellow - green
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
60 days
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

36. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
5 am-11 pm
35 mph
$100
EVERYONE

37. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
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!
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down before entering
18

38. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Away from curb
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
1.5 - 5 - 12
25%

39. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
2x greater
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)

40. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
25 mph
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Calm down
Basic driver's license

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

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

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43. When are road surfaces most slippery?
18
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Stop
During first few minutes of rainfall

44. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
Toward curb
16
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

45. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Stop!
Every year

46. How often must you renew your license?
Entrance ramp of highway
60 days
Every 4 years
18

47. You should always yield to which roadway users?
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year
During first few minutes of rainfall
Return to DMV

48. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Passing on side of broken line
50 ft
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year

49. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Return to DMV
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
.01%

50. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
No passing
Return to DMV
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Slow down - let them pass