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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. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
18
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
.01%
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

2. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
25 ft
During first few minutes of rainfall
Red - yellow - green
18

3. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
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
10 ft
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

4. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Exit ramp of highway
Toward curb
Every 2 years
25 ft

5. When should you use your signals?
1.5 - 5 - 12
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Slow down - let them pass
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

6. Best way to take a curve?
Nov. 15- April 1
EVERYONE
Slow down before entering
Slow down/take foot off gas

7. Green light means
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go when safe
10 ft
17

8. What is an acceleration lane?
Stop
Good measure for following distance
16
Entrance ramp of highway

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

10. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
So you have enough time to stop
$100
Don't drink and drive

11. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
During first few minutes of rainfall
25%
25 ft
Stop

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

13. What does driving under influence mean?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Driving while taking drugs
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Passing on side of broken line

14. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
25 ft
Every 2 years
17
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

15. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
18
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!
Basic driver's license
1 year

16. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
6 months
1
Every 4 years

17. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
Every 4 years
Passing on side of broken line
18
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

18. Five places that you can't park
25 mph
Distance of headlights
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
.01%

19. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
Basic driver's license
Don't drink and drive
50 ft
100 ft before

20. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Nov. 15- April 1
Every 4 years
6x greater
Distance of headlights

21. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Both student and supervisor
Distance of headlights
1 year

22. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
18
EVERYONE
Stop!
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

23. When can you use studded snow tires?
35 mph
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Nov. 15- April 1
Good measure for following distance

24. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
6 months
Stop
Distance of headlights
Lights - horns - hand signals

25. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
Every 2 years
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Go when safe
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

26. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
50 ft
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Calm down

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

28. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
18
Away from curb
2x greater

29. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

30. Use high beam lights during...
Open country driving
60 days
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

31. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
Passing on side of broken line
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
25%
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

32. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
2x greater
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down/take foot off gas
Both student and supervisor

33. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
1 year
Go straight
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Liability

34. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
1 passenger
Basic driver's license
Stop!
Every year

35. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
1 passenger
Lights - horns - hand signals
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
So you have enough time to stop

36. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Entrance ramp of highway
1
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Every 2 years

37. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Time
1 year
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
2x greater

38. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Red - yellow - green
Go when safe
Beer
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you

39. Before turning - you should signal at least
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Toward curb
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
100 ft before

40. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
25 mph
When police says so - when person is making left turn
60 days
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

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

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

43. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Exit ramp of highway
Distance of headlights
1.5 - 5 - 12
Triangle - octagon - diamond

44. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
$100
1
Open country driving

45. When must you have headlights on?
Slow down and stop
Slow down before entering
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Every 2 years

46. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
35 mph
25%
10 ft
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

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

48. 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
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Time
35 mph

49. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
$100

50. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Basic driver's license
Toward curb
So you have enough time to stop