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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. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Entrance ramp of highway
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Slow down before entering

2. What four factors determine your BAC?

3. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
25 mph
100 ft before
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Right hand turn

4. You should always yield to which roadway users?
So you have enough time to stop
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

5. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Toward curb
25 ft
Stop!
25%

6. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
1
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25%
Good measure for following distance

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

8. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Every year
1 passenger
1 year

9. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Lights - horns - hand signals
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
25%
.01%

10. When are road surfaces most slippery?
25 ft
Open country driving
During first few minutes of rainfall
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

11. Order of colors on traffic lights?
17
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Red - yellow - green
A lawsuit

12. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
6 moths supervised driving
10 ft
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

13. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Nov. 15- April 1
17

14. 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
10 ft
50 ft
Basic driver's license

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

16. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
25 ft
1
1 year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

17. What does driving under influence mean?
100 ft before
Driving while taking drugs
Both student and supervisor
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

18. Use high beam lights during...
6 moths supervised driving
Open country driving
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Every year

19. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Away from curb
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
60 days
Slow down - let them pass

20. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
No passing
Exit ramp of highway

21. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
1 year
25 ft
60 days

22. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
10 ft
Stop
During first few minutes of rainfall

23. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
5 am-11 pm
EVERYONE
1 year
Distance of headlights

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

25. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
1 year
25x greater
Driving while taking drugs
Passing on side of broken line

26. Speed limit in a residential area?
2x greater
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
25 mph
25x greater

27. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
60 days
18
Red - yellow - green
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

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

29. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
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!
60 days
Go to next exit - and then turn around
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

30. When must you have headlights on?
25 mph
Slow down and stop
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

31. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
6x greater
Beer
Stop
6 moths supervised driving

32. Best way to take a curve?
Distance of headlights
Slow down and stop
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Slow down before entering

33. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
16
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

34. Before turning - you should signal at least
100 ft before
Basic driver's license
Passing on side of broken line
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

35. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
A lawsuit
18
Distance of headlights
Go to next exit - and then turn around

36. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Distance of headlights
Triangle - octagon - diamond
1 year
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

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

38. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
A lawsuit
1
35 mph
50 ft

39. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
.01%
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Black and yellow
Don't drink and drive

40. What is an acceleration lane?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
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!
Entrance ramp of highway
5 am-11 pm

41. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Time
When passing/turning

42. How often must you renew your registration?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
35 mph
Nov. 15- April 1
Every year

43. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
10 ft
5 am-11 pm
Every 2 years
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

44. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Stop
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
5 am-11 pm
Triangle - octagon - diamond

45. You may not take your road test in a vehicle w/ any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner b/c...
Open country driving
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
25x greater
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

46. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Exit ramp of highway

47. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Nov. 15- April 1
Beer
A lawsuit
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet

48. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Red - yellow - green
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1.5 - 5 - 12

49. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Red - yellow - green
Toward curb
25%
Return to DMV

50. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Time
Always! unless sign says otherwise
So you have enough time to stop