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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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1. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Don't drink and drive
1
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

2. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Distance of headlights
1 passenger
1

3. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
18
1
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

4. Best way to take a curve?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Go when safe
Slow down before entering
Liability

5. Green light means
Go when safe
Stop
Right hand turn
5 am-11 pm

6. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Every 2 years
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
18
Stop!

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

8. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
Slow down and stop
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
1 passenger

9. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Exit ramp of highway
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
.01%
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

10. Order of colors on traffic lights?
Red - yellow - green
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
25 ft
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

11. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
Lights - horns - hand signals
1 year
2x greater
$100

12. You should dim your lights to low beams during
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
Liability
25%
Passing on side of broken line

13. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Away from curb
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat

14. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
17
Stop!
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Black and yellow

15. When are road surfaces most slippery?
EVERYONE
Always! unless sign says otherwise
During first few minutes of rainfall
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

16. What is the Implied Consent Law?

17. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
So you have enough time to stop
EVERYONE
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

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

19. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Time
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Away from curb

20. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
6x greater
Every 4 years
Slow down and stop
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

21. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Calm down
25x greater
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

22. What four factors determine your BAC?

23. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
Time
Slow down and stop
25%
Go to next exit - and then turn around

24. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
Liability
Lights - horns - hand signals
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

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

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

27. Five places that you can't park
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Triangle - octagon - diamond
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Stop

28. Speed limit in school zone?
25 mph
1 year
Don't drink and drive
Return to DMV

29. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Stop
10 ft
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
.01%

30. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

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

32. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
18
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

33. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Stop
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
1
Beer

34. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
No passing
50 ft

35. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
Go to next exit - and then turn around
1
6x greater
Right hand turn

36. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Slow down - let them pass
Slow down and stop
Driving while taking drugs
During first few minutes of rainfall

37. What does driving under influence mean?
EVERYONE
Right hand turn
Driving while taking drugs
Exit ramp of highway

38. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
6x greater
50 ft
Slow down and stop
Beer

39. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
25x greater
Passing on side of broken line
1
Toward curb

40. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
35 mph
18

41. What is a deceleration lane?
Slow down and stop
Exit ramp of highway
25 mph
Away from curb

42. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
Driving while taking drugs
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1 year

43. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
18
So you have enough time to stop
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
$100

44. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Go when safe
EVERYONE
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
When police says so - when person is making left turn

45. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
60 days
When passing/turning
Stop

46. When can you use studded snow tires?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Nov. 15- April 1
25x greater
25 ft

47. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Distance of headlights
So you have enough time to stop
Go straight
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!

48. Speed limit in a residential area?
Away from curb
25 mph
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

49. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
60 days
A lawsuit
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Black and yellow

50. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
1
Time
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service