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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. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
Beer
Return to DMV
1 year
5 am-11 pm

2. When must you have headlights on?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
1.5 - 5 - 12
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn

3. You should dim your lights to low beams during
Stop!
.01%
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

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

5. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Every year
60 days

6. What is the Implied Consent Law?

7. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Nov. 15- April 1
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25x greater
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

8. Five places that you can't park
35 mph
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
2x greater
Passing on side of broken line

9. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
2x greater
Return to DMV
Slow down before entering
25 mph

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

11. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
Time
So you have enough time to stop
Both student and supervisor
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

12. You may not park w/in How many feet of a crosswalk?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - let them pass
25 ft

13. Use high beam lights during...
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Open country driving
60 days
Calm down

14. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger
Entrance ramp of highway
2x greater
Toward curb

15. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
1 passenger
5 am-11 pm
25 ft
35 mph

16. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
18
When police says so - when person is making left turn
No passing

17. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
16
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Driving while taking drugs
1 year

18. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
1 year
Toward curb
5 am-11 pm
Go when safe

19. If a student driver commits a moving traffic violation - Who is responsible?
Both student and supervisor
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Liability
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

20. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test

21. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
16
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
25x greater
5 am-11 pm

22. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
1 year
Liability
16
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

23. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
25%
Beer
Right hand turn
10 ft

24. When can you use studded snow tires?
Slow down - let them pass
Nov. 15- April 1
Black and yellow
During first few minutes of rainfall

25. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Slow down - let them pass
Every year
50 ft
.01%

26. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
25%
Always! unless sign says otherwise
Distance of headlights
Time

27. What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
Distance of headlights
2x greater
Triangle - octagon - diamond
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

28. You should always yield to which roadway users?
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!
When passing/turning
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Distance of headlights

29. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle approaches with you - you should...
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every 4 years
25 mph

30. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
Black and yellow
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Exit ramp of highway
5 am-11 pm

31. How often must you renew your registration?
Every year
EVERYONE
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

32. What does driving under influence mean?
Go when safe
Driving while taking drugs
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
10 ft

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

34. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Exit ramp of highway
100 ft before
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
EVERYONE

35. What is a deceleration lane?
Both student and supervisor
Exit ramp of highway
17
1 year

36. When passing a large truck/bus - it is important tot remember

37. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Time
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months

38. How often must you renew your license?
18
Entrance ramp of highway
Liability
Every 4 years

39. How long is a new driver on probation for?
When police says so - when person is making left turn
Return to DMV
A lawsuit
1 year

40. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Slow down - let them pass
1 year
1 passenger
During first few minutes of rainfall

41. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
Beer
1.5 - 5 - 12
Calm down

42. How long is a provisional driver provisional for?
1 year
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway

43. When parking uphill - your wheels should be turned...
Go straight
Away from curb
Nov. 15- April 1
Distance of headlights

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

45. Best way to take a curve?
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Nov. 15- April 1
Slow down before entering

46. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
Stop
EVERYONE
Slow down before entering

47. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Lights - horns - hand signals
10 ft
25x greater
25 ft

48. You may not park w/in How many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
Calm down
1.5 - 5 - 12
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

49. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .10%?
EVERYONE
6x greater
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles

50. Speed limit in school zone?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
25 mph
Stop
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise