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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. When are road surfaces most slippery?
Liability
During first few minutes of rainfall
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
18

2. Speed limit in school zone?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Basic driver's license
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
25 mph

3. When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device?
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
So you have enough time to stop

4. Speed limit in a residential area?
Slow down/take foot off gas
25 mph
Open country driving
6 moths supervised driving

5. When can you pass on right?
18
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
When police says so - when person is making left turn
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

6. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
25%
Beer
6 moths supervised driving
Examiner must have access to emergency brake

7. How long is a new driver on probation for?
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Red - yellow - green
1 year
Time

8. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Passing on side of broken line
Stop!

9. If you are angry or excited - what should you do before getting in car?
Always! unless sign says otherwise
1.5 - 5 - 12
Calm down
Slow down and stop

10. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
1 passenger
.01%
1 year
50 ft

11. To safely share roadway with large trucks/buses - you must know...
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Passing on side of broken line
No passing

12. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
No passing
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)

13. Before turning - you should signal at least
Liability
Every 4 years
100 ft before
Driving while taking drugs

14. What should you do if a vehicle is passing you?
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Slow down/take foot off gas
Slow down - let them pass
Triangle - octagon - diamond

15. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
Stop
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Don't drink and drive
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!

16. NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long?
Slow down and stop
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
1 year

17. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
6 months
Every 4 years

18. When must you have headlights on?
1
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
Triangle - octagon - diamond

19. Criteria for a supervising driver?
Away from curb
25 mph
Don't drink and drive
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

20. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
17
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Calm down
18

21. Five places that you can't park
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
1.5 - 5 - 12
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

22. What is an acceleration lane?
Entrance ramp of highway
6 months
25%
100 ft before

23. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Good measure for following distance
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Lights - horns - hand signals
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible

24. Order of colors on traffic lights?
25 ft
Return to DMV
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Red - yellow - green

25. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
10 ft
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
1 year

26. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
25x greater
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Beer
So you have enough time to stop

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

28. When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal - you should...
Every 4 years
Slow down and stop
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
100 ft before

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

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

31. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
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Stop!
6 months
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

32. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
.01%
25 ft
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
50 ft

33. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
6 moths supervised driving
Away from curb
Exit ramp of highway

34. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
1.5 - 5 - 12
10 ft
Slow down and stop
Every 2 years

35. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
35 mph
5 am-11 pm
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
$100

36. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
17
18
Stop!
Away from curb

37. What is a deceleration lane?
Slow down before entering
Exit ramp of highway
$100
Calm down

38. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
1 year
A lawsuit
Calm down
Good measure for following distance

39. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
Toward curb
6 months
2x greater
16

40. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
18
Black and yellow
5 am-11 pm
Open country driving

41. Between what hours may a driver Who has a provisional license drive?
1 passenger
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
5 am-11 pm
Away from curb

42. What is the three second rule?
Liability
50 ft
Good measure for following distance
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

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

44. Use high beam lights during...
Away from curb
100 ft before
17
Open country driving

45. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
.01%
1
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled

46. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
18
5 am-11 pm
10 ft
Beer

47. How often must you renew your registration?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
1
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Every year

48. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Toward curb
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
Time
Slow down before entering

49. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
6 moths supervised driving
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Lights - horns - hand signals

50. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
$100
25x greater