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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. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Red - yellow - green
Right hand turn
25 ft
2x greater

2. When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Always! unless sign says otherwise
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe

3. Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking...
Red - yellow - green
Liability
Beer
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

4. What must you do when approaching a railroad crossing w/ flashing red lights?
Return to DMV
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down/take foot off gas
Stop!

5. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .05%
25 ft
2x greater
18
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

6. The holder of a provisional license - Who is under 21 - may rive unsupervised when what requirements are met?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
1.5 - 5 - 12
6 moths supervised driving

7. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
Lights - horns - hand signals
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots

8. A single - solid white line across an intersection means...
$100
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Open country driving
Stop

9. Before turning - you should signal at least
100 ft before
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
5 am-11 pm
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

10. What does it mean when pavement is marked w/ 2 centerlines - one solid and one broken?
A lawsuit
Passing on side of broken line
Calm down
Slow down and stop

11. The holder of a valid GDL Examination Permit (21 and older) is required to drive supervised for how long?
18
6 months
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

12. After two to four drinks - alcohol begins to impair your
25%
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
25 ft
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

13. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
Liability
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
No passing

14. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
Exit ramp of highway
1 year
So you have enough time to stop
17

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

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16. If you are under 21 and drive a vehicle w/ as little as .01% BAC - the penalties are...
Passing on side of broken line
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
Black and yellow
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first

17. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
1
Lights - horns - hand signals
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

18. Best way to take a curve?
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time
Don't drink and drive
Slow down before entering
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise

19. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
25x greater
Slow down and stop
6 months
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

20. From what age are you allowed to use hand-less phones?
6x greater
Basic driver's license
Driving while taking drugs
18

21. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
Away from curb
1
1 year

22. How often must you renew your license?
16
25 mph
18
Every 4 years

23. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Go straight
Stop
Exit ramp of highway
1 year

24. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
Every 2 years
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Reaction time - judgment - coordination

25. What is the only thing that can sober a person up?
Liability
Entrance ramp of highway
Time
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

26. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Passing on side of broken line
Distance of headlights
25 ft
60 days

27. Best way to talk to other drivers?
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!
1 year
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
Lights - horns - hand signals

28. When parking downhill - your wheel should be turned
During first few minutes of rainfall
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license
Toward curb
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

29. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Slow down before entering
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
.01%
Open country driving

30. How far away from a school bus must you stop?
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Triangle - octagon - diamond
25 ft
Away from curb

31. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
25x greater
10 ft
6x greater

32. What are the components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
.01%
100 ft before
Beer

33. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Driving while taking drugs
Entrance ramp of highway
6x greater
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)

34. Meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm are downward...
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Go when safe
50 ft
Stop

35. What is a deceleration lane?
1
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
6 months
Exit ramp of highway

36. NJ law requires that child must ride in a child restraint device if
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Beer
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

37. How many passengers can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
1 passenger
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Go to next exit - and then turn around

38. What should you do if you miss your exit on an expressway?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
25 ft
Every 4 years
Go to next exit - and then turn around

39. When can you use studded snow tires?
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Beer
Nov. 15- April 1
Slow down - let them pass

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

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41. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
25 ft
16
Permit - 6 months supervised driving - pass road/vision test
Triangle - octagon - diamond

42. In adverse weather conditions - how much longer will it take a large truck to stop versus a small car?
Stop
6x greater
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
25%

43. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
Good measure for following distance
2x greater
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service

44. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
So you have enough time to stop
EVERYONE
1 year
A lawsuit

45. What age can a person obtain a basic driver's license?
5 am-11 pm
Reaction time - judgment - coordination
18
25%

46. Criteria for a supervising driver?
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
5 am-11 pm
Turn wheel in direction of skid - don't brake - take foot off gas - then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled
21 years old - 3 years driving experience - valid NJ license

47. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
$100
Triangle - octagon - diamond

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

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49. How long is a new driver on probation for?
1 year
18
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Body weight - amount that you've had to drink - food you've eaten - time

50. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Driving while taking drugs
Entrance ramp of highway
6 months