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

2. Colors of a railroad crossing sign
2x greater
Black and yellow
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail

3. What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
Go to next exit - and then turn around
Hold wheel tightly - decelerate (slow down) - put blinkers on - pull over to side as fast as possible
Distance of headlights

4. Why is it good practice to keep a space cushion?
EVERYONE
Both student and supervisor
Black and yellow
So you have enough time to stop

5. What age can a person obtain a special learner's permit?
16
25 ft
1 passenger
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request

6. Penalties for getting a driver's license illegally?
Lights - horns - hand signals
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail
25 mph
Slow down and stop

7. If your wheels drift onto the shoulder (side) and you want to return to road - you should
$200-600 in fines - 6 months in jail
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1 year
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

8. In city driving - it is good practice to...
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Passing on side of broken line
When passing/turning

9. Best way to talk to other drivers?
Lights - horns - hand signals
5 am-11 pm
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Every 2 years

10. What penalties will a motorist receive for a 3rd conviction of operation under the influence of liquor/drugs?
2x greater
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
25x greater

11. A ____ oz. shot of 86 proof whiskey= a ____ oz. glass of wine = ____ oz. bottle of beer.
1.5 - 5 - 12
.01%
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Right hand turn

12. A person Who has a student permit must have what items w/ them when driving?
Good measure for following distance
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
Slow down before entering
So you have enough time to stop

13. What should you do if car begins to hydroplane?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
$500 fine - 30-90 day license suspension - IDRC class - 15-30 day community service
2x greater
Slow down/take foot off gas

14. Under GDL law - a person is required to attend a remedial training class for what reasons?
During first few minutes of rainfall
Accumulate 12-14 points in 24 months
1.5 - 5 - 12
25 mph

15. What age can a person obtain a provisional license?
$100
17
Stop!
It's an uncontrolled situation so: slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right

16. Double solid lines in center of a two-way road mean
1 year
No passing
Passing on side of broken line
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles

17. When driving around a curve - vehicle will tend to
Driving while taking drugs
Go straight
1
10 ft

18. 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
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Slow down and stop
Calm down

19. What are the steps for making a left turn from a two-way road?
1
1 passenger
Blinker on - move into center of intersection - when no traffic - make turn
Entrance ramp of highway

20. If someone gets drunk in your home - leaves - and gets into accident - you may become involved in
1
1
Slow down and stop
A lawsuit

21. Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means...
Right hand turn
Put signal on - approach center of intersection - turn when it's safe into left lane - turn into right lane when safe
Good measure for following distance
Go to next exit - and then turn around

22. How long is a new driver on probation for?
Driving while taking drugs
1.5 - 5 - 12
1 year
50 ft

23. When must you have headlights on?
Driving while taking drugs
Slow down before entering
1/2 hour before sunset - 1/2 hour after sunrise
When police says so - when person is making left turn

24. When driving at night - make sure you can stop w/in
Distance of headlights
Toward curb
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Every year

25. NJ laws require you to keep to right except...
When passing/turning
Open country driving
EVERYONE
Every year

26. If under 21 - NJ law sates that you may be under the influence if you BAC is...
Basic driver's license
.01%
Be alert - be prepared - act on time
$200-500 - 30-90 days in jail

27. How often must you renew your registration?
Driving while taking drugs
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!
Open country driving
Every year

28. Order of colors on traffic lights?
On bridge - in tunnel - fire lanes - bus stops - no closer than suggested feet
Red - yellow - green
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
1 year

29. How often must you have your vehicle inspected?
Every 2 years
1 passenger
Nov. 15- April 1
10 ft

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

31. What four factors determine your BAC?

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

33. How much are your chances of getting into an accident if your BAC is .15%?
Red - yellow - green
8 years old or 80 pounds and less
Liability
25x greater

34. Between what hours is the holder of a GDL Special Learner's permit allowed to drive?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
5 am-11 pm
Return to DMV
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots

35. You may not park within How many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
Slow down before entering
Slow down/take foot off gas

36. What is the Implied Consent Law?

37. What items must you bring w/ you when going for Road Test?
Look 12 sec. ahead/3 blocks ahead - parallel park (double park)
Slow down and stop
Permit - insurance - registration - inspection sticker - supervising driver - proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass this test)
100 ft before

38. What is an acceleration lane?
Only in case of emergency - but must pull over first
Entrance ramp of highway
25 ft
1 year

39. What ways can seat belts help you in event of collision?
1 passenger
6 moths supervised driving
Stop you from hitting windshield - from sliding around in back seat - from flying from back to front seat
25x greater

40. The holder of a Provisional Driver's License - under 21 - can have How many non-household members in the car?
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
Slow down - regain control - turn slowly back onto roadway
1
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device

41. What does driving under influence mean?
Driving while taking drugs
6 months
Away from curb
Be alert - be prepared - act on time

42. What is a deceleration lane?
Have to take breathalyzer test at cop's request
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
2x greater
Exit ramp of highway

43. When you move into NJ - you must have your vehicle inspected w/in
25 mph
60 days
Leave space so you can see surroundings - make sure you can see driver - make sure you're not in blind spots
Slow down - let them pass

44. How many passengers may a driver with a special learner's permit have in the car?
Permit (which acts as license) - registration - insurance - supervising driver (21 years old - 3 years driving experience)
16
1
Entrance ramp of highway

45. If you sell your car and do not buy another - what should you do w/ the license plate?
Return to DMV
During first few minutes of rainfall
Stop
8 years old or 80 pounds and less

46. Every registered NJ vehicle must be insured for
18
Liability
6 moths supervised driving
25 ft

47. Shape of yield sign? Stop sign? Warning/construction sign?
Red - yellow - green
Triangle - octagon - diamond
Slow down - check traffic - proceed w/ caution - always yield to car at right
Away from curb

48. Use high beam lights during...
Turning - passing - pulling over for emergency vehicles
Lights - horns - hand signals
Suspension of driving privileges - installation of interlock device
Open country driving

49. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License?
$100
That they have a larger turning radius - have larger stopping distance - more blind spots
1
50 ft

50. Speed limit in a residential area?
25 mph
Slow down - let them pass
City driving - fog - when car is approaching you
5 am-11 pm