Drivers Ed State Test
Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by
60 percent
What is the proper hand position on a steering wheel?
9 and 3 o'clock
Getting a driver license illegally may result in
A fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days
A deceleration lane is
An extra lane at a highway exit
An acceleration lane is
An extra lane at the highway entrance
What is a Habitual Offender?
Any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years
Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility
Every 2 years
You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner because:
it prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes
The meaning of a hand single when the driver's hand and arm are straight out is a
left turn
The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to
Not drive at all after drinking
In New Jersey, motorist may use studded snow tires between:
November 15 and April 1st
Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a Probationary Driver license (UNDER 21) permitted to have in the vehicle?
ONE additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
Excluding dependents, along with the supervising driver, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit in the vehicle?
One additional
A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means
Stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign
All drivers, during rain, snow and ice, must have
Wipers and headlights on
When driving at night be sure that you can stop
Within the distance you can see ahead
If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must
Yield to the motorist on the right
Implied consent law means when you operate a motor vehicle on New Jersey roads
You have agreed to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense.
Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
one week
Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?
the driver
Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow light, you must:
Stop (when safe)
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
1. Cold pills 2. Tranquilizers 3. Some prescription drugs
In city driving, a motorist should:
1. Drive slowly 2. Yield to pedestrians 3. Look at least 12 seconds ahead
How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permits or Probationary License?
$100.00
During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as
25% more
If you accumulate six or more points within three years you are subject to a surcharge of $150. How much is the surcharge for each additional point after the six?
$25
Under the GDL program, after passing the road test; a probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?
1 year
Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?
1. A motorist that's sleep deprived 2. A motorist driving alone 3. Young people
During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when
1. Accumulating four or more points 2. Convicted of two or more moving violations
How do you compensate for blind spots?
1. Adjust mirrors 2. Checking by turning your head
Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving?
1. Adjusting the radio 2. Eating 3. Using a cellular phone or any other electronic device
Which of the following could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle?
1. An exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe. 2. Running the engine in a enclosed space such as a garage
You can reduce your chances of being in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:
1. Be alert 2. Be prepared 3. Act in time
You should always yield to
1. Emergency vehicles 2.Pedestrians 3. Other vehicles already in intersection
Dim your lights to low beam when
1. Entering a curve 2. A vehicle is approaching you or when your behind other vehicles
Fines will be imposed to motorist for:
1. Failing to remove snow and ice from a vehicle 2. Leaving the vehicle idling for more than three minutes
As of march 1, 2008, motorist in New Jersey may not use a handheld cellular telephone while driving except for the following instances
1. Fire 2. Traffic accidents 3. Medical emergency
When sharing the road with large trucks and buses, you should:
1. Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn 2. Leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus 3. Maintain a consistent speed when passing
The driving hours of a Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of which of the following while driving
1. Hand held or hands free interactive devices 2. Wireless communication devices 3. Cell phones, GPS and handheld video games
Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver?
1. Improper or erratic traffic lane changes 2. Failing to yield to the right of way 3. Following another vehicle too closely
You cannot park
1. In front of a fire hydrant 2. In a bus stop 3. In front of a driveway
Where is angled parking usually used?
1. In parking lots of shopping centers 2. In parking lots of malls 3. Sometimes at curbs
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may
1. Keep you from being thrown from the car 2. Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard 3. Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car
In order to obtain a probationary license, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet which of the following requirements.
1. Must pass a road test 2. Must be at least 17 years old 3. Pass a road test after six months completion of supervised driving, without any suspensions or postponements
Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge?
1. Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs 2. Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take a breathalyzer test 3. Refusal to take a breathalyzer test
After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your
1. Reaction time 2. Coordination and balance 3. Vision and judgement
Why does New Jersey state law require motorist to remove snow and ice from a vehicle before driving it?
1. Snow and ice can dislodge from a moving vehicle 2. It could strike a vehicle and cause damage 3. It could strike a pedestrian and cause injury
If a motorist witnesses a collision or is involved in one she/he should:
1. Stop the vehicle and stay calm 2. Assume the worst and get help 3. Wait at the scene and try to warn oncoming traffic
Before getting into a vehicle why should the motorist look behind and in front of it?
1. There are blind spots once you get behind the wheel. 2. Children maybe be playing around your vehicle. 3. There maybe toys, bicycles, shopping carts or other things that cannot be seen once the motorist is behind the wheel.
A motorist should always give a proper signal when
1. Turning 2. Changing lanes 3. stopping and slowing down
The best way to talk to other drivers on the road is to:
1. Use the horn 2. lights 3. hand signals
While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must
1. Wear a seat belt 2. have a validated special permit 3. be accompanied by an adult supervising diver, in the front seat, at least 21 year of age with a minimum of three years driving experience
Which is a telltale sign that a motorist has been drinking?
1. Weaving 2. Quick stops 3. Speeding
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
1. Yield the right of way in a crosswalk 2. Be alert and obey speed limits 3. Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
1. Yield to the right of way in a crosswalk 2. Be alert and obey speed limits 3. Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian
A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meet which of the following requirements
1. must be 21 years or older 2. must be a New Jersey licensed driver seated in the front seat 3. must be a licensed driver for a minimum of 3 years
The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and the safety of driving, therefore, the applicant may be tested on...
1. stopping and turning 2. nearing corners and intersections 3. steering properly
Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at age 16 when:
1. the applicant is enrolled in a behind the wheel driver testing course approved by the Department of Education 2. the applicant is enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education School 3. Purchased by a Driving Instructor.
At the time if the road test, you must present
1. valid registration 2. valid examination permit 3. valid insurance card
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant
10 feet
When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than
10 miles per hour
When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least:
100 feet before making the turn
The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner permit must not drive between the hours of
11:01 pm - 5:00 am
One and one-half ounces of whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as
12 ounces of beer
When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within
14 days of registering it
At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner Permit and enroll in a behind the wheel training course conducted by a Secondary and/or Commercial Driving School?
16 before turning 17
At what speed should a vehicle be driven in reverse?
2 to 4 mph
Air bags deploy at the speed of
200 miles per hour
What is the legal age to buy or consume alcohol in New Jersey?
21
The New Jersey speed limit in a school zone, business zone or residential district, unless otherwise posted is:
25 miles per hour
The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is
25 miles per hour
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 feet
In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ carry
A validated permit, a probationary or basic driver's license pertaining to the vehicle being driven
To make a safe right turn, you should
Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible
At what age is the holder of a GDL Special learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic driver License?
At 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with probationary restrictions
To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to:
Avoid looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could
Become involved in a lawsuit
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking
Beer
Headlights must be used
Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime during bad weather when visibility is 500 feet or less.
A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver
Can see the motorist's vehicle in the rear view mirror
If you lose your license for certain motor vehicle violations (which means the driver license will be taken away) you
Cannot drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored.
In extreme cases an aggressive driver may:
Cause an accident
If you drink and reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is
Doubled
Road surfaces are most slippery:
During the first few minutes of a rainfall
It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:
Give you time to react to emergencies
Emotions can have a great effect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should
Give yourself time to cool off
What direction should you turn the wheel to go in reverse?
In the direction you want the back of the car to go.
If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rear view mirrors, you are
In the trucks no-zone or blind spot
The three point turn is also known as a
K-Turn
When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to go
Keep going straight
Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for
Liability
In city driving, a good habit is to:
Look ahead 12 seconds
It is legal to turn right on red, if you
Make a full stop, then check for traffic
After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions.
Marijuana
The holder of a valid GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?
No restrictions apply
After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for a period of
One year
When the pavement is marked with two center lines, one solid and one broken
Passing is only permitted on the side with the broken line
A lost or stolen driver's license, permit or non-driver ID, should be reported to the
Police
If a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled she/he must:
Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should
Reduce speed and be ready to stop
When behind the wheel a motorist should always
Remain calm and follow the rules of the road
The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are upward is:
Right turn
A child under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches (four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and
Seated in the rear of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat, the front seat will be allowed
If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is:
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times
On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of:
Six seconds or more
If you drink beyond a BAC of .05%, the risk of your causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10% the risk increases to
Six times as great
The most common mistake for a new motorist when braking is?
Slamming on the brake
To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:
Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road
If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:
Slow down and slightly turn the wheel towards the roadway
The best way to enter a curve is
Slow down before entering the curve
If you have a flat tire or a blowout, you should:
Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal
If a vehicle is passing you, you should
Slow down to make it easier for the motorist
The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are downward is:
Slow or stop
Under the NJ secondary law, all unbuckled front and back seat passengers 18 years of age or older may be issued a
Summons/ticket
If you go into a skid, you should:
Take your foot off the gas pedal
After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:
Test your brakes
Who is required by GDL law to wear a seatbelt in the vehicle?
The driver and all the passengers
To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know
The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances and maneuverability
You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or
The motorist is turning left and there is room to pass.
At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
When passing a large truck or bus it is important to remember
There are several no zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles
New Jersey Law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorist's point total for every year that motorist goes without a violation or suspension
Though the point total will never be reduced below zero
To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:
Three-second-plus behind the vehicle in front of you
If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
Time
To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:
Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
To drive in reverse, you must
Turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without the use of mirrors
When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be
Turned away from the curb
When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be
Turned toward the curb
Before practicing driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC's Knowledge test Vision test, have validated and obtain
Two red reflector decals, one for each license plate
A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway
Unless directed to do so be a police officer
On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and its lights are flashing
You must stop at least 25 feet away
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means
Your sense and judgement are impaired by alcohol
As of May 1, 2010 all GDL drivers holding a special learner permit, examination permit or a Probationary License when operating a vehicle must...
display a reflectorized red decal on decal on both the front and the rear license plate
