NJ State Driving Test Study Guide
Excluding new vehicles a car must be inspected
every two years
In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop:
25%
Double solid center lines mean:
passing is not allowed
Under New Jersey law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals
pedestrians; incline skaters and skateboarders; bicyclists
To avoid hydroplaning, you should:
slow down and drive on the highest point of the road
The best way to enter a curve is:
slow down before entering the curve
Things you are tested on for your road test are:
stoping; turing; nearing corners and intersections; steering properly
A 12 oz. bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
A 5 oz. glass of wine
Showing an altered driver's license may result in...
A fine of $1000; imprisonment up to 6 months; loss of driving privledges
Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid insurance & registration card the GDL driver, must also have:
A validated permit from a MVC testing center
A railroad crossing sign is a:
Black and yellow circle
Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?
Sleep deprived, driving alone, young people
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:
Stop at least 15 ft. from crossing
Violations committed in _______are subjected to a double fine.
a construction zone
What is a habitual offender?
any motorist whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years
The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking
beer
NJ Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorist have agreed to a:
breath test
You must signal how many feet before making a turn:
100 feet
The holder of a validated GDL Learners Permit may not drive between the hours of:
11:01pm and 5:00 am
When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within
14 days after registering it
In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between
November 15th and April 1st
High beam lights are used for:
Open country driving with no traffic
When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must:
Pull over to the right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass
Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be:
turned away from the curb
When parking downhill on the street with a curb, the car's wheel should be:
turned toward the curb
What color sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists
yellow-green
On snow cover roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of:
6 seconds or more
What is the fine for a pedestrian who doesn't follow pedestrian laws?
$22
How much is a surcharge for each additional point after 6?
$25
Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to:
$500, up to a 25 days in jail, 6 month suspension, 2 points and community service
After completing an MVC driver improvement program how long will you be on probabtion for
1 year
When a school bus has stopped directly in front a school dropping or picking up children, you may pass from either direction at what speed:
10 mph
The NJ speed limit in a residential or business district, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph
The speed limit in a school zone, unless other posted, is:
25 mph
The 3 second rule can be used at any speed to help you:
Keep a safe following distance
In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the use of seat belts may:
Keep you from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car
When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:
There are several blind spots in which the driver cannot see you
At what age is a GDL permit holder eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License?
When 18 years old and has completed all of the Probationary Driver License requirements without any suspensions
Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in
fines, community service, license and registration suspension and violation surcharges
As of March 1, 2008, motorists in New Jersey may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for the following instances
fire; traffic accident; or medical emergencies
It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:
give you time to react to emergencies
If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:
go on to the next one
Signs of aggressive driving
improper or erratic lane changing; following to closely; yielding the right of way
If a bus or truck driver can not see you in his or her rear-view or side-view mirrors, you are:
in the blind spot
After 2 or 4 drinks alcohol begins to impair your:
judgement; reaction time; coordination and balance
If you accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years you are subject to a
surcharge of $150
Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?
the driver
New Jersey law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorists point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension
though the point will never be reduced below zero
If a person has been drinking, what sober them up:
time
An octagon shaped sign means:
to stop