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