Drivers Ed Review (all ch.)
Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals
inline skaters and skateboarders, bicyclists, pedestrians
If you drink beyond a BAC of .05, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10 the risk increases to
6 times as great
How often must registered vehicles in New Jersey pass state emissions inspections?
Every two years
When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to
keep going straight
Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for
liability
It is legal to turn on red if you
make a full stop, and check traffic
As of March 1, 2008, motorists in New Jersey may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for
medical emergencies, fire, traffic accident
If under 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is
more than .10, .01, .05
What does a flashing red light mean.
Stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians
When approaching a yellow light what should you do?
Stop before entering the intersection if you can do that safely
What is an octagon shaped sign?
Stop sign
Diamond-shaped signs are
Warning signs
What color is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?
Yellow-green
What is a triangular sign?
Yield sign
It is a good practice to keep a safe distance in order to
give you time to react
If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should
hold the wheel firmly, remove your foot from the gas pedal, let the vehicle coast to a stop
You cannot park
in front of a fire hydrant, bus stop zone, or driveway
Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license may result in
in prison or fine up to $ 1,000
If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirrors, you are
in the trucks no-zone or blind spot
The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?
no restrictions
After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for a period of
one year
Bright beam lights are used for
open country driving
When the pavement is marked with two center lines, one solid and one broken
passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line
After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your
reaction time, vision and judgement, coordination and balance
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should
reduce speed and be ready to stop
When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to
reduce speed and be ready to stop
If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is
shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes
The meaning of a hand signal when a drivers hand and arm are straight out is
signaling left hand turn
If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should
slow down and regain control
The best way to enter a curve is
slow down before entering the curve
Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should
stop
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must
stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means
stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign
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 responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?
the driver
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 ahead is turning left and there is room to pass
At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule
the vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
Front seat passengers over the age of 18 are responsible for:
themselves
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
To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should
turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be
turned to the left, toward the center of the road.
A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway
unless directed to do so by a police officer
A diamond shaped sign is a
warning sign
Which is a telltale sign that a motorist has been drinking?
weaving, quick stops, speeding
When driving at night be sure that you can stop
within the distance you can see ahead
What color(s) is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?
yellow-green
A triangular shaped sign is a
yield sign
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians
yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk, be alert and obey speed limits, never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian
Implied Consent Law means when you operate a motor vehicle on NJ roads
you have agreed to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense
On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing
you must stop at least 25 feet away
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means
your sense and judgment are impaired by alcohol
Where can you get your vehicle inspected?
State inspection station or a state licensed private inspection facility
What is the penalty for driving an uninsured vehicle?
-fines -community service -license and registration suspension -violation surcharges
The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is
25 mph
Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle?
1 passenger unless accompanied by parent of guardian
When you move into NJ from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within
14 days after registering it
During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as
25% more
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 mph
Before turning, you must signal at least
100 feet
One and one-half ounces of whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as
12 oz of beer
When moving to New Jersey from another state, how long do you have to get your vehicle inspected after registering it?
14 days
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 must carry
A valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a validated New Jersey permit.
What does an orange diamond shaped traffic sign mean?
Construction and maintenance warning
When sharing the road with large trucks and buses, you should
Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn, leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing
What must every car registered in New Jersey be insured for?
Liability
The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to
No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge?
Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs, operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take a breathalyzer test, refusal to take a breathalyzer test
A child under the age of eight and who is less than 57 inches tall must be properly belted and
Placed in a rear seat of the vehicle, or put into the front seat if there's no rear seat.
What does a round yellow sign mean?
Railroad crossing
What is the color of a traffic light hung horizontally?
Red (left) Yellow (middle) Green (left)
What is the color order of a traffic light hung vertically
Red (top) Yellow (middle) Green (bottom)
What should you do if your license plates are lost or stolen?
Report to police
Where can you get your car inspected?
State inspection facility or State-licensed private inspection facility
Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
The driver and all passengers.
At the time of your road test, you must present
Valid vehicle registration, a valid examination permit, valid insurance ID card
NJ 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 total will never be reduced below zero
What should you do if you sell your vehicle and do not transfer the plates to another vehicle?
Turn plates in to MVC
Under NJ law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
a moving motor vehicle
During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when
accumulating four or more points, convicted of two or more moving violations
An acceleration lane is
an extra lane at a highway entrance
A deceleration lane is
an extra lane at a highway exit
What is a Habitual Offender?
any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years
To make a safe right turn, you should
approach the intersection as far to the right as possible
To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
If a person gets drunk in your house 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 visibility is 500 feet or less
All drivers, during rain, snow and ice, must have
both headlights and wipers on
A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver
can see the motorist's vehicle in the rearview 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
Drugs that may effect basic driving skills are
cold pills, tranquillizers, some prescription drugs
All GDL drivers holding a Special Learner's Permit, Examination Permit or a Probationary License when operating a vehicle must
display reflective RED decals
If you drink and have a BAC of slightly above .05, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is
doubled
In city driving, you should
drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians, look at least 12 seconds ahead
Road surfaces are most slippery
during the first few minutes of a rainfall
The shape of a stop sign is
eight sided
Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility
every two years