Driver's Ed Ch. 1-4
What is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?
$100
You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant:
10 feet
An acceleration lane is:
an extra lane at highway enterances
Stop or slow down hand signal:
hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear
Left turn hand signal:
hand and arm straight out
Right turn hand signal:
hand and arm upward
The holder of a Probationary Driver License is not permitted use of what items?
handheld or hands-free interactive devices, wireless communication devices, cell phones, GPS, or video games
When 2 or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to:
reduce speed and be ready to stop
What is a common mistake made by new drivers when braking?
slamming on the brake pedal
Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a Probationary Driver License under the age of 21 permitted to have in the vehicle?
without a parent, one additional passenger; with a parent, as many as long as they all have their own seatbelt
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, the use of seatbelts may:
1. keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle 2. keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard 3. keep a motorist from sliding on the seat
Altering a driver's license or showing an altered license, may result in:
1. loss of motorist's driving privilege 2. a fine up to $1,000 3. imprisonment
What requirements must be met by the supervising driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit?
1. must be 21 years or older 2. minimum of three years driving experience 3. valid driver's license
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 feet
A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway unless:
directed to do so by a police officer
When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to do what?
keep going straight
Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seatbelt in the vehicle?
motorists with GDL permits or probationary licenses and they must require all passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle to wear a seatbelt
How long do you have to report an address change?
one week
The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?
the hour restrictions do not apply
Getting a driver's license illegally may result in:
1. a fine up to $500 2. imprisonment
A Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at 16 when:
1. an applicant is enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver testing course 2. the applicant is enrolled in a Commercial Driving School 3. purchased by a Driving Instructor
While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must:
1. be accompanied by an adult supervising driver in the front seat 2. have their Validated Special Learner's permit 3. wear a seatbelt
It is legal to turn on red, if you:
1. check for traffic 2. come to a full stop
In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry:
1. driver's permit 2. probationary automobile license 3. basic automobile license
A driver should always yield to:
1. emergency vehicles 2. other vehicles that are already in the intersection 3. pedestrians
As of March 1, 2008, motorist in NJ may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for the following instances:
1. fire 2. traffic accident 3. medical emergency
In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet what requirements?
1. have completed 6 months of supervised driving without suspensions or postponements 2. pass MVC's road test 3. be at least 17 years old
You cannot park:
1. in a bus stop zone 2. in front of a public or private driveway 3. within 10 feet of a fire hydrant 4. within 50 feet of a stop sign
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 what?
1. nearing corners, intersections 2. steering properly 3. stopping at signs 4. stopping smoothly 5. turning
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
1. obey speed limits 2. never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian 3. stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk
A motorist should always give a proper signal when?
1. turning 2. changing lanes 3. stopping or slowing down
At the time of your road test, you must present what?
1. valid permit 2. valid registration and valid insurance ID documents 3. 6 points of ID
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
The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must not drive between the hours of:
11:01pm - 5:00am
At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner Permit and enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course by a Secondary and/or Commercial Driving School?
16 years old
What is the minimum age for obtaining a basic unrestricted driver's license?
18 years old
What is the speed limit in school zones, unless otherwise posted?
25 mph
Headlights must be used when?
30 minutes prior to sunrise, 30 minutes after sunset when you have less than 500 feet of visibility, and during bad weather
The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to what hours?
5:01am-11:00pm
The vehicle's tires should be no more than how far from the curb, in regards to parallel parking?
6 inches
What is the primary seatbelt law?
The failure of a driver, front seat passenger, and children under the age of 18 to wear a seatbelt is a primary offense.
A deceleration lane is:
an extra lane at a highway exit
To make a safe right turn, you should:
approach the intersection as far to the right as possible
If the steering wheel were a face of a clock, how should your hands be positioned?
at 9 & 3
State law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least how many feet before you make a turn?
at least 100 feet
The wheels of your car should be pointed where while parked uphill?
away from the curb
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 two visible, red reflective decals
If you miss your exit on an expressway. what should you do?
go to the next one
To drive a car in reverse, the motorist's head and body should be positioned how?
head and body should be turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window of the vehicle without mirrors
All drivers, during rain, snow and ice, must have what on?
headlights and windshield wipers
A child under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches tall must be properly belted and seated where in the vehicle?
in an approved forward facing the child passenger restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle (or in a booster seat in a rear seat)
Under the GDL program, after passing the road test, a probationary driver is probationary for how long?
one year
Bright beam lights are used for?
open country driving with no traffic in sight
Besides being the hardest part of the road test, what is the most common type of parking on city streets?
parallel parking
When the pavement is marked with two center lines, one solid and one broken:
passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should...?
reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left
When behind the wheel, a motorist should always:
remain calm and follow the rules of the road
Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear these, you must:
steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass
On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and it's lights are flashing, you must:
stop 25 ft in front/behind the bus
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights , you must:
stop at least 15 feet from railroad crossings
Who is responsible for making sure all passengers under 18 years of age were seatbelts?
the driver
You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consuls between the driver and examiner because:
the examiner must be able to reach the foot or parking brakes
You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or when...?
the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass
If you come to a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver, who goes first?
the motorist must yield to the motorist on the right
If your driver's license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify:
the police
At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule you should...?
the vehicle on the left should yield to vehicle on the right
The best way to enter a curve is:
to slow down before entering
The wheels of your car should be pointed where while parked downhill?
toward the curb
Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC's Knowledge test and Vision exam, have a validated permit and obtain:
two red reflective decals (one per plate)
Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit in a vehicle?
unless a parent is present, one additional passenger
Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary license must:
upgrade to a basic driver's license after the end of 12 months
