NJ Permit Test
If a motorist's BAC is slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a accident is:
doubled
Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility
every two years
In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop:
25%
A truck in adverse conditions takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:
25% more
How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?
25% or more
A driver's hand and arm pointing straight out indicates what directional signal?
left turn
Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for:
liability
A validated GDL permit holder, 21 years old or older, is restricted to what driving hours?
no restrictions apply
The holder of a validated GDL permit 21 years of age or older is restricted to what hours:
no restrictions apply
The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to:
not to drive at all after drinking
The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for a new driver is:
parallel parking
If both center lines are solid:
passing is not allowed
An octagon shaped sign means:
stop
What does a solid white line across a road at an intersection mean?
stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign
the meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand or arm are downward is:
stop or slow down
To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:
3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.
A 5 oz. glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as:
A 12 oz. bottle of beer
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol
Having or showing a fake driver's license may result in:
A suspension, fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Headlights must be used:
Between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise and when windshield wipers are on
If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:
Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway
If you go into a skid, you should:
Take your foot off the gas pedal
After driving through a deep puddle, you should:
Test your brakes
Driving at the speed of 35 mph or more on a wet road road surfaces, can cause:
The tires to hydroplane and the motorist to loose control of the vehicle
To avoid hydroplaning, you should:
Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:
Stop at least 15 ft. from crossing
Passing on the right is allowed on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when:
The vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass
What color (colors) sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicyclists
Yellow-green
On a two-lane road, not near a school zone, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing:
You must stop
Violations committed in _______are subjected to a double fine.
a construction zone
Under New Jersey law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
a moving motor vehicle
A deceleration lane is:
an extra lane at a highway exit
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
In extreme cases an aggressive driver may
cause an accident
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
construction and warning sign
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 5:00am
In city driving, a good habit is to:
Look 12 seconds ahead
The holder of a Examination permit or Probationary Driver over 21 years old is limited to how many passengers?
None of the answers
In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between
November 15th 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
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
What is the order of the colors on a traffic light:
Red, Yellow, Green
When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to:
Reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary
If your brakes suddenly give out, the thing you should try to do is:
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times
If the gas pedal sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly:
Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway
Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must
visit any MVC Agency office to obtain an unrestricted Basic License
When can a motorist park in front of a public or private driveway
when instructed to do so by a police officer
When driving in rain, snow or ice, you must turn on your:
wipers and headlights
How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or Probationary License:
$100 and/or a possible license suspension
Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to:
$500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service
How long must you hold a Probationary Driver License?
1 Year
Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
1 week
Change of address must be done within what time period:
1 week
The NJ speed limit in a residential or business district, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph
You may not park within how man feet of a stop sign?
50 feet
On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least:
6 seconds or more
Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge:
All of the above - Driving unlicensed or suspended, Driving an uninsured vehicle, and DUI
If under the age of 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence if BAC is:
All of the above - More than .05% but less than .10%, More than .01% but less than.05%, More than .01% but less than .15%
Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21:
All of the above - Must be 21 years or old seated in the front seat, Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years, and Must be a NJ licensed driver
Fines will be imposed to a motorist:
All of the above - Who violates the "move over law", Failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle, and Leaving the vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes
Under New Jersey law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals
All of the above - pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters and skateboarders
At the time of your road test, you must present
All of the above - valid registration, a valid permit, a valid insurance ID card.
You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:
All of the answers - Be alert, Be prepared, and Act in time
Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any person 13 to 21 years of age if convicted of:
All of the answers - Buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence, Graffiti, and Setting false alarms
When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:
All of the answers - Leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, Maintain a consistent speed when passing, and Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn
You should always yield to:
All of the answers - Other vehicles already in the intersection, Pedestrians in the crosswalk, and Emergency vehicles
Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver?
All of the answers - improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to the right of way, following another vehicle to closely
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
All of the answers - stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, and steering properly
Road surfaces are most slippery:
During the first few minutes of a rainfall
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 driving or stopping behind a large truck or bus, you should:
Leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rear-view mirror
Applying for a driver's license illegally may result in:
Licensed suspension, $200 to $500 fine and/or imprisonment
When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:
There are several blind spots in which the driver cannot see you
The best way to enter a curve is:
To slow down before entering the curve
The best way to "talk" to other drivers on the road is to:
Use the horn, lights and hand signals
Emotions can have a great effect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should
give yourself time to cool off
Child car safety seats should be placed:
in the rear seat
When approaching a curve, your car may tend to:
keep going straight
If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up:
time
The shape of a yield sign is:
triangle
