Driver's Ed (Tests)

(Quizzes and Tests)

The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License:

must pass a knowledge, vision and road test, must be at least 17 years old, must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements

The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?

No restrictions apply

Under the GDL program, after passing the road test, a probationary Driver is probationary for how long?

1 year

Which requirements must be met by the supervising driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit (under 21)?

Must be 21 years or older and seated on the front seat, must be a New jersey licensed driver, must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years

The vehicle used for the road test may not have:

any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner

Under the GDL restrictions, the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under 21) is limited to the following passenger restrictions:

dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:

is at least 16 years old and under 17, has a signed consent by parent or guardian,is enrolled in an approved NJDOE behind the wheel driver training course or commercial driving school

Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display:

1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plates

The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of:

11:01 pm and 5:00 am

While driving, the holder of a GDL permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of:

hand-held or hands free cell phone or any electronic devices

At what age is the holder of a GDL permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License?

at age 18, with completion of all the Probationary requirements, without any suspensions or postponements

Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance card, the GDL driver must have:

a validated permit and 2 red reflective decals on both license plates

If your license is lost or stolen, who should you notify?

Your local police

The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirements have been met

passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving

During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or an examination permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when:

convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points

How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?

$100 and/or a possible suspension of driving privileges

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

the driver and all passengers

The holder of an examination permit or Probationary Driver (over 21) is limited to how many passengers?

no restrictions

The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to:

5:01 am to 11:00 pm

If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates?

turn them into a MVC Agency or mailed to Trenton

Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for:

liability

Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?

1 week

If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you:

may not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:

be alert, be prepared, act in time

When your driving privilege is restored for point suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for:

1 year

The most common type of parking on city streets that takes a lot of practice for new drivers is:

parallel parking

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway

unless directed to do so by a police officer

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

stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, steering properly

What score/minimum requirment must you have on your eye test in order to pass the eye exam to get your auto permit/license?

20/50

The bright beam lights are used for

open country driving and when there is not traffic in sight

A diamond shaped sign is a

construction and warning sign

When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than

10 mph

Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause

the tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle

The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted is

25 mph

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out is

left turn

Signals should be used

when turning, changing lanes, stopping and slowing down

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be

turned away from the curb

How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?

25% more

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant

10 ft

An acceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway entrance

An octagon shaped sign means

stop

It is good practice to keep a safe distance to

give you time to react to emergencies

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

50 ft

During daylight hours when rain, snow or ice, motorists must turn on:

wipers and headlights

The three-seconds-plus rule can be used at any speed to help you

keep a safe following distance

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are downward is:

stop or slow down

Speed can be a factor between life and death; therefore how much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph

300 ft

The speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted is

25 mph

A deceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway exit

If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are

in the no-zone or blind spot

What are possible symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting

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

To drive in reverse, you must

turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window the use of mirrors

Which of the following could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle?

an exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe, driving with the windows down

Before entering an intersection where the light has turned yellow or amber, you should

stop

What are possible signs of an aggressive driver?

improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to the right of way, following another vehicle to closely

What are some distracted driving actions?

adjusting the radio, eating, using a cellular phone or any other electronic device

What should you do when approaching a solid yellow light?

stop

A railroad crossing sign is a

black and yellow (circle)

A triangular shaped sign is a

yield sign

You should always yield to

emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic, other vehicles already in the intersection

Headlights must be used

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime in bad weather when visibility is less than 500 feet

Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction when

the motorist ahead is turning left and there is enough room to pass

The order of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is

red, yellow, green

When driving at night, be sure you can stop

within the distance you can see ahead

To maintain a proper following distance when driving you should stay at least

Three-second-plus behind the vehicle in front of you

To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving it is good practice to

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

\n A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because

unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer

On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of

six seconds or more

When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least

100 ft before

Road surfaces are most slippery

during the first few minutes of a rainfall

The rules for passing depend on the road.  If both center lines are solid

passing is not allowed

What do solid lines down the center of the road indicate?

no passing on the side with the solid line

What do dashed lines indicate?

passing is permitted on the side with the dashed line

What do yellow lines indicate?

two way traffic/traffic flow is going in opposite directions

What do white lines indicate?

traffic flow is going in the same direction

One solid and one dashed line down your side of the roadway indicates

passing is permitted on the side with the dashed line

A no passing zone is indicated by

solid lines down the center of the roadway, a sign that says “no passing zone”

Under New Jersey law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as

a moving motor vehicle

What motorists are most at risk for drowsy driving?

a motorist that’s sleep deprived, a motorist driving alone, young people

What are tell-tale signs of a drunk driver?

weaving, quick stops, speeding

When making a left turn from a two-way road, onto a two-way road, you should approach the

lane nearest to the center of the road

If a motorist’s vehicle becomes disabled he/she must

pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median

If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should

slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway

When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:

turned toward the curb

If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times

When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to

keep going straight

If a motorist is passing you, you should

slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist

In city driving, a motorist should

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead

If you go into a skid, you should

take your foot off the gas pedal

When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:

give more road space to a truck making a wide turn, leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing

To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know

the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability

If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:

yield to the motorist on the right

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should

reduce speed and be ready to stop

To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should

slow down and drive on the highest point of the road

If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should

slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately

test your brakes

If you miss your exit on an expressway you should

get off on the next exit

To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should

turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding

Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist

makes a full stop and checks traffic