New Jersey DMV Test Cheat Sheet

These flashcards cover key points from the New Jersey DMV Test Cheat Sheet, focusing on registration, documentation, laws, traffic signals, and safe driving practices.

What is the minimum age to register a vehicle in New Jersey?

17 years old.

What should you do before changing lanes?

Check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder.

What is required documentation for obtaining a driver license?

Proof of identity, proof of address, valid learner's permit, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance.

What is the speed limit in school zones unless otherwise posted?

25 mph.

What does the Implied Consent Law mean?

Drivers consent to a breath test when suspected of drinking and driving.

What should a driver do if their brakes fail?

Switch to a lower gear and pump the brakes.

What are the consequences for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Points against the license, fines, possible community service, and jail time.

What color are regulatory signs that must always be obeyed?

White.

What should you do when approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

What does a yield sign indicate?

You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

What must you do when encountering a school bus with its lights flashing?

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing.

What is the proper following distance for a motorcycle?

Allow extra space behind a motorcycle.

How should headlights be used when driving in fog, rain, or snow?

Use low beams.

What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?

Vehicles next to the broken line may pass.

What is highway hypnosis?

A driving condition that can result from staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

What should you always do before crossing railroad tracks?

Look for trains and ensure that the tracks are clear.

What should drivers do when they pass a row of parked vehicles?

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter their lane.

What action should you take if you see pedestrians crossing at a crosswalk?

Yield to the pedestrians.

What can cause slower-mushrooming traffic on a multilane highway?

Driving in the right lane.

What does a downward-facing triangular sign indicate?

Drivers should yield.