Driver's Ed Quiz 1

What do you need to operate a motor vehicle in NJ?

(Valid driver's license, valid probationary license, valid NJ permit, valid insurance card, valid registration card)

If you are a legal resident of NJ, which state must you be licensed in?

(NJ)

How long do you have to report a change of address to MVC?

(1 week)

How long do you have to report a legal name change to MVC?

(2 weeks)

How long do you have to apply for an NJ license if you move into NJ with an out-of-state license?

(60 days or until the old license expires, whichever is sooner)

How long are GDL, special learner, and examination permits valid for until all qualifications are met?

(2 years)

What are all drivers under the age of 21 required to display on their vehicle? Where on the vehicle should it be placed? Where can you get them?

(required to display red decals in the top left corner of front and back license plates; MVC provides them for a fee)

How long are driver’s licenses valid for?

(4 years)

What are the penalties for altering a driver’s license or presenting an altered license?

(Loss of driving privileges, fine up to $1000, imprisonment)

What are the penalties for getting a license illegally?

(Fine up to $500, imprisonment)

What must you complete before acquiring your special learner’s permit? (early bird)

(Must be 16 or older, have parent or guardian consent, be enrolled in behind-the-wheel training course, must pass MVC knowledge/vision tests)

What must you complete before acquiring your probationary license? (early bird)

(Must be 17 or older, complete 6 months supervised driving, pass road test, practice unsupervised driving 1 year)

What must you complete before acquiring your examination permit? (young adult)

(Must be 17 or older, obtain parent/guardian permission, pass knowledge/vision test)

What must you complete before acquiring your examination permit? (adult)

(Must be 21 or older, pass knowledge/vision test)

How long must you practice supervised driving if you are 21 or older?

(3 months)

What are the driving restrictions for a special learner’s permit?

(Curfew 11:01 pm - 5 am, no cell phones, decals, supervising driver, all must wear seatbelts; parent/guardian, child, and one additional passenger (only with parent/guardian) are passengers)

What are the driving restrictions for an examination permit?

(Curfew 11:01 pm - 5 am, no cell phones, decals, supervising driver, all must wear seatbelts; parent/guardian, child, and one additional passenger (only with parent/guardian) are passengers)

What are the driving restrictions for a probationary license?

(Curfew 11:01 pm - 5 am, no cell phones, decals, all must wear seatbelts; parent/guardian, child, and one additional passenger (only with parent/guardian) are passengers)

If the examination or probationary license holder is 21 years of age or older, which restrictions do not apply?

(Curfew, decal, passenger)

If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who does the responsibility lie with?

(both the student and instructor/supervisor)

What are the exceptions to the driving hours restriction?

(religious or employment, must carry a certificate of proof)

CHAPTER 2

When must you complete before you are allowed to practice driving?

(knowledge/vision test, behind-the-wheel course if necessary)

What are the vehicle requirements for the road test?

(Must have a valid inspection sticker, valid registration, valid insurance, 2 decals)

How long must you wait to retake the road test if you fail?

(2 weeks)

What are possible reasons for vehicle rejection?

(no valid sticker, examiner cannot access foot/parking brake, defect that affects safe operation, poor/non-functional brakes, unsafe tires, failed inspection, missing seat belts, fast engine idle, interior unclean)

If the driver, front passenger, or children do not wear seat belts, what kind of offense is this?

(primary)

Occupants 18 or older in the back seat who are unbuckled are committing what type of offense?

(secondary)

What is a primary offense?

(police can stop you just for the fact that no seat belt is on)

What is a secondary offense?

(police cannot stop you just for the fact that no seat belt is on, but if the vehicle is stopped for another reason, they can issue a summons)

Who is required to wear a seat belt?

(motorist, front passenger, and children under 18)

Children under what age must sit in the backseat?

(8)

Children what age and under are advised to sit in the backseat?

(12)

What does it mean when a motorist flashes their headlights?

(communication, could mean the lights are out of line)

When is the horn used?

What should you do with conventional drum and disk brakes after driving through water?

(gently pump them to test them and dry them out)

What should you do to test ABS brakes? Should you ever pump ABS brakes or jerk the steering wheel while braking?

(to test, apply steady pressure; never)

What is the proper condition of tires?

(adequate pressure, at least 1/16 inch tread)

If there is snow and/or ice on your car, what must you do before driving? What are the consequences of violating this law?

(must remove snow/ice before driving, $25-$75 violation fee, if ice is dislodged and caused injury or property damage fines up to $1500 may occur)

What must you do before starting a parked car?

(look behind and in front, check blind spots)

What are the restrictions on idling your vehicle?

(3 minutes or less, up to $250-$1000 fine for violation)

What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?

(if the wheel was a clock, hands on 9 and 3; both hands on the wheel at all times unless shifting gears or giving hand signals)

How do you properly turn?

(hand over hand steering: push wheel from 9 or 3 position up to 12 then cross other hand over; to straighten, reverse the process or used controlled slipping)

What do stopping distances depend on?

(reaction time, weather/road conditions, vehicle weight, brake conditions, speed)