NJ Driver Education

What must a motorist who operates a vehicle in the State of New Jersey carry with them?

License, probationary license, or validated permit - Valid insurance card - Registration card

Who must a motorist with a validated NJ driver permit have with them?

A Supervising Driver (3NJ21)

How long does a motorist who legally changes his/her address have to report this change to the MVC?

One week

How long does a motorist who changes his/her name have to report this change to the MVC?

Two weeks

Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in...

Loss of driving privilege - Fine up to $1,000 - Up to six month imprisonment

Getting a driver license illegally may result in ...

Fine of $200 - $500 - 30 to 90 day imprisonment

How old do you have to be to receive a moped license?

15 years old

Does the holder of a Class A, B, C, D, or E license need a special moped license?

No

Failure to adhere to the GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers may result in...

A fine of $100 or suspension

What must a motorist do to receive a special learner permit?

Be at least 16 years of age - Have a signed parent consent - Be enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver training course - An approved instructor must purchase the permit - Must pass a MVC knowledge and vision test - Must pay required fee

What must a motorist do to receive a probationary license?

Must have completed six months of supervised driving - Must pass a MVC road test - Must be at least 17 years old

What must all motorists do once they have received a probationary license?

Practice unsupervised driving for one year, following probationary license restrictions

List the special learner permit restrictions.

No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00am - No using cell phones or any hand held electronic device - Must be accompanied by a license adult 21 years of age, in the front seat, who possesses an NJ driver license and has been driving for at least three years - Passengers must be from the probationary license holder's household, and up to one additional person - Permit holder and all passengers must wear a seat belt

When traveling in a circle or approaching a 4-way stop at the same time as another vehicle, you should always yield to the vehicle on the [Right or Left]

Right

If the holder of an examination permit or probationary license is over 21 can they legally drive at 2:00am with three friends in the car?

Yes, passenger and time restrictions do not apply to drivers over the age of 21

Vision for a basic license, corrected or uncorrected, must be at least...

20/50

A motorist must pass 40 out of 50 questions on the state driving exam, what percentage is that?

80%

For the state road test the applicant must have...

A vehicle with a valid inspection sticker - A valid registration - A valid insurance ID card - A valid permit - Be accompanied by a licensed driver - Have a vehicle free of obstructions or consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes.

After stopping for a Frozen Dessert truck, what is the maximum speed you may pass it?

15MPH

If an applicant fails the road test, how long must he/she wait before retaking the test?

Two Weeks

What must a motorist with a GDL permit or probationary license as well as every passenger in the car wear?

Seat belt

Who must wear seatbelts in the state of New Jersey?

All passengers must wear seat belts

Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist's chance of surviving a crash by this percentage?

60%

Seat belts help in many ways:

Slow the body down with the vehicle

THROWN from a vehicle -

SLIDING off the seat

HITTING the dashboard

Describe where to wear the lap belt.

Under the abdomen and low across the hips

Describe where to wear the shoulder belt.

Over the collar bone, away from the neck, and across the breast bone

Where should a child safety seat be placed?

In the back seat

A child up to age 8 and under 80 pounds must ride in a...

Federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle

Children over 80 pounds and under 12 years of age must ride...

In the back seat

True or False: ABS braking systems shorten stopping distance?

False - ABS braking systems lengthen stopping distance but aid in keeping control of the vehicle.

A vehicle should not be driven unless it has this much tire tread?

1/16th of an inch - a penny inserted head first should have'it's head obscured by the tread of the tire.

Use time (the face of a clock) to describe the correct hand position

9 and 3 o'clock

Describe how your hands move when making a turn.

Hand-over-hand

Describe the two ways you can control the steering wheel as you come out of a turn.

Hand-over-hand - Controlled slipping

A motorist should always give a proper signal when...

Turning, Changing lanes, stopping, or slowing

Describe the hands signals for Stopping or slowing down

Hand and arm down, palm facing the rear

Describe the hands signals for Right Turn

Hand and arm upward, palm facing forward

Describe the hands signals for Left Turn

Hand and arm straight out

Describe how to drive in reverse.

A motorist's head and body should be turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window of the vehicle without the use of mirrors

What does state law require that a motorist do when making a turn?

Get in to the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn

If you miss your turn should you back up on a roadway?

No

Doing this is a common contributing factor in fatal and other types of accidents.

Exceeding the speed limit

A good rule is to keep up with the flow of traffic...

At any legal speed

You should only pass when there is no oncoming traffic, you do not have to exceed the speed limit to accomplish the pass, and the center line is...

Broken

Describe when you can pass on the right.

On roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass.

True or False: You are allowed to pass to the right, using the shoulder.

False

NJ state law requires motorists to keep to the right, except when...

Passing

Although laws govern the right-of-way, a motorist should always be prepared to yield to these vehicles...

BOPPTEM - Busses, Othe vehicles in the intersection, Postal Vehicles, Pedestrians, Trains, Emergency vehicles, and Motorized or Mobility assistance devices.

What does a single solid white line at an intersection mean?

That a motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

Who must yield the right-of-way at a multi-way stop or stop intersection, if both drivers arrive at the same time?

Yield to the motorist on the right

You approach a multi-way stop or stop intersection, there is already a car stopped at the intersection, who has the right-of-way?

The car stopped at the intersection (arriving first) has the right-of-way

What must a motorist do when entering an intersection controlled by a yield sign?

Slow down and yield to traffic, even if he/she has to stop

When making a left turn at an intersection, a motorist must...

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk

What must a motorist do when he/she nears an uncontrolled crossroad?

Reduce speed and be ready to stop (yield right-of-way) if any traffic is coming from the left or right

Since there are no set rules for driving into, around, and out of a circle in New Jersey, what are some common guidelines?

Historical traffic flow pattern dictates who has the right-of-way - If a major highway flows into and through the circle, it usually dominates the traffic flow pattern and commands right-of-way

When in doubt concerning right-of-way in a circle, the vehicle to the left...

Yields the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right

What are acceleration lanes?

Extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic.

What are deceleration lanes, also known as exit ramps?

Extra lanes at highway exits used by motorists to slow down before leaving the highway

What should you do if you miss your exit?

Continue on, taking the next exit

What is a weave lane?

It is both an entrance and exit ramp from an expressway

Who has right-of-way in a weave lane?

The motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to the motorist leaving the expressway

What is the best way to enter a curve?

Slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane

Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, New Jersey law authorizes a right turn on a red light after a motorist...

Comes to a full stop and checks for traffic

How far from a railroad crossing must a motorist stop when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals?

15 Feet

What types of vehicles must always stop at a railroad crossing?

School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials

How far from a school bus that is stopped and showing flashing red lights must a motorist stop on a two-lane road or multi-lane road separated only by lines or a privately owned road?

25 Feet

When a school bus on a dual-lane highway is stopped and showing flashing red lights on the opposite side of a raised median or safety island a motorist should...

Slow to 10 MPH

If 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 what speed?

10 MPH

New Jersey law requires all motorists to yield to emergency vehicles. What should a motorist do when an emergency vehicle approaches sounding sirens and/or flashing emergency lights?

Steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass

Headlights must be used between...

One-half hour after sunset and One-half hour before sunrise

Headlights must also be used...

When visibility is 500ft or less - When using windshield wipers - When encountering fog, mist, smoke, or other factors that reduce visibility

When are the bright (high) beams to be used?

For open-country driving when there is no traffic in sight

What must a motorist do when a vehicle is approaching with their high beams on?

A motorist should look to the right (white line) of the road until the car passes

How far do you park from a Fire Hydrant

10 FT from a Fire Hydrant

How far do you park from a Crosswalk

25 FT from a Crosswalk

How far do you park from a Railroad Crossing

50 FT from a Railroad Crossing

How far do you park from a Stop Sign

50 FT from a Stop Sign

TRUE or FALSE: A GDL motorist may use a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone when behind the wheel.

False, it is a violation of GDL restrictions

TRUE or FALSE: Throwing trash, debris, or rubbish from a moving or parked vehicle can result in a $1,000 fine and loss of license.

True

A motorist can reduce the chances of a collision by knowing and using the standard collision-prevention formula.

Be alert - Be Prepared - Act in time

Define Aggressive Driving.

A progression of unlawful driving actions, such as, speeding, improper or excessive lane changing, or improper passing

Define Highway Hypnosis.

A trance like state that may be avoided by not looking at any on thing for more than a few seconds

Give two examples of how a motorist can communicate with all means and signals.

Tap the Horn - Quick flip of the headlights from low to high and back

To make sure that a motorist has plenty of time to react to emergencies he/she should...

Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road

What "rule" can help a motorist develop good judgment for proper following distances?

3-seconds plus rule, used to determine a safe following distance

What should a motorist do when being passed by another vehicle?

Careful - staying in proper lane and slowing down to make the pass easier for the other motorist

Road surfaces are most slippery...

During the first few minutes of a rainfall

After driving through a puddle of water, a motorist should...

Test the brakes by pumping them

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as...

35 MPH

When may New Jersey motorists use studded snow tires?

Between November 15 and April 1

During night driving, a motorist should always be sure the vehicle can stop...

Within the distance that he or she can see ahead

In city driving you should drive more slowly and always yield to...

Pedestrians in a crosswalk

In city driving, how far should you look ahead?

12 seconds

What are the two most prevalent factors contributing to traffic collisions?

Exceeding the posted speed limit - Driving to fast for the road condition

SKIDS: If the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide, a motorist should...

Take his/her foot off the gas pedal

To avoid a spin, the motorist must turn...

In the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding, without over steering

In a skid, the motorist will feel when the vehicle is back under control and should then...

Straighten the wheels

During a skid avoid...

Using the brakes

What are the three things you should do if your vehicle runs off the pavement?

Slow Down - Regain control - Turn slowly onto the road

When your vehicles brakes fail a motorist should...

Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times