1. What 3 documents must a driver of an automobile in New Jersey have with them while driving?
license, registration, insurance
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2. A name change must be reported to MVC within what period of time?
two weeks
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3. An address change must be reported to MVC within what period of time?
one week
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4. A student driver on a special learner permit may not drive between what hours?
11:01 pm - 5:00 am
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5. An adult supervising driver must fulfill three requirements, what are they?
21 years old, 3 years driving experience, NJ driver's license
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6. What is the restriction for the number of passengers allowed with a Probationary driver license?
1 passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian sitting in the front passenger seat.
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7. When must a GDL holder attend a remedial training class?
after accumulating two or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points
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8. A driver with a special learner permit must practice drive for a minimum of how long?
6 months
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9. How old must a person be to get a basic driver license?
18 years old
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10. What is the penalty for possessing or displaying an altered license?
loss of license, up to $1000 fine, and/or up to 6 months prison
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11. When does a Moped driver not need a moped license?
when holding any other license (basic or CDL)
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12. License available only to those applicants who already have a basic unrestricted NJ driver's license.
CDL
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13. When arriving for the road test all applicants must provide a vehicle and what documents?
valid registration, insurance, permit, and vehicle inspection sticker
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14. What type of vehicle may not be used for the road test?
one where the emergency brake is not accessible from the passenger seat
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15. What must be the result of the eyesight test to be able to get a basic driver license?
20/50
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16. What score must a person get to pass the written state exam?
80% or higher, 40/50 questions
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17. What maneuvers are tested for during the road test?
three point turns, parallel parking, acceleration and braking, using your signals, checking your wipers, operation of the vehicle, etc.
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18. After failing the road test the first time how long must you wait to retest?
2 weeks
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19. What is the seat belt law concerning GDL permits?
all passengers must wear seatbelts
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20. What three ways can seat belts help in a collision?
stop passengers from being thrown from the vehicle, slows the body with the vehicle, prevent driver and passengers from sliding and slipping on seats
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21. What are the three requirements for children and child restraint seats?
Children under the age of eight or who are less than 57 inches (4 feet, 9 inches) tall must ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, the child must sit in the front seat secured by a safety or booster seat; Children under age eight must be in a rear seat and use a seat belt. If there is no rear seat, the child must be properly belted in the front seat; Failure to comply with this law could mean a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $75 plus fees and court costs.
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22. Where should your hands be on the steering wheel during normal driving?
9 and 3
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23. What are blind spots?
places around a motorist's vehicle where they cannot see, you need to look over both shoulders to check them
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24. Under what circumstances should signals be used?
turning, changing lanes, stopping or slowing down
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25. Which way do you turn the wheels (tires) to park downhill with a curb?
towards the curb
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26. Which way do you turn the wheels (tires) to park uphill with a curb?
away from the curb
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27. When parallel parking, how far can you be from the curb?
6 inches
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28. Air bags are identified by what letters?
SIR and SRS
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29. What is the speed limit in a business / residential / school area?
25 mph
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30. When may you make a right turn on red?
when there is no sign prohibiting it, you have come to a complete stop and there are no pedestrians
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31. What is the safest way to negotiate a curve?
slow down the speed of the car before entering the curve
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32. When is passing prohibited?
when there is a double yellow line
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33. What does a dashed line on the driver's side indicate?
you are allowed to pass
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34. When may you pass on the right?
passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if vehicles on the roadway are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass. Never pass on the right should of the road. It is against the law.
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35. NJ law says to always keep to the right unless ______?
passing
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36. What type of vehicles must you always yield to?
emergency vehicles
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37. At a four way stop when 2 cars arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
the person to your right
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38. What is the safest way to approach an uncontrolled intersection?
slowly and be prepared to stop if need be
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39. What should you do if you miss your exit on the highway?
go to the next one
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40. What is the purpose of a deceleration lane?
to slow down before exiting a highway
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41. How far before a turn must you signal?
100 feet
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42. When making a left turn from a two - way road into a two - way road where do you position your vehicle?
closest to the center line
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43. What does a yellow light indicate?
slow down
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44. What does a single solid white line across the road at intersections indicate?
stop line
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45. When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing the law states that motorists must _____.
stop 25 feet away
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46. What is the best way to "talk" to other drivers?
horn, hand signals, lights
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47. When must headlights be on according to law?
one half hour after sunset, one half hour before sunrise, when visibility is less than 500 feet, when windshield wipers are on
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48. Bright lights may be used legally for _______.
open country driving when there is no traffic in sight
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49. You should dim bright lights under two circumstances, what are they?
when approaching or driving behind another vehicle
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50. How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
10 feet
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51. It is illegal to use a hand held wireless telephone during driving except:
in an emergency and you must pull over to the side of the road
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52. The fine for breaking the law about hand held wireless telephones is:
$200-400 first offense, $400-600 second offense, $600-800 and 3 points third offense and possible 90-day license suspension as well if all 3 occur within 10 years.
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53. What is the Standard Accident Prevention Formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
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54. How would you define, "tailgating".
driving too close to the vehicle in front of you
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55. What is a space cushion?
an area around a motorist's vehicle to provide a buffer between other vehicles and your own so that you can react to the various situation appropriately when driving
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56. According to law what must you do when being passed by another vehicle?
slow down and let them pass you
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57. What does the 3 second rule deal with?
following distance
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58. What is a good habit to follow when driving in the city?
always look (12) twelve seconds ahead
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59. When are the roads most slippery?
during the first few minutes of rain
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60. What is hydroplaning?
when the vehicle's tires are lifted off the ground onto a thin film of water
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61. When are you allowed to use studded snow tires?
from November 15 - April 1
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62. What is a way to determine a safe speed while driving at night?
slow down drive the speed limit, drive within the range of the vehicle's headlights
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63. How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
The trance-like state may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds. Rest every 2 hours and share the driving with another licensed motorist.
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64. What three penalties accompany underage drinking?
Loss or postponement of driving privileges for 30 to 90 days; 15 to 30 days of community service; Participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) or alcohol education and highway safety program as prescribed by the MVC Chief Administrator
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65. What does the Implied Consent Law deal with?
you have to take a breath test if an officer suspects you are under the influence
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66. What is an insurance surcharge?
a penalty fine added to a motorist's insurance premium for being convicted of a driving offense
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67. How many points can be subtracted from your driving record for 12 months of driving with no convictions?
three points (3)
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68. Before getting your license back after suspension what must a driver do?
enroll in a NJ Driver Improvement Program
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69. How long is the probationary period for a motorist with an examination permit?
1 year
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70. Alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination and balance after how many drinks?
two, three, or four (2-4)
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71. List factors that affect BAC.
body weight, amount (quantity) of alcohol consumed, how quickly drinks were consumed, amount of food eaten beforehand,
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72. What is the only way to reduce the risk of a drinking/driving crash?
dont drive drunk
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73. If your BAC is .05 % what is the increased risk of a collision?
2 times
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74. How much beer, wine and whiskey are equal?
12 oz = 5 oz = 1.5 oz
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75. Most drivers arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking what?
beer
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76. What is the only thing that will sober you up?
time
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77. If a person gets drunk in your home and is involved in a collision what may happen to you? You may be:
involved in a lawsuit; responsible
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78. If you find you are angry and need to drive, what is the best way to handle it?
take time to cool off before driving
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79. When sharing the road with trucks it is safe to respect the truck's:
stopping distance, manuverability, visibility
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80. During adverse conditions it may take a truck _____ longer to stop than a car.
25%
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81. When traveling between two trucks it is a safe practice to maintain a good ________ _______.
following distance
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82. If you are passing a truck it is safest to maintain a constant ___________.
speed
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83. Areas around a truck where it is difficult for the driver to see are called ____ ____.
no zones
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84. When moving into New Jersey a new resident must title and register a vehicle within how long?
60 days
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85. What should you do with license plates you no longer need?
return them to the MVC and get a receipt and keep it with your records
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86. When moving into New Jersey a vehicle must be inspected how soon after registering the vehicle?
14 days
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87. What type of insurance must you have in NJ?
motor vehicle liability insurance
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88. What three documents must you have with you when driving?
valid license or permit, registration, insurance
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89. When lights are hung vertically which color is at the top?
red, yellow, green
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90. What is the meaning of a yellow light?
slow down
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91. What does a green light mean?
you can go
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92. What is the meaning of an eight-sided sign?
stop
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93. What is the meaning and color of a triangular sign?
red and white; yield
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94. What is the meaning and color of a round sign?
railroad; yellow
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95. How should you recover from a skid?
take your foot off the gas, don't brake turn the steering wheel in the direction the back of the car is skidding (right/right) or (left/left) and look in the direction you want the car to go
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96. What is the best thing to do if two wheels drift onto the shoulder?
stay on the shoulder, ease up on the gas pedal., after the car has slowed down to 25mph or less the motorist may turn back onto the road by turning the steering wheel one-quarter turn toward the roadway.
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97. How would you handle a tire blowout?
hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down. The motorist should remove his/her foot from the gas pedal but not use the brakes. The vehicle should coast to a stop on its own as the motorist pulls to a safe area off the roadway
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98. After failing to install an interlock device after a 3rd conviction for a DUI your penalty would be:
an additional one year of driving suspension
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99. Getting a license illegally may result in:
$200 to $500 fine and/or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days
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100. First time drivers failing to follow GDL restrictions are subject to
a fine of up to $100 and possible suspension of driving privileges