drivers ed - knowledge permit test

not all information is in here - just wanted to recall the main subjects or things I forget

A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in New Jersey must carry which of the following documents?

 Valid driver's license/permit, insurance, and vehicle registration cards

If you change your address within New Jersey, you must report this change to the MVC within:

1 week

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

a) Must be at least 16  years old

b) Must complete a minimum of 6 months of supervised driving

c) Must pass the MVC's knowledge, vision, and road tests

A Probationary Driver is probationary for how long?

1 year

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

the driver and all passengers

Child restraint systems are required for children under what age or weight?

 Under 8 years old or 80 pounds, whichever comes first.

What is the speed limit in a residential or business district in New Jersey, unless otherwise posted?

25 mph

When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken:

Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line.

You may pass on the right on a two-lane road when:

a) The driver ahead is turning left and there is a proper lane on the right.

b) You are on a highway with more than one lane going in the same direction.

Which is a telltale sign that a motorist has been drinking? 

A. weaving

B. quick stops

C. speeding 

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

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes 

You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or

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

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

 be alert, be prepared, act in time 

Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required  MVC’s Knowledge Test  and Vision Exam, have a validated permit and obtain

two reflectorized decals, one for each license plate

Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear these, you must 

 steer to the extreme right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass you

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

5:01 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving ?

a) Adjusting the radio or CD player 

b) Eating

c) Using a cellular phone or any other electronic device 

The best way to enter a curve is

slow down before entering the curve

Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge?

a) operating under the influence of liquor/drugs

b) operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take a breathalyzer test

c) refusal to take a breathalyzer test

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

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

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

10 feet

If you drink and have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is

doubled

 If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could

become involved in a lawsuit

Signals should be used

a) when changing lanes

b) when turning

c) when slowing down

When behind the wheel a motorist should always

remain calm and follow the rules of the road

A diamond shaped sign is a

warning sign

The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is

25 mph

On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing

you must stop at least 25 feet away

Headlights must be used

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

During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driving School Program when

a) accumulating four or more points

b) convicted of two or more moving violations

A Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at age 16 when

a) the applicant is enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver training course approved by the Department of Education

b) the applicant is enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education School

c) purchased by a driving instructor

 Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility

every 2 years

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

slow down and regain control

Bright beam lights are used for

open country driving

It is legal to turn right on red, if you

make a full stop, and check for traffic

If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should

a) hold the wheel firmly

b) remove your foot from the gas pedal

c) let the vehicle coast to a stop

At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?

 at 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with Probationary restrictions

When driving at night be sure that you can stop

within the distance you can see ahead

 A deceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway exit

What are acceleration lanes used for?

For getting on the highway

What is the statistic safety of a seatbelt from saving your life?

60%

What is the typical reaction time for a motorist?

3 or 4 seconds

When parking downhill, which way should the vehicle's wheels be turned?

towards the curb

When parking uphill, which way should the vehicle's wheels be turned?

away from the curb

State law requires a motorist to remove what from their vehicle before driving?

snow or ice to avoid accidents

What are the 3 things you must do when getting a car?

title it

register it

insure it