Driving exam

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway at what times?

ANYTIME

If your brakes fail what should you do?

Pump them, put car in neutral and roll to a stop

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

It takes trucks and buses 25% longer to stop

Under NJ state law, skaters, skateboards and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as who?

Motorists

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

10 feet

If a driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in their mirrors, then where are you?

In their no-zones/blind spots

If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, then it is important that you do what?

Remove the person from the source - call 911

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?

GDL stickers

The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and driving safer. Therefore, the applicant may be tested on________.

-ALL Driving Skills

-Stopping and turning

-Nearing corners and intersections

-Steering properly

-All of the above

After completing a MVC driver improvement program, you will be on a probation period of how long?

1 year

After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your?

-Reaction time

-Coordination and balance

-Vision and judgement

-All of the above

How much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or probationary license?

$100.00

When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be?

Toward the left (away from the curb)

Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license may result in?

-Loss of license/driving privilege

-$1,000.00 fine

-Up to 6 months imprisonment

-All of the above

When do you use headlights?

½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise and during bad weather.

If under 21 you are considered under the influence with a BAC of what?

.01

In city driving, what are some things you should do?

12 second rule, watch for pedestrians, and drive slower.

(Complete the sentence)At the time of your road test or traffic stop, you must present valid _______, ________, _______.

-Examination Permit

-Vehicle Registration

-Insurance Card

-All of the above

When driving around a curve what does your vehicle tend to do?

Go Straight

What can an aggressive driver do?

Cause Accidents

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must stop within how many feet of the crossing?

15 feet

How many passengers are allowed in a vehicle when you have your permit and are under 21?

One

If you drink beyond a BAC of .05 the risk of causing an accident doubles, but at .10 the risk increases to what?

6X as great

A motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver can what?

React safely to a Sudden Stop and so that the motorist's vehicle is in the rearview mirror of the other person

If a person has been drinking, what can sober them up?

TIME

To make a safe right turn you should?

Turn on Right Blinker and be in the Right Lane

A child under the age of eight and who is less than 57 inches tall must be properly belted and in the______?

Rear Seat

(Finish the Sentence) It is legal to turn right on red, if_______.

There is a sign that says No Turn on Red (if you don't see that sign, then you can turn)

The holder of a permit or probationary license must show what on their vehicle?

2 GDL Stickers

During rain, snow and ice all drivers must have what on?

Headlights and Windshield Wipers

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

50 Feet

What is distracted driving?

-Cell Phones,

-Eating

-Adjusting Radio

-Music

-Talking (these are only a few examples)

What are things you must yield to when making a right turn?

-Vehicles

-Pedestrians

-Bicyclists

-Inline skaters and skateboarders

-ALL OF THE ABOVE

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should?

Treat as a Stop Sign

When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulator device, it is a good practice to?

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

What are some drugs that affect driving skills?

ALL DRUGS!!!! (DONT DO DRUGS KIDS)

What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Headache, Dizziness, Chest Pain, Confusion, Nausea, and Loss of Consciousness.

Any change of address must be reported within what time period?

One Week

Driving under the influence of an intoxicating beverage means?

Your Senses and Judgement are impaired

During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary driving school program when?

Accumulating 4 or more points and being Convicted of 2 or more Driving Violations.

Road surfaces are most slippery when?

When it first starts to rain

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is?

Left Turn

Upon completion of the GDL requirements, one year of supervised driving, the holder of a probationary license must?

Obtain an unrestricted driver license

If your license plates are lost or stolen, you should immediately notify?

Police

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

The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances, and maneuverability.

Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL special learner's permit in the vehicle?

1 passenger, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

Getting a driver's license illegally may result in?

License Suspension and Fines

During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as?

25%

A triangle shaped sign means what?

Yield

What are things you cannot park in front of?

Bus Zone, Fire Hydrant, Driveway, Stop sign, Crosswalk at an intersection

What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians and bicyclists?

-Yield right of way in a crosswalk.

-Obey speed limit.

-Be alert when exiting a vehicle.

-Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield for a pedestrian.

-ALL OF THE ABOVE

When sharing the road with large trucks and buses you should? Be aware of the extra risk?

Give more space to a truck making a wide turn, leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus, and maintain a consistent speed.

To drive in reverse you must?

Left hand held at 12:00 on the steering wheel and turning your body to the right and right arm goes on the back of the front seat.

To avoid a spin or a skid, you should?

Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding.

What are some ways you can be exposed to a dangerous level of carbon monoxide?

Running the engine in an enclosed space and exhaust leaks or blocked tailpipe.

The driving hours of a GDL permit under 21 are?

5:01AM to 11:00 PM

During bad weather conditions, a truck takes what percent longer to stop?

25%

Why can't there be any obstruction between you and the examiner during your road test? Because they can reach the brake pedal?

It prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brake.

When you move to NJ from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within how many days of registering it?

14 days after registering it

Except for new cars, how often does your vehicle need to be inspected?

Every 2 years.

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately do what?

Test your breaks by pumping them.

1.5 ounces of whiskey contain the same amount of alcohol as?

12 oz of beer

A diamond shaped sign means what?

Warning

If a vehicle is passing you what should you do?

Slow down and let them pass

What is a habitual offender?

Any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years.

How long is a probationary driver probationary for?

1 year (the answer may also say 12 months)

The order of a traffic signal hung vertically is?

Red, Yellow and Green

If a person gets drunk in your home and gets involved in an accident, you could what?

Lawsuit

What must your supervising driver have?

A Basic Unrestricted License

Getting a driver's license illegally may result in what?

Fine $250-$500, Imprisonment 30-90 days

When passing a truck or bus it is important to know their?

Blind Spots

Before entering and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should what?

Stop

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, the use of seat belts prevent you from?

Getting Thrown, Sliding off the seat, and Hitting the Dashboard.

A deceleration lane is what?

Extra Lane at the Highway Exit.

How do you avoid highway hypnosis?

Do not look at the same object more than a few seconds

How do you reduce your chances of being in an alcohol related accident?

Do not Drive!

What is the speed limit in a school zone?

25 mph

What are possible signs of an aggressive driver?

Failure to follow Laws, Speeding, and Weaving

When the pavement is marked with 2 center lines, one solid and one broken, what does that mean?

Solid - No passing

Broken - You can Pass

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

EVERYONE!!!

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

Doubled

To maintain a proper following distance when driving you should follow what rule?

3 Second Rule

Emotions have a great effect on your driving, If you are angry or excited you should do what before driving?

Cool off before Driving

If you have a flat tire or blowout you should what?

Hold the steering wheel firmly.

Take your foot off the gas.

Let car coast to a stop.

If over 21 you are restricted to what driving hours?

No restrictions. You can drive at any hours.

The shape of a stop sign is what?

8 sided

How much is the fine for violating the permit or probationary license?

$100.00

At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule, what should you do?

Treat as a Stop Sign

At what age may an applicant obtain a special learner permit and enroll in a behind the wheel training course conducted by a secondary and/or commercial driving school?

16 years of age before turning 17

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18?

The Driver

Which way do your wheels face when parking downhill?

To the right (Toward the curb)

When a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or drop off children, you may pass at what mph?

10mph

What is an acceleration lane?

Extra Lane at the Highway Entrance

Upon completion of the GDL requirements, one year of unsupervised driving, the holder of a Probationary license must do what?

Go to the MVC and apply for a Basic Unrestricted License

The holder of a probationary driver's license is not permitted to use what?

Cell phones, GPS, no handheld Devices

(Finish the sentence)A special driver examination permit may be issued at age 16 when_______.

You take Driving Lessons

When is the holder of a GDL special learner permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver's license?

18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with probationary restrictions

What is the implied consent law?

Must take a breath test if suspected of drinking and driving offense

Every vehicle must be insured for what?

Liability Insurance

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

Slow Down and Regain Control

Slowly turn onto the road