learners permit nj

If you plan to turn, you must start to signal when?

at least 100 ft before you turn

During your MCV road test, your examiner will ask you to turn your vehicle by making

a 3 point turn (K turn)

When are you allowed to drive on the shoulder to pass another vehicle on the right

never

What technique lets your turn the steering wheel as much as a half turn while still keeping both hands on the wheel?

hand over hand technique

3 types of intersections

controlled, uncontrolled, blind

At an intersection where there are no stop signs or traffic signals, drivers must yield to

vehicles coming from the right

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic signal indicates that you must

Stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so

Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause

faster tire wear

What are the most frequent type of crashes on the interstates

rear-end collisions

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:

the lane nearest to the curb

When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must

keep up with highway traffic or obey posted speed limits

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn

move into the proper lane well before the turn

In a multilane roundabout, if you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use...

the right lane

What are built on steep mountain grades to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers

escape ramps

To enter a roundabout, you must ____________ whether you need to make a right turn, a left turn, or a U-turn or continue foward

turn right and merge into traffic

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

If the solid line is on your side

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will be thrown:

the side that is hit

What should you not do in a roundabout

enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island

What is not true about blind spots?

Larger vehicles have smaller blind spots

Where there are 3 or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to

Go faster or turn left

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear. and continue to look ________________ while backing up

to the rear

When you wish to change lanes, to make sure that there are no vehicles in _________________ look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move

blind spots

Hand signal for left turn

hand and arm straight out

Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are used as

regulatory signs

Being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers, and taking the right actions to avoid obstacles or other vehicles is known as

defensive driving

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

yield to traffic in the roundabout

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should

Begin to turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you should _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Slow down, move to the right side of the road

You should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because

The motorcycle needs the full width of the lane

To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should

use a lower gear

If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, you should use _________ except when passing another vehicle.

the rightmost lane

The distance that your vehicle travels between the time that you notice a hazard and the time that you start to brake is known as

the reaction distance

On a divided highway, you must _________ unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer.

keep right of the median

If it looks like a collision may happen, you must immediately...

speed up, turn away, slow down, or stop

What should u do if fog closes in completely while you are driving, and visibility is reduced to near 0?

Pull over and stop

At an intersection, a steady yellow traffic signal indicates that you must

stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

slow down and proceed with caution

A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

if u double ur speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

4 times

When slowing down or stopping, you must

use hand signals or use the signal lights

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided high

yield the right of way to traffic on the main road

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include

white cane and guide dog

If it starts to rain on a hot day, use caution because the pavement may be slippery for the first few minutes. This is due to

oil in the asphalt

Which of the following are two types of speed signs?

Speed limit signs and advisory speed signs

how far do u have to park from a fire hydrant

10 ft

If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating, treat the intersection like

an all-way stop (stop all the way and yield)

When any vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a _________ than its front wheels.

shorter

While you are driving in a roundabout, an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches. What must you do?

continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergancy vehicle pass

On a freeway, the right lane should remain open for ________ as much as possible.

traffic entering or leaving the freeway

If you are being passed by another vehicle, you should ________ until the pass is complete.

not increase your speed

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

You should use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations EXCEPT

in fog, rain, or snow

Regulatory devices tell you

to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

A double solid white line

separates lanes traveling in the same direction but crossing is prohibited

When you are driving on a freeway, the condition in which you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

velocitizing

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

interchange

When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.

left-right-left rule (Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. )

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

braking too hard at high speed

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you should use _________ for passing.

the left lane or middle lanes

A "Speed Zone Ahead" sign means that you are approaching

an area where a lower speed limit has been established

When can you turn left from the middle lane of a multilane roadway?

If signs, signals, or pavement markings allow it

You are on a divided highway. You approach a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on the opposite side of the highway. Do you have to stop here?

No but you must slow down to 10 mph as you pass the school bus

In New Jersey, you may not park within ____ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

25 ft

You see that a bus in the lane to your right is about to make a right turn. Which of the following is true?

The bus may need to move into the left lane to make a right turn

What is the maximum speed limit on rural roadways?

50 mph

In New Jersey, are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?

Yes, but only after coming to a full stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians

In a weave lane, which vehicle is given the right-of-way?

the vehicle exiting the expressway

If other vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time as you do, you must yield to

the vehicle on your right

An ambulance sounding a siren is approaching you. What should you do?

Pull over no matter what direction its traveling in

On divided highways and one-way roadways, solid yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines

White diamond symbols painted on a lane indicate that the lane is

(HOV) High-occupancy vehicle lane

If you must stop quickly on a road that may be slippery, should you pump your brakes?

only if your vehicle does NOT have anti-lock brakes (ABS)