DRIVERS ED ALL STUDY GUIDES-MIXED

DRIVER'S EDUCATION TERMS AND LAWS

How old must you be to obtain your GDL (Graduated Driver License) special learner's permit?

16 years old

When operating a motor vehicle, what three items must you not utilize?

a. cell phones
b. electronic devices
c. handheld video games/ devices

How many points do you need to complete an identification verification at MVC?

6 points

How long must you drive unsupervised for with a probationary license?

1 year

How many seconds should a driver look ahead when driving in the city

12 seconds

If a student with a special learner's permit commits a moving violation, who is at fault?

Both the student and instructor

If an applicant fails their road test, how long must you wait before re-taking your test?

2 weeks

How long do you have to report a change of address to the MVC?

1 week

How old do you have to be to obtain your basic driver license?

18 years old

What is a controlled intersection?

When 2 or more roads join or cross and is controlled by lights, signs, signals, and registration services

If you move into New Jersey from another state, how long do you have to apply for a N.J. driver license?

60 days

Define hydroplaning

ride up on a film of water and lose traction with the roadway

What are the fines for altering a driver license?

losing driving privilege
6 months imprisonment
$1,000 fine

If you have your special learner's permit, what are the hours that you CAN drive?

5:01am - 11:00pm

How old must you be to obtain your examination permit?

17 years old

What does GDL stand for?

Graduated Drivers Licensing

To avoid hydroplaning and loosing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should

slow down and drive on the highest point on the road

When taking the road test, the vehicle may not have any __________ or ___________ that prevents the examiner access to the parking brake.

Obstructions or consoles

What does it mean if the dashed line is on your side of the road?

You can pass

If you have your probationary driver license, who CAN be in your vehicle?

Only 1 passenger unless a parent guardian present

How old must you be to obtain your probationary driver license?

17 years old

How long do you have to report a legal name change?

2 weeks

A common mistake new drivers make is

slamming break pedal

If you have special learner's permit, how long do you have to practice with an adult supervising driver?

6 months

What is the purpose of the Graduated Driver License program?

Extends practices time, reduces number fatalities and first time drivers

If you have your probationary license or examination permit, what hours CAN you drive?

5:01am - 11:00pm

If you have your examination permit and are OVER 21 years of age, how long must you practice driving with an adult supervising driver?

3 months

If you have your examination permit and are UNDER 21 years of age, how long must you practice driving with an adult supervising driver?

6 months

If an applicant fails the New Jersey state written exam, how long must you wait before re-taking the test?

1 week

If the examination permit or probationary holder is 21 years of age or older, what are the hour and passenger restrictions?

none

What are the fines for getting a driver license illegally?

$200-500 fine
30-90 days in jail

What are the fines for violation of the GDL?

$100 fine
suspension or delay of receiving license

If you have your special learner's permit, who can be in your car?

Adult supervising driver

Hour restrictions could be waived as a permit or probationary license holder for:

Job
Religion

When can a 16 yr. old Special Driver Examination Permit be issued?

be enrolled in behind the wheel program and pass the exam

What is the New Jersey seat belt law

all front seat passengers must wear a seat belt, motorists responsible for passengers under 18

Define Nikhil's Law?

You have to come to a full stop when you come to a stop sign

Name five elements they may test you on the road test.

driving in reverse, proper steering, stopping and turning smoothing, yielding, corners and intersections, etc.

When is angle parking most commonly used

shopping centers/parking lots

Name four reasons when you should be using your headlights:

a. When visibility is 500 feet or less
b. When using windshield wipers (rain, snow, ice)
c. Encountering fog, mist, smoke or other factors that reduce visibility
d. A 1/2 hour after sunset up until 1/2 hour before sunrise

When is parallel parking most commonly used

city streets

When a motorist goes into a trance like state, it is called

highway hypnosis

What is a space cushion

space between your car and all others on each side

When driving on wet road, the three second rule should be increased to ___ or more second

4

he three second rule refers to __ __ __

safe following distance

If a collision looks probable, what should you do (2)

-turn away from oncoming traffic
-hit something that will give way

If your brakes fail what are three things you should do

1) shift to a lower gear
2) pump brake pedal
3) hand break/emergency break

What are the two BEST ways to talk to other drivers

What are the two BEST ways to talk to other drivers
1) horns
2) lights

How far in advance should you use your turn signal

100 feet

Before driving in reverse what should you do

make sure your path is clear

What is the #1 factor when it comes to stopping distance?

speed

What is the New Jersey Child Restraint Law

children 8 or younger who weigh less that 80 lbs must be in a safety seat

If you miss your exit, what should you do?

Go to the next one

Name five reasons when it would be legal to use your cell phone:

1. Fire
2. Traffic accident
3. Serious road hazard
4. Medical emergency
5. Hazardous material emergency

What is the hand signal for a right turn

arm out palm up

what is the hand signal for a left turn

arm straight out

what is the hand signal for stopping

arm out palm down

to steer the car in reverse which direction should you turn the steering wheel

in the direction you want the rear/back end to go

What should you do if you drive through a deep puddle of water

pump brake pedals to dry them out

What are three things that seatbelts prevent and help you to do

1) sliding
2) hitting dashboard/ windshield
3) being thrown/ejected from vehicle

When is it legal to use studded snow tires in the state of NJ

November 15 - April 1

If your car runs off the pavement, what three things should you do? (3)

1) slow down
2) regain control
3) turn slowly onto the road

What is the standard collision prevention formula

be alert, be prepared, act in time

When parking uphill which way should you turn your wheels

To the left; away from the curb

when parking downhill which way should you turn your wheels

To the right; toward the curb

if there is NO curb, which way do you turn your wheels

To the right; toward the edge of the road

When should you use your high beams?

Open country driving

Name six reasons when it would be important to slow down

1) at night
2) hills
3) wet roads
4) dips
5) pedestrians
6) narrow bridges/roads

A good rule on snow covered roads is to maintain a following distance of ___ or more seconds

6

If your car goes into a skid, which way should you turn the steering wheel

in the direction of the way the back of the car is skidding, no brake, no gas

What is the most common cause of collision

-driver or motorist error
-distractions

What are three things you can do to avoid a collision

1) stop
2) turn
3) speed up

If you have a tire blowout what are six things you should do

1) hold steering wheel firmly
2) keep vehicle going straight
3) slow down
4) no gas
5) do not apply brakes
6) let car coast to a stop in a safe area

When a vehicle is following too closely behind a vehicle in front of them it is called

tailgating

When following a car at 30 mph on wet pavement, you should allow at least how many car lengths?

6

when another motorist is trying to pass you, you should ___ ___ to make their pass easier

slow down

When are road surfaces most slippery

during the first few minutes of rainfall

Wherever possible, child car safety seats should be placed

rear seat of the vehicle

It is good practice to keep a safe distance to give you more time to react to

emergencies

Speed can be a factor between life and death, therefore how much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface when driving at the speed of 60 mph

300 feet

To drive in reverse the motorist head and body should be

turned to the right until he/she can clearly see through the back window w/o use of mirrors

When driving at night be sure you can stop within

the distance you can see ahead

Leaving a vehical idling for more than __ minutes is against the law

3

Failing to remove __ or __ from a vehicle is a $__ - ___ fine

snow or ice, 25-75 dollars

Name five actions that could lead to distracted driving

- Texting and driving
- Putting on makeup
- Changing the radio
- Reaching for something in the glove box
- Highway Hyponsosis (staring at something for too long)

Define the "Right Turn On Red" law

Unless a No Turn On Red is posted, then you may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop to check for traffic and pedestrians.

If you are making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, what is the best way to approach the turn?

As closest to the center lane as possible

What is the fine for throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle?

$1000

Can you get a ticket for driving too slow and why?

Yes, because you are impeding the flow of traffic

What is the most common factor for fatal accidents?

Speeding

What does yielding the right-of-way mean?

Giving up your right of way to the road, to let someone else pass

How far away should you park from a stop sign?

50 feet

How far away should you park from a fire hydrant?

10 feet

How far should you park from a railroad crossing?

50 feet

How far should you park from a fire station opposite of the road?

75 feet

How far away should you park from a fire station on the same side of the road?

20 feet

How far away should you park from a crosswalk at an intersection?

25 feet

What is the unposted speed limit in school zones and residential areas?

25 mph

What is the maximum speed limit in New Jersey?

65 mph

New Jersey laws requires motorists to keep to the right except when _______.

passing