New Jersey Basic Driver Examination

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means

your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

Probationary driving school program enrollment

-accumulating four or more points

-convicted of two or more moving violations

Hydroplaning starts at

35 MPH depending on your vehicle

Road surfaces are most slippery

During the very first few minutes of rainfall

Hand signal with arm straight out

left turn

Upon completion of the GDL requirements, one year of supervised driving, the holder of a Probationary License must

must visit any MVC agency to obtain an unrestricted Basic License

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

the 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 Permit in the vehicle?

one additional unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

Getting a driver license illegally consequences

may result in a fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days

Truck stopping distance in bad weather

This can be as much as 70% more

Stopping or parking in front of a driveway

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway.

Permit holder requirements before practice driving

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 a sticker for the front and rear window.

Purpose of the road test

The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and driving safety.

Skid response

If you go into a skid, you should straighten your wheels.

Probation period after MVC Driver Improvement Program

After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for a period of one year.

Alcohol impairment after drinks

After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your reaction time, coordination and balance, vision and judgment.

Fine for GDL Permit or Probationary License violation

The fine for a violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License is $100.00.

Parking a vehicle facing uphill

When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be turned away from the curb.

Consequences of altering a driver license

Altering a driver license, or showing an altered driver license, may result in a fine of up to $1000, up to six months imprisonment, and loss of your driving privilege.

Sober up after drinking

If a person has been drinking, time is the only thing that can sober them up.

Safe right turn

To make a safe right turn, you should approach the intersection as far to the right as possible.

Child safety seat requirements

A child under the age of eight and who is less than 57 inches (four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat, the front seat will be allowed.

Defroster types

Hot defroster is on the outside of the vehicle; cold defroster is on the inside of the vehicle.

Knowledge test and Vision exam

The permit holder must pass the required MVC's Knowledge test and Vision exam before practice driving is permitted.

Road test components

The applicant may be tested on stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, and steering properly.

Skid recovery techniques

In a skid, you should take your foot off the gas pedal.

Probation duration after improvement program

You will be on probation for a period of six months after completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program.

Alcohol effects on driving

Alcohol begins to impair your driving abilities after two, three or four drinks.

GDL violation fine

The fine for a violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License is $250.00.

Uphill parking wheel direction

When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be turned to the right.

Altered driver license penalties

Showing an altered driver license may result in a fine of up to $1000.

Sober up methods

Drinking strong black coffee does not sober a person up after drinking.

Hot defroster

Defroster on the outside of the vehicle

Cold defroster

Defroster on the inside of the vehicle

Legal to turn right on red

You must check traffic to the right, make a full stop, and check traffic

GDL drivers requirements

Must display a copy of the validated permit and a reflectorized orange sticker on the front and rear window

Driving in rain, snow, and ice

All drivers must have wipers on and headlights on

Parking near a stop sign

You may not park within 25 feet of a stop sign

Distracted driving actions

Adjusting the radio, eating, using a cellular phone or any other electronic device

Blood alcohol level content under 21

You may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is more than .01

City driving recommendations

You should drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians, and look at least 12 seconds ahead

Documents required for road test

You must present a valid vehicle registration, a valid examination permit, and a valid insurance I.D. card

Driving around a curve

Your vehicle may tend to keep going straight

Aggressive driver behavior

An aggressive driver may cause an accident

Approaching a railroad crossing

You must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing

Probationary Driver License passenger limit

The holder is permitted one additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

Yielding when signaling a right turn

Motorists must yield to inline skaters and skateboarders

Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to

all of the above

A. inline skaters and skateboarders

B. bicyclists

C. pedestrians

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should

reduce speed and be ready to stop

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

reduce speed and be ready to stop

Drugs that may affect driving skills are

all of the above

A. cold pills

B. tranquilizers

C. some prescription drugs

Possible symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning

all of the above

A. loss of consciousness

B. dizziness

C. nausea/vomiting

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

one week

A triangular-shaped sign is a

yield sign

You cannot park

all of the above

A. in front of a fire hydrant

B. in a bus stop zone

C. in front of a driveway

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

passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

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

the driver and all passengers

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

doubled

To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least

three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

Headlights must be used

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

If you drink beyond a BAC of .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10% the risk increases to

six times as great

Measures a motorist must take to secure the safety of all pedestrians

all of the above

A. yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk

B. be alert and obey speed limits

C. never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian

When sharing the road with large trucks and buses, you should

all of the above

A. give more space to a truck making a wide turn

B. leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus

C. maintain a consistent speed

To drive in reverse, you must

turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without the use of mirrors

To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should

turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

Which of the following could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle?

A. an exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe

B. running the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage

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

5:01 am to 11:00 pm

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

25% more

You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner because:

it prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brake

The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner permit must not drive between the hours of

11:01 PM to 5:00 PM

When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within

14 days after registering it

The holder of a Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use which of the following while driving

All of the above

A. hand-held or hands-free interactive devices

B. wireless communication devices

C. cell phones, GPS and hand-held video games

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

passing is only permitted on the side with the broken line

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

every 2 years

Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under the age of 21) permitted to have in the vehicle

One additional unless accompanied by a parent of guardian

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately

test your brakes

One and one-half ounces of whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as

12 ounces of beer

A diamond-shaped sign is a

warning sign

If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?

time

If a vehicle is passing you, you should

slow down and make it easier for the other motorist to pass

What is a Habitual Offender?

Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

A Probationary driver is probationary for how long?

12 months

A triangular-shaped sign is a

yield sign

The order of colors on a traffic signal hung vertically is

red, yellow, green

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

During rain, snow and ice, all drivers must have

A. wipers on

B. headlights on

If you drink beyond a BAC of .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10% the risk increases to

6 times as great

A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meet which of the following requirements

All of the above

A. must be 21 years or older

B. must be a New Jersey licensed driver seated in the front seat C. must be a licensed driver for a minimum of three years

Getting a driver license illegally may result in

a fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember

stop

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may

A. keep you from being thrown from the car

B. keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard

C. keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car

A deceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway exit

To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to

not drive at all after drinking

If you go into a skid, you should

Take your foot off the gas pedal

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

50 feet

When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should

A. give more road space to a truck making a wide turn

B. leave space when stopping behind a truck or bus

C. maintain a consistent speed when passing

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

25 MPH

Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver?

A. improper or erratic traffic lane changes

B. failing to yield to the right of way

C. following another vehicle to closely