Driving (Practice Test Questions)

Out of School

What is the order of the colors on a traffic light?

Red, Yellow, Green

What are possible signs of an aggressive driver?

Improper/erratic traffic lane changes; failing to yield to the right of way; following another vehicle to closely

In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign, you will receive…

a 2 point moving violation

High beam lights are used for…

Open country driving with no traffic

On snow cover roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of…

6 seconds or more

What is a Habitual Offender?

any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years

Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be…

turned away from the curb

What are the requirements that must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21?

They must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years; they must be a NJ licensed driver; they must be 21 years or old seated in the front seat

If a motorist has a BAC .10% the risk of causing an accident is…

6x greater

A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because…

unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means…

a drivers senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol

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

3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

In addition to a possible fine when operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign, a motorist will receive a…

2 point moving violation

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

Time

If the gas pedal sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly…

shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway

On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least…

6 seconds or more

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should…

go on the next one

The NJ speed limit in a residential or business district, unless otherwise posted, is…

25 mph

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

steering properly, nearing corners and intersections, and stopping and turning

When parking downhill on the street with a curb, the cars wheel should be…

turned toward the curb

The best way to enter a curve is…

to slow down before entering the curve

Passing on the right is allowed on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction when the vehicle ahead is…

turning left and there is room to pass

A holder of the validated GDL permit must meet what requirements before obtaining a probationary license?

They must be at least 17 years old; they must complete a minimum of 6 months of supervised driving; they must pass knowledge, vision, and road test

A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after…

making a full stop and checking for traffic

Driving in the city, you should…

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, and look at least 12 seconds ahead

How long must you hold a Probationary Drivers License?

1 year

Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on a wet road surface can cause…

The tire to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle

To avoid hydroplaning, you should…

Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road

Upon completion of the GDL requirements (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must…

visit any MGC Agency office to obtain an unrestricted Basic License

New Jersey law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorist point total every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension, however, the point total will…

never be able to be reduced below zero

At the time of your road test, you must present…

a valid registration, a valid permit, and a valid insurance ID card

After completing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated, you will be on probation for…

1 year

In city driving, a good habit is to…

look 12 seconds ahead

The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to…

use the horn, lights, and hand signals

DUI of intoxicated beverages means…

a drivers sense and judgement are impaired by alcohol

When a school bus has stopped directly in front a school dropping or picking up children, you may pass from either direction at what speed?

10 mph

To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, it is good practice to…

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

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

One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

A validated GDL permit holder, 21 years or older, is restricted to what driving hours?

No restrictions apply

When driving in rain, snow, or ice, you must turn on your…

wipers and headlights

You should always yield to…

Pedestrians in the crosswalk, other vehicles already in the intersection, and emergency vehicles

Signals must be used when…

turning, changing lanes, stopping, and/or slowing down

Child car safety seats should be placed where in the car?

In the rear seat

The driving hours of a GDL Permit or Probationary License holder under 21 are restricted to…

5:01 am to 11:00 pm

Violations committed in ____ are subjected to a double fine.

a construction zone

What does a solid white line across a road at an intersection mean?

stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

When approaching a railroad with flashing lights, you must…

Stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing

What color and shape are road work warning signs?

Orange diamonds

Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which individuals?

Bicyclists and Pedestrians

To drive in reverse, you must…

Turn your head and body to the right until you see through back window without mirrors

While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must…

Wear a seat bet, have a validated special permit, and be accompanied by an adult supervising driver in the front seat (at least 21)

When should a motorist not pass another vehicle?

On a hill or curve; at a railroad crossing; when behind a vehicle that is stopped to let a pedestrian cros

If the driver of a large bus or truck cannot see you in his rear view or side-view mirrors, you are…

In the trucks no zone or blind spot

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

Accumulating 4 or more points and is convicted of two or more moving violations

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

Involved in a lawsuit

If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must…

Yield to the motorist on the right

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

It prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes

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 a Commercial Driving school?

At the age of 16 and before turning 17 years old

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?

The driver

The holder of a Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use what while driving?

Hand held or hands-free interactive devices; cell phones, GPS, and hand held video games; wireless communication devices

Before turning, you must signal at least…

100 ft in advance

Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should…

Stop

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula, which is…

Be alert, be prepared, and act in time

What conviction(s) will result in an Insurance Surcharge?

Operating under the influence of Liquor/Drugs; refusing to take breathalyzer

Headlights must be used…

Between 30 mins after sunset, and 30 mins before sunrise, and anytime

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

The limitations regarding visibility, stopping distances, and maneuverability

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

12 oz of beer

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

Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes

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

10 feet

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

The driver and all passengers

If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify…

The police

When passing a large trucks or buses, it is important to remember…

There are several no-zones

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should…

Reduce speed and be ready to stop

Implied consent law means when you operate a motor vehicle on NJ roads, you agree to what?

To take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected DUI

If under 21, NJ states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is…

Above .01

What are two instances that could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle?

An exhaust leak/blocked tailpipe, or running the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage

NJ law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling for…

3 minutes or less

Double solid lines in the center of a road means…

No passing allowed

Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any person 13-21 years of age if convicted of…

Graffiti; setting false alarms’ buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence

You can pass a school bus when it has stopped on either side at a maximum speed of…

10 mph

The Implied Consent Law states that motorists driving on NJ roadways agree to take what test if they are arrested first an intoxicated driving offense?

A breathtest