Sample Knowelege Test 2

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

the reaction distance

When is it very important to use your mirrors?

When stopping at an intersection; When slowing down or stopping suddenly; When turning; When changing lanes

What is the correct placement of your hands on the steering wheel?

9 and 3 o'clock

Can coffee, fresh air, or a shower help you sober up enough to drive safely?

No, only time can do this

What are examples of possible penalties for a first-time offense of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .10% or more?

Possible interlock device requirement for 6 months to one year; $1,000 annual surcharge for three years; Up to 30 days imprisonment; 7 months to one year suspension of driving privilege

What is the most common type of parking on city streets in the state of New Jersey?

Parallel Parking

What is the minimum safe following distance for a vehicle traveling at 50 mph under ideal road conditions?

5 car lengths

What is the minimum safe following distance for a vehicle traveling at 40 mph on wet pavement?

8 car lengths

What do solid lines indicate?

On a motorist's side of the center line means do not pass

If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05 percent after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle accident:

Doubles

After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

Marijuana

What is the penalty for lying on your driver license application or registration?

Loss of driver license privileges for 6 months to 2 years; 6 months imprisonment

What documents are required in order to obtain your driver's license?

1 Primary document; 1 Secondary document; proof of address; Social Security number

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:

You need the extra room to see around the truck

What does the law say about bicyclists on roadways?

Bicycles are considered the same as motor vehicles

What are the three basic kinds of traffic signs?

Warning, guidance, regulatory

Which of the following are examples of regulatory signs?

Do not enter; Yield; Stop

What does a white diamond shaped symbol in a lane indicate?

Lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles (HOV) only

Which class of license-A, B, C, or D-is intended for a basic non-commercial driver license?

D

Which of the following statements about using a vehicle's horn is correct?

A horn should not be overused but a motorist should check it often to make sure it works; Use the horn to signal when passing or when coming out of a blind alley, curve, or driveway

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

Hand and arm upward

When parking your vehicle on ANY hill:

Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"

When parking a vehicle facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

Toward the curb

When road surfaces and traffic are normal, what does New Jersey law prohibit?

Blocking traffic through slow driving

What is the maximum speed you can drive in a rural roadway if there is no posted sign?

50 mph

What is a common contributing factor of fatal and other types of accidents?

Exceeding the speed limit

In which of the following situations are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

Only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction

An intersection is controlled if there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by what?

A police officer

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

Stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

What is considered a motor vehicle violation in the state of New Jersey?

Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or traffic sign

Whenever a motorist is in doubt who had the right-of-way in a circle, he/she should do what at all times?

Remember the basic rule governing any uncontrolled intersection; Exercise extreme caution

Should you maintain your speed or slow down when moving toward an exit ramp?

Do not slow down until you have moved into the exit ramp

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?

Turn on your emergency flashers; Ask anyone who stops for help or call for assistance; Move the vehicle out of the road; Raise the hood

What is the correct way to safely make a right hand turn?

Do not swing outward or into another lane; Approach intersection as far to the right as possible

When are you allowed to drive around railroad crossing when the gates are lowered?

Drivers should not cross the gate until gates have been raised and the lights have stopped flashing

What should you do when a school bus is stopped and flashing red lights?

Drivers on two-lane road approaching from both directions must stop

When are you required to use your headlights when driving?

When visibility is 500 feet or less; Whenever you are using your windshield wipers; One-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise

What type of lights are illegal to use in place of headlights?

Parking or auxiliary lights

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, what should you do as a responsible driver?

Let the call go to voicemail

What are some bad habits that could distract drivers from paying attention to the road and their surroundings?

Reading maps and newspapers; Driving while talking on a cell phone; Driving while eating or drinking

Which of the following statements about tired drivers is correct?

Tired drivers have slower reaction times; Tired drivers can be as dangerous as drunk drivers

What driving rule is useful at any speed?

The three-seconds plus rule

Should you use your high-beams or low-beams when driving in foggy conditions?

Use low beams and turn fog lights on

What should you do to control a vehicle if the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide?

Take your foot off the gas pedal

What should you do if your vehicle runs off the pavement?

Regain control; Slow down; Turn slowly onto the road

What is the proper response to a blown tire?

Take your foot off the gas, do not use breaks; Steer straight

What should you do if the gas pedal in your vehicle gets stuck?

Keep eyes on the road while quickly shifting to neutral, steer off roadway, turn engine off and call for help

What should you do if your vehicle goes into water?

Open door or window to exit

What last minute choices can help you avoid collisions or at least minimize damage?

Turn away from oncoming traffic even if it means leaving the road; Drive off the road instead of skidding; Hit something that will give way instead of something hard

According to New Jersey state law, who is required to wear seat belts?

Under state law, the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle must wear a seatbelt

Which of the following statements about drinking and driving are correct?

If your BAC is above .10%, your risk for getting in an accident is six times higher; If you're BAC is above .05, your risk for getting in an accident is doubled

Emotions can have a great effect on your driving, if you are angry or excited you should?

Give yourself time to cool off

A person may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal?

When directed to do so by a police officer

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately?

Test your brakes

When two roads intersect and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to?

Be ready to stop if necessary

When driving around a curve, your car will to tend?

Keep going straight

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

3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

A railroad crossing sign is?

Black and yellow (circle)

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

Left turn

Double solid lines in the center of a two-way road means?

Traffic should not cross from either side

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm is downward signifies?

Slow or stop

A yellow line down the center of the road indicates?

Separates traffic flow in opposite direction

When are roads most slippery?

During the first few minutes of rainfall

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking what type of alcohol?

Beer

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

You are, by law, presumed to be under the influence when the amount of alcohol in your blood or BAC has reached?

.08%

When making a left turn from a two-way street, you should get into which lane before turning?

Lane nearest to the center of the roadway

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

Time

The first conviction penalty for driving with a BAC of .08% or higher will be?

$250-$400 fine, up to 30 days imprisonment, loss of license 6 months to 1 year

What safe driving skills are affected by alcohol?

Alertness, judgment and reaction time

A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection designates?

Stop within five feet of the line for a stop sign or traffic light

Before turning, you must signal at least how far in advance?

100 feet

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

Not drive at all after drinking

The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential area, unless otherwise posted, is?

25 mph

A flashing red light means?

Stop, go when safe

The three second rule refers to what?

Proper following distance

You should always yield to?

Emergency vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles in the intersection

Hydroplaning means?

Tire treads lose contact with the road surface

When nearing a steady yellow traffic signal you should?

Stop before the intersection

The order of colors on a traffic light hung top to bottom are?

Red, yellow and green

A green arrow means?

Proceed as shown by the arrow

What are the three options available the Graduated Drivers License Program

-The Early Bird

-The young Adult Road

-The Adult Road

To obtain a Probationary License a person who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following three requirements are met:

- Must complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponement

-Must pass MVC's Road test

-Must be at least 17 years old

A Probationary License is needed for how long?

1 year

With a 6pt ID Varification Program, The MVC's will verify what 3 categories?

-age--Birth Certificate--4pts

-Identity-- Social Security--1 pt

proof that presence in this country is federal by law

to Obtain a GDL special Learner Permit one must meet what 6 requirements

-Must be at least 16

-Must have resigned Parent or Guardian Consent

-must be enrolled in approved behind the wheel driver training course

-an approved instructor must give permit

-Must pass MVC's knowledge and visions Te

--Must Pay required fee

If you fail the road test, How long do you have to wait to take the next test

2 weeks

It will take a large truck how much longer to stop in Bad weather

25%

What are the four Items needed to register your vehicle?

-Complete a NJ vehicle registration application at any MVC

-Provide the name of the vehicles current insurance company and the policy number

-show proof of vehicle ownership

-shoe proof that required sales have been paid

What are the 6 items needed to take the road test?

-6 pts of ID

- Validated Permit

-Valid inspection sticker, insurance

-2 red GDL decals

-all signals must be working

-Applicants must be accompanied by a licensed driver

What are the hours for a GDL Examination permit (21 or older)?

all hours

What about any GDL permit under 21

5am-11pm

What three items do you need to have with you when driving?

-license

-registration

-insurance

How much time do you have to notify MVC of a name change

2 weeks

an adress change..?

1 week after moving