Permit Exam

All possible questions on state exam.

**At the time of your road test, you must present:**

 Permit, insurance, and registration.

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

1, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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

11:01 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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

1 week.

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

5:01 a.m. to 11 p.m.

**Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seatbelt in the vehicle?**

Everyone.

 **At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?**

18 years old.

**During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when:**

Accumulated 4 or points and/or convicted of 2 or more moving violations.

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

Visit any MVC agency to obtain an unrestricted Basic License. 

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

Police.

**Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit in the vehicle?**

1 unless parent/guardian.

**Getting a driver license illegally may result in:**

Fine of $250-$500 and imprisonment 30-90 days.

**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:**

Two red decals; one for each license plate.

**In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet which of the following requirements?**

6 months of supervised driving, at least 17 years of age, and pass the road test.

**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:**

Stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, & steering properly.

**How much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?**

$100.

**Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver license, may result in:**

Loss of driving privileges, fine up to $1,000, and up to 6 months in jail.

**As of May 1, 2010 all GDL drivers holding a special learner permit, examination permit or a Probationary License when operating a vehicle must:**

Display a reflectorized red decal on both the front and rear license plate. 

**The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?**

No restrictions.

**In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in New Jersey must carry:**

A validated permit, a probationary or basic driver license pertaining to the vehicle being driven.

**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.

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

14 days.

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

Hand held or hands-free interactive devices, wireless communication devices, and cell phones & GPS & and handheld video games.

**A Probationary driver is Probationary for how long?**

12 months.

**A Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at age 16 when:**

The applicant is enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver testing course approved by the Department of Education.

**While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must:**

Must be accompanied by an adult supervising driver who is in the front seat, at least 21 years old, and with a minimum of 3 years driving experience. Must have a validated permit and everyone must wear a seatbelt.

**When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be:**

Turned away from the curb.

**A child under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches ( four feet nine inches) tall  must be properly belted and:**

Seated in the rear of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat, the front will be allowed. 

**The New Jersey child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child ________ and under  and 80 pounds or less, must ride in a safety or booster seat in the __________**

Eight years old, rear seat.

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

Keep you from being thrown from the vehicle, keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard, or keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control.

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

The driver of the vehicle.

**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.

**When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be:**

Turned toward the curb.

**What color(s) is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?**

Yellow-green.

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

50 feet.

**You cannot park:**

In a bus stop zone, in front of a fire hydrant, and in front of a driveway.

**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 good practice to:**

Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

**What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?**

Yield the right of way in a crosswalk, be alert and obey speed limits, and never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian.

**A deceleration lane is:**

An extra lane at a highway exit used to slow down.

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

25 mph.

**When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to:**

Keep going straight.

**Under New Jersey law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals:**

Pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters, and skateboarders.

**Headlights must be used:**

Between one-half hour after sunset, and one-half house before sunrise and anytime during bad weather when the visibility is 500 feet or less.

**Dim your lights from high beam to low beam when**

A vehicle is approaching you or when you are behind another vehicle.

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

Unless directed to do so by a police officer.

**When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must:**

Stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing. 

**A Railroad Crossing sign is:**

Black and yellow (circle).

**To make a safe right turn, you should:**

Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible.

**At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule:**

The vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

**If a vehicle is passing you, you should:**

Slow down to make it easier for the other motorist.

**An acceleration lane is:**

An extra lane at a highway entrance to speed up to the flow of traffic.

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

10 feet.

**Signals should be used:**

Signals show when you’re turning, slowing down, and switching lanes.

**When behind the wheel a motorist should always:**

Remain calm and follow the rules of the road.

**On a two-way road when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing:**

You have to stop 25 feet away. 

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

Yield to the motorist on the right.

**Unless a “no turn on red sign” is posted, New Jersey law permits you to turn right on red after:**

Coming to a full stop and checking traffic and pedestrians.

**Before turning, you must signal at least:**

At least 100 feet before turning.

**Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving ?**

Eating, adjusting a CD player or the radio, and using a cellphone.

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

An exhaust leaks or blocked tailpipe and runs the engine in an enclosed space.

**If someone is suspect of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:** 

Remove from the vehicle and call 911. 

**A Motorist should always be prepared to yield to which of the following**

Trains, postal vehicles, and buses.

**In city driving, you should:**

Watch out for pedestrians, drive more slowly, and look at least 12 seconds ahead.

**In extreme cases an aggressive driver may:**

Cause an accident. 

**Road surfaces are most slippery:**

During the first few minutes of rainfall.

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

Give more space to a truck making a wide turn, leave space when stopping behind a truck, and maintain a constant speed when passing.

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

The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances, and maneuverability.

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

25% more. 

 **If you go into a skid, you should:** 

Take your foot off the gas pedal.  

**When making a left turn from a two-way road, onto a two-way road, you should approach the** 

Lane nearest to the center of the road.

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

There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles.

**To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, it is a good practice to:**

Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

**Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?** 

Motorists who are sleep deprived, driving alone, or young people.

**What are  possible signs of an aggressive driver?**

Improper lane changes, failing to yield the right of way, and following another vehicle too closely.

**A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver:**

Can see the motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirror.

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

Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

**The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is a:**

Left turn.

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

Give yourself time to cool off.

**If a motorist’s vehicle must make an emergency stop he/she must** 

Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder.

**If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should:**

Hold the wheel firmly, remove your foot from the gas pedal, and let the vehicle coast to a stop.

**To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should:**

Turn in the same direction the rear of the car is skidding.

**In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between:** 

November 15 to April 1.

**After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:**

Test your brakes.

**All drivers, during rain, snow and ice, must have:**

Wipers on and headlights on.

**Which of the following is not a sign of an aggressive driver?**

Yielding, making a complete stop, and signaling. 

**If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person while  your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to** 

A fine, continued suspension of your driving privileges, and a potential jail sentence.

**If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:**

Slow down and regain control.

**If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is:**

Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes.

**You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or:**

The motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass.

**You can reduce your chances of being in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:**

Be alert, be prepared, and act in time.

**Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear these, you must:**

Steer to the extreme right of the road and stop, letting them pass you.

**In city driving, a good habit is to:**

Look 12 seconds ahead.

**Bright beam lights are used for:**

Open country driving.

**When driving at night be sure that you can stop:**

Within the distance you can see ahead.

**It is a good practice to keep a safe distance in order to:**

Give you time to react.

**The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is determined by** 

The amount you drink, your weight, and how quickly drinks are consumed.

**If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is:**

More than .01%.

**Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:**

Cold pills, tranquilisers, and some prescription drugs.

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

Doubled.