drivers ed

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

16

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, (ONE 4 pt doc “PRIMARY” & ONE 2 pt doc “SECONDARY”)

How long must you drive unsupervised with a probationary license?

1 year

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

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

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

60 DAYS REG, 30 DAYS CDL or before your current license has expired.

What are the fines for ALTERING a driver license?

a. LOSS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGE

b. FINE UP TO $1,000.

c. UP TO 6 MONTHS IN JAIL

What are the fines for getting a driver license illegally?

a. $200. - $500. FINE

b. 30 – 90 DAYS IN JAIL

If you have your special learner’s permit, what are the hours that you CAN NOT  drive?

11:01 PM – 5:00 AM

How old must you be to obtain your examination permit?

17 YEARS OR OLDER

What does GDL stand for?

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE

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

obstructions, consoles

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

ONLY 1 PASSENGER UNLESS PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS PRESENT AND A DEPENDENT

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 to MVC?

2 WEEKS

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

6 MONTHS (50 hours, 10 of which are at night)

What is the purpose of the Graduated Driver License program?

EXTEND PRACTICE DRIVING TIME AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FATALITIES AMONGST TEENS AND 1ST TIME DRIVERS

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

5:01 AM – 11 PM

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?

RESTRICTIONS DO NOT APPLY

What are the fines for violation of the GDL?

a. $100. FINE

b. SUSPENSION OR DELAY OF RECEIVING YOUR LICENSE

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

AN ADULT SUPERVISiNG DRIVER WITH:

• 3 YEARS DRIVING EXPERIENCE

• 21 YEARS OF AGE

• VALID NJ DRIVER'S LICENSE

ALONG WITH 1 additional person

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

EMPLOYMENT

RELIGIOUS OBLIGATION

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

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

Define Nikhil’s Law?

This law reinforces the dangers of failing to completely come to a FULL stop, staying alert, talking safely and planning ahead.

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

1. Driving in reverse

2. Proper steering

3. Stopping and turning smoothly

4. Yielding the right-of-way

5. Nearing corners and intersections

6. Parallel parking

7. Sitting properly

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

12 SECONDS

Define hydroplaning

WHEN YOUR TIRES RIDE UP ON A FILM OF WATER CAUSING YOU TO LOSE TRACTION FROM THE ROADWAY

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

SLOW DOWN & DRIVE ON THE HIGHEST POINT OF THE ROAD

A common mistake that new drivers make is

BRAKE TOO HARD/SLAM THE BRAKES.

What is the New Jersey seat belt law?

ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR A SEAT BELT – MOTORIST ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSENGERS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

When/where is angle parking most commonly used?

SHOPPING CENTERS

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 & ALL OTHERS ON EACH SIDE

When driving on wet roads, the three-second rule should be increased to _____ or ____ seconds.

4 or more

When following a car at 40mph on wet pavement, you should allow at least:

8 car lengths

The three-second rule refers to

SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE

If a collision looks probable, what should you do?

Turn away from oncoming traffic

HIT SOMETHING THAT WILL GIVE WAY

If your brakes fail, what three things should you do?

1. SHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR

2. PUMP BRAKE PEDAL

3. HAND BRAKE/EMERGENCY BRAKE

What are the two BEST ways to talk to other drivers?

1. HORN

2. LIGHTS

3. HAND SIGNALS

How far in advance should you use your turn signal?

100 FEET

Before driving in reverse, what should you do?

MAKE SURE PATH IS CLEAR

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

SPEED

What is the New Jersey Child Restraint Law?

• Under 2 years and <30 lbs: Rear-facing 5-point harness car seat.

• Under 4 years and <40 lbs: Rear-facing until outgrown, then forward-facing with a 5-point harness.

• Under 8 years and <57 inches: Forward-facing harness until outgrown, then a belt-positioning booster seat.

• Aged 8+ or 57"+: Standard seat belt.

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

ARM OUT @ aT A RIGHT ANGLE, PALM UP

What is the hand signal for left turn?

ARM STRAIGHT OUT

What is the hand signal for stopping?

ARM OUT @ 45 degree ANGLE, 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 THE BRAKE PEDAL TO DRY THEM OUT

What are three things that seat belts prevent and help you do?

1. SLIDING AROUND IN THE CAR

2. HITTING DASHBOARD & WINDSHIELD

3. BEING THROWN / EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE

When is it legal to use studded snow tires in the state of New Jersey?

NOVEMBER 15TH – APRIL 1ST

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

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?

AWAY FROM THE CURB

When parking downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?

TOWARD THE CURB

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

TOWARD THE EDGE OF THE ROAD

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 OR ROADS

7. INTERSECTIONS

8. CONSTRUCTION ZONES

9. SHARP CURVES

10. RAILROAD CROSSING

11. SPEED HUMPS/BUMPS

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 collisions?

DRIVER OR MOTORIST ERROR

DISTRACTIONS

What are the 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 THE 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 1ST FEW MINUTES OF RAINFALL

Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed

IN THE 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 a speed of 60 mph?

343 FEET

To drive in reverse, the motorist’s head and body should be:

TURNED TO THE RIGHT UNTIL HE/SHE CAN SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW WITHOUT THE USE OF MIRRORS

When driving at night, be sure that you can stop within;

THE DISTANCE YOU CAN SEE AHEAD

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

3

Failing to remove ____ or ____ from a vehicle is a ____ fine.

SNOW, ICE, $25-$75

Name five actions that could lead to distracted driving?

Use of cell phone

Applying make-up

Eating or drinking

Adjusting the radio

Reaching into the glove compartment

Where do you put your hands on the steering wheel while driving and how do your move them when you are turning?

9 and 3 and use hand over hand action