State Exam 1 Final Review - Fill in the Blank (NJ MVC Driving)

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering topics from NJ MVC driving manual and state exam review.

The three documents you must carry when you drive are __.

License, Registration, Insurance ID Card

Time to report a name change to the MVC is __.

2 Weeks

Time to report a change of address to the MVC when moving within the state is __; out-of-state is __.

1 Week; 60 Days

Hours a person under the GDL can drive are __.

5:00am-11:01pm

If your license is lost or stolen, you should __.

Report it to local Police

Penalties for possessing or displaying an altered or counterfeited license include __, __, and __.

Fine, Imprisonment, Loss of Driving Privilege

The NJ Seatbelt Law states that __ passengers in the vehicle must be wearing a seatbelt.

ALL

Under the Child Restraint Law, children up to age __ must ride in a car seat in the rear of the vehicle.

8

Under the Child Restraint Law, children up to weight __ must ride in a car seat in the rear of the vehicle.

80 lb.

Who is responsible for passengers under 18? __

The Motorist

Seatbelts help to keep you from being __.

thrown from the vehicle

Seatbelts help to __ your body down with the vehicle.

slow

Seatbelts help to keep you from __ in the seat.

sliding

After driving through water, you should __ to test your brakes.

pump them

The common mistake with the brake pedal is __.

slamming or pushing the pedal too hard

You should signal in __ situations.

when turning or changing lanes

When you are slowing down, stopping, or turning, you should signal in the same way as when __.

turning or changing lanes

You are allowed to drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal only when __.

directed to do so by a police officer

You must signal __ before a turn.

100 ft.

A left hand extended upward indicates a driver is making a __ turn.

right

A left hand extended straight out indicates a driver is making a __ turn.

left

A left hand extended downward means the driver is making a __.

stop or slowing down

When driving in reverse, you turn the wheel to the __ to go to the right.

to the right (same direction that you want the rear of the car to go)

To back in a straight line, you should __.

look through the back window

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking downhill? __

toward the curb

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking uphill? __

away from the curb

The speed limit in a school zone is __.

25 mph

The speed limit in a low density residential area or business district is __.

35 mph

The rule for keeping right is to stay __ except when impractical to travel on that side of the road, when passing, or on a 1-way street.

Always to the right

When someone is passing you, you should __.

slow and allow them to pass

You may pass on the right when the driver ahead is making a left or when there are __ lanes going in the same direction.

more than one

At an uncontrolled intersection, the right of way goes to the driver on the __.

right

When nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should __.

reduce speed and be ready to stop

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should go to the next __ and turn around.

exit

You may make a right turn on red after you have stopped fully and yielded to / and there is no sign restricting it.

pedestrians; vehicles

When making a left turn from a 2-lane road into a 4-lane road, you should turn into the __ lane nearest to you.

first lane (lane closest to you)

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you, you should __.

pull over and let them pass

At what speed may you pass a school bus letting off children at a school? __

you may not pass; you must stop

How far away must you stop behind or facing a school bus with red flashing lights? __ ft.

25

When must you use your headlights? Headlights are required when visibility is less than __ feet.

500

In what type of driving do you use your high beams? __ driving.

open, rural, country

What does it mean to overdrive your headlights? Driving __ for the distance you can see ahead.

too fast

How many feet must you park from a fire hydrant? __ ft.

10

How many feet must you park from a cross walk? __ ft.

25

How many feet must you park from a stop sign? __ ft.

50

What is the standard accident prevention formula? Be __, Be __, and Act __ In Time.

alert; prepared; in

What is the main purpose for a space cushion? The following distance is to give the driver time to __.

react

How should you talk to other drivers? and .

horn; signals

How should you drive in the city? Look __ seconds ahead for lights and pedestrians.

12

What should you do with your eyes to avoid 'Highway Hypnosis'? Keep them from focusing on one thing for more than __ seconds.

a few

When driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction? __

straight

How should you drive around a curve safely? __ in your lane.

stay

What is the 3 Second Plus rule for? __

following distance

During rain, when are roads most slippery? During the __ minutes of rainfall.

first

What is hydroplaning? Tire tread loses contact with road and rides up on a film of __.

water

How can you regain control of your car when you begin to hydroplane? Take your foot off the gas and __.

slow down

For someone UNDER 21, what are the 3 mandatory penalties for a BAC of .01–.08? __, __, and __.

30-90 Day Suspension; 15-30 Day Community Service; IDRC

For someone 21 or OVER, what are the mandatory penalties for a 1st offense BAC of .08 but under .10? __, __, and __.

$250-400 Fine; imprisonment for 30 days; loss of license for 3 months

For someone 21 or OVER, what are the mandatory penalties for a 1st offense BAC over .10? __, __, and __.

$300-500 Fine; imprisonment for 30 days; loss of license for 7 months – 1 year

Penalties for driving after your license is suspended include a $ fine, possible day jail sentence, and license loss for years.

$500; 90; 1-2

Penalties for obtaining an illegal driver’s license include a fine of $ and/or imprisonment for __ days.

200-500; 90

What is the implied consent law? You agree to __ following a stop for DUI.

take a breath test

Penalties for refusing a breathalyzer test are the same as driving with a BAC of __.

0.10

Can you obtain a work license after losing your license for a DUI in NJ?

No

How many points are deducted after being violation/suspension free for one year? __

3

What is a habitual offender? A habitual offender is defined as __.

3 license suspensions in 3 years

How does alcohol first affect you? It first affects your __, __, and increased __.

judgement; talkativeness; self-confidence

What qualities/skills are affected first by drinking alcohol? __, __, and __.

inhibition; judgement; self-control

What qualities/skills are affected by continued drinking (after 2-4 drinks)? __, __, and __.

reaction time; coordination; balance

What 4 factors determine your BAC? __, __, __, and __.

amount of alcohol; time it was consumed; weight; amount of food eaten

At a BAC of .05 your risk of having a crash does what? The risk __.

doubles

At a BAC of .10 your risk of having a crash does what? The risk is __ times greater.

6

At a BAC of .15 your risk of having a crash does what? The risk is __ times greater.

25

What is the only safe way to truly reduce your risk of having a crash? __

Do not drive after drinking

What are the legal BAC limits for over 21 and under 21? BAC of for over 21 and for under 21.

.08; .01

What is the only thing that can sober you up? __

Time

A standard drink contains how much alcohol? __.

1/2 ounce

A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as of whiskey or of wine.

1.5 oz of 86 proof whiskey; 5 oz wine

What drugs can influence your driving ability? __, __, and __.

cold medicine; antihistamine; tranquilizers

What influence do mood, drugs, and driving experience have on your risk for an accident after drinking? It __ your risk.

increases

What is the most common alcoholic beverage related to DUI arrests? __

Beer

Could you be involved in a lawsuit if you were serving people alcohol in your own home?

Yes

What actions can cause a car to skid? __, __, and __.

sudden turns; lane changes; hard braking

What should you do to counteract a skid? Turn in the same direction that the rear of the car is __.

skidding

What is the first thing you should do if your car runs off the pavement? __

Slow down

What should you do if your conventional disc brakes fail? Shift to a gear and brakes.

lower; pump

What should you do if you have a tire blowout? __, slow down gradually, then pull off road.

Keep going straight

What is the 1st thing you do if your car breaks down? __

Pull over

If a collision is imminent, steer toward objects that give way and avoid __ solid objects.

hard

How old must you be to register a vehicle? __

17

If you sell your vehicle, you must turn in the license plates by taking them to the __.

DMV

How often does a vehicle have to be inspected? Every __ years.

2

If you move from another state, how long after registering it do you have to get your car inspected? __ days.

60

What type of insurance is mandatory on your car? __

Liability

What is the order (colors) of a traffic light from top to bottom? __, __, __.

Red; Yellow; Green

What does a green arrow on the bottom mean? Proceed in the Direction of the __.

Arrow

What should you do if you are nearing a steady yellow light? Slow down, stop if you can.

stop if you can

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean? You must __, yield, and proceed when safe.

stop

What does a triangular shaped sign mean? __

Yield

What does a diamond shaped sign mean? __

Warning