nj mvc knowledge test

If you are moving within or out of NJ, you must report change of address to the MVC within how many weeks after moving?

one week

If you legally change your name, it must be reported to the MVC within how many weeks of change?

two weeks

Driver with valid out-of-state license who moves into NJ must apply for NJ license within how many days?

60 days, or before current license expires whichever is sooner. Must surrender out-of-state license prior to receiving NJ license

For CDL (commercial), 30 days

If an individual has never had a driver’s license, they must complete what program before they can receive the basic driver’s license?

GDL (graduated drivers license) program

How long are GDL, special learner, and examination permits valid for?

Until qualifications for probationary license are met, or 2 years whichever occurs first. All other licenses are valid for 90 days

What age does a driver with an examination permit and probationary license need to display two visible, reflective decals on the license plates?

under 21 years

What format of license will you have if you are under 21 years old

vertical

over 21 is horizontal

How long are driver licenses valid for

4 years

What is the GDL?

Graduated Driver License. gradually introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers. Extends first-time driver’s practice driving time, must be min. age of 18 to receive unrestricted basic driver license.

What’s the fine for failing to follow GDL restrictions?

$100

What is the Special Learner’s permit?

Part of the early bird option, person is 16 or older and is allowed to drive under a behind-the-wheel training course. Must pass MVC knowledge and vision tests

Steps in Early Bird option to get license

1. Special learner’s permit (16 or older, lets you practice under instructor)

2. practice with adult supervising driver

3. probationary license (after completing 6 months of supervised driving, older than 17, one year of unsupervised driving)

4. Practice with a probationary license (practice without supervisor for one year)

5. Basic driver license (when you turn 18 after 4th step)

How many months of supervised driving with a special learner’s permit before you can get probationary license?

6 months of supervised driving

How long of unsupervised driving with probationary license before you can get basic drivers license?

1 year, must be 18 as well

Steps in Young Adult path

1. Get exam permit (at least 17 years old, pass MVC knowledge and vision test)

2. practice supervised driving (6 months)

3. get probationary license (after passing MVC road test, practice unsupervised driving)

4. get basic driving license (when turn 18)

Don’t need to take driving lessons

Steps in Adult path

Get exam permit

practice supervised driving (3 months)

get probationary license

practice unsupervised driving

get basic driving license

must be at least 21 years old, and practice at least 3 months (DIFFERENT, not 6 months)

Restrictions for Examination permit

no driving 11:01 pm - 5 am (under 21, over 21 no restrictions)

no cell phones

adult supervising driver

passengers: dependents of permit holder, one add’t person unless w/ parent or guardian (under 21, over 21 is no restrictions)

Decals required (under 21, not required over 21

Restrictions for special learners permit

No driving 11:01 - 5 am except for religious purposes, appointments, emergencies

no cell phones

adult supervising driver

passenger: parent guardian, dependent of driver, one add’l passenger

all must wear seatbelts

decals on license plates (top left corner of each plate front and back)

If you have a permit/probationary license for drivers under 21, exemptions to driving hour restrictions require what?

letter with a header from employer/religious site

What age can you opt to be included in the organ donor registry?

18 years old, designation will appear on drivers license

What is Sara’s Law

Lets NJ drivers join in a web-based system where anyone over age 14 can voluntarily submit and maintain emergency contact info through NJMVC. Used to locate designated emergency contacts in the event of a motor vehicle crash which renders an individual unable to communicate

What are the requirements for a basic drivers license

6 points of ID verification

Vision test

Knowledge test (score must be > 80%)

What is Nikhil’s Law

NJ law designed to protect pedestrians and increase driver awareness. Drivers must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and pay full attention while driving

What are the requirements for the road test

• valid inspection sticker

• valid permit

• valid registration

• valid insurance ID card

• 2 red GHL decals properly placed

Where should the red decals be placed?

top left corner

What can’t your car have for a road test?

obstructions that prevent examiner from reaching brake, gas pedals, or steering. also any obstructions that prevent examiner from reaching parking or emergency brake

If you failed a road test, how long must you wait for a re-test?

2 weeks

NJ seatbelt law

driver and passengers must wear seat belts

driver responsible for everyone under 18. over 18 is responsible for themselves

Probationary license what can and cant you do

can drive unsupervised. If under 21, only drive from 5 am to 11:01 pm. only 1 passenger (unless family members). no phones. must display red decals.

If over 21, no hour, passenger, decal restrictions

Which direction must an infant car seat face at all times?

Rear of the car

How old must a child be in order to sit in the front seat?

12 or older, if younger than 12, can’t

If you have conventional drum and disc brakes, after driving through water what should you do

pump brakes gently to test them and dry them out. should be able to stop within 24 feet at 20 mph.

If you have ABS brakes, how should you test?

Never pump ABS or jerk steering wheel when braking. to test, apply steady pressure.

What is the fine for not removing snow or ice from vehicle before driving?

$25-$75

When should you use signals?

turning, changing lanes, stopping, slowing down.

How far away should turn signals be turned on for before a turn?

at least 100 feet

When parking on a downhill, what direction should your wheels be turned?

towards curb

When parking on an uphill, what direction should your wheels be turned?

away from curb

When parallel parking, tires should not be more than how many inches from the curb?

6 inches

Speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts

25 mph

Speed limit in suburban business and low-density business and residential districts

35 mph

When would you get a double fine in a 65 mph limit zone

if you exceed the limit by 10 miles per hour or more. Also most other moving violations (running stop sign, speeding, hit and run, DUI, etc)

When should you always slow down?

on narrow or winding roads

intersections or RR crossings

hills

sharp or blind curves

where there are pedestrians or driving hazards

when road is wet/slippery

What is the safe corridors program

program meant to improve highway safety: double fines on various state highways for diff driving offenses including speeding and aggressive driving

If the yellow center lines are solid, what does it mean

no passing

if the yellow center lines has one center line broken, what does it mean

passing allowed only one side with broken line

if yellow center lines are both broken, what does it mean

passing allowed on both sides

Most passing is done on the left. When can you pass on the right?

Road has >1 lane going in same direction

vehicles on roadway moving in 2 or more lines

motorist ahead is making left turn

against the law to pass on right shoulder of the road

When should you not pass someone?

on curve or hill

street crossing or intersection

railroad crossing

narrow bridge, underpass, tunnel

sign prohibits passing

center lines restrict

behind a vehicle stopping for a pedestrian

If a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights, how far away to stop?

in a 2-lane road or multi-lane highway, must stop at least 25 feet away.

if dual-lane highway, vehicles traveling in opposite directions do not need to stop, but must slow down to 10 mph

For frozen dessert trucks, if red lights are flashing and posting stop signal arm, a motorist must:

yield right of way to anyone crossing road to or from truck

watch for children

stop, then drive past truck at a speed of NO MORE THAN 15 MPH

no need to stop if on dual highway and motorist is on other side

How many feet behind emergency vehicle?

at least 300 feet.

never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle or drive over a fire hose

Who should you yield right of way to

emergency vehicles

trains

buses re-entering traffic

postal vehicles re-entering traffic only

pedestrians

Penalties for failing to stop at a crosswalk for pedestrians

up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, driving privilege suspension up to 6 months, deduction of 2 points

3 types of intersections

controlled

• controlled by signs/signals or police officer

uncontrolled

• when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

blind

• when driver’s view of cross traffic is obstructed/limited

At multi-way stop or stop intersection, if two motorists arrive at the same time, they must do what

motorist must yield to motorist on right.

if traffic signal is not illuminated, how should the intersection be observed?

as a 4-way stop

What are acceleration lanes

extra lanes at highway entrances for motorists to speed up and join flow of traffic

what are deceleration lanes

extra lanes at highway exit located on right hand side of road. never back up if you missed your exit

What should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled

pull off onto shoulder or median

turn on emergency flashers

raise hood

stay in vehicle, doors locked and seatbelt on

if anyone stops ask them to call for help

do not get into stranger’s vehicle

When do most accidents at traffic signals happen?

first few seconds after light has changed

Motorist must stop how far away from railroad crossings when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals?

15 feet

What is the move over law

requires all motorists approaching stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance, or other emergency service vehicles with lights flashing must change into lanes which are not immediately adjacent to emergency vehicle (conditions permitting), or reduce speed and prepare to stop

Fine for breaking the move over law

no less than $100, and no more than $500

When to turn on headlights

from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

If vehicle approaches with high beams, what should you do

look to right of the road until vehicle passes

You should never stop or park within how many feet of a fire hydrant

10 feet

You should never stop or park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, sideline of street, or intersection highway except at alleys?

25 feet

You should never stop or park within how many feet of a RR crossing?

50 feet

You should never stop or park within how many feet of a driveway entrance to a fire station?

20 feet, 75 feet on street opposite of fire station entrance

Should you ever stop or park on a bridge or in a tunnel?

no

Fine for using phones while driving

$200-$400 for first offense

What is Kulesh’s, Lubert’s, and Bolis’ Law?

makes it easier to charge a driver with vehicular homicide or assault by auto if they injure or kill someone while using a hand-held cell phone or texting

Fine for throwing garbage out of your car?

up to $1000. if vehicle is moving while garbage is thrown, driver may lose his license

Tired driver is as dangerous as what

a drunk driver

What is Maggie’s Law

makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep. establishes driving while fatigued as recklessness under the vehicular homicide statute

What causes highway hypnosis?

When motorist has been behind the wheel for a long time

How to avoid highway hypnosis

do not look at any one thing for more than a few seconds. Motorist should rest every 2 hours and/or share driving with another licensed driver

How many car lengths per 10 mph

1 car length (abt 20 feet). at high speeds or in bad weather, increase following distance

What is the 3-second rule

3 seconds away from car in front. During bad weather, time interval should be increased to 3 or more seconds

When are road surfaces most slippery

First few minutes of rainfall

What speed does hydroplaning occur

about 35 mph. Tires leave road at 55 mph

What causes skidding

accelerates too quickly

turn too fast

brakes improperly

Hitting brakes too hard may cause what

wheels to lock

What time frame are you allowed to use studded snow tires

between nov 15 and april 1

On snow covered roads, what should your following distance time be

6 or more seconds

How long are you allowed to idle your motor vehicle

no more than 4 minutes, unless stopped in traffic, behind a bus, repairs, waiting for inspection

Should you use high beams in fog

no, keep low beams and turn fog lights on if available

In city driving, how far ahead should a motorist look (time)

12 seconds ahead

What happens to fines in construction/work zones

fines are doubled

If wheels drift off the pavement, what should you do?

do not try to turn back onto pavement. slow down to 25 mph or less, then turn wheel ¼ of the way toward roadway

What happens if brakes fail

If conventional disc and drum brakes, shift to lower gear and pump brake pedal fast and hard several times

What to do if gas pedal sticks

Keep eyes on road

shift to neutral

steer to safe area off road

turn off engine

call for help

What is blood alcohol concentration determined by

quantity of alcohol consumed

body weight

how quickly drinks were consumed

food eaten

safe BAC levels

if equal to or older than 21, illegal to drive with BAC greater than or equal to 0.08%

if less than 21, illegal to drive with BAC greater than or equal to 0.01%

If you refuse to take a breath test, what is that equivalent to

driving with BAC of 0.1% for first offense

• Also loss of driving privileges for 7 months to one year

• subject to MVC insurance surcharge of $1000/year for 3 yrs

• indefinite suspension of driving privileges until fee is paid

If you host a party and a guest is involved in a drinking and driving collision after leaving party, will you be involved in a lawsuit?

potentially yes

What is a habitual offender

motorist whose drivers license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

In NJ, how old must you be to purchase possess, or consume alcoholic beverages

21 years old

If under 21 and buys alcohol, what is the fine

$500, + lose license for a period of time