Driver's Ed. Written Test Review

Driver's Ed. Written Test Review

1. In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a:

2 point moving violation

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

slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway

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

turned toward the curb

4. If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is:

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times

5. The bright beam lights are used for:

open country driving and when there is no traffic in sight

6. When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to:

keep going straight

7. What requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit (under 21)?

must be 21 years or older and seated on the front seat, must be a New Jersey licensed driver, must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years

8. A diamond shape sign is a:

construction and warning sign

9. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License:

must pass a knowledge, vision and road test, must be at least 17 years old, must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements

10. Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, carries a fine of up to:

$500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service

11. If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:

more than 0.10% but less than .15%, more than .05% but less than 0.10%, more than .01% but less than .05% (all the above) (BAC over 0.01%)

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

slow down and drive on the highest point on the road

13. Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test, a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?

1 year

14. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of:

11:01pm and 5:00 am

15. An acceleration lane is:

an extra lane at a highway entrance

16. If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?

time

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

no restrictions apply

18. When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:

give more road space to a truck making a wide turn, leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing

19. While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of:

hand-held or hands free cell phone or any electronic devices

20. If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should:

slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal

21. After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:

test your brakes

22. Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed:

in the rear seat

23. The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for the new motorist is:

parallel parking

24. A triangular shaped sign is a:

yield sign

25. In city driving, a motorist should:

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, and look at least 12 seconds ahead

26. The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met:

passed a MVC road test after completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving

27. In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:

25% more

28. You should always yield to:

emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic, other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk

29. Headlights must be used:

between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime in bad weather when visibility is less than 500 feet

30. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

31. Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when:

the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass

32. The best way to enter a curve is:

slow down before entering the curve

33. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:

reduce speed and be ready to stop

34. The order of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is:

red, yellow, green

35. If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you:

may not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

36. When your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for:

1 year

37. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription medications

38. Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display:

1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate

39. If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates?

turn them into a MVC agency or mailed to Trenton

40. During a probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or an examination permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when:

convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points

41. In city driving, a good habit is to:

look 12 seconds ahead

42. The shape of a yield sign is:

triangle

43. Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on:

amount you drink, your weight, time you take to drink

44. A twelve-ounce can or bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

a 5 oz glass of wine (12%)

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

the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability

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

keep you from sliding off the seat, from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car

47. When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than:

10 m.p.h.

48. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

the driver and all passengers

49. Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for:

liability

50. If a motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are:

in the no-zone or blind spot

51. Fines will be imposed to motorists:

failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle, leaving the vehicle idling for more than three minutes, violating the "move over law"

52. New Jersey's Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorists have agreed to a:

Breath Test

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

1 week

54. When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to:

reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary

55. When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least:

100 feet before the turn

56. When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must:

pull over to the extreme right of roadway and stop, letting them pass you

57. If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:

go on to the next exit

58. To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to:

avoid looking at any one thing more than a few seconds

59. Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance card, the GDL driver must also have:

a validated permit from a MVC Driver Testing Center

60. Road surfaces are most slippery:

during the first few minutes of a rainfall

61. 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

62. If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you may:

become involved in a lawsuit

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

three-seconds-plus behind the vehicle in front of you

64. The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:

25 m.p.h.

65. On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and it's red lights are flashing:

you must stop

66. The best way to "talk" to other motorists on the road is to:

use your horn, lights, and hand signals

67. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:

not drive at all after drinking

68. The holder of a GDL Special Learner or Examination permit (under 21) is limited to the following passenger restrictions:

dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

69. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:

stop at least 15 feet from crossing

70. The rules for passing depend on the type of road. If both center lines are solid:

passing is not allowed

71. A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:

is at least 16 years old (under 17 has a signed consent by parent or guardian), is enrolled in an approved NJDOE behind-the-wheel driver training course or commercial driving school

72. An octagon shape sign means:

stop

73. On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of:

six seconds or more

74. Which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge:

driving unlicensed or suspended, DUI of Liquor/Drugs and/or Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test, No liability insurance on a motor vehicle

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

5:01 am to 11:00 pm

76. If a motorist has reached a BAC of 0.10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

six times as great

77. A lost or stolen driver license, permit or non-driver Id, should be reported to:

the police

78. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:

within the distance you can see ahead

79. The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are downward is:

stop or slow down

80. 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, and potential jail sentence

81. Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of:

buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI), graffiti, setting false alarms

82. A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because:

unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer

83. If you go into a skid you should:

take your foot off the gas pedal

84. How much is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?

$100.00 and/or a possible suspension of driving privileges

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

50 feet

86. Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause:

the tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle

87. In city driving, a motorist should:

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead

88. Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of 0.10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of:

$1000 per year for 3 years

89. If you miss your exit on an expressway you should:

go on to the next exit

90. To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:

turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding

91. It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:

give you time to react to emergencies

92. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

10 feet

93. During daylight hours when there is rain, snow, or ice, motorists must turn on:

wipers and headlights

94. Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist:

makes a full stop and checks traffic

95. At what age is the holder of a GDL Permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License?

at age 18, with completion of all Probationary requirements, without any suspensions or postponements

96. 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?

300 ft

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

a suspension, a fine and up to six months imprisonment

98. After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:

reaction time, coordination and balance, and judgment

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

25 m.p.h.

100. Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in:

licensed suspension, fine of $200 to $500, and/or imprisonment