Drivers ed final

What is the purpose of the MVC 6-Point ID Verification Program?

To prove age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S. and prevent identity fraud and abuse.

What are the 4 acceptable ID Documents needed for the 6-Point Verification Program?

Primary document, secondary document, Social Security verification, proof of address totaling 6 points.

What is the purpose of the GDL Program?

Introduces driving privileges in phases with supervised driving before a basic license.

What 3 documents must a driver have when operating a vehicle?

License, valid insurance card, valid registration.

How long are NJ licenses issued for?

4 years.

What type of license must anyone’s first NJ license be?

Probationary license.

How much does a permit cost?

$10 plus $4 for decals for a total of $14.

What is the cost of a Basic Photo License?

$24.

What is the cost of a Probationary Photo License?

$6.

At what age can you get a Special Learner’s Permit?

16 years old.

At what ages can you get an Examination Permit?

17 to 21 years old.

When can you practice driving on a GDL Special Learner’s Permit?

Between 5:01 AM and 11:00 PM with a qualified supervising driver.

Who can be charged with traffic violations when practicing driving with a valid permit?

The supervising driver, parent, or guardian.

What are 3 restrictions for a Probationary Driver License?

No driving from 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM, no electronic devices, only one additional passenger.

What is the penalty for possessing or displaying an altered or counterfeit license?

Loss of driving privileges, fine up to $1,000, and possible imprisonment.

What is the penalty for obtaining a driver’s license illegally?

Fine up to $500 and possible imprisonment.

How long do you have to apply for a license after moving to NJ?

60 days.

What is the time allowed for a legal name change?

2 weeks.

What is the time allowed for a home address change?

1 week.

How many months must you practice driving on a permit before getting a probationary license?

6 months.

What is the waiting time if you fail the road test the first time?

2 weeks.

What should you do if your driver’s license is lost or stolen?

Report it to the police or the MVC.

What are 3 types of NJ vehicle operator licenses?

Basic automobile, probationary automobile, commercial driver’s license.

What are 8 items needed to take the road test?

6 points of ID, validated permit, inspection sticker, registration and insurance, 2 red GDL decals, unobstructed foot brake, working lights and signals, no rental vehicle.

What are 5 driving skills tested during the road test?

Driving in reverse, following other vehicles, intersections, parallel parking, stopping at stop signs.

What are 3 common reasons MVC rejects road test vehicles?

Improper or expired inspection sticker, lack of examiner access to foot brake, defects affecting safe operation.

Who is considered a probationary driver?

Anyone getting their license for the first time.

Where are Middlesex County NJ MVC Agencies located?

Kilmer, Edison, South Brunswick (Dayton), South Plainfield.

What is the penalty for violating GDL restrictions?

$100 fine and/or suspension of driving privilege.

Who must wear a seat belt in NJ?

Driver and all passengers.

Who is responsible for a ticket issued for not wearing a seatbelt?

Driver for passengers under 18; adults for themselves.

List 3 ways seat belts help the driver.

Prevent being thrown from the vehicle, slow body down, keeps you from sliding during turns and stops.

By law, children under what age and weight must be secured in a rear-facing restraint system?

Under 4 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds.

Where is it safest for children to be seated in a car?

In the rear of the car.

List 5 items to check on your car for safe operating condition.

Brakes, backup lights, headlights, horn, steering.

How should you test your brakes if they are conventional disc and drum brakes?

Pump the brakes.

How should you test anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Apply steady pressure.

What is the minimum tread depth for tires?

1/16th of an inch.

What are the 5 steps in the checklist for starting a parked car?

Look in front and back, seat adjusted, vehicle in park, seatbelt on, adjust mirrors.

What are blind spots?

Areas the driver cannot see behind them through the mirror.

Where should you hold your hands when steering?

At the 9 and 3 o'clock position.

What factors can affect stopping distance?

Reaction time, weather/visibility, vehicle weight, road conditions, brake conditions.

What is the most common braking mistake of new drivers?

Slamming on the brake.

Which foot should be used for the gas and brake pedals?

Right foot.

How far in advance must turn signals be given?

At least 100 feet before turning.

What should you do to steer the car in reverse?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the back of the car to go.

When driving in reverse, which direction will the front of your car swing?

In the opposite direction of your turn.

What is the body and hand position for driving in reverse in a straight line?

Right hand over back of seat, left hand on top of steering wheel.

What should you do when parking?

Always set the brake and put the car in park.

When parking downhill with a curb, which way should you turn the wheels?

Toward the curb.

When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn the wheels?

Away from the curb.

If there are no curbs, which way should you turn the wheels when parking?

Right.

When parallel parking, how far should the tires be from the curb?

No more than 6 inches.

What is a common cause of fatal accidents?

Speeding.

What is the NJ set speed limit in a school zone/business/residential district?

25 mph.

What is the NJ set speed limit in suburban business and residential areas?

35 mph.

What is the NJ set speed limit on State Highways/Interstates?

55 mph or 65 mph (as posted).

List 3 driving situations where it is important to slow down.

Narrow roads, hills, curves.

When driving, where should you always stay?

To the right.

What do double solid centerlines mean?

No passing.

When is passing allowed?

Only when there is a broken centerline on the driver's side.

Where should most passing be made?

On the left.

When is it legal to pass on the right?

When there is more than one lane going in the same direction or when a motorist is making a left turn and there is room to pass.

List three situations where you should not pass.

Railroad crossing, street crossing, bridge or tunnels.

What should you do when police cars, ambulances, and fire engines have their lights/sirens flashing?

You should always yield to them.

At a 4-way stop, who do you yield to if you arrive at the same time?

You yield to the driver on the right.

What is the general rule regarding yielding?

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

What is an acceleration lane?

An extra lane on the side of a highway that permits motorists to pick up speed and merge with the flow of traffic.

What is the law regarding right turns on red lights in NJ?

You may turn right on a red light after coming to a full stop unless there is a 'No Turn On Red' sign.

List the basic steps to follow in making a right turn.

Stay to the right, keep near curb or parked vehicles, do not swing into another lane.

List the basic steps to follow in making a left turn.

Slow down, use turn signal, do not cross dividing line, stay in lane.

List four situations when you must stop.

Intersection stop sign, red light flashing, yellow after green unless too close, traffic officer tells you to stop.

How far must motorists stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?

25 feet.

When should headlights be used?

Between ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise, in rain, snow, ice, fog, whenever visibility is 500 feet or less, and whenever wipers are in use.

When should you use your dim/low beam headlights?

During city driving.

When should you use your bright/high beam headlights?

During country driving.

What should you do if you approach another vehicle with your bright/high beam headlights on?

Turn them off because the other driver cannot see.

List five places where you should not park.

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, within 25 feet of a crosswalk, within 50 feet of a stop sign, 50 feet from a railroad crossing, 25 feet from a fire station.

What traffic rules must bicycle riders, moped riders, and motorcyclists follow?

The same traffic rules as everyone else.

What is the fine for using a handheld wireless cell phone while driving in NJ?

The fine varies, but it is illegal.

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

$500 fine, 25 days in jail, 6-month suspension, 2 points.

What is the Standard Collision Prevention Formula?

Be alert, be prepared, act in time.

What is a driver's space cushion?

The space around your car that allows you plenty of time to react to emergencies.

What is tailgating?

Following too closely behind the vehicle directly in front of you.

What should you do if someone is trying to pass you?

Slow down to make the pass easier for the person.

List the two methods to determine a safe following distance.

One Car Length Method, Three-Second Plus Rule.

How do you use the One Car Length Method?

Keep one car length between you and the car in front for every 10 MPH you are traveling.

What are the safe following distances in car lengths for each speed?

20 mph - 2 car lengths dry road; 40 mph - 4 car lengths dry road; 4 car lengths wet road; 12 car lengths snow.

How do you use the Three-Second Plus Rule?

It should take at least 3 seconds for you to pass a fixed object that the car in front of you just passed.

When are road surfaces most slippery?

During the first few minutes of rainfall.

What should you do after driving through water puddles?

Test the brakes by pumping them.

What is hydroplaning?

Tires ride up on a film of water starting at 35 MPH.

List two ways to avoid hydroplaning.

Slow down, drive on the highest point of the road.

List four winter driving hazards.

Longer hours of darkness, fog, rain, ice/snow/sleet.

What should you do when driving in fog?

Keep your headlights on low beam.

List three rules for safe night driving.

More safety margins than daytime, drive slower, watch for road signs, slow-moving cars, unlit cars, pedestrians, and animals.

List three ways drivers may become distracted.

Eating, texting, applying makeup.

List three ways to use your car to communicate with other drivers.

Headlights, horn, hand motions.

How far ahead should you look when driving in the city?

At least 12 seconds ahead.

What should you look for when approaching an intersection?

Pedestrians, traffic controls (stop signs/yield signs/traffic lights), other cars.