Knowledge Test - Drivers Ed - Study Guide

How much is the fine for a violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?

$100

At the time of your road test, you must present:

A valid insurance I.D. card, A valid vehicle registration, A valid examination permit (All of the above)

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

One week

Upon completion of the GDL requirements (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must:

Visit any MVC agency to obtain an unrestricted Basic License

As of May 1, 2010 all GDL drivers holding a special learner permit, examination permit or a Probationary License when operating a vehicle must:

Display a reflectorized red decal on both the front and rear license plate

Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC’s Knowledge test and Vision exam, have a validated permit and obtain:

Two red reflectorized decals, one for each license plate

The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and the safety of driving. Therefore, the applicant may be tested on:

Steering properly, Nearing corners and intersections, Stopping and turning (All of the above)

Altering a driver license, or showing an altered driver license, may result in:

A fine of up to $1000, Loss of your driving privilege, Up to six months imprisonment (All of the above)

Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Probationary Driver License (under the age of 21) permitted to have in the vehicle?

One additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian OR A parent/guardian and/or one additional passenger 

Requirements for 6 Point ID verification include, but are not limited to:

A primary and secondary ID, At Least 6 points of ID, One proof of address (All of the above)

Getting a driver license illegally may result in:

A fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days

A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meet which of the following requirements?

21 years of age or older, a NJ licensed driver seated in the front seat, licensed driver for a minimum of three years (All of the above)

The holder of a Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use which of the following while driving?

Hand-held or hands-free interactive devices, wireless communication devices, cell phones, GPS or hand-held video games (All of the above)

The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner permit must not drive between the hours of:

11:01pm and 5:00am

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

5:01am to 11:00pm

The holder of a validated GDL permit, 21 years of age or older, is restricted to what driving hours?

No restrictions apply

You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner because:

It prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking break

A probationary driver is probationary for how long?

12 months

In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry:

A valid permit, a probationary or basic license pertaining to the vehicle being driven

At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?

At 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with Probationary restrictions

In order to obtain a probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet which of the following requirements?

Must pass the road test, Must be at least 17 years old, Pass a road test after six months completion of supervised driving, without any suspension or postponements (All of the above)

A Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at age 16 when:

The applicant is enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver testing course approved by the Department of Education, The applicant is enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education School, Purchased by a Driving Instructor (All of the above)

While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must:

Be accompanied by an adult supervising driver, in the front seat, at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three years driving experience - Have a validated special permit - Wear a seat belt (All of the above)

At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner Permit and enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course conducted by a secondary and/or commercial driving school?

At the age of 16 and before turning 17 years old

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

50 feet

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights you must:

Stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing (Slow down and look both ways, Slow down & blow your horn and proceed with caution, All of the above) NOT ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the wheels should be:

Turned away from the curb

It is legal to turn right on red, if you:

Make a full stop and check traffic

You cannot park:

In front of a fire hydrant, In a bus stop zone, In front of a driveway (All of the above)

What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?

Yield to right-of-way in a crosswalk, Be alert and obey speed limits, Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian (All of the above)

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway:

Unless directed to do so by a police officer

To make a safe right turn, you should:

Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, or where two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, you should:

Reduce speed and be ready to stop

When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken:

Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

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

The driver and all passengers

Children under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches (four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and:

Seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat, the front seat will be allowed

During rain, snow and ice, all drivers must have:

A. Wipers on B. Headlights on (Both A & B)         NOT “Defrosters Only”

When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is a good practice to:

Reduce speed and be ready to stop

Which of the following is a possible symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Loss of consciousness, Dizziness, Nausea/vomiting (All of the above)

The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out is:

Left turn

Headlights must be used:

Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half before sunrise and anytime during bad weather when visibility is 500 feet or less

When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to:

Keep going straight

A deceleration lane is:

An extra lane at a highway exit

An acceleration lane is:

An extra lane at the highway entrance

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

25 miles per hour

At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule:

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

To drive in reverse, you must:

Turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without the use of mirrors

Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should:

Stop

Which of the following could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside the vehicle?

A. An exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe B. Running the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage (Both A & B) NOT “Driving with the windows down”

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:

Test your breaks

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seatbelts may:

Keep you from being thrown from the car, Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard, Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car (All of the above)

You should always yield to:

Emergency vehicles, Pedestrians, Other vehicles already in the intersection (All of the above)

What are the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?

Yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk, Be alert and obey speed limits, Never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian (All of the above)

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

10 feet

If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:

Immediately remove them from the source of carbon monoxide and call 911

When parking (a vehicle facing) downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:

Turned toward the curb

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?

The driver

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

10 miles per hour

As of March 1, 2008, motorists in NJ may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for the following instances:

Fire, Traffic accidents, Medical emergency (All of the above)

Double solid lines in the center of a road means:

No passing is allowed

Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear these you must:

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

A motorist should always be prepared to yield to which of the following:

Trains, Buses, Postal vehicles (All of the above)

Double sided lines in the center of a road means:

No passing allowed

You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection:

25 feet

The best way to enter a curve is:

Slow down before entering the curve

When making a left turn from a two-way road, onto a two-way road, you should approach the:

Lane nearest to the center of the road

Unless a “no turn on red” sign is posted, New Jersey law permits you to turn right on red after:

Making a full stop and checking traffic

Bright beam lights are used for:

Open Country Driving

If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:

Yield to the motorist on the right

Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed:

In the back seat

Dim your lights from high beam to low beam when:

A vehicle is approaching you or when you are behind other vehicles

Signals should be used:

When changing lanes, When Turning, When slowing down (All of the above)

The New Jersey child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child _______ and under and 80 pounds or less, must ride in a safety or booster seat in the _______?

Eight years old, rear seat           

In extreme cases an aggressive driver may:

Cause an accident (Stay in the center of their lane, Make complete stops at a traffic signal, All of the above) NOT ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!

Road surfaces are most slippery:

During the first few minutes of a rainfall

If you go into a skid, you should:

Take your foot off the gas pedal

Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving?

Adjusting the radio or CD player, Using a cellular phone or electronic device, Eating while driving (All of the above)

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

Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

In city driving, you should:

Drive more slowly, Watch for pedestrians, Look at least 12 seconds ahead (All of the above)

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

Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

If a vehicle is passing you, you should:

Slow down and make it easier for the other motorist

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

Hold the wheel firmly, Remove your foot from the gas pedal, Let the vehicle coast to a stop (All of the above)

If you have a tire blowout:

Slow down gradually 

To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, it is a good practice to:

Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

Which of the following is a sign of an aggressive driver?

Improper or erratic traffic lane changes, Failing to yield to the right of way, Following another vehicle too closely (All of the above)

Emotions can have a great effect on your driving; if you’re angry or excited, you should:

Give yourself time to cool off

A motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver:

Can see the motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirror 

If your breaks suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is:

Shift to a lower gear and pump the breaks

Which of the following is not a sign of an aggressive driver?

Yielding the right of way to another driver, Making a complete stop at a right turn on red, Signaling before making a lane change (All of the above)

In city driving, a good habit is to:

Look 12 seconds ahead

The “three seconds-plus rule” can be used at any speed to help you:

Keep a safe following distance

If a motorist’s vehicle must make an emergency stop she/he must:

Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder (or median) (Get out of the vehicle, Get into a stranger’s vehicle, All of the above) NOT ALL OF THE ABOVE!!! 

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard crash-prevention formula:

Be alert, Be prepared, Act in time (All of the above)

When driving at night be sure that you can stop:

Within the distance you can see ahead

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

Slow down and regain control

Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?

A motorist that’s sleep deprived, A motorist driving alone, young people (All of the above)

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

Slow down, regain control

If you drink and have a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is:

Doubled

If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your blood level content is:

More than .10%, More than .05%, More than .01% (All of the above)

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

Tranquilizers, Some prescription drugs, Cold Pills (All of the above)