2024 New Jersey Permit Practice Test

How far must you park from a stop sign?

50 ft

What will your car try to do when going around a curve?

It will want to go straight ahead

How far must you stop from a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

15 ft

What color is used to tell drivers they must share the roadway?

Yellow/green

List places where you may not park.

Private properties, yellow lined sidewalks, fire hydrants, crosswalks, and railroad crossings

According to road markings, when may you pass the vehicle in front of you?

When there is a dashed/broken line on my side of the road

When are road surfaces most slippery?

First 15 minutes of rain/snow

What are the 3 hand signals?

Right turn: hand/arm facing upwards. Left turn: hand/arm straight out. Slow down- hand/arm facing downwards

When parking downhill which way should you turn your wheels?

Toward/to the curb

When parking uphill which way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

10 ft

What does a solid white line across an intersection mean?

Stop behind the line.

How far in advance must you signal before a turn?

100 ft

What is an acceleration lane?

A lane at a highway entrance used to speed up the flow of traffic

What is a deceleration lane?

A lane at a highway exit used to slow down the flow of traffic

What are 3 penalties for altering a license?

1000$ fine, 180 days jail, 180 days of license suspension

What is the fine for breaking any GDL law?

100$

What are the fines for getting a license illegally?

200-500$ fine, 30-90 day suspension, possible 6 month jail time.

How many points can be deducted from a driver's license for every year they are violation free? (Note the point total can never go below zero)

Up to 3 points

What is the fine for someone under 17 who violates the pedestrian law?

22$

What are the penalties for driving with no insurance?

A fine, license suspension and a possible jail time.

What is the surcharge for accumulating 6 points? How much more is it for each additional point?

$150 for 6 points. $25 for each additional point.

How long is a driver on probation after their license is returned to them following a suspension?

1 year

Who should you notify when your license is lost or stolen?

Local police

What would happen to a driver who caused injury to another driver while driving with a suspended license?

Additional suspension, fine and jail time

What is a habitual offender?

Someone who has had their license suspended 3 times in 3 years

When must you enroll in a probationary driving program?

When you accumulate 4+ points from 2 different violations in your first 2 years of driving

What are some examples of distracted driving?

Using cellphone, loud music, talking to passengers, adjusting radio, etc.

What rule should you use when driving in the city?

12 second rule, watch for pedestrians, expect traffic/sudden stops

What are signs of road rage?

Tailgating, speeding, weaving, yelling, etc.

How can you keep a safe following distance? What rule?

By following the 3 second rule.

What 3 things must you know about sharing the road with trucks?

Limitations regarding visibility, maneuverability and stopping distance.

What can you do if your car begins to skid?

Turn the steering wheel the same direction the rear of the car is going

What should you take into account when passing a truck or bus?

Their blind spots (no-zones).

How can you avoid highway hypnosis?

Not driving when tired and don't focus on one object

What should you be able to see when following a truck?

Their side mirrors.

What should you do if you have a tire blowout?

Grip the steering wheel firmly, accelerate slight/slow down gradually.

What is the correct body position for driving in reverse?

Left hand centered on the steering wheel, right hand on the headrest of the passenger seat, turned looking out the rear window.

What should you do after driving through a puddle?

Test your brakes

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

Slow down and allow them to pass

What must drivers use during rain or snow?

Their windshield wipers /headlights

What should you do if your car drifts off onto the shoulder of the road?

Slow down and go back onto the roadway once the driver regains control of their car

What is the first thing you should do when your brakes fail?

Pump my brakes

List the 3 steps to the accident prevention formula?

Be alert, be prepared and act in time

How far in advance must you be able to stop when driving at night?

Within the distance you can see ahead.

When must the headlight be used?

½ hour before sunset to ½ hour after sunrise, and anytime you use windshield wipers.

What is the legal limit for a driver 21 years or older?

0.08%

What is the legal limit for a driver under 21?

0.01%

What are warning signs that a driver may be drunk?

Quick stops, speeding, jerking motion, driving very slowly, weaving

How much greater is your risk of getting in a car accident with a BAC of .05% and .10%.

.05% = 2x. 0.1% = 6x

What types of drugs may affect your ability to drive?

Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, OTC drugs, tranquilizers, any drug that causes drowsiness or dizziness.

What does the implied consent law state?

You automatically agree to the breathalyzer when asked by law enforcement. Refusal to take the breathalyzer will result in an automatic DUi will all fines and suspensions

List 4 factors that determine a person's BAC level.

Their weight, food eaten, how much they drink, how fast they drink.

Identify the 3 types of alcohol and the serving size of each.

Beer (12oz/bottl or can), Wine (5oz/glass), Liquor/whiskey/rum/vodka (1.5oz/a shot)

What is the only way a person can sober up?

Time

How can you avoid an alcohol related car accident?

Not drinking+driving

What does it mean to be under the influence of intoxicating drinks?

Senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol.

What 3 things must a NJ driver carry with them?

License, insurance, registration

How long do you have to report a change of address?

1 week

How long do you have to report a name change?

2 weeks

How many people can you have in the car when driving with a special learner's permit?

Supervising driver and one additional passenger

What times are GDL drivers restricted from driving?

11pm-5am

How old must a child be before they can come out of a booster seat? How much must they weigh before they can come out of a booster seat?

4 years old and 40 pounds

List the order of colors on a traffic light from top to bottom.

Red, Yellow, Green

How many passengers may you have in your car with a probationary license?

1 unless accompanied by a guardian

Where should child safety seats be placed?

Rear/back seat

What must you do with old license plates?

Return them to NJMVC

What must you do at the end of your probationary driving period?

Return to NJMVC and purchase a basic license

At what age may you obtain a basic license?

18

How long is a probationary driver probationary?

1 year

Who must you have in the car while practice driving with a permit?

A supervising driver who is at least 21 and has had a NJ basic license for 3 years.

Who must wear seatbelts?

Everyone in the car

Name 3-4 things every driver will be asked to complete on the road test?

Parallel parking, K turn, driving in reverse, using a signal, etc.

What 3 things must a permit driver do to obtain a probationary license?

Be at least 17, pass road test, complete the 6 months of supervising driving with no suspensions

What must permit and probationary drivers display on their license plates?

1 red decals on each license plate

At what age can a driver obtain a special learner's permit?

16

Who is responsible for passengers under 18 years old?

Driver

What 3 things must you bring with you to the road test?

Insurance, car that has a center parking brake, permit, supervising driver, 6 points id, valid registration, inspection, red decals,

What kind of insurance must every car in NJ have?

Liability insurance

How long do you have to inspect your car when moving to NJ from another state?

60 days

What must you do when an emergency vehicle is using its lights and/or sirens?

Pull to the right of the road.

Who must you yield to when making a turn?

The driver on the right

What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Slow down

How can you make sure pedestrians are safe?

Giving them right of way and being alert at intersections.

What lane should you start from when making a right turn? Left turn?

Right turn: lane closest to the curb. Left turn: lane closest to the center of the roadway.

When are you allowed to make a right on red?

When there are no oncoming pedestrians/traffic and there is no 'no turn on red' sign.

When a traffic signal turns _______ , you should prepare to slow down/stop.

Yellow

Anyone using a bicycle or skateboard must do the same things as whom?

Car drivers.

When may you pass a driver on the right?

When someone is on a road with more than 1 lane going in the same direction, the driver ahead is making a left turn, and if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines.

How far in advance must you signal to turn?

100 ft

What is a triangle shaped sign?

Yield sign

What is a diamond shaped sign?

Hazard warning signs

What must you do at a railroad crossing with a flashing light?

Stop behind the flashing light

What should you do at an intersection with no signs or signals?

Slow down incase of traffic

What is the speed limit in a school zone?

25 mph

How far should you park from a stop sign?

50 ft

What shape is a stop sign? How many sides?

Octagon- 8 sides

What are the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea, dizziness, loss of consciousness and vomiting.

How can you avoid getting carbon monoxide poisoning from your vehicle?

Not idling in an enclosed area and marie sure there is nothing blocking the tailpipe.

When can you park in front of a commercial or residential driveway?

When police officer/law enforcement instructs you to do so