NJ DMV Permit Test

At least 100 feet before the intersection

When must you signal before making a turn?

50 feet

How close may you park to a stop sign?

25 feet

How close may you park to a corner?

10 feet

How close may you park to a fire hydrant?

243 feet

What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.?

6 inches or less

What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?

Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines

What are the penalties for driving without insurance?

A Division of motor Vehicles office

Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?

Moving Violations

Points are only issued for?

After receiving 12 points

When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?

Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension

What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?

No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment

What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?

One year

Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?

6 months suspension (first offense)

What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?

Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver

Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?

Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible

What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?

Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

What is a good practice while driving?

The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading

What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?

Within the distance you can see ahead

When driving at night you should be able to stop?

The lane nearest the center of the road

Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?

Slow down and be prepared to stop\`

What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?

To protect you and other drivers

What is the purpose of traffic laws?

Never

If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red?

The tires

If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?

Stay with your car

What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm?

Check intersections ahead for signals

What is a good practice when driving in the city?

Yield to oncoming traffic

What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?

Steering

If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your:

Pedestrian cross walk

What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?

Low beams, or fog lights

Which lights should you be using when driving in fog?

License, registration, and insurance card

What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?

When coming out of a dark alley

When should you use your horn?

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

What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?

On a two-way road (no passing)

Yellow center lines would usually be found where?

They increase your chance of surviving an accident

Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?

If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right

When may you pass on the right?

Stop, proceed with caution

What does a flashing red light mean?

Proceed when safe

What does a green light mean?

You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal

What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?

Warning or caution

What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?

Only when parking

When should you use your parking lights?

In the direction the back of your car is skidding

Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?

At least two seconds

How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?

The left

What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure?

Take your foot off the gas

What should you do if you go into a skid?

Pushing the brake too hard

What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brakes?

Through the use of your horn and lights

What is the best way to talk to other drivers?

Stop

What does a red eight-sided sign mean?

Yield

What does a red and white triangular sign mean?

Test your brakes

If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?

During the first few minutes of rain

When is the road surface most slippery?

Open country driving situations

When should you use your high beams?

Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane

If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?

He's making a right turn

A driver's left hand extended upward means what?

He's making a left turn

A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?

He's making a stop or slowing down

A driver's left hand extended downward means what?

Slow your car to the posted speed limit

The safest way to exit an expressway is to?

Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes

What should you do if your brakes fail?

Use hand signal(s)

What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?

Slow down gradually

What should you do if you have a blowout?

Fixed object on the side of the road

One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:

Go to the next exit. Don't back up

What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?

Straight

When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will go in what direction?

Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)

What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal?

Give you time to react

It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?

Proper wearing of seat belt

One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is:

10 miles per hour

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

To the right towards the curb

How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?

The 16 year old is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course or enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education course and when the permit is purchased by a state approved Driving Instructor

Special permits may be issued for a 16 year old when:

Look ahead 12 seconds

In city driving, a good habit is to:

Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights:

When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway

You are required by new Jersey law to keep to the right except:

Beer

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?

25 mph

The speed limit in a school zone is:

25 mph

The speed limit in a business area is:

50 mph

The speed limit on a highway is:

Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles

You should always yield to:

Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge

If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:

For agricultural use only

An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle:

Get in the right lane

To make a right turn you should:

1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine

A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

How fast you drank, your weight, how much you drank

Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on:

Don't drink and drive

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

96%

If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your chances of being convicted are:

Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk

Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means:

25 times

When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious/fatal accident will increase:

Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years

What is "Habitual Offender"?

$250-$400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 6 months - 1 year

The first conviction penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:

Right

In NJ, you must always keep to which side of the road (except when passing)?

You may or may not be under the influence

With a blood alcohol concentration of .05 - .08%:

You are definitely under the influence (regardless of age)

With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more:

10 years

New Jersey licensed drivers have an eyesight recheck every:

Try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic

What is a good rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic?

One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space between cars

What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads?

Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows

What does the word " tailgating" mean?

Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water

What does hydroplaning mean?

An intersection where there's no traffic signals or signs

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet

When should you dim your headlights?