New Jersey Driver's License Test: Rules, Signs, and Safety Regulations

What is the New Jersey law regarding wearing seatbelts?

Driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.

What are the penalties for not wearing a seatbelt in New Jersey?

Primary offense.

What are the penalties for failing to remove snow/ice from a vehicle?

$25 - $75, $1,500 if injured.

What is the penalty for leaving a vehicle idled?

$250 - $1,000.

What is the penalty for violating the move over law?

$100 - $500.

What is the suggested hand position of the steering wheel?

9 o'clock - 3 o'clock.

What is a new driver's most common mistake while driving?

Slamming on the brake pedals.

How far in advance should a motorist use their turn signals?

100 feet.

What are the three hand signals and what does each mean?

STOP: Hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear; RIGHT: Hand and arm upward; LEFT: Hand and arm straight out.

What way are wheels turned when parking uphill?

Turned away from the curb.

What way are wheels turned when parking downhill?

Turned toward the curb.

What are the speed limits for school zones?

25 mph.

What are the speed limits for non-posted rural roadways?

50 mph.

What are the speed limits for highways?

55 or 65 mph.

What does a broken and solid line mark mean?

May only pass when it is safe and the broken line is on your side.

What does a double solid line mean?

No passing allowed.

What does a broken line mean?

Passing is allowed when safe.

When is it legal to pass someone on the right?

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

What vehicles/people must you yield to when operating a vehicle?

Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assisted devices, other vehicles in intersection.

What should you do when emergency vehicles have their lights/sirens on?

Yield by steering to the extreme right.

What happens when a vehicle approaches a 4-way stop simultaneously with another vehicle?

Yield to the motorist on the right.

What should a motorist do when two roads intersect with no signs/signals?

Vehicle on the left should yield to vehicle on the right.

What is that intersection known as?

Uncontrolled.

What should a motorist do when they miss their exit on an expressway?

Go to the next exit.

What is the best way to take a curve?

Slow down prior to entering.

What direction does your vehicle tend to go in while taking the curve?

Straight.

When is a motorist allowed to turn right on red?

Unless no turn on red sign is posted.

What must a motorist do when a school bus is flashing red lights?

Must stop at least 25 feet away.

When must headlights be utilized?

30 minutes after sunset, 30 minutes before sunrise, when windshield wipers are used/reduced visibility (500 feet or less).

What are high beams used for?

Open country driving.

When must high beams be turned off?

When traveling behind other vehicles or when a vehicle is approaching.

How far from a crosswalk are you allowed to park?

25 feet.

How far from a fire hydrant are you allowed to park?

10 feet.

When can you use a cell phone and/or electronic device while driving?

In case of fire, traffic crash, serious road hazard, medical emergency, or hazardous material emergency.