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When must you signal before making a turn?
At least 100 feet before the intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign?
50 feet
How close may you park to a corner?
25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.?
243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?
6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?
A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for?
Moving Violations
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?
After receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?
One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?
6 months suspension (first offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving?
Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop?
Within the distance you can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?
The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
Slow down and be prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws?
To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red?
Never
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?
The tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm?
Stay with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city?
Check intersections ahead for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
Yield to oncoming traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your:
Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
Pedestrian cross walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog?
Low beams, or fog lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
License, registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn?
When coming out of a dark alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
Yellow center lines would usually be found where?
On a two-way road (no passing)
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?
They increase your chance of surviving an accident
When may you pass on the right?
If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop, proceed with caution
What does a green light mean?
Proceed when safe
What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?
You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?
Warning or caution
When should you use your parking lights?
Only when parking
Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?
In the direction the back of your car is skidding
How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?
At least two seconds
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
The left
If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure?
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
What should you do if you go into a skid?
Take your foot off the gas
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brakes?
Pushing the brake too hard
What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
Through the use of your horn and lights
What does a red eight-sided sign mean?
Stop
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
Yield
If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
Test your brakes
When is the road surface most slippery?
During the first few minutes of rain
When should you use your high beams?
Open country driving situations
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
A driver's left hand extended upward means what?
He's making a right turn
A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
He's making a left turn
A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
He's making a stop or slowing down
The safest way to exit an expressway is to?
Slow your car to the posted speed limit
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes
What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?
Use hand signal(s)
What should you do if you have a blowout?
Slow down gradually
One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:
Fixed object on the side of the road
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
Go to the next exit. Don't back up
When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will go in what direction?
Straight
What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal?
Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)
It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?
Give you time to react
One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is:
Proper wearing of seat belt
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:
10 miles per hour
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
To the right towards the curb
Special permits may be issued for a 16 year old when:
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
In city driving, a good habit is to:
Look ahead 12 seconds
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights:
Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail
You are required by new Jersey law to keep to the right except:
When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?
Beer
The speed limit in a school zone is:
25 mph
The speed limit in a business area is:
25 mph
The speed limit on a highway is:
50 mph
You should always yield to:
Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:
Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle:
For agricultural use only
To make a right turn you should:
Get in the right lane
A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on:
How fast you drank, your weight, how much you drank
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is:
Don't drink and drive