Lenape Driver’s Education State Test Review
1. In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid a
traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will receive what?
a. 2 point moving violation
2. If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road,
what should you do?
a. Slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway
3. When parking downhill on a street with a curb, which way should your vehicle’s wheels be
turned?
a. Turned toward the curb
4. If your brakes suddenly give out, what’s the first thing you should try and do?
a. Shift to lower gear and pump the brakes several times
5. When should you use your high beam lights?
a. Open Country Roads
6. When approaching a curve, what might your vehicle tend to do?
a. Keep going straight
7. What are the requirements for a supervising driver of a permit holder who is under the age of 21?
a. 21 years or older, NJ Licensed driver for at least 3 years
8. What does a diamond shape sign mean?
a. Warning
9. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet
what requirements before obtaining a Probationary License?
a. Pass knowledge, vision and road test, 17 years of age, completed 6 months of
supervised driving
10. What is the fine for failing to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?
a. $500, up to 25 jails in jail, 6 month suspension, 2 points and community service
11. If under 21, NJ law states, you are under the influence if your B.A.C is what?
a. anything
12. If a car is passing you on the road, what should you do?
a. Slow down to allow the motorist to pass
13. When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a
motorist may pass from either direction at what speed?
a. 10 m.p.h.
14. In city driving, what should a motorist do?
a. Look 12 seconds ahead and yield to pedestrians
15. In the event of a crash or sudden stop, what could the use of a seatbelt prevent you from doing?
a. Keep from sliding off your seat, hitting the windshield, and being thrown from the car
16. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means what?
a. A driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol17. What are the requirements needed for an instructor to be allowed to purchase a permit for a
student.
a. Must be 16 yrs old and under 17, signed parent consent, 6 hours
18. What’s the first thing you should do if your car goes into a skid?
a. Take your foot off the gas
19. During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner permit, a motorist must
enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when they have been convicted of what?
a. Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points
20. Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on a wet road can cause what to the car?
a. Car could hydroplane and the motorists could lose control of their vehicle.
21. The NJ speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted is what?
a. 25 m.p.h.
22. If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are
what?
a. In their blind spot
23. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
a. 10 feet
24. Every vehicle registered in NJ must have what kind of insurance?
a. Liability Insurance
25. The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?
a. No restrictions apply
26. Driving Privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13-21 years of age)
convicted doing what things?
a. Buying alcohol, dui, graffiti, setting off alarms
27. How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary
License?
a. 100 dollar fine
28. When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should do what?
a. Give more space for trucks to turn, leave more space for stopping, maintain constant
speed when passing
29. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person, while your
driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to what?
a. A fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence
30. Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
a. 1 week
31. To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know what?
a. Poor visibility, stopping distances, and maneuverability
32. The driving hours of the GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21) are
what?
a. 5:01 am – 11:00 pm
33. What is the meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out?
a. Left Turn
34. Motorists are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed where?
a. Construction
35. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to not do what?
a. Not drive after drinking anything
36. If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
a. Time
37. Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test, a probationary driver is probationary for
how long?
a. I year
38. The vehicle used for the road test can’t have what?
a. Any obstructions between the driver and the examiner
39. If a motorist has reached a B.A.C. of .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is how
much greater?
a. 25 times greater
40. If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, when
might you be allowed to drive?
a. Never
41. Signals should be used when?
a. When turning, changing lanes, stopping and slowing down42. When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be where?
a. Turned away from the curb
43. How much longer will it take for a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?
a. 25 % more
44. If you come to a multi-way stop sign at the same time as another motorist, who must you yield
to?
a. Yield to the motorist on the right
45. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection you should always do what?
a. Reduce speed and be ready to stop
46. Under the GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Driver’s License (under 21) is allowed to
have how many passengers?
a. Dependents and one additional person
47. What is the standard accident prevention formula?
a. Be alert, be prepared, act in time
48. Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, what do you have to do before making a right on red?
a. Come to a full stop and check for traffic
49. Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license may result in what?
a. Suspension, fine, and up to 6 months in jail
50. Any vehicle operated by a GDL Driver under 21, must display what?
a. 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate
51. To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should do
what?
a. Slow down and drive on the highest point
52. What is an acceleration lane?
a. An extra lane at a highway entrance
53. The holder of a permit 21 yrs of age or older is restricted to what driving hours?
a. No restrictions apply
54. While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary license is not allowed to use what?
a. Hand held or hands free cell phones
55. If you have a flat tire or a blow out you should do what?
a. Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal
56. After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately do what?
a. Test your brakes
57. Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed where?
a. In the rear seat
58. The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for
new motorists is what?
a. Parallel Parking
59. Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% and a MVC insurance
surcharge of how much money?
a. 1000 per year for 3 years
60. An octagon shaped sign means what?
a. stop
61. If you miss your exit on an expressway you should do what?
a. Go on to the next exit
62. What should you do to avoid spinning, while your car is skidding?
a. Turn in the same direction the rear of the car is skidding
63. A 5 ounce glass of wine, contains the same amount of alcohol as what?
a. 12 ounce can of beer, 1.5 ounces of whiskey
64. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
a. 50 feet
65. During daylight hours when its raining, snowing or ice is present, motorists must turn on what?
a. Wipers and headlights
66. What are the factors that go into your BAC rising above the legal limit?
a. Amount you drink, weight, time it takes you to drink it
67. The three second rule can be used at any speed to help you keep what?
a. Safe following distance
68. What is the meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm is pointed downward?
a. Slow or stop69. When driving at 60 mph, how many feet will it take for the vehicle to stop
a. 300 ft.
70. When your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver
Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for how long?
a. I year
71. After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair what?
a. Reaction time, coordination and balance, and judgement
72. Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in what?
a. Licensed suspension, fine of 200 -500 dollars, and or imprisonment
73. The speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted is what?
a. 25 mph
74. A deceleration lane is what?
a. An extra lane at a highway exit
75. If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle
accident is what?
a. 6 times as great