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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 also receive a: - 2 point moving violation If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should: - slow down and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be: - turned towards the curb If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is: - shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times the bright beam lights are used for - open country driving and when there is no traffic in sight when approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to: - keep going straight what requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit (under 21) - must be 21 years or older must be seated in the front seat must be a New Jersey licensed driver must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years a diamond shaped sign is a - construction and warning sign the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet what requirements before obtaining a Probationary License: - must pass a knowledge, vision, and road test must be at least 17 years old must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements Failure to stop of pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to - $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 month suspension, 2 points and community service If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC us - more than .01% To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should: - slow down and drive on the highest point of the road Under the GDL program, after passing the road test, a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long - 1 year The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of - 11:01 pm and 5:00 am An acceleration lane is - an extra lane at a highway entrance If a person has been drinking what is the only thing that can sober them up - time the holder of a validated GDL permit (21 or older) is restricted to what driving hours - no restrictions apply when sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should - give more road space to a truck making a wide turn leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus maintain a consistent speed when passing while driving, the holder of a GDL Permit of Probationary License is not permitted the use of - held-held or hands free cell phone or any electronic device If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should - slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal after driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately - test your brakes whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed - in the rear seat the most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for a new motorist is - parallel parking a triangular shaped sign is a - yield sign in city driving, a motorist should - drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: - passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as: - 25% more you should always yield to - Emergency vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles in an intersection, buses re-entering traffic headlights must be used - 1/2 hour before sunrise and sunset and in conditions restricting view over 500 ft away. driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: - a drivers senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when - the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass the best way to enter a curve is - slow down before entering the curve when approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should: - reduce speed and be ready to stop the order of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is - red yellow green if your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: - may not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored when your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for: - 1 year drugs that may affect basic driving skills are - cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display: - 1 reflective decal on the front and rear license if you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates? - turn them into a MVC agency or mailed to Trenton during the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or an examination permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when: - convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points in city driving, a good habit is to - look 12 seconds ahead the shape of a yield sign is - a triangle whether your BAC rises above legal limits depends on - amount you drink, weight, time you take to drink a twelve ounce can or bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as - 5 oz glass of wine To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know: - the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may: - keep you from sliding of the seat, hitting the windshield and from being thrown out the car 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 of no more than: - 10 mph who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle - the driver and all passengers Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for: - liability If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are: - in the no-zone or blind spot Fines will be imposed to motorist: - failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle, leaving the vehicle idling for more than three minutes, and who violate the "move over law" NJ's implied consent law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorists have agreed to a - breath test Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? - 1 week when two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to - reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least: - 100 feet before the turn When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching, you must - pull over to the extreme right of roadway and stop, letting them pass you If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: - go on to the next exit to avoid highway hypnosis when driving, it is a good practice to - avoid looking at any one thing more than a few seconds Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance card the GDL driver, must also have: - a validated permit from a MVC Driver Testing Center road surfaces are most slippery - During the first few minutes of rainfall To drive in reverse, the motorist's head and body should be: - turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window without the use of windows if a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you may - become involved in a lawsuit To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least: - three seconds plus behind the vehicle in front of you the NJ speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted is - 25 mph On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and it's red lights are flashing: - you must stop the best way to communicate with other motorists on the road is to - use your horn lights and hand signals the best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to - not drive at all after drinking the holder of a GDL Special Learner or Examination Permit (under 21) is limited to the following passenger restrictions - dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by parent or guardian When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must - stop at least 15 feet from crossing the rules for passing depend on the type of road. If both center lines are solid - passing is not allowed a special learners permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant - is at least 16 years old and under 17 has a signed consent by parent or guardian enrolled in an approved NJDOE behind the wheel driver training course or commercial driving school an octagon shape sign means - stop on snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of - six seconds or more The following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge - driving unlicensed or suspended DUI of Liquor/Drugs and/or refusal to take a Breathalyzer test No liability insurance on a motor vehicle the driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21) are restricted to - 5:01 am - 11:00 pm If a motorist has reached a BAC of .10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is - six times as great A lost or stolen driver license, permit or non-driver ID, should be reported to: - the police when driving at night be sure that you can stop - Within the distance you can see ahead the meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are downward is - stop or slow down 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 - a fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of: - buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI) graffiti setting false alarms A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because: - unexpected crossing of livestock/deer If you go into a skid you should - Take your foot off the gas pedal How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License? - $100 and/or possible suspension or driving privileges You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? - 50 feet driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces can cause - the tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle in city driving, a motorist should - drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of: - $1000 per year for 3 years If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: - go on to the next exit to avoid a spin while in a skid you should - turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding it is good practice to keep a safe distance to - give you time to react to emergencies You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - 10 feet During daylight hours when rain snow or ice, motorists must turn on - wipers and headlights Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist: - makes a full stop and checks traffic At what age is the holder of a GDL Permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License? - at age 18, with completion of all Probationary requirements without any suspensions or postponements How much breaking distance does it take to stop on a dry surfaces at 60 mph? - 300 ft Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license, may result in - a suspension, a fine and up to six months imprisonment After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: - reaction time, coordination and balance, and judgement the speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is - 25 mph Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in - licensed suspension, fine of $200-500 and/or imprisonment If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is - double a railroad crossing sign is a - Black and yellow circle (RXR) If the gas pedal sticks, before calling for help, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly: - shift to neutral and steer the vehicle of the highway a deceleration lane is - an extra lane at a highway exit When driving or stopping behind a large truck or a bus, you should: - leave enough space so that the truck driver can see you in his rearview mirror If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must: - yield to the motorist on the right When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember: - there are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the driver cannot see you If a motorist is passing you, you should - slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist the meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is - left turn motorists are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed on - a safe corridor and/or construction or work area the vehicle used for the road test may not have - Any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner if a motorist has reached a BAC of .15% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is - 25 times as great signals should be used - when changing lanes, turning, slowing down and stopping when parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicles wheels should be - turned away from the curb When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should: - reduce speed and be ready to stop You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula: - be alert be prepared act in time What does a drink mean? - 1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor, 12 ounce bottle or can of beer, 5 ounce glass of 12% wine