Drivers Ed State Exam

  1. When do you dim your lights from High beams to low beams?

    • A vehicle approaching you or when you are behind other vehicles

  2. What should a motorist do when making an emergency stop?

    • Pull over as far as possible onto the shoulder 

  3. What are the requirements of a supervised driver?

    • Must be 21

    • Must be a licensed NJ driver seated in the front seat

    • Must be a licensed driver for 3 years

  4. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

    • 50 feet

  5. To drive in reverse, you must?

    • Turn head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without using the windows

  6. What is important to remember when you are being passed by a large truck or bus?

    • There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles

  7. When should signals be used?

    • When changing lanes

    • When turning

    • When slowing down

  8. On the road test, what is the applicant tested on?

    • Stopping and turning

    • Nearing corners and intersections

    • Steering properly

  9. What should you do if your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road.

    • Slow down, regain control

  10. What will happen if you alter your driver license, or show an altered license?

    • A fine up to $1,000

    • Up to 6 months of imprisonment

    • Loss of driving privileges

  11. What is the one thing that can only sober a person up?

    • time

  12. On a traffic light, what is the order of the lights? Top to bottom, vertically

    • Red yellow, green

  13. How much is the penalty for a pedestrian under 17 who violates the pedestrian law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.3)?

    • $22


  1. What does implied consent laws mean when you operate a vehicle on NJ roads?

    • You have agreed to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking a driving offense 

  2. When you see and hear Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squads responding to an emergency using their sirens and red flashing lights, you must do what? 

    • Steer to the extreme right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass you

  3. An aggressive driver in extreme cases will:

    • Cause an accident

  4. Under NJ law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as

    • Moving motor vehicle 

  5. What is the shape of the yield sign?

    • Triangle

  6. How many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special learner permit in the vehicle, excluding dependants?

    • A parent or guardian and/or one additional person

  7. A twelve ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as?

    • 1 ½ ounces of whiskey

  8. You should always yield to?

    • Emergency vehicles

    • Pedestrians

    • Other vehicles already in the intersections

  9. Double solid lines in the center of the road means

    • No passing allowed

  10. A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver:

    • Can see the motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirror

  11. The NJ child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child _________ and under and 80 pounds or less, must ride in a safety or booster seat in the ________.

    • 8 years old, rear seat

  12. What does it mean when the pavement is marked with 2 center lines , 1 solid and 1 broken:

    • Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

  13. Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in:

    • Fines

    • Community service

    • License and registration suspension and violation surcharges

  14. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

    • Stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing

  15. What do you do when you have a tire blowout?

    • Slow down gradually

  16. How many passengers of the holder of a probationary license (under 21) permitted to have in their vehicle, excluding dependants?

    •  one additional person unless accompanied by Parent or Guardian

  17. When driving in the rain and snow, drivers must turn on what?

    • Wipers and headlights

  18. If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could:

    • Become involved in a lawsuit

  19. What is the deceleration lane?

    • An extra lane at the highway exit

  20. If you accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years you are subject to a surcharge of $150? How much is the surcharge for each additional point after the six?

    • $25

  21. The three second plus rule can be used at any speed to help you do what?

    • Keep a safe following distance

  22. You must know these, to safely share the road with large trucks and buses.

    • The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distance and maneuverability

  23. A holder of a special permit must do these when practicing driving,

    • Be accompanied by an adult supervised driver, in the front seat

    • Have a validated special permit

    • Wear a seatbelt

  24. When sharing the road with large trucks or busses, you should:

    • Give more space to a truck making wide turns

    • Leave more space when stopping behind the truck or bus

    • Maintain a consistent speed when passing

  25. The holder of a Probationary Driver license is not permitted the use of the following while driving

    • Hand-held or hands free interactive devices

    • Wireless communication devices

    • Cell phones, gps, and handheld video games

  26. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must not drive between the hours of

    • 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM

  27. Your vehicle tends to do what when driving around a curve?

    • Keep going straight

  28. Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?

    • A motorist that is sleep deprived

    • A motorist driving alone

    • Young people

  29. A motorist can only stop or park in front of a public or private driveway when:

    • Directed by a police officer

  30. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is determined by 

    • The amount you drink

    • Your weight

    • How quickly drinks are consumed

  31. During the probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary driving school program when:

    • Accumulating four or more points

    • Convicted of two or more moving violations

  32. To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, its good practice to

    • Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

  33. If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:

    • Immediately remove them from the source of carbon monoxide and call 911

  34. As of May 1, 2010, drivers holding a special learner permit, examination permit or probationary license when operating a vehicle must:

    • Display reflectorized red decal on both the front and rear license plate

  35. In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry:

    • A validated permit, a probationary or basic driver license pertaining to the vehicle being driven

  36.  Upon completion of the GDL requirements, one year of supervised driving, the holder of a Probationary License must

    • Must visit any MVC office to obtain unrestricted Basic license

  37. A motorist should always be prepared to yield to:

    • Trains, busses and postal vehicles

  38. At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?

    •  at 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with Probationary Restrictions

  39. If The driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirror or side - view mirrors, you are

    • in the trucks no-zone or blind spot

  40. During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as

    • 25% more

  41. If You drink and have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%,the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is

    • Doubled

  42. If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify:

    • the police

  43. After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your

    • reaction time

    •  coordination and balance

    • vision and judgment

  44. A Probationary driver is probationary for how long?

    • twelve months

  45. What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?

    • A.yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk

    • be alert and obey speed limits

    • never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian

  46. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    • 10 feet

  47. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to

    • Not drive at all after drinking

  48. A diamond-shaped sign is a

    • Warning sign

  49. What is a habitual offender

    • any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years

  50. An Eight-sided sign means

    • Stop

  51. When Parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be

    • turned toward the curb

  52. An acceleration lane is

    •  an extra lane at a highway entrance

  53. Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?

    • The driver

  54. Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must be insured for

    • Liability

  55. When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than

    • 10 miles per hour

  56. The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted,is

    • 25 miles per hour

  57. If Your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is

    • shift to lower gear and pump the brakes

  58. When should you use/not use your brights/high beams?

    • Use: open country roads with no traffic coming towards you

    • Don’t use: when traffic is coming towards you, foggy conditions

  59. What shape/color are these signs:

    • Stop sign: octagon/red

    • Construction signs: diamond, rectangle/orange

    • Warning signs (curve in road, railroad, lanes merging): diamond/yellow and black

  60. How often should you get your car inspected:

    • Every 2 years

  61. Flashing red light vs flashing yellow light?

    • Flashing red: you must stop, yield to oncoming traffic, proceed when safe

    • Flashing yellow: slow down, proceed with caution

  62. How much is the fine for each GDL offense?

    • $100 each

  63. How many passengers can you have in your car (not including dependents) when you have your:

    • GDL Permit: one supervising driver and one additional passenger

    • GDL Probationary License: one additional passenger, unless your parent/guardian is in the car - then you can have as many passengers as you have seats/seatbelts

  64. What should you do if you physically lose your license (ex. Your wallet is stolen)?

    • File a police report

  65. What should you do with your license plates if you sell your car?

    • Return them to MVC

  66. What should you do if your brakes fail?

    • Ease up on the gas pedal, pump the brakes, and shift to a lower gear

  67. If you have your GDL permit or probationary license, when can you use your phone in an emergency?

    • Technically never - pull over and stop to use it

  68. When can you use studded snow tires?

    • November 15th - April 1st