| 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 |
| 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? |
| 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: |
| 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 |
| What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? | License |
| 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 |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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: |
| 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: |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder: | Slow down |
| 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 |
| The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is: | Don't drink and drive |
| If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey | your chances of being convicted are: |
| Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: | Cold medicines |
| Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means: | The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk |
| When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.15% | your chances of getting into a serious/fatal accident will increase: |
| What is "Habitual Offender"? | Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years |
| The first conviction penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is: | $250-$400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 6 months - 1 year |
| In NJ | you must always keep to which side of the road (except when passing)? |
| With a blood alcohol concentration of .05 - .08%: | You may or may not be under the influence |
| With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more: | You are definitely under the influence (regardless of age) |
| New Jersey licensed drivers have an eyesight recheck every: | 10 years |
| What is a good rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic? | Try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic |
| What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads? | One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space between cars |
| What does the word " tailgating" mean? | Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows |
| What does hydroplaning mean? | Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water |
| What is an uncontrolled intersection? | An intersection where there's no traffic signals or signs |
| When should you dim your headlights? | In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet |
| What is an acceleration lane? | An extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed |
| You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on? | 25 |
| What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied? | Braking distance |
| Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are? | November 15th to April 1st |
| Information signs are what color? | Blue or green |
| What should you do if a traffic light is not working? | Slow down |
| Depth perception means the same as: | Distance judgment |
| Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their blood alcohol content is: | .01 - .05 - or .08%. -Any amount of alcohol is over the limit |
| You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old): | Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M. |
| You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle? | 17 |
| As you drive | you are required to stop your vehicle: |
| NJ issues a _ year basic license? | 4 |
| It is important to slow down: | On narrow roads |
| Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: | Time of day |
| The best way to take a curve is to: | Slow down before entering the curve |
| If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the first time | how long must he/she wait before taking it again? |
| You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if: | Directed to do so by a police officer |
| When it is legal to make a right turn on red | you must: |
| What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test? | Original Birth Certificate (county issued |
| You can get alcohol out of your blood by: | Time. The more you wait |
| The position of the hands on the steering wheel are: | At 9 and 3 o'clock |
| The definition of a blind spot is: | Area which cannot be seen in the outside mirror(s) |
| The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for: | 24 months |
| At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial driving lessons? | 16 years |
| What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you? | Fine up to $100 |
| A single | solid white line across a road at an intersection means: |
| If you have an out of state license | and move to NJ |
| Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually: | Swerving |
| What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker? | Fine |
| On a three lane road | the center lane is used for: |
| In selecting an area to do a three point turn (K- turn) you should check: | Volume of traffic |
| If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the Division of Motor Vehicles you must: | Report the accident to your insurance company at once |
| An articulated license allows you to operate what? | Vehicles of 18 |
| How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license? | 1 week |
| What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated? | Wear on the center of the tire |
| Headlights | not parking lights alone |
| A check point for parallel parking is: | Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space |
| If your car breaks down on an expressway | the first thing you should do is: |
| To drive a tractor trailer in NJ what type of license must you obtain? | Articulated Vehicle license |
| If you run off the pavement | the first thing you should do is: |
| The implied consent law means: | Driver agrees to take a breath test |
| Most fatal accidents are due to? | Inattentiveness |
| If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home you could: | Be involved in a lawsuit |
| The term one car length for each 10 mph is used to describe: | Following distance |
| If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension" | he/she must……: |
| When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection sticker | the car must be inspected within: |
| What indicates under-inflated tires? | Excessive wear on the edges of the tires |
| How long do you have to report a name change to the DMV? | 2 weeks |
| If a collision is impossible to avoid | you can lessen the impact by: |
| Hand signals: | Are the same for all states |