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Question 1

When was the digital driver license first issued and how long is it valid for?

Answer 1

It was first issued in 2011 and it is valid for 4 years.

Question 2

How many points of verification are needed to get your license. Give an example.

Answer 2

You need 6. Examples are one primary document, one secondary document, proof of address, and social security number.

Question 3

What does the Graduated Driver License Program do for new drivers?

Answer 3

It gradually introduces driving privileges to new drivers.

Question 4

What are the three different roads you can take to get your license?

Answer 4

Early Bird Road, Young Adult road, and Adult Road.

Question 5

What are the time limits for new drivers?

Answer 5

5am to 11:01pm

Question 6

Who must be in the passengers seat with a new driver?

Answer 6

Supervising driver at least the age of 21 and has maintained a valid NJ driver license for 3 years.

Question 7

What must be displayed on all cars of GDL drivers?

Answer 7

Red reflective decals

Question 8

What happens if the applicant passes the road test?

Answer 8

They will be issued an authorization for licensing.

Question 9

What factors can make someone fail their road test?

Answer 9

Improper, expired, or no inspection sticker. Examiner has no access to foot brake or parking brake. Any defect or condition that could affect the safe operation of a vehicle.

Question 10

Who is supposed to wear seatbelts?

Answer 10

All passengers must wear a seatbelt and the driver is responsible for everyone under 18.

Question 11

What is the leading killer of children?

Answer 11

Traffic accidents.

Question 12

What happens if there is snow on a car?

Answer 12

The driver is responsible for removing any snow and ice from their car before driving.

Question 13

When starting a car, what is the first thing you must do?

Answer 13

Check your surroundings and make sure nothing is blocking your vision.

Question 14

What numbers must the drivers hands be on when gripping the wheel?

Answer 14

9 and 3

Question 15

What are some things that affect stopping distances?

Answer 15

Reaction time, weather, car weight and speed.

Question 16

True or False: Stomp on the brake to stop quickly.

Answer 16

False- do not slam on brakes, but apply steady pressure.

Question 17

Always use turning signals at least _____ feet before turning.

Answer 17

100 ft

Question 18

When driving in reverse, where must your hands be?

Answer 18

Right arm should be placed over the back of the passenger seat, and left hand should be on the top of the wheel.

Question 19

What are the first steps when making a safe turn?

Answer 19

Check your surroundings, signal to other cars and move into the next lane.

Question 20

When entering an angled parking spot, you should…

Answer 20

Check for traffic, reduce speed and make sure your car will fit in the spot.

Question 21

Where is parallel parking most common?

Answer 21

City areas

Question 22

When parking downhill…

Answer 22

turn your wheel toward the curb.

Question 23

How fast should you drive in a school zone or residential and business area?

Answer 23

25 mph

Question 24

What should you do on a narrow, windy or slippery road?

Answer 24

slow down

Question 25

Most passing should occur on the left, but passing on the right should occur only when.....

Answer 25

there is more than one lane going in the same direction.

Question 26

When there is a double solid line...

Answer 26

you can not pass.

Question 27

What things do you always have to yield to?

Answer 27

Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, mobility assistance devices and vehicles already in the intersection.

Question 28

What are the three types of intersections?

Answer 28

Controlled, uncontrolled and blind.

Question 29

At an uncontrolled intersection, which vehicles do you have to yield to?

Answer 29

The vehicle on the right.

Question 30

Speed up to the flow of traffic when you are...

Answer 30

entering a highway

Question 31

What are acceleration lanes?

Answer 31

extra lanes at highway entrances motorists use to speed up and join the flow of traffic.

Question 32

What lane do you use to leave a highway?

Answer 32

deceleration lane

Question 33

What happens when you are approaching a disabled vehicle?

Answer 33

reduce speed and increase space between you and the vehicle

Question 34

what happens in construction areas?

Answer 34

stay alert in posted areas and reduce speed and be prepared to stop

Question 35

When making a right turn...

Answer 35

keep as far to the right as possible keeping near the curb or parked vehicles

Question 36

When a light turns yellow...

Answer 36

a vehicle must stop before entering the intersection

Question 37

What happens when there is a school bus?

Answer 37

stop at least 25 feet away from the bus and reduce speed to 10 mph

Question 38

Never park within 200 feet or...

Answer 38

fire department or emergency vehicle

Question 39

Why is keeping a safe following distance so important?

Answer 39

So the driver has plenty of time to react to an emergency.

Question 40

What are 3 ways to communicate with other drivers?

Answer 40

hand signals, eye contact and tapping the horn

Question 41

What is Maggie's Law?

Answer 41

You can not drive a car while knowingly impaired by lack of sleep.

Question 42

What are 3 distractions while driving?

Answer 42

texting, using a map, taking off your coat, buckling your seat belt, closing the car door, adjusting a watch, looking for coins for a toll booth, eating, applying makeup.....

Question 43

A vehicle will skid when...

Answer 43

you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, brake improperly

Question 44

On a snow-covered road, keep a following distance of ___ seconds.

Answer 44

6

Question 45

While driving at night, what factors should be considered?

Answer 45

speed, reaction distance, brake distance

Question 46

When are NJ traffic fines doubled?

Answer 46

If you break a rule in a construction zone.

Question 47

What are 2 examples of road hazards?

Answer 47

hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, railroad tracks.....

Question 48

What do you do if your car catches on fire?

Answer 48

Do not panic or waste time. Get passengers away from the car and call for help.

Question 49

When a driver reaches a BAC of _____, the risk for collision is doubled.

Answer 49

0.5

Question 50

What is the best way to prevent accidents caused by drinking and driving?

Answer 50

DONT drink and drive.

Question 51

What are common actions of a drunk driver?

Answer 51

speeding, weaving between lanes, slow driving, jerking motion, or quick stops

Question 52

What do you do if you are hosting a party and a drunk guest tries to leave in their car?

Answer 52

Do not let them drive and find someone who hasn't been drinking to give them a ride or call a taxi.

Question 53

What is the most common drug found with drivers involved in a collision?

Answer 53

Marijuana

Question 54

If a driver is using a drug that is not prescribed...

Answer 54

it will be considered illegal.

Question 55

A drivers ___ and ___ are impaired by alcohol.

Answer 55

senses and judgment

Question 56

Why should drivers get your eyes checked every few years?

Answer 56

good vision is crucial for distance judgment and side vision while driving.

Question 57

Why is good hearing so important while driving?

Answer 57

Drivers need to hear other car horns, sirens or screeching tires.

Question 58

If a driver is ill, what should they do?

Answer 58

let someone else drive