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red

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stop or prohibitation

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green

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indicated movements permitted, direction guidance

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blue

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motorist services guidance

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yellow

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general warning

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black

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regulation

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white

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regulation

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orange

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construction and maintenance warning

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brown

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public recreation and scenic guidance

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STOP

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stop completely before the crosswalk of intersection. If you stop behind a car at a stop sign, you still have to stop again when you approach the stop sign.

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4-WAY or ALL WAY

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added to a stop sign indicates that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop.

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YIELD

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the road you are on joins with another road ahead. Slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.

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SCHOOL ZONE

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the speed is shown to tell you to go no more than that speed and to watch for children carefully

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DETOUR

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you would go a different way to get where you need to go.

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OCTAGON

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exclusively for stop signs

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HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE

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generally for guide signs

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EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

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exclusively for yield sings

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PENNANT

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advance warning of No Passing Zones

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Diamond

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exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas

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VERTICAL RECTANGLE

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generally for regulatory signs

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PENTAGON

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school advance and school crossing signs

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ROUND

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railroad advance waring signs

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is liability insurance required?

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yes

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what is it called when a driver slows down in order to see a crash on the side of the road?

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rubber necking

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how many feet of water will carry most cars?

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2 feet of water

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what is a test that can help you determine your tire pressure? (it involves a penny)

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the penny test

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do you use high beams or low beams when in fog?

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low beams

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what does a red painted curb mean?

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cannot park here

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what does a blue painted curb mean?

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handicapped parking

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should you be driving faster or slower when in the right lane?

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faster

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what does smog stand for?

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signal, mirrors, over shoulder, go when clear

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what are blind spots?

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spots that cannot be seen from the rear view mirrors

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what does ABS stand for?

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Anti-lock Break System

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when should you have your headlights on?

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from dusk to dawn

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minimum age for driver’s lisence?

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16 years and 3 months

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minimum age for driver’s permit

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15 years and 6 months

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when is it okay to drink and drive?

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NEVER

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how you should approach your car when on a curb

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front to back

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how you should approach your car when in a parking spot

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back to front

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legal BAC for somebody 21 or older

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0.08

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legal BAC for somebody under 21

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0.02

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how many inches away should the steering wheel be away from your chest?

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10

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color of stop sign

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red

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color of signs for school crossings

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flourescent yellow

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color of signs for construction warnings

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orange

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color of a sign for national parks

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brown

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sign that tells you to stop…. eight sided

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stop sign

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What is the procedure when approaching a truck at a red signal?

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stop with enough distance to see trucks mirrors.

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How much longer does it take a truck to stop in adverse weather conditions?

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25% more

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What should you know to be able to safely share the road with large trucks?

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limitations regarding visibility, stopping and maneuverability

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What does it mean if the driver of a large truck can’t see you in his mirror?

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you are in his blind spot

5
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Conviction of what will postpone or suspend driving privileges 13-21 years old?

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buying alcohol, graffiti, setting false alarms

6
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What is the penalty for causing injury while driving with a suspended license?

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A fine, continued suspension, potential jail

7
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What do seatbelts do?

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keep you in the car, from hitting dashboard, sliding on seat

8
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What is the law in New Jersey for a child seated in a restraint seat?

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all children under 8 years of age or 80 pounds must be in front or back

9
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When can hand held cell phones be used?

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reporting a fire, traffic accident, mdeical emergency

10
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When is a person, under GDL Law, required to attend a remedial training class?

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dui, accumulate 4 or more points

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Most common type of parking in city streets?

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parallel parking

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Body position for driving in reverse?

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turn to right, look out back window without using mirrors

13
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A GDL driver is required to attend remedial training class after:

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2 or more violations adding to 4 or more points

14
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How long will you be on probation when a license has been returned after suspention for points?

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1 year

15
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3 points will be subtracted if you are violation free for how long?

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1 year

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What are the penalties for altering a driver’s license?

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fine, jail, dls

17
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What are the penalties for getting a license illegally?

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fine and/or jail

18
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How should wheels be turned when parking downhill on a street with a curb?

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towards the curb

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How should wheels be turned when parking uphill on a street with a curb?

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away from the curb

20
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How far from a fire hydrant must you park?

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10 feet

21
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How far from a crosswalk must you park?

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25 feet

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How far from a stop sign must you park?

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50 feet

23
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It is illegal to park in front of:

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In front of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop, in front of a driveway

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What is the law for GDL driver regarding seatbelts?

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driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt

25
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What is the limit of passneger for the holder of a permit who is 21 years or older?

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there are no restrictions

26
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Where should you report a lost or stolen license?

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the police

27
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What is the rule regarding multi-way stops when a motorist arrive at the same time?

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yield to the motorist on the right

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What is the rule for passing when both center lines are solid?

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passing is not allowed

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