Drivers' Ed State Test Flashcards

1
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What must you do at a flashing red light?

A

Stop, go when safe

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2
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What should you do at a yellow light?

A

Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green

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3
Q

What does an octagon shaped sign indicate?

A

Stop

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4
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What does a square with a red circle sign indicate?

A

Do Not Enter

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5
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Yellow center lines mean which of the following?

A

Two way traffic

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6
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Dashed center lines mean which of the following?

A

Passing

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7
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White center lines mean which of the following?

A

One way traffic

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8
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Which of these lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane?

A

Edge lines

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9
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Solid center lines indicate which of the following?

A

No passing allowed

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10
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White diamonds painted on the road can indicate which of the following?

A

HOV lanes
Bike lanes
Bus lanes

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11
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An orange triangle with a glowing red border sign indicates which of the following?

A

Slow moving vehicle

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12
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Yellow diamond shaped sign indicates which of the following?

A

Warning

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13
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A pennant shaped sign means which of the following?

A

No passing zone

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14
Q

A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following?

A

School Zone

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15
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An inverted triangle shaped sign indicates what?

A

Yield

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16
Q

A circle or a cross buck shaped sign means which of the following?

A

Rail road crossing

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17
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A flashing yellow light indicates which of the following?

A

Slow down and be careful

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18
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A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following?

A

Stop, go only when safe

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19
Q

A yield sign means do which of the following?

A

Give right of way

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20
Q

Two yellow lines down the center of the road, one dashed and one solid indicates which of the following?

A

Two way traffic, passing only on dashed side

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21
Q

Graduated Driver License fines are how much?

A

$100

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22
Q

How old must you be to get a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

16

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23
Q

What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

Eye test and written test

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24
Q

Your score on the written knowledge test must be at least this percent to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

80%

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25
Q

Your eye sight must be at least this in one eye or both eyes to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

20/50

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26
Q

What is the minimum time of supervised driving you must have with your Special Learner’s Permit before you can get a Probationary Driver License?

A

At least six months

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27
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What test must you pass to get a Probationary Driver License?

A

Road Test

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28
Q

What is the minimum age to get your Basic Driver License?

A

18

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29
Q

How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License?

A

1 year

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30
Q

Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your examination permit?

A

Both the student driver and the adult supervising

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31
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When may you drive with a Special Learner’s Permit or a Probationary Driver License?

A

From 5:00 a.m. until 11:01 p.m.

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32
Q

Who must use seat belts when a Special Learner’s Permit or Probationary Driver License person is driving?

A

Everyone in the vehicle

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33
Q

Who must have a reflectorized, red decal on the front and back license plates while driving?

A

Both Special Learner’s Permit and Probationary Driver License drivers

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34
Q

If an applicant fails the road test he/she must wait how long before taking the road test again?

A

Two weeks

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35
Q

After several road test failures the MVC may require an applicant to wait how long before retaking the road test?

A

Six months

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36
Q

What is the minimum age you can get a Probationary Driver License?

A

17

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37
Q

Permit holders older than 21 must have this much supervised driving prior to taking the road test?

A

Three months

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38
Q

For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid registration, a valid inspection sticker and what other document?

A

A valid insurance id card

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39
Q

If an examination Permit or Probationary holder is 21 years of age or older what rules must they follow?

A

Neither hour or passenger restrictions of the GDL

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40
Q

What is the purpose of the NJMVC road test?

A

To make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely

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41
Q

Not wearing your seat belt in the front seat and not buckling up children under 18 years old is a?

A

Primary Offense

42
Q

Seat belts can improve a motorists chance of surviving a crash by what percent?

A

60%

43
Q

At what age must children ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle?

A

Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs.

44
Q

What are airbags?

A

Supplemental restraint system

45
Q

The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors?

A

Blind Spots

46
Q

Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?

A

9 and 3

47
Q

For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?

A

Hand over Hand

48
Q

What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping?

A

Slamming on the brakes

49
Q

The turn signal must be turned on how far in advance of turning?

A

100

50
Q

The hand signal for stopping is which of the following?

A

Hand and arm downward palm facing to the rear

51
Q

What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking alcohol?

A

Do not drive after drinking

52
Q

At what blood alcohol content (BAC) percentage is it illegal for individuals over age 21 to drive?

A

0.08%

53
Q

If a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?

A

2 times

54
Q

What is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounces. bottles of beer?

A

Two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor

55
Q

Most people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) had been drinking what type of alcohol?

A

Beer

56
Q

What could happen to the host if a guest, who has been drinking alcohol leaves their house and becomes involved in an accident?

A

Lawsuit

57
Q

Driving is what according to state law?

A

A privilege

58
Q

For a driver under the age of 21 what is the BAC that would have them penalized?

A

0.01%

59
Q

What is the law that says you must submit to a breath test?

A

Implied consent law

60
Q

What three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?

A

Breath test non-compliance, DUI, and liability non-compliance

61
Q

What may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?

A

They may have to install an ignition interlock device

62
Q

Drivers who accumulate 12 - 14 points in a 24-month period will be required to do which of the following?

A

Attend a New Jersey driver program
Request a hearing
Surrender their license for the suspension period

63
Q

What is the program that drivers are automatically enrolled in once they receive their learner’s permit?

A

GDL

64
Q

When does a driver get points added to their motor vehicle record?

A

Moving Violation

65
Q

How many points are subtracted from a driver’s record for every year they drive without a violation or suspension?

A

3

66
Q

Does New Jersey allow conditional or special work licenses if your driver license is suspended?

A

NO

67
Q

The area around all four sides of a truck where the trucks driver cannot see you is called?

A

No Zone

68
Q

Every motor vehicle in New Jersey must have what type of insurance?

A

Liability insurance

69
Q

When you move within the state of New Jersey, how long do you have to change your drivers license?

A

One week

70
Q

When you change your name, how long do you have to change your drivers license?

A

Two weeks

71
Q

When you move into New Jersey from another state how long do you have to change your drivers license?

A

60 days

72
Q

What are the fines and penalties for obtaining a drivers license illegally?

A

$200 - $500 fine and possible jail time of 30 - 90 days

73
Q

What are the fines and penalties for altering, forging, and/or intent to distribute fake drivers licenses?

A

$10,000 fine, 6-months jail time, license suspension/loss

74
Q

What are the fines and penalties for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?

A

7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years

75
Q

A driver will get an insurance surcharge for which of the following?

A

DUI conviction
Refusing to take the breathalyzer test
Not having proof of liability insurance in the vehicle

76
Q

What should your speed limit be in a school zone when children are present?

A

25

77
Q

What should be your speed limit on non-posted rural roads?

A

50

78
Q

What does a single, solid white line across the road at an intersection indicate?

A

A cross-walk

79
Q

The lane going onto a highway, used for picking up speed is called what?

A

Acceleration Lane

80
Q

What is the best way to approach a curve in the road?

A

Slow down before entering the curve

81
Q

Drivers can make a right-turn-on-red after coming to a full stop under what circumstances?

A

There are no signs saying ‘No Turn On Red’

82
Q

Which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

A

The lane just to the right of the center line

83
Q

When do most accidents happen at intersections?

A

The first few seconds after the light has changed

84
Q

How far away must you stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

A

25ft

85
Q

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?

A

Maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass

86
Q

Headlights must be used during what times?

A

One half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise

87
Q

When should a driver use the high beam headlights?

A

Open country driving on dimly lit highways

88
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a fire hydrant?

A

10ft

89
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a stop sign?

A

50ft

90
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a crosswalk?

A

25ft

91
Q

When parking, how far must you be when you park on the opposite side from a fire station?

A

75ft

92
Q

When can you use a cellular telephone when driving?

A

Emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards

93
Q

What state of mind describes a driver who has been driving for a long time resulting in a “trance-like” state?

A

Highway hypnosis

94
Q

How does a driver communicate with other drivers?

A

Signals, lights, and horn

95
Q

What is tailgaiting?

A

Driving too close to the car in front of you

96
Q

What should a driver do if they are being tailgaited?

A

Slow down and encourage the following car to pass

97
Q

The best method of determining following distance is?

A

3sec

98
Q

When driving on wet pavement, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 40 mph?

A

8

99
Q

When driving on icy roads, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 30 mph?

A

18

100
Q

During the warmer months, when is the road surface the most slippery?

A

After the first few minutes of light rain