Drivers' Ed State Test Flashcards
What must you do at a flashing red light?
Stop, go when safe
What should you do at a yellow light?
Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green
What does an octagon shaped sign indicate?
Stop
What does a square with a red circle sign indicate?
Do Not Enter
Yellow center lines mean which of the following?
Two way traffic
Dashed center lines mean which of the following?
Passing
White center lines mean which of the following?
One way traffic
Which of these lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane?
Edge lines
Solid center lines indicate which of the following?
No passing allowed
White diamonds painted on the road can indicate which of the following?
HOV lanes
Bike lanes
Bus lanes
An orange triangle with a glowing red border sign indicates which of the following?
Slow moving vehicle
Yellow diamond shaped sign indicates which of the following?
Warning
A pennant shaped sign means which of the following?
No passing zone
A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following?
School Zone
An inverted triangle shaped sign indicates what?
Yield
A circle or a cross buck shaped sign means which of the following?
Rail road crossing
A flashing yellow light indicates which of the following?
Slow down and be careful
A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following?
Stop, go only when safe
A yield sign means do which of the following?
Give right of way
Two yellow lines down the center of the road, one dashed and one solid indicates which of the following?
Two way traffic, passing only on dashed side
Graduated Driver License fines are how much?
$100
How old must you be to get a Special Learner’s Permit?
16
What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner’s Permit?
Eye test and written test
Your score on the written knowledge test must be at least this percent to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?
80%
Your eye sight must be at least this in one eye or both eyes to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?
20/50
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?
At least six months
What test must you pass to get a Probationary Driver License?
Road Test
What is the minimum age to get your Basic Driver License?
18
How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License?
1 year
Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your examination permit?
Both the student driver and the adult supervising
When may you drive with a Special Learner’s Permit or a Probationary Driver License?
From 5:00 a.m. until 11:01 p.m.
Who must use seat belts when a Special Learner’s Permit or Probationary Driver License person is driving?
Everyone in the vehicle
Who must have a reflectorized, red decal on the front and back license plates while driving?
Both Special Learner’s Permit and Probationary Driver License drivers
If an applicant fails the road test he/she must wait how long before taking the road test again?
Two weeks
After several road test failures the MVC may require an applicant to wait how long before retaking the road test?
Six months
What is the minimum age you can get a Probationary Driver License?
17
Permit holders older than 21 must have this much supervised driving prior to taking the road test?
Three months
For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid registration, a valid inspection sticker and what other document?
A valid insurance id card
If an examination Permit or Probationary holder is 21 years of age or older what rules must they follow?
Neither hour or passenger restrictions of the GDL
What is the purpose of the NJMVC road test?
To make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely
Not wearing your seat belt in the front seat and not buckling up children under 18 years old is a?
Primary Offense
Seat belts can improve a motorists chance of surviving a crash by what percent?
60%
At what age must children ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle?
Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs.
What are airbags?
Supplemental restraint system
The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors?
Blind Spots
Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?
9 and 3
For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?
Hand over Hand
What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping?
Slamming on the brakes
The turn signal must be turned on how far in advance of turning?
100
The hand signal for stopping is which of the following?
Hand and arm downward palm facing to the rear
What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking alcohol?
Do not drive after drinking
At what blood alcohol content (BAC) percentage is it illegal for individuals over age 21 to drive?
0.08%
If a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?
2 times
What is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounces. bottles of beer?
Two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor
Most people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) had been drinking what type of alcohol?
Beer
What could happen to the host if a guest, who has been drinking alcohol leaves their house and becomes involved in an accident?
Lawsuit
Driving is what according to state law?
A privilege
For a driver under the age of 21 what is the BAC that would have them penalized?
0.01%
What is the law that says you must submit to a breath test?
Implied consent law
What three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?
Breath test non-compliance, DUI, and liability non-compliance
What may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?
They may have to install an ignition interlock device
Drivers who accumulate 12 - 14 points in a 24-month period will be required to do which of the following?
Attend a New Jersey driver program
Request a hearing
Surrender their license for the suspension period
What is the program that drivers are automatically enrolled in once they receive their learner’s permit?
GDL
When does a driver get points added to their motor vehicle record?
Moving Violation
How many points are subtracted from a driver’s record for every year they drive without a violation or suspension?
3
Does New Jersey allow conditional or special work licenses if your driver license is suspended?
NO
The area around all four sides of a truck where the trucks driver cannot see you is called?
No Zone
Every motor vehicle in New Jersey must have what type of insurance?
Liability insurance
When you move within the state of New Jersey, how long do you have to change your drivers license?
One week
When you change your name, how long do you have to change your drivers license?
Two weeks
When you move into New Jersey from another state how long do you have to change your drivers license?
60 days
What are the fines and penalties for obtaining a drivers license illegally?
$200 - $500 fine and possible jail time of 30 - 90 days
What are the fines and penalties for altering, forging, and/or intent to distribute fake drivers licenses?
$10,000 fine, 6-months jail time, license suspension/loss
What are the fines and penalties for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?
7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years
A driver will get an insurance surcharge for which of the following?
DUI conviction
Refusing to take the breathalyzer test
Not having proof of liability insurance in the vehicle
What should your speed limit be in a school zone when children are present?
25
What should be your speed limit on non-posted rural roads?
50
What does a single, solid white line across the road at an intersection indicate?
A cross-walk
The lane going onto a highway, used for picking up speed is called what?
Acceleration Lane
What is the best way to approach a curve in the road?
Slow down before entering the curve
Drivers can make a right-turn-on-red after coming to a full stop under what circumstances?
There are no signs saying ‘No Turn On Red’
Which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?
The lane just to the right of the center line
When do most accidents happen at intersections?
The first few seconds after the light has changed
How far away must you stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?
25ft
What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?
Maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass
Headlights must be used during what times?
One half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise
When should a driver use the high beam headlights?
Open country driving on dimly lit highways
When parking, how far must you be from a fire hydrant?
10ft
When parking, how far must you be from a stop sign?
50ft
When parking, how far must you be from a crosswalk?
25ft
When parking, how far must you be when you park on the opposite side from a fire station?
75ft
When can you use a cellular telephone when driving?
Emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards
What state of mind describes a driver who has been driving for a long time resulting in a “trance-like” state?
Highway hypnosis
How does a driver communicate with other drivers?
Signals, lights, and horn
What is tailgaiting?
Driving too close to the car in front of you
What should a driver do if they are being tailgaited?
Slow down and encourage the following car to pass
The best method of determining following distance is?
3sec
When driving on wet pavement, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 40 mph?
8
When driving on icy roads, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 30 mph?
18
During the warmer months, when is the road surface the most slippery?
After the first few minutes of light rain
