Final State Exam Flashcards
When do you dim your lights from High beams to low beams?
A vehicle approaching you or when you are behind other vehicles
What should a motorist do when making an emergency stop?
In order to make an emergency stop, it is important to keep enough distance from surrounding traffic
What are the requirements of a supervised driver?
- Must be 21
- Must be licensed NJ driver seated in the front seat
- Must be licensed driver for 3 years.
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 feet
To drive in reverse, you must?
Turn head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without using the windows.
What is important to remember when you are being passed by a large truck or bus?
There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles.
When should signals be used?
- When changing lanes
- When turning
- When slowing down
On the road test, what is the applicant tested on?
Stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, and steering properly.
What should you do if your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road.
Slow down, regain control
What will happen if you alter your driver license, or show an altered license?
- A fine up to $1,000
- Up to 6 months of imprisonment
- Loss of driving priveleges
What is the one thing that can only sober a person up?
Time
On a traffic light, what is the order of the lights? Top to bottom, vertically
Red, yellow, green
How much is the penalty for a pedestrian under 17 who violates the pedestrian law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.3)?
$22
What does implied consent laws mean when you operate a vehicle on NJ roads?
You have agreed to take a breathtest, following an arrest for suspected drinking driving offense.
When you see and hear Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squads responding to an emergency using their sirens and red flashing lights, you must do what?
Steer to the right of the roadway, and stop, letting them pass you
An aggressive driver in extreme cases will:
Cause an accident
Under NJ law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
Moving motor vehicle
What is the shape of the yield sign?
Inverted triangle with red border
How many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special learner permit in the Vehicle, excluding dependants?
A parent of guardian and/or one addition person
A twelve ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as?
1 1/2 ounces of whiskey
You should always yield to?
- Emergency vehicle
- Pedestrians
- Other vehicles already in intersection
Double solid lines in the center of the road means
No passing allowed
A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver:
Can see the motorist’s vehicle in the review mirror
The NJ child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child _________ and under and 80 pounds or less, must ride in a safety or booster seat in the ________.
8 years old, rear seat
What does it mean when the pavement is marked with 2 center lines , 1 solid and 1 broken:
Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line
Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in:
- Fines
- Community Service
- License and registration suspension and violating surcharges.
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Stop 15 feet away from railroad crossing
What do you do when you have a tire blowout?
Slow down gradually
How many passengers of the holder of a probationary license (under 21) permitted to have in their vehicle, excluding dependants?
One additional person unless accompanied by Parent or guardian
When driving in the rain and snow, drivers must turn on what?
Wipers and headlights
If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could:
Become involved in a lawsuit
What is the deceleration lane?
An extra lane at the highway exit
If you accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years you are subject to a surcharge of $150? How much is the surcharge for each additional point after the six?
$25
The three second plus rule can be used at any speed to help you do what?
Keep a safe following distance
You must know these, to safely share the road with large trucks and buses.
The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distance and maneuvering
A holder of a special permit must do these when practicing driving:
- Be accompanied by an adult supervised driver, in the front seat
- Have a validated special permit
- Wear a seatbelt
When sharing the road with large trucks or busses, you should:
- Give more space to a truck making wide turns
- Learn more space when stopping behind the truck or bus
-Maintain a consistent speed when passing
The holder of a Probationary Driver license is not permitted the use of the following while driving:
- Hand held or hands free interactive drivers
- Wireless communication devices
- Cell phones, gps, and handheld video games
The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must not drive between the hours of:
11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
Your vehicle tends to do what when driving around a curve?
Keep going straight
Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?
- A motorist that is sleep deprived
- A motorist driving alone
- Young people
A motorist can only stop or park in front of a public or private driveway when:
Directed by a police officer
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level is determined by:
- The amount you drink
- Your weight
- How quickly drinks consumed
During the probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary driving school program when:
- Accumulating four or more points
- Convicted of two or more moving violations
To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, its good practice to
Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:
Immediately remove then from the source of carbon monoxide and call 911
As of May 1, 2010, drivers holding a special learner permit, examination permit or probationary license when operating a vehicle must:
Display reflectorized red decal on both front and rear license plate
In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry:
A validated permit, a probationary or basic driver license pertaining to the vehicle being driven
Upon completion of the GDL requirements, one year of supervised driving, the holder of a Probationary License must
Must visit any MVC office to obtain unrestricted Basic license
A motorist should always be prepared to yield to:
Trains, busses and postal vehicles
At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?
at 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with Probationary Restrictions
If The driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirror or side - view mirrors, you are
in the trucks no-zone or blind spot
During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:
25% more
If You drink and have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%,the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is
Doubled
If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify:
the police
After two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your
- reaction time
- coordination and balance
- vision and judgment
A Probationary driver is probationary for how long?
twelve months
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
- yield the right-of-way in a crosswalk
- be alert and obey speed limits
- never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 feet
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to
Not drive at all after drinking
A diamond-shaped sign is a
Warning sign
What is a habitual offender
any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years
An Eight-sided sign means
Stop
When Parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be
turned toward from the curb
An acceleration lane is
an extra lane at a highway entrance
Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age?
The driver
Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must be insured for
Liability
When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up orlet of children, you maypass fromeitherdirection at a speed ofno more than
10 mph
The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted,is
25 mph
If Your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is:
shift to lower gear and pump the brakes
When Parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:
turned away from the curb
A deceleration lane is
an extra lane at a highway exit
