New Jersey Driver's Ed Practice Test: Flashcards
What is the speed limit in school zones, unless otherwise posted?
a. 20 mph
b. 25 mph
c. 30 mph
d. 35 mph
b. 25 mph
When driving at night, you should dim your headlights within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
a. 100 feet
b. 200 feet
c. 300 feet
d. 400 feet
c. 300 feet
If you are under 21 years old, what is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) while driving in New Jersey?
a. 0.05%
b. 0.08%
c. 0.10%
d. 0.01%
b. 0.08%
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and gates down, you should:
a. Speed up and quickly cross the tracks.
b. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised.
c. Honk your horn to warn others.
d. Change lanes to avoid the crossing.
b. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle crash that results in injury, death, or $500 or more in property damage, you must report the crash to the police within:
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 7 days
a. 24 hours
When parking uphill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
a. Towards the curb
b. Parallel to the curb
c. Away from the curb
d. It doesn’t matter
a. Towards the curb
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol or message indicate?
a. Warning sign
b. Stop sign
c. Railroad crossing sign
d. Speed limit sign
a. Warning sign
To avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:
a. Brake hard and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
b. Accelerate quickly.
c. Pump your brakes gently if you start to skid.
d. None of the above.
c. Pump your brakes gently if you start to skid.
In a roundabout, you should:
a. Always drive in the left lane.
b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
c. Speed up to merge smoothly.
d. Honk your horn to signal your presence.
b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, you must stop at least how many feet away?
a. 10 feet
b. 20 feet
c. 30 feet
d. 40 feet
c. 30 feet
What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
a. Left hand pointing down
b. Right hand pointing up
c. Left hand pointing up
d. Right hand pointing straight out
c. Left hand pointing up
When driving in adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog, you should:
a. Use your high beams to see better.
b. Increase your following distance.
c. Drive at the posted speed limit.
d. Follow closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
b. Increase your following distance.
In New Jersey, what is the legal minimum tread depth for tires?
a. 1/32 inch
b. 1/16 inch
c. 1/8 inch
d. 1/4 inch
a. 1/32 inch
If you are being tailgated, you should:
a. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
b. Slam on your brakes to warn the tailgater.
c. Move to the right lane and let the tailgater pass.
d. Signal the tailgater to back off using your hand gestures.
c. Move to the right lane and let the tailgater pass.
What is the purpose of traffic signs that are colored orange?
a. Construction and maintenance warnings
b. Stop signs
c. School zone warnings
d. Railroad crossing warnings
a. Construction and maintenance warnings