New Jersey Driver's Ed Practice Test: Flashcards

1
Q

What is the speed limit in school zones, unless otherwise posted?
a. 20 mph
b. 25 mph
c. 30 mph
d. 35 mph

A

b. 25 mph

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2
Q

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

A

c. 300 feet

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3
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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%

A

b. 0.08%

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4
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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.

A

b. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised.

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5
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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

a. 24 hours

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6
Q

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

a. Towards the curb

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7
Q

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

a. Warning sign

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8
Q

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.

A

c. Pump your brakes gently if you start to skid.

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9
Q

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.

A

b. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

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10
Q

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

A

c. 30 feet

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11
Q

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

A

c. Left hand pointing up

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12
Q

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.

A

b. Increase your following distance.

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13
Q

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

a. 1/32 inch

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14
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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.

A

c. Move to the right lane and let the tailgater pass.

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15
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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

a. Construction and maintenance warnings

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16
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If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
a. Brake hard to regain control.
b. Steer sharply in the opposite direction of the skid.
c. Slow down by lifting off the accelerator.
d. Speed up to get out of the slippery spot quickly.

A

c. Slow down by lifting off the accelerator.

17
Q

In New Jersey, how often must you renew your driver’s license for drivers under the age of 21?
a. Every 4 years
b. Every 6 years
c. Every 8 years
d. Every 2 years

A

b. Every 6 years

18
Q

What is the penalty for a first-time conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey?
a. License suspension
b. Fine
c. Both a and b
d. No penalty for the first offense

A

c. Both a and b

19
Q

When parallel parking on the right side of the road, your wheels should be positioned:
a. Parallel to and within 6 inches of the curb
b. Turned to the left
c. Turned to the right
d. At a 45-degree angle to the curb

A

a. Parallel to and within 6 inches of the curb

20
Q

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
a. No passing allowed
b. Passing allowed with caution
c. Passing allowed if the vehicle in front is slow
d. Passing allowed only during daylight hours

A

a. No passing allowed