nj written test dmv Flashcards
A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:
› One 12-ounce can of beer.
You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.
› 100 feet
When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.
› Six
The speed limit in school zones and unless otherwise posted is:
› 25 mph.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways is:
› 50 mph.
You may turn right on red:
› After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the
intersection.
While in the probationary period after receiving a special learner permit, a driver may accrue no
more than ____ points against their license before being enrolled in a Probationary Driver
Program.
› Four
Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display ____
on their license plate.
› Two GDL decals
A driver who is age 21 or older and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at
least ____ before taking the road test.
› Three months
A driver who is under the age of 21 and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for
at least ____ before taking the road test.
› Six months
Slower-moving traffic on a multilane highway should:
› Drive in the right lane.
A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions
than under ideal driving conditions.
› 25
If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:
› Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.
Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
› Three seconds.
A driver may pass a school bus at a speed no faster than ____ if the school bus is stopped in
front of a school to drop off passengers.
› 10 mph
When applying the crash-prevention formula, a driver should be alert, be prepared, and:
› Act in time.
When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
› Six seconds.
The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of four and weighing
less than ____ to be restrained in a federally-approved safety system.
› 40 pounds
The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter
than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.
› 4 feet, 9 inches
You should turn on your headlights:
› One-half hour after sunset.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of:
› 0.08 percent.
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn
your front wheels?
› Right, toward the side of the road
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very
little vehicle damage. You should:
› Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
› Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
› Over your shoulders.
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
› Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
› The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
› See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
You drive defensively when you:
› Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
› There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
- If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
› Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
› Motorcycle.
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
› All approaching vehicles.
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
› Glance over your shoulder.
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the
light turns red:
› Under any circumstances.
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
› Take your foot off the gas pedal.
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
› Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
› Slow-moving vehicle.
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing
lights by:
› Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for
you to see the road ahead. You should:
› Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
› Are being tailgated by another driver.
Check your rearview mirrors:
› Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
› Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
› May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
› Yield to pedestrians and vehicles.
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
› Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
While backing, you should:
› Turn your head and look through the rear window.
If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.
› Hand signals
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
› Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
› Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
› Slow down before you enter the curve.
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
› Look left first, then right, then left again.
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
› Once you have moved into the exit lane.
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
› On an incline.
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
› Reduce
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
› Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Your ability to stop is affected by:
› The condition of the road.
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
› Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
When driving on slick roads, you should:
› Take turns more slowly than usual.
Roads freeze quickly when they are:
› Shaded/ in shadows
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
› Signal and keep your wheels straight.
The driver’s left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to:
› Stop.
The driver’s left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to:
› Turn right.
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
› They’re difficult to see in traffic.
At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
› Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
› Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:
› Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
› Low beams.
In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
› During the first half hour of rain.
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road,
drivers should:
› Press and hold the brake pedal.
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
› Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe
to do so.
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe
to do so.
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Signs that are colored orange are:
› Work zone signs.
Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
› Green
Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
› White
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
› No passing zones.
Pentagonal signs indicate:
› School zones.
A diamond-shaped sign:
› Warns of existing or possible hazards.
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
› Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
› May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
› Follow the directions given by the officer.
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
› Follow the directions given by the flagger.
____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
› High speeds
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
If you are driving in another driver’s blind spot, you should:
› Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
› Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
› Continue driving and use the next exit.
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
› Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
› Treat the light like a stop sign.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
› Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
Downward-facing triangular signs:
› Tell drivers to yield.
Round signs indicate:
› Upcoming railroad crossings.
At a four-way stop:
› The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
› Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System
(ABS), you should:
› Firmly pump your brakes.
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
› That action is forbidden.
