penalties

Question 1

MVC may terminate your road test before it starts because of:

Answer 1

an unsafe vehicle, a center console or other equipment in your vehicle that obstructs the examiner’s access to the brake pedal, missing seat belts

Question 2

getting a drivers license illegally may result in a:

Answer 2

a fine of $200-500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days

Question 3

if a passenger in the front seat (over 18 years old) is caught not wearing a seat belt, who is held responsible?:

Answer 3

passenger only

Question 4

what are the fines and penalties for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?

Answer 4

7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years

Question 5

if a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible?

Answer 5

the student and the instructor (supervisor)

Question 6

what are the penalties for driving with a suspended license?

Answer 6

fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension

Question 7

what are the fines and penalties for altering, forging, and/or intent to distribute fake drivers licenses?

Answer 7

$10,000 fine, 6-months jail time, license suspension/loss

Question 8

if a GDL driver commits any GDL conditions other than a moving violation, they will receive a fine of:

Answer 8

$100

Question 9

while driving on any public road or highway use a hand-held wireless phone will be fined:

Answer 9

between $100 and $250

Question 10

graduated Driver License fines are how much?

Answer 10

$100

Question 11

what reason may cause losing your license:

Answer 11

failure to appear in court or pay fines, failure to provide proof of insurance, failure to pay surcharges

Question 12

what is the penalty for driving while possessing drugs?

Answer 12

loss of license for 2 years and minimum $50 fine

Question 13

what is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker?

Answer 13

fine, arrest, registration revocation

Question 14

drivers convicted of a moving violation in a construction zone can:

Answer 14

have their fines doubled

Question 15

what is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?

Answer 15

no less than a $200 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment

Question 16

what three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?

Answer 16

dui conviction, refusing to take the breathalyzer test, not having proof of liability insurance in the vehicle

Question 17

who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your Probationary Driver’s License?

Answer 17

both the student driver and the adult supervising

Question 18

what may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?

Answer 18

they may have to install an ignition interlock device

Question 19

drivers who accumulate 12-14 points in a 24-month period will be required to do which of the following?

Answer 19

attend a New Jersey driver program, request a hearing, surrender their license for the suspension period

Question 20

Under the New Jersey Point System, a person having a license over two years, after how many points will get a notice of license suspension:

Answer 20

12 points

Question 21

failure to give way to a passing vehicle (yield) may cost you how many points against your driver’s license?

Answer 21

2 points

Question 22

following too closely (tailgating) may cost you how many points against your driver’s license?

Answer 22

5

Question 23

if you are arrested for drunk driving in nj your chances of being convicted are:

Answer 23

more than 95%

Question 24

if a passenger in the front seat of a car, who is 17 years old, is caught not wearing a seatbelt, who is held responsible?

Answer 24

the driver only

Question 25

speeding 1 to 14 mph above legal limit may cost you how many points against your driver’s license?

Answer 25

2

Question 26

if you commit a moving violation in another state, will it become part of your new jersey driver record?

Answer 26

yes, under the interstate compacts

Question 27

if you are under 18 years of age, your driving privileges will be suspended if convicted of:

Answer 27

pulling fire alarms, writing graffiti on concrete walls, buying alcohol

Question 28

if you lose your license for too many points, you are on probation for how long after you get it back?

Answer 28

one year

Question 29

when will you be given a proposed license suspension notice?

Answer 29

when you have received 12 points