Permit Knowledge Test Flashcards

1
Q

To avoid going into a hypnotic trance while driving, a quick wallet is recommended…

A

Avoid looking at one thing for more than several seconds

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2
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How far should you look when driving…

A

12 seconds forward

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3
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If you are in an accident in which you and others are injured while your license is suspended, the penalty is…

A

$500 fine, up to 6 months suspension of your license, 45 days mandatory jail

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4
Q

In a curve, which way the car tends to take…

A

Straight

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5
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Lying when applying for a license or registration can result in a fine of at least…

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$200 to not more than $500, up to 6 months in prison, and loss of license privilege for 6 months.

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6
Q

________ can be imposed if you do not have your insurance card while driving.

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A fine of up to $500

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7
Q

Habitual offender?

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It is one who has had his license suspended 3 times in a period of 3 years

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8
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At the age of 16, you can obtain a special permit to drive through the…

A

Commercial Driving School

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9
Q

At night when you drive, at what distance can you stop your car…

A

At the distance you can see ahead

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10
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The intent of the practical driving test is to safely…..

A

That you can drive safely

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11
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The letters (MPH) on a speed sign mean:

A

MILES PER HOUR

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12
Q

The maximum speed in a school zone is…

A

25MPH

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13
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The maximum speed limit in New Jersey (except on interstates) is..

A

50MPH

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14
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A driver’s license is a privilege that can be suspended by…

A

The Director of the Office of Motor Vehicles

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15
Q

Before turning right or left, you must signal…

A

At least 100 feet before turning

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16
Q

A flashing red traffic light means:

A

STOP AND YIELD

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17
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A flashing yellow traffic light means:

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STOP, PROCEED WITH CAUTION

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18
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If another speed does not indicate it, the maximum speed in a School Zone, Commercial, or Residential Area is

A

25 MPH

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19
Q

Do not park closer than _____ to a fire pump.

A

10 feet

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20
Q

When the road is slippery, apply the brakes

A

GENTLY

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21
Q

_________, the stopping distance is __________ than the distance at ____

A

At 40 MPH, 4 times greater, 20 MPH

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22
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Before making a left turn from a one-way public road:

A

Approach the turning point from the left side

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23
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An accident that results in injury or death to a person or property damage in excess of $200 must be reported within:

A

5 DAYS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION

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24
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If you do not pass the practical driving test after 4 chances, you will have to wait…

A

Up to one year before treating again

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25
Q

When driving on a 4-lane highway, the lane closest to the center is for…

A

Pass stopped vehicles and turn left

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26
Q

Two (2) solid lines in the center of the road mean…

A

A no-passing zone

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27
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When a highway has clearly marked traffic lanes, you must:

A

Observe traffic and signal before changing lanes

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28
Q

If you have an accident, you must show your license to the:

A

POLICE AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT

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29
Q

In New Jersey, you must be:

A

at least 17 years of age to own or register a vehicle for use on public highways

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30
Q

A change of address must be reported within

A

ONE WEEK TO THE DMV

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31
Q

A name change due to marriage must be reported to the DMV:

A

within 2 weeks

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32
Q

The letters DMV stand for:

A

DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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33
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When you move to New Jersey with a driver’s license from another state, _________

A

you may drive in New Jersey for 60 days

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34
Q

Before turning left, from the signal, move closer to the center line and…

A

Yield to oncoming traffic

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35
Q

Before reaching a curve, it is very important that…

A

Slow down

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36
Q

If you approach a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing:

A

YOU MUST STOP AT LEAST 10 FEET AWAY

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37
Q

There are 2 exceptions to the law that says you are not required to stop:

A

1) When the bus is in front of a school picking up or dropping off children
2) On a highway divided by a barrier and on the opposite side of the road - At 10 MPH

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38
Q

School buses must be equipped _________

A

with flashing red lights but as many bulbs burn out and do not work/watch children

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39
Q

Many traffic accidents and deaths occur on highways when the weather is good and the roads are dry and in many cases the main cause is…

A

Driving over the maximum speed

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40
Q

If a driver refuses to take a breath test to determine the alcohol content in his
body, the fine is…

A

$250 to $500 fine and 6-month license suspension

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41
Q

When the percentage of alcohol in your blood reaches 0.15%, your probability of having a serious or fatal accident increases…

A

25 times

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42
Q

The headlights of the vehicle must be used between ½ hour after sunset and

A

½ hour before sunrise, also in bad weather, dark and cloudy days

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43
Q

You must drive with low beams in/when:

A

the City or when following/meeting another vehicle within 500 Feet

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44
Q

When you buy a used vehicle, it has to be inspected:

A

BETWEEN 14 DAYS AFTER REGISTERING IT

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45
Q

When you are driving, you must have:

A

Driver’s license, car registration, and insurance card

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46
Q

If a traffic signal is not working:

A

Stop, watch the traffic, and proceed when you are sure

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47
Q

An octagonal sign (8 sides) with the inscription “STOP” in white letters on a red background means:

A

STOP

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48
Q

If you lose the license plates of the car, ______

A

they must be replaced within 24 hours

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49
Q

A triangle-shaped sign with the inscription “YIELD” in black letters on a white background means:

A

Yield

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50
Q

Merge is:

A

TRAFFIC MEETS FROM THE RIGHT

51
Q

Right Lane Ends is:

A

ENDS RIGHT LANE CONFLUENCE TO LEFT

52
Q

No Passing Zone is:

A

NO PASS ZONE

53
Q

Slippery When Wet is:

A

SLIPPERY WET

54
Q

Hill is:

A

COSTS

55
Q

Double Solid Lines:

A

Don’t Pass

56
Q

Broken Line On Your Side:

A

Pass Carefully

57
Q

Solid Line On Your Side:

A

Don’t Pass

58
Q

The speed at which you can stop your vehicle depends primarily on…

A

Speed ​​of your vehicle

59
Q

The best way to stop your vehicle when it is skidding is…

A

steer smoothly in the direction the vehicle is skidding

60
Q

These are the hand signals: YOU HAVE TO KNOW THEM

A

Right Turn: Left hand up
Left Turn: keep hand straight to side
Stop or decrease speed: keep hand down

61
Q

To reduce the glare (focusing) produced by oncoming vehicles you should…

A

look to the right side of the underside of the lane you are driving in

62
Q

When a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still on the road, _______

A

the pedestrian has the right-of-way over all vehicles

63
Q

A “TAILGATER” is a

A

DRIVER WHO FOLLOWS A VEHICLE VERY CLOSELY

64
Q

Do not park within:

A

25 feet of a crosswalk or intersection

65
Q

When two vehicles approach an intersection where there are no traffic controls and at the same time, ___

A

THE VEHICLE APPROACHING TO THEIR RIGHT HAS THE PRIVILEGE OF PASSING FIRST

66
Q

How far from a stop sign can you park if there is no parking sign?

A

50 feet

67
Q

An intersection where there are no controls is

A

where there are no traffic signals or traffic signals to control the movement of traffic

68
Q

HYDROPLANE means:

A

Loss of tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water: Usually when driving over the speed of 35 MPH

69
Q

White lines painted across the road means:

A

A stop line signals traffic and guidelines for pedestrians crossing the highway.

70
Q

How far apart does your vehicle need to be from the vehicle in front?

A

30 MPH

71
Q

At 50 MPH, you need at least ____

A

5 car lengths

72
Q

Spaces that cannot be seen on the right and left side of the rear glass are called

A

BLINDSPOTS

73
Q

Liability insurance is _____

A

required on all vehicles registered in New Jersey

74
Q

Your vehicle registration must be renewed _____

A

every year

75
Q

If you get new tablets. Old ones can be turned in at any Motor Vehicle Station:

A

GET A RECEIPT AND KEEP IT (IT’S IMPORTANT)

76
Q

Under the point system in New Jersey, _______ on your driving record, you receive a notice proposing to suspend your driver’s license.

A

if you get 12 points

77
Q

You may turn right on a red light after _______

A

first stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians unless you do not see this sign

78
Q

_______ when passing another vehicle or want to get the attention of other drivers or pedestrians

A

Use your horn

79
Q

Using a seat belt and shoulder strap will reduce your chances of survival in a crash…

A

THREE OR FOUR TIMES MORE IF YOU DO NOT WEAR ANY

80
Q

Vision and written tests must be ________according to law before your permit examination can be validated for practice driving.

A

PASSED BY A GRADE OF 80%

81
Q

New vehicles, inspected by the dealer, receive an inspection sticker valid for two years plus the time you have left on the registration of the vehicle you exchanged for the new one (if there was one).

A

USED ​​VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED EVERY YEAR AFTER REGISTRATION

82
Q

Uphill Parking

A

Parking Uphilll with a curb: steering wheel turned left
Downhill or Uphilll without a curb: steering wheel turned right

83
Q

The fine for driving with a suspended license is:

A

$200 to $1,000 AND/OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO SIX (6) MONTHS

84
Q

Driving at night with only parking is

A

ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS

85
Q

If your vehicle fails inspection, ____

A

If your vehicle fails inspection, you have 30 days to make repairs

86
Q

If not posted at another speed, the maximum speed on ________

A

tree lined slammed roads and interstate highways is 55 MPH

87
Q

Your insurance card that you must have in your possession when driving is _______

A

issued by your insurance company

88
Q

Your driver’s license is issued for

A

a period of 4 years

89
Q

Altering an altered license can result in a ________ (alter means to change, delete or add something).

A

$1,000 fine and/or Three (3) years in jail

90
Q

License plates for your vehicle must be located at the

A

front and rear of your vehicle and between 12 inches and 48 inches from the ground

91
Q

If a learner driver commits a traffic offense:

A

THE RESPONSIBILITY IS WITH BOTH THE LEARNER AND THE INSTRUCTOR

92
Q

Yellow lines in the center of the road means:

A

TRAFFIC WALKING IN TWO DIRECTIONS

93
Q

If you arrive first at the scene of an accident, you should:

A

NOTIFY TRAFFIC AND GIVE HELP TO THE INJURED

94
Q

You may turn right on a two-carry highway when:

A

THE DRIVER AHEAD OF YOU IS PREPARED TO TURN LEFT (DO NOT USE THE PASSING PASS)

95
Q

You can remove alcohol from your blood with:

A

TIME…. (NOT WITH COFFEE OR FOOD)

96
Q

The law that requires a driver to submit to a chemical test for intoxication is called:

A

THE IMPLIED CONSENT LAW

97
Q

The best way to “talk” to another driver is to:

A

USE YOUR HORN OR LIGHTS

98
Q

If you have a blowout while driving:

A

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, gradually slow down, ease off the accelerator slowly and do not brake, pull off the road and come to a gradual stop

99
Q

During rain when the water is deeper than the treads of the tires reduce speed, your tires may lose contact with the road, this is:

A

HYDROPLANE OVER WATER

100
Q

A Basic Driver’s license is required when applying for one:

A

BUS DRIVING LICENSE

101
Q

A Basic Driver’s license is not required when applying for a:

A

MOTORCYCLE DRIVER’S LICENSE

102
Q

The stopping distance at 30 MPH is about 88 feet and at 50 MPH about 243 feet.

A

THE TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE IS BOTH THE REACTION TIME AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE COMBINED

103
Q

________ contain the same amount of alcohol as ________

A

Four (4) 12-ounce bottles of beer, 4 drinks of whiskey

104
Q

After driving through a puddle of water:

A

LIGHTLY PRESS (PUMP) THE BRAKE PEDAL A FEW TIMES TO TEST THEM

105
Q

On a two-lane highway, if a driver is following you too closely, you should:

A

SLOW DOWN GRADUALLY AND WARN THE OTHER DRIVER TO PASS YOU

106
Q

If your vehicle stalls on any road:

A

THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS TRY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD

107
Q

An Octagonal (8-sided) traffic sign means:

A

STOP BEFORE ENTERING THE
INTERSECTION

108
Q

If you run off the pavement:

A

SLOW DOWN AND RETURN SLOWLY TO THE PAVEMENT

109
Q

The ______ sign is red on a white background in the shape of a triangle.

A

GIVE WAY

110
Q

____________ than 6 inches from the _______ of the road.

A

Do not park more, curb or curb edge

111
Q

Do not park between:

A

10 feet of a fire hydrant, fire department
20 feet from the entrance of a fire station
25 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection
50 feet from a STOP sign

112
Q

A triangle sign, “GIVE WAY”, means:

A

give the right-of-way to other vehicles

113
Q

When entering a wooded road or bumpy road (highway) use the

A

acceleration lane to accelerate

114
Q

When exiting a tree-lined roadway or slam road (highway) use the:

A

reduction lane (speed reduction lane)

115
Q

At 20 MPH your gap distance when following another vehicle should be:

A

at least the length of two vehicles

116
Q

You must always yield to _______.

A

PEDESTRIANS (A pedestrian includes a person in a wheelchair, a person operating a pushcart, a person on skates, running or moving a tow truck, as well as a pram.)

117
Q

Before your license is to expire, you must receive a renewal notice in the mail, you must:

A

renew your license in person at any agency

118
Q

To start moving the vehicle on snow or ice, if the wheels slip, you should ________

A

shift the transmission into second gear or low gear and let the engine speed go down

119
Q

If your vehicle is lost in a snowstorm, it is better that:

A

stay in your vehicle

120
Q

If your brakes fail, you should:

A

Shift the transmission into low gear and press the brake pedal lightly and hard a few times. Also, use the emergency brake but hold the brake relay so you can release it if the rear wheels lock or slip

121
Q

The vehicle you drive in New Jersey must be insured for:

A

LIABILITY

122
Q

The penalty for driving without the insurance card in your possession is:

A

A FINE UP TO $500 PER OFFENSE

123
Q

When you use the safety strap and the shoulder strap, the risk of surviving a crash is:

A

three (3) to four (4) times greater

124
Q

Two white lines that cross the street mean:

A

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING