Permit Test Flashcards by Kasey Mammana

What are 3 things you must have with you at all times as a driver?

Current valid license, valid registration, and valid insurance.

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Altering a license illegally results in a loss of driving privilege, ___ fine, __ months jail time

$1,000; 6

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Upon completion of the GDL requirements and 1 year of unsupervised driving, a licensed probationary driver must now get ___ from the MVC

an unrestricted basic (class D) license

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Change of address is __, Name change is __, and out of state is __

1 week; 2 weeks; 60 days

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Getting a driver license illegally may result in ___ fine, possible jail time of __ days.

$200-$500; 30-90

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A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meed what requirements?

NJ driver license, 21 yrs. or older, 3 yrs. driving experience and sitting in the front passenger seat.

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The holder of a probationary license under 21 may drive unsupervised when the following is met.

Pass written and road tests, complete 6 months supervised driving, and be 17 yrs. or older

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Under GDL law, a person is required to attend the Probationary Driving School Program class if a driver commits ___ during their first __ years

2 violations with 4 or more motor vehicle points; 2

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What driving restriction exists (time of day and passenger) when driving on a valid GDL permit when you are 21 or older?

No restrictions apply for time of day or passengers

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As a driver, if your driving restrictions are limited to 5:01 am to 11:00 pm you are driving on a __ license and are under __ years old

probationary; 21

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When driving on a probationary license or GDL Special Learners Permit, you can have any __ and __ passenger in the car unless a parent is with you.

dependents; only 1

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All __ devices __ be used when driving on a probationary license, including GPS, wireless devices, video games, and cell phones.

electronic; cannot

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You will receive a fine of __ for violating any of the GDL permit or probationary license rules.

$100

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When starting practice driving, you must have with you in your car

registration, insurance card, valid permit, supervising driver, and wearing a seat belt

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A Special Learner’s Permit can be purchased when the following is met

16 and under 17 years old, signed parent/guardian consent, and completed enrolled in behind the wheel lessons

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In the GDL, after you have passed your road test, you will be a probationary driver or on probation for __ year

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The vehicle that you use for the road test must have a

valid inspection sticker, insurance card, registration, and no obstructions or console

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As of May 1, 2010, when a driver has their Special Learners Permit or Probationary license, what must be on their license plates?

1 red decal on each plate (front and back)

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What are the time restrictions for a driver with a Special Learner’s Permit, GDL Examination Permit, or Probationary License?

No driving from 11:01 pm to 5:00 am

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An unrestricted basic driver license is issued at what age?

18 years old

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A probationary driver is on probation for

12 months

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After completing all GDL requirements, a driver with a Probationary license must visit an ___ office and receive an ___ license

MVC; unrestricted basic

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

The student and the instructor/supervising driver

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Two things all motorists should do when driving are __ and ___

remain calm; follow the rules of the road

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What skills will the road test be testing you on?

Steering, parking, stopping, turning, nearing intersections

When backing a car in a straight line (reverse): Turn your head and body to the ___ Left hand at _ Right hand __

right, looking over your shoulder; 12 o'clock; over the passenger seat

How many feet in advance should you signal when making a turn

100

What are signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Loss of consciousness, dizziness, and nausea

If you suspect someone has been poisoned by carbon monoxide, what should you do?

Remove them from the area and call 911

What could cause carbon monoxide poisoning to build up in a vehicle?

Exhaust leak and running engine in a closed garage

Seat belts will help you by

keeping you in the vehicle, keep you from hitting the steering wheel/dashboard, and keep you from sliding

When parking uphill with a curb to your right you should turn the front wheels in which direction?

Left or away from the curb

When parking downhill with a curb to your right you should turn the front wheels in which direction?

Right or towards the curb

The three hand signals are

Left turn, right turn, stop/slow down

Left turn signal is

Left hand straight out

Right Turn is

Left hand facing upwards

Stop/slow down is

Left hand facing downwards

Who must wear seatbelts if the driver has a GDL probationary license or permit

Everyone in the car

Child passenger restraint law says __ must be seated in the __ unless there is no __

8 years old and less than 80 pounds/57 inches; rear seat; rear seat

Headlights go on

1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise Bad Weather Wipers on

How far do you park from a fire hydrant

10 feet

How far do you park from a stop sign

50 feet

How far do you park on the opposite of a fire station?

75 feet

How far do you park from a crosswalk

25 feet

If permitted to turn right on red __ first and __ for traffic and pedestrians

Stop; look

Position you car in the __ when making a right turn at an intersection

far right lane

NJ law says yield to __ when making right turns at intersections

pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboards

You must stop __ feet from a school bus with flashing red lights

Speed limit in a business or residential area is

25 mph

Speed limit in a school zone is

25 mph

You may pass a school pus on school grounds or a dual highway at a speed no more than __ `

10 mph

Passing is only permitted on __ lines, not on __.

Dashed/broken; solid

Double Solid=

No passing

Broken/Dashed on one side, solid on the other=

Passing on the broken/dashed side

You should __ to emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic, and vehicles already in an intersection

yield

You may pass on the right when the driver in front of you is in the same lane turning __ and there is a __ to do so

left; lane or space

High beam lights are used for __ driving because there could be unexpected crossing of __

open country; livestock/deer

When nearing an uncontrolled intersection __ and be ready to stop

reduce speed

If 2 cars enter an uncontrolled or controlled intersection at the same time, the driver on the __ must yield to the driver on the __

left; right

Hand held cell phones and only be used while driving when

Emergencies- fire, accident, road hazard, medical emergency, and hazardous material emergency

An extra lane at a highway entrance to allow you to safely enter with the flow of traffic on the highway is called an

acceleration lane

An extra lane to get off a highway that allows you to safely exit the highway is called a

deceleration lane

Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk: you will receive a __ fine, up to __ days in jail, 6 months ___ and community service

$500, 25; license suspension

If you violate the Move Over Law, idling for 3 or more minutes, or failure to remove snow rules, you will be subject to ___

fines

As a driver, when you pull up to a flashing red light, you should __ and __ to traffic and pedestrians

stop; yield

When a police or any emergency vehicle approaches your vehicle from behind, you should

steer to the extreme right and stop

You should __ to trains, buses, and postal vehicles

yield

When you approach a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you need to stop ___ from the crossing

15 feet

As a driver, you need to be concerned about the safety of pedestrians by __ to the right of way in a crosswalk, be __, obey __ and never pass another vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

yielding; alert; speed limits

You cannot __ in front of a fire hydrant, private driveway or bus stop

park

Drivers should dim their headlights from high to low when they are approaching an ___ or approaching a vehicle from __

oncoming vehicle; behind

Inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights as __

moving vehicles

When making a left turn from a two way road onto a two way road, you should approach the lane nearest to the __ of the road

center

The best way to take a curve is to __ before entering the curve

slow down

It is illegal to block or private or public driveway, unless you are directed to by a

police officer

2 things drivers must have during rain, snow, and ice

wipers on and light on

If you miss an exit on the highway

go to the next exit and turn around

When going into a skit the first thing you should do is

easy you food off the gas

What should you do when another vehicle is trying to pass you?

slow down

In city driving you should look __ seconds or one block ahead

In a tire blowout grip the steering wheel __ and gradually __

firmly; ease off the gas and allow the car to coast to a stop

Road surfaces are most slippery when

1st few minutes of rainfall

To avoid highway __ move your eyes, and avoid looking at one thing for more than a few seconds

hypnosis

If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is ___

slow down and turn back to the road

To regain control in a skid, turn in the __ direction as the rear of the car is skidding and __ the gas and brakes

same; let go of

If your brakes give out, __ and __ the brakes

shift to a lower gear; pump

Signals should be used when

making a lane change

Aggressive drivers __

make erratic lane changes, fail to yield right of way, tailgate, and could cause an accident

The 2 types of following distance techniques are __ and __

3 second rule; 1 Car length method

Any time you are driving and your emotions are high or you are angry or excited, you should giver yourself __ before driving

time to cool off

Sleep deprivation, driving alone, and young people are the highest risk situation for __

drowsy driving

Examples of distracted driving are

adjusting the radio, eating while driving, and using a cell phone

If you are driving through a puddle, the first thing you should do is __ your brakes

test

Standard accident prevention formula

Be alert, Be prepared, act in time

When your car breaks down while driving, the first thing you should do is

get it off the road

During night driving, make sure you can stop within the distance you can

see

In order to "talk" to other drivers use your

horn

Keeping a safe distance on the road allows for __ to anything that happens on the road

time to react

__ drugs affect basic driving skills

ALL

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages impairs your

judgement and senses

If your BAC reaches 0.05%, risk of an accident is

doubled

If your BAC is 0.10%, risk of an accident is

6 times more likely

If your BAC is 0.15%, risk of an accident is

25 times more likely

The only way to sober up after drinking is

time

BAC is related to

body weight, time consumed, and amount of alcohol drank

You are presumed by law under the influence when you blood alcohol level reaches

0.08%

4-5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of bear, and 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey are all __ in alcohol content

equal

You can be __ if a guest of your party leaves your house drunk and causes a collision

sued

How many drinks impair your senses, judgement, reaction time, coordination, and balance?

2-4

If you are convicted of driving under the influence or you refuse to take a breathalyzer test or a combination of both, you will be subject to an

insurance surcharge

In order to reduce the chances of getting into an alcohol related accident you should __ with alcohol in your system

not drive at all

Signs of a drunk driver

weaving, quick stops, speeding

Studies show that most people arrested for drinking and driver were consuming

beer

What does the Implied Consent Law mean

Must take the breathalyzer when asked

If under 21 years old New Jersey law states that you my be under the influence if your BAC is

0.01% and up

_ points will be deducted from your driving record for each __ of violation free driving, but can never go below __

3; year; zero

After completing a Driver Improvement program, you will be on probation for __

1 year

Each additional motor vehicle point above 6 points in 3 years results in a __ insurance surcharge per point

$25

What is a Habitual Offender

A driver whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

If you get into an accident and your license is suspended, you will be subject to

fines, further suspension, and possible jail time

If your license is suspended you __ drive for any reason

cannot

BAC is determine by

How much, how fast, bodyweight, food eaten

You are in a truck's blind spot or no-zone when you cannot see the truck's

mirrors

Trucks take __ more distance to stop in adverse weather conditions

25%

List four things you should do when sharing the road with large trucks

Do not tailgate, leave space when stopping behind, give them more room to turn/maneuver, maintain constant speed.

When you pass large vehicles, you should be in a position where you could see their

mirrors

Violating the pedestrian law results in a __ fine

$22

Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured by

liability insurance

If you sell a vehicle you must turn in your __ to MVC

license plates

Vehicle inspection must be done within __ days of moving into NJ

Used cars must be inspected every __ years and new cars are valid for __ years

2; 5

Driving uninsured or without insurance results in

fines, community service, license suspension

If you lose or your license plates are stolen, you should notify the

police

A railroad sign is a __ circle.

yellow and black

Your car will tend to go __ when going into a curve

straight

Diamond shaped signs are __ signs

warning

The shape of a stop sign has __ sides and is known as an __

8; octagon

The order of colors on the traffic light from top to bottom is

red, yellow, and green

What sign is a triangle shape?

Yield sign

You must share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists when you see signs that are __ in color

green and yellow

Before entering an intersection with a solid yellow light you should

stop

A flashing red light means

stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians

A single solid white line across an intersection means

stop behind the line for a signal/sign

The colors of a traffic light hung vertically are

red, yellow, and green