Permit Test Flashcards

1
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If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road you should:

A

slow, down and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway.

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2
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When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehile’s wheels should be:

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turned toward the curb.

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3
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The bright beam lights are used for:

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Open country driving and where there is no traffic in sight.

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4
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When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to:

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keep going straight.

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5
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What requirement must be met by the superviser driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit (under 21)?

A

must be 21 years or older and seated on the front seat, must be a New Jersey licensed driver, and must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years

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6
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A diamond shape sign is a:

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construction and warning sign

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7
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The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License

A

must pass a knowledge, vision and road test, must be at least 17 years old, must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any
suspensions or postponements

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8
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If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:

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more than 10% but less than .15%, more than .05% but less than 10%, more than .01% but less than .05%

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9
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To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:

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slow down and drive on the highest point on the road

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10
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Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test, a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?

A

1 year

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11
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The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of:

A

11:01pm and 5:00 am

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12
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An acceleration lane is:

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an extra lane at a highway entrance

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13
Q

If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?

A

time

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14
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The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?

A

no restrictions apply

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15
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When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:

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give more road space to a truck making a wide turn, leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing

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16
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While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of:

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hand-held or hands free cell phone or any electronic devices.

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17
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If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should:

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slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal

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18
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After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:

A

test your brakes

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19
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A triangular shaped sign is a:

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yield sign

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20
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In city driving, a motorist should:

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drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead

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21
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The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met:

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passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving

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22
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In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as.

A

25% more

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23
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You should always yield to:

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emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians in crosswalk

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24
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Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

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a driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

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25
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Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when:

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the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass

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26
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The best way to enter a curve is:

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slow down before entering the curve

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27
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When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:

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reduce speed and be ready to stop

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28
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The orders of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is:

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red, yellow, green

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29
Q

If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you:

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may not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

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30
Q

When your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for:

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1 year

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31
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In city driving, a good habit is to:

A

look 12 seconds ahead

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32
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The shape of a yield sign is:

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triangle

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33
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Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on:

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amount you drink, your weight, time you take to drink

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34
Q

A twelve-ounce can or bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

A

5 oz glass of wine (12%)

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35
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To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:

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the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability

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36
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In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:

A

Keep you from sliding off the seat, from hitting the windsheild and from being thrown from the car.

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37
Q

When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than:

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10 m.p.h.

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38
Q

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

A

the driver and all passengers

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39
Q

Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for:

A

liability

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40
Q

If a motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are:

A

in the no-zone or blind spot

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41
Q

Fines will be imposed to motorist:

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failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle, leaving the vehicle idling for more than three minutes, who violates the “move over law”

42
Q

New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorists have agreed to a:

A

Breath Test

43
Q

Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?

A

1 week

44
Q

When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to:

A

reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary

45
Q

When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least:

A

100 feet before the turn

46
Q

When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must:

A

pull over to the extreme right of roadway and stop, letting them pass you

47
Q

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:

A

go on to the next exit

48
Q

To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, it is a good practice to:

A

avoid looking at any one thing more than a few seconds

49
Q

Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance card, the GDL driver must also have:

A

a validated permit from a MVC Driver Testing Center

50
Q

Road surfaces are most slippery:

A

during the first few minutes of a rainfall

51
Q

If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after
leaving your home, you may:

A

become involved in a lawsuit

52
Q

To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:

A

three-seconds-plus behind the vehicle in front of you

53
Q

The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:

A

25 m.p.h.

54
Q

On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and it’s red lights are flashing:

A

you must stop

55
Q

The best way to “talk” to other motorists on the road is to:

A

use your horn, lights and hand signals

56
Q

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:

A

not drive at all after drinking

57
Q

The holder of a GDL Special Learner or Examination permit (under 21) is limited to the following passenger restrictions:

A

dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

58
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:

A

stop at least 15 feet from crossing

59
Q

The rules for passing depend on the type of road. If both center lines are solid:

A

passing is not allowed

60
Q

A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:

A

is at least 16 years old and under 17, has a signed consent by parent or guardian, is enrolled in an approved NJDOE behind-the-wheel driver training course or commercial driving school

61
Q

An octagon shape sign means:

A

stop

62
Q

Which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge:

A

driving unlicensed or suspended, DUI of Liquor/Drugs and/or Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test, No liability insurance on a motor vehicle

63
Q

The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under. 21 years of age) are restricted to:

A

5:01 am to 11:00 pm

64
Q

If a motorist has reached a BAC of 10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

A

six times as great

65
Q

When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:

A

within the distance you can see ahead

66
Q

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are downward is:

A

stop or slow down

67
Q

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person, while
your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to:

A

a fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence

68
Q

Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years
of age) convicted of:

A

buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI), graffiti, setting false alarms

69
Q

A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because:

A

unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer

70
Q

If you go into a skid you should:

A

take your foot off the gas pedal

71
Q

How much is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary
License?

A

$100.00 and/or a possible suspension of driving privileges

72
Q

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

A

50 feet

73
Q

Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause:

A

the tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle

74
Q

In city driving, a motorist should:

A

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead

75
Q

Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of 10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of:

A

$1000 per year for 3 years

76
Q

If you miss your exit on an expressway you should:

A

go on to the next exit

77
Q

To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:

A

turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding

78
Q

It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:

A

give you time to react to emergencies

79
Q

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

A

10 feet

80
Q

During daylight hours when rain, snow or ice, motorists must turn on:

A

wipers and headlights

81
Q

Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist:

A

makes a full stop and checks traffic

82
Q

At what age is the holder of a GDL Permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License?

A

at age 18, with completion of all Probationary requirements, without any suspensions or postponements

83
Q

Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in:

A

a suspension, a fine and up to six months imprisonment

84
Q

After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:

A

reaction time, coordination and balance, and judgment

85
Q

The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is:

A

25 m.p.h.

86
Q

Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in:

A

licensed suspension, fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment

87
Q

If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

A

double

88
Q

A railroad crossing sign is a:

A

black and yellow (circle)

89
Q

A deceleration lane is:

A

an extra lane at a highway exit

90
Q

When driving or stopping behind a large truck or a bus, you should:

A

leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rearview mirror

91
Q

If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:

A

yield to the motorist on right

92
Q

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:

A

there are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the driver cannot see you

93
Q

If a motorist is passing you, you should:

A

slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist

94
Q

The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out is:

A

left turn

95
Q

The vehicle used for the road test may not have:

A

any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner

96
Q

If a motorist have reached a BAC of .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

A

25 times as great

97
Q

Signals should be used:

A

when turning, changing lanes, stopping and slowing down

98
Q

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:

A

turned away from the curb

99
Q

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:

A

reduce speed and be ready to stop

100
Q

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time