Phase 1 (4 divisions) Flashcards
In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a:
2 point moving violation.
If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:
Slow down, and slightly turn steering wheel towards the roadway.
When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:
Turned toward the curb.
If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try do is:
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes.
The bright beam lights are used for:
Open country driving.
When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to:
Keep going straight.
A supervising driver for a holder of a validated GDL permit must meet which of the following requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must be a NJ licensed driver seated in the front seat.
- Must be a licensed driver for a minimum of 3 years.
A diamond shaped sign is a:
Warning sign.
In order to obtain a probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet which of the following requirements?
- Must pass a road test.
- Must be at least 17 years old.
- Pass a road test after six months completition of supervised driving, without any suspensions or postponements.
If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if you BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is:
- More than 0.10% but less than 0.15%.
- More than 0.05% but less than 0.10%.
- More than 0.01% but less than 0.05%.
If a vehicle is passing you, you should:
Slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist.
When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off the children, a motorist might pass from either direction at speed of no more than:
10 m.p.h.
In city driving, a motorist should:
- Drive slowly.
- Yield to pedestrian.
- Look at least 12 seconds ahead.
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:
- Keep you from sliding off the seat.
- Keep you from hitting the windshield.
- Keep you from being thrown from the car.
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
A driver’s senses and judgment are impared by alcohol.
A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:
- Is at least 16 years old and under 17.
- Has a signed consent by parent or guardian.
- Is enrolled in approved NJDOE behing-the-wheel driver training course or commercial driving school.
If you go into a skid, you should:
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
During the probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driver Program when:
Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points.
Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause:
The tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle.
The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:
25 m.p.h.
If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are:
In the no-zone or blind spot.
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 feet
Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must be insured for:
Liability (Liability Car Insurance).
The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years old or more) is restricted to what driving hours?
No restrictions apply.
Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlincensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of:
Buying alcohol beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI), graffiti, setting false alarms.
How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit of Probationary License?
$100
When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:
- Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn.
- Leave more space when stopping behing a truck or bus.
- Maintain a consistent speed when passing.
If you are in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person, while your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to:
A fine, continued suspension of your driving privileges and a potential jail sentence.
Any changes of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
1 week.
To safely drive with large trucks and buses, you must know:
The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distance and maneuverability.
The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to:
5:01 AM to 11:00 PM
The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out is:
Left turn
Motorist are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed on:
A safe corridor and/or on a construction work zone.
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:
Not drive at all after drinking.
If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
Time
Under a GDL Program, after passing the road test; a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?
1 year
The vehicle used for the road test may not have:
Any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner.
If a motorist have reached a BAC of 0.15% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:
Twenty five times as great.
If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you:
May not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored
Signals should be used:
- When turning.
- When changing lanes.
- When stopping and slowing down.
When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:
Turned away from the curb.
How much longer will it take to stop during bad weather conditions?
25% more
If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:
Yield to the motorist on right.
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:
Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
Under GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under 21), is limited to the following passenger restrictions:
Dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident preventions formula:
Be alert, be prepared and act in time.
Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist:
Makes a full stop and checks traffic.
Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in:
- A fine up to $1000.
- Up to 6 months imprisonment.
- Loss of your driving privilege.
Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display:
1 reflective red decal on the front/back license plate.
To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:
Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road.
An acceleration lane is:
An extra lane at a highway entrance.
The holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use which of the following while driving?
- Hand held or hands free interactive devices.
- Wireless communication devices.
- Cell phones.
- GPS and hand held video games.
If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should:
Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal.
After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:
Test your brakes
Whenever possible, child care safety seats should be placed:
In the rear seat.
The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for new motorist is:
Parallel parking
Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of 10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of:
$1000 per year for 3 years.
An octagon shape sign means:
Stop.
If you miss your exit on a expressway you should:
Go on to the next exit
To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:
Turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding.
It is a good practice to keep a safe distance to:
Give you time to react to emergencies.
A 5 ounce (quantity) glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as:
A 12 ounce (quantity) bottle or can of beer.
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 feet.
During daylight hours when rain, snow or ice, motorists must turn on:
Wipers and headlights.
Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on:
- The amount you drink.
- Your weight.
- The time you take to drink.
The two-seconds rule (also known as the three-second rule in some states) can be used at any speed to help you:
Keep a safe following distance.
The meaning of a hand signal when driver’s hand and arm are downward is:
Stop or slow down.
At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver License?
At 18, after completion of one year of unsupervised driving with probationary restrictions.
Speed can be a factor between life and death; therefore how much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at speed of 60 mph?
300 feet.
When your driving privilege is restored for points suspensions or after completing a Driver Improvment Program, you will be on a probation period for:
1 year.
Which is a tell-tale sign of a drunk driver:
- Weaving.
- Quick stops.
- Speeding.
In addition to a valid registration and valid insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in New Jersey must carry:
A validated permit, a probationary or basic license pertaining to the vehicle being driven.
After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:
- Reaction time
- Coordination and balance
- Judgment
Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in:
A fine of $250 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days.
The speed limit in a high school zone, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph.
Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving?
- Adjusting the radio
- CD player or playing video games
- Eating
- Using a cellular phone or any other eletronic device.
When driving or stopping behind a large truck or a bus, you should:
Leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rearview mirror.
A deceleration lane is:
An extra lane at a highway exit.
If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above 0.05% the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:
Doubled
A railroad (linha de trem) crossing sign (quando tem trilha de trem no caminho) is a:
Black and Yellow (Circle)
If the gas pedal sticks, before calling for help, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly:
Shift to neutral and steer (drive) the vehicle off the roadway.
To drive in reverse (marcha de re), the motorist head and body should be:
Turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window without the use of mirrors.
A triangular shaped sign is a:
Yield sign (be ready to stop).
The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met:
Passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months supervised driving.
You should always yield to:
Emergency vehicles, buses-re-entering traffic, other vehicles already in the intersection.
Headlights must be used:
Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime in bad weather when visbility is less than 500 feet.
Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when:
The motorist ahead is turning left and there is a room to pass.
The best way to enter a curve is:
Slow down before entering the curve.
The order of colors on a traffic light hung vertical is:
Red, yellow, green.
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:
- Cold pills
- Tranquilizers
- Some prescription medications.
