State Test Flashcards

1
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What must you do at a flashing red light?

A

A flashing red light means come to a complete stop, then proceed when you can.

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What should you do at a yellow light?

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Stop at a yellow light unless he or she is too close to the intersection to stop safely.

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3
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What does an octagon shaped sign indicate?

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An octagon signals the need to stop.

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4
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What does a square with a red circle sign indicate?

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A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter.

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5
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An inverted triangle shaped sign indicates what?

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An upside down triangle always means “yield.”

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6
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Yellow center lines mean which of the following?

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Yellow lines mark the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic. You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow center line is broken.

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7
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Dashed center lines mean which of the following?

A

Passing is permitted from either direction

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8
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White center lines mean which of the following?

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Broken White Line: you may change lanes if it is safe to do so.

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9
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Which of these lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane?

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Separate the shoulder from the travel lane and show the edges of highways; Yellow edge lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane and show the edge of the highway

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10
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Solid center lines indicate which of the following?

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On a motorist’s side of the center line means do not pass

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11
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White diamonds painted on the road can indicate which of the following?

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Indicate high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes reserved for a particular vehicle type or vehicles carrying multiple riders, as identified by posted regulatory signs. Such signs will also indicate hours that HOV lanes are in operation. HOV lanes may also be marked with white diamonds painted on the pavement of the lane.

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12
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An orange triangle with a glowing red border sign indicates which of the following?

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It means it is a slow moving vehicle

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13
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Yellow diamond shaped sign indicates which of the following?

A

Roadway hazard signs

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14
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A pennant shaped sign means which of the following?

A

No-passing warning signs

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15
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A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following

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School signs

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16
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A circle or a cross buck shaped sign means which of the following?

A

Circle: Exclusively for railroad advance warning signs

Cross Buck: Exclusively for railroad grade crossing signs

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17
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A flashing yellow light indicates which of the following?

A

Slow down and proceed with care.

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18
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A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following?

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Stop if a signal is unlit and no police officer or other person is directing traffic. Yield to traffic approaching from right and left. Proceed only when clear.

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19
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A yield sign means do which of the following?

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Slow down, defer to oncoming or intersecting traffic, stop when necessary, proceed when safe, and remain aware of oncoming vehicles.

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20
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Two yellow lines down the center of the road, one dashed and one solid indicates which of the following?

A

When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.

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21
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Graduated Driver License fines are how much?

A

Violation subject to a $100 fine.

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22
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How old must you be to get a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

Eligible at 16 years old.

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23
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What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner’s Permit?

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Pass a knowledge (written) test and a vision screening.

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24
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Your score on the written knowledge test must be at least this percent to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

80%

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25
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Your eye sight must be at least this in one eye or both eyes to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?

A

20/50

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26
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What is the minimum time of supervised driving you must have with your Special Learner’s Permit before you can get a Probationary Driver License?

A

At least six months

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27
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What test must you pass to get a Probationary Driver License?

A

Written test and eye test

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28
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What is the minimum age to get your Basic Driver License?

A

16

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29
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How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License?

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1 Year

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30
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When may you drive with a Special Learner’s Permit or a Probationary Driver License?

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No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am

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31
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Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your examination permit?

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Both the student driver and the adult supervising

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32
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Who must use seat belts when a Special Learner’s Permit or Probationary Driver License person is driving?

A

Everyone in the vehicle

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33
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Who must have a reflector, red decal on the front and back license plates while driving?

A

All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license.

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34
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If an applicant fails the road test he/she must wait how long before taking the road test again?

A

2 Weeks

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35
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After several road test failures the MVC may require an applicant to wait how long before retaking the road test?

A

6 Months

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36
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What is the minimum age you can get a Probationary Driver License?

A

At least 17

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37
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For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid registration, a valid inspection sticker and what other document?

A

A valid insurance ID card for that vehicle

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38
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Permit holders older than 21 must have this much supervised driving prior to taking the road test?

A

3 Months

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39
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If an examination Permit or Probationary holder is 21 years of age or older what rules must they follow?

A

Same as GDL

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40
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What is the purpose of the NJMVC road test?

A

To make sure the applicant can see clearly and answer most of the knowledge test

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41
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Seat belts can improve a motorists chance of surviving a crash by what percent?

A

60%

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42
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At what age must children ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle?

A

Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs.

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43
Q

What are airbags?

A

Primary restraint system

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44
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The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors?

A

Blind Spots

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45
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For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?

A

Hand over Hand

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46
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What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping?

A

Slamming on the brakes

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47
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Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?

A

9 and 3

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48
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The turn signal must be turned on how far in advance of turning?

A

100 ft

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49
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The hand signal for stopping is which of the following?

A

stick your left arm out the window, pointing down, with your palm facing the vehicles behind you.

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50
Q

What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking alcohol?

A

Do not drive after drinking

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51
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At what blood alcohol content (BAC) percentage is it illegal for individuals over age 21 to drive?

A

0.08%

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52
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If a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?

A

2 times

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53
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What is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounces. bottles of beer?

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Two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor

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54
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Most people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) had been drinking what type of alcohol?

A

Beer

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55
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What could happen to the host if a guest, who has been drinking alcohol leaves their house and becomes involved in an accident?

A

Lawsuit

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56
Q

Driving is what according to state law?

A

Privilege

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57
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For a driver under the age of 21 what is the BAC that would have them penalized?

A

0.01%

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58
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What is the law that says you must submit to a breath test?

A

Implied Consent Law

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59
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What three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?

A

Breath test non-compliance, DUI, and liability non-compliance

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60
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What may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?

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They may have to install an ignition interlock device

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61
Q

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

A

Attend a New Jersey driver program Request a hearing

Surrender their license for the suspension period

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62
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What is the program that drivers are automatically enrolled in once they receive their learner’s permit?

A

Graduated Drivers License Program

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63
Q

When does a driver get points added to their motor vehicle record?

A

Moving Violation

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64
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How many points are subtracted from a driver’s record for every year they drive without a violation or suspension?

A

3, but doesn’t go below 0 points

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65
Q

Does New Jersey allow conditional or special work licenses if your driver license is suspended?

A

No

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66
Q

Every motor vehicle in New Jersey must have what type of insurance?

A

Liability Insurance

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67
Q

When you move within the state of New Jersey, how long do you have to change your drivers license?

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One week

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68
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When you change your name, how long do you have to change your drivers license?

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2 weeks

69
Q

When you move into New Jersey from another state how long do you have to change your drivers license?

A

60 Days

70
Q

What are the fines and penalties for obtaining a drivers license illegally?

A

$200 - $500 fine and possible jail time of 30 - 90 days

71
Q

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

A

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

72
Q

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

A

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

73
Q

A driver will get an insurance surcharge for which of the following?

A

DUI conviction
Refusing to take the breathalyzer test
Not having proof of liability insurance in the vehicle

74
Q

What should your speed limit be in a school zone when children are present?

A

25 mph

75
Q

What should be your speed limit on non-posted rural roads?

A

50 mph

76
Q

What does a single, solid white line across the road at an intersection indicate?

A

Stop line

77
Q

The lane going onto a highway, used for picking up speed is called what?

A

Acceleration Lane

78
Q

What is the best way to approach a curve in the road?

A

Slow down before entering the curve

79
Q

Drivers can make a right-turn-on-red after coming to a full stop under what circumstances?

A

There are no signs saying ‘No Turn On Red’

80
Q

Which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

A

The lane just to the right of the center line

81
Q

When do most accidents happen at intersections?

A

The first few seconds after the light has changed

82
Q

How far away must you stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights?

A

25 feet

83
Q

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?

A

Maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass

84
Q

Headlights must be used during what times (choose the best answer)?

A

One half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise

85
Q

When should a driver use the high beam headlights?

A

Open country driving on dimly lit highways

86
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a fire hydrant?

A

10 feet

87
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a stop sign?

A

50 feet

88
Q

When parking, how far must you be from a crosswalk?

A

25 feet

89
Q

When parking, how far must you be when you park on the opposite side from a fire station?

A

75 feet

90
Q

When can you use a cellular telephone when driving?

A

Emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards

91
Q

What state of mind describes a driver who has been driving for a long time resulting in a “trance-like” state?

A

Highway Hypnosis

92
Q

How does a driver communicate with other drivers?

A

Signals, lights, and horn

93
Q

What is tailgaiting?

A

Driving too close to the car in front of you

94
Q

What should a driver do if they are being tailgaited?

A

Slow down and encourage the following car to pass

95
Q

The best method of determining following distance is?

A

The 3 second rule

96
Q

When driving on wet pavement, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 40 mph?

A

8

97
Q

When driving on icy roads, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 30 mph?

A

18

98
Q

During the warmer months, when is the road surface the most slippery?

A

After the first few minutes of light rain

99
Q

What is a habitual offender?

A

A person with three suspensions in three years

100
Q

When is a person allowed to drive on public or private property to avoid a sign or light?

A

When instructed by a police officer

101
Q

When will a person be given a proposed license suspension?

A

When he has received 12 points

102
Q

If you drive through a deep puddle with conventional brakes what should you do?

A

Test your brakes by pumping them gently

103
Q

Studded snow tires can be used during what months of the year?

A

November 15th through April 1st

104
Q

At night a person should drive slow enough to be able to stop within

A

The distance ahead lighted by your headlights.

105
Q

If you want to return to the road after driving off the road, a driver should do what?

A

Slow down and turn your wheels to climb the pavements edge

106
Q

How old must one be to register a vehicle in NJ?

A

17

107
Q

Your vehicle has gone into a rear wheel skid what should you do?

A

turn in the direction of the skid

108
Q

How far will your low beam headlights allow one to see at night?

A

250 feet

109
Q

What is the stopping distance at night for a passenger vehicle traveling 50 mph?

A

268 feet

110
Q

What is the average stopping distance of a passenger vehicle traveling at 50 mph?

A

243 feet

111
Q

When you are driving directly behind a truck how do you know if you are in a blind spot?

A

You can not see the trucks mirrors

112
Q

What is the correct hand signal for a right turn?

A

left arm out and up

113
Q

The number of drinks needed to raise your BAC above legal limits depends on which of the following?

A

Your body weight

114
Q

The implied consent law means which of the following?

A

On request of a police officer you agree to take a breath test to determine BAC

115
Q

If two cars enter an intersection at the same time what is the rule?

A

The driver to the left should yield to the driver on the right

116
Q

A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following?

A

Stop, go only when safe

117
Q

A solid line across an intersection means which of the following?

A

Stop at the intersection behind the line

118
Q

Trucks stopping on a wet or slippery surfaces can increase stopping distance by how much?

A

25%

119
Q

A person holding a GDL license must take training classes if what happens?

A

if you accumulate 4 points

120
Q

The first offense for refusing to take a breath test is which of the following?

A

equal to driving with a BAC of .10%

121
Q

In what position should your wheels be when parking on a down hill street with the curb to the right?

A

Towards the curb

122
Q

Hydroplaning is most likely to occur during which of the following?

A

In heavy rain

123
Q

If your tire blows out what should you do?

A

no gas, no brake, coast to a stop on the side of the road

124
Q

In Step 4 of the Early Bird Road option, you must observe probationary driving license restrictions and practice unsupervised driving for at least.

A

12 Months

125
Q

If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective orange triangle sign on the rear, you must

A

Slow down and be cautious

126
Q

You are turning a corner. No other cars are around. Do you still need to indicate?

A

Yes, for at least 100 feet.

127
Q

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

A

to the rear

128
Q

You arrive at a crossroads. You want to turn left and you have a green light. Can you proceed?

A

Yes you can turn left, however you may still need to yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

129
Q

Always decrease your driving speed when driving

A

Around a blind curve
Across a railroad
On a hill

130
Q

If you wish to exit a freeway or expressway, you must use _________ to reduce your speed

A

A deceleration lane

131
Q

A good rule on snow-covered roads (with reduced visibility) is to maintain a following distance of _________ or more.

A

6 Seconds

132
Q

If a vehicle is approaching with high-beams, a motorist should look _________ until the vehicle passes.

A

to the right of the road

133
Q

If you cannot drive your vehicle due to excessive alcohol, you must

A

Have a designated driver drive your vehicle

134
Q

If an intersection has a solid white line across the road, you must

A

Stop behind the white line

135
Q

An improper passing conviction will result in the addition of ____ points to a NJ driving record.

A

4 points

136
Q

The insurance surcharge for a NJ driver who has been convicted of three DUI charges within a ten year period will be increased to ______.

A

$1,500

137
Q

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by

A

As much as 4 times

138
Q

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by

A

As much as 4 times

139
Q

To cause the loss of license, multiple DUI offenses must occur within ____ years.

A

10 Years

140
Q

When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used

A

To divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction.

141
Q

When you experience a flat tire or blowout, you must

A

Keep the vehicle straight

142
Q

When you experience a flat tire or blowout, you must

A

You may cross the line to pass other vehicles.

143
Q

If a NJ driver is convicted of DUI, s/he will lose his/her license for a maximum of _____ for his/her first offense.

A

1 year

144
Q

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

A

Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

145
Q

If a driver has a BAC of 0.15%, he or she is ____ times more likely to cause a crash.

A

25 times

146
Q

If you are under 21 years of age and hold a Special Learner Permit or an Examination Permit, you will not be allowed to drive

A

between 11:01 pm and 5:00 pm

147
Q

A hit and run conviction may result in which of the following penalties

A

A fine of $5,000
180 Days in Jail
Loss of license for 1 year

148
Q

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _________ before you pull out.

A

Left, right, and left rule

149
Q

If a New Jersey driver fails to comply with a police officer’s request to illuminate the inside of his or her vehicle during a traffic stop, he or she will be fined ______.

A

$50

150
Q

A curb painted with yellow lines indicates that the driver

A

May stop only long enough to load or unload.

151
Q

You must use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light.

A

Hand Signal

152
Q

You must use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light.

A

Only if a hands free device is used

153
Q

The maximum imprisonment for a first DUI offense in the state of New Jersey is _____ days.

A

30 Days

154
Q

When a school bus stops on a two-lane road with its red lights flashing, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must

A

Stop their vehicles at least 25 ft away

155
Q

If a NJ driver who is under the age of twenty-one is convicted of purchasing or consuming alcohol in a business, he or she could be fined up to _____ and lose his or her license for up to ______ months.

A

$500 and 6 months

156
Q

When parked facing uphill on the right side of the street with a curb, you should steer

A

Away from the curb

157
Q

If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older, what restrictions do NOT apply?

A

Passenger Restrictions
The Decal Restrictions
The Hours Restriction

158
Q

When turning a vehicle around, a motorist should start from the right edge of a road and follow _________ to make a turn during MVC’s road test.

A

The K-Turn Method

159
Q

Failing to stop at a crosswalk will result in the addition of ____ points to a New Jersey driving record.

A

2 Points

160
Q

Which of the following are three types of intersections on the road?

A

Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind.

161
Q

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to

A

Oncoming Traffic

162
Q

What is the minimum time of supervised driving you must have with your Special Learner’s Permit before you can get a Probationary Driver License?

A

6 months

163
Q

What is the furthest distance you may park from a curb in NJ?

A

6 inches

164
Q

When are head lights required to be on in NJ?

A

between a half hour after sunset and until a half hour before sunrise or if visibility is less that 500 feet

165
Q

How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License?

A

1 Year

166
Q

Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your Examination Permit?

A

Both the student driver and the adult supervising

167
Q

When a bus is stopped with the red lights flashing on your side of a dual highway what do you do?

A

Stop 25 feet behind the bus

168
Q

When approaching a frozen dessert truck with its red lights flashing you must do what?

A

Stop then go pass the truck at a speed no more than 15 mph