State Test Flashcards
What must you do at a flashing red light?
A flashing red light means come to a complete stop, then proceed when you can.
What should you do at a yellow light?
Stop at a yellow light unless he or she is too close to the intersection to stop safely.
What does an octagon shaped sign indicate?
An octagon signals the need to stop.
What does a square with a red circle sign indicate?
A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter.
An inverted triangle shaped sign indicates what?
An upside down triangle always means “yield.”
Yellow center lines mean which of the following?
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.
Dashed center lines mean which of the following?
Passing is permitted from either direction
White center lines mean which of the following?
Broken White Line: you may change lanes if it is safe to do so.
Which of these lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane?
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
Solid center lines indicate which of the following?
On a motorist’s side of the center line means do not pass
White diamonds painted on the road can indicate which of the following?
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.
An orange triangle with a glowing red border sign indicates which of the following?
It means it is a slow moving vehicle
Yellow diamond shaped sign indicates which of the following?
Roadway hazard signs
A pennant shaped sign means which of the following?
No-passing warning signs
A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following
School signs
A circle or a cross buck shaped sign means which of the following?
Circle: Exclusively for railroad advance warning signs
Cross Buck: Exclusively for railroad grade crossing signs
A flashing yellow light indicates which of the following?
Slow down and proceed with care.
A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following?
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.
A yield sign means do which of the following?
Slow down, defer to oncoming or intersecting traffic, stop when necessary, proceed when safe, and remain aware of oncoming vehicles.
Two yellow lines down the center of the road, one dashed and one solid indicates which of the following?
When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.
Graduated Driver License fines are how much?
Violation subject to a $100 fine.
How old must you be to get a Special Learner’s Permit?
Eligible at 16 years old.
What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner’s Permit?
Pass a knowledge (written) test and a vision screening.
Your score on the written knowledge test must be at least this percent to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?
80%
Your eye sight must be at least this in one eye or both eyes to obtain a Special Learner’s Permit?
20/50
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?
At least six months
What test must you pass to get a Probationary Driver License?
Written test and eye test
What is the minimum age to get your Basic Driver License?
16
How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License?
1 Year
When may you drive with a Special Learner’s Permit or a Probationary Driver License?
No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your examination permit?
Both the student driver and the adult supervising
Who must use seat belts when a Special Learner’s Permit or Probationary Driver License person is driving?
Everyone in the vehicle
Who must have a reflector, red decal on the front and back license plates while driving?
All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license.
If an applicant fails the road test he/she must wait how long before taking the road test again?
2 Weeks
After several road test failures the MVC may require an applicant to wait how long before retaking the road test?
6 Months
What is the minimum age you can get a Probationary Driver License?
At least 17
For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid registration, a valid inspection sticker and what other document?
A valid insurance ID card for that vehicle
Permit holders older than 21 must have this much supervised driving prior to taking the road test?
3 Months
If an examination Permit or Probationary holder is 21 years of age or older what rules must they follow?
Same as GDL
What is the purpose of the NJMVC road test?
To make sure the applicant can see clearly and answer most of the knowledge test
Seat belts can improve a motorists chance of surviving a crash by what percent?
60%
At what age must children ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle?
Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs.
What are airbags?
Primary restraint system
The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors?
Blind Spots
For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?
Hand over Hand
What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping?
Slamming on the brakes
Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?
9 and 3
The turn signal must be turned on how far in advance of turning?
100 ft
The hand signal for stopping is which of the following?
stick your left arm out the window, pointing down, with your palm facing the vehicles behind you.
What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash after drinking alcohol?
Do not drive after drinking
At what blood alcohol content (BAC) percentage is it illegal for individuals over age 21 to drive?
0.08%
If a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?
2 times
What is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounces. bottles of beer?
Two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor
Most people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) had been drinking what type of alcohol?
Beer
What could happen to the host if a guest, who has been drinking alcohol leaves their house and becomes involved in an accident?
Lawsuit
Driving is what according to state law?
Privilege
For a driver under the age of 21 what is the BAC that would have them penalized?
0.01%
What is the law that says you must submit to a breath test?
Implied Consent Law
What three infractions cause a driver to be penalized with an insurance surcharge?
Breath test non-compliance, DUI, and liability non-compliance
What may happen if a driver’s license is suspended due to DUI?
They may have to install an ignition interlock device
Drivers who accumulate 12 - 14 points in a 24-month period will be required to do which of the following?
Attend a New Jersey driver program Request a hearing
Surrender their license for the suspension period
What is the program that drivers are automatically enrolled in once they receive their learner’s permit?
Graduated Drivers License Program
When does a driver get points added to their motor vehicle record?
Moving Violation
How many points are subtracted from a driver’s record for every year they drive without a violation or suspension?
3, but doesn’t go below 0 points
Does New Jersey allow conditional or special work licenses if your driver license is suspended?
No
Every motor vehicle in New Jersey must have what type of insurance?
Liability Insurance
When you move within the state of New Jersey, how long do you have to change your drivers license?
One week