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1
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How long do you have to report a change of address?

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1 Week

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How long do you have to report a name change?

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2 Weeks

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What is the minimum age you can obtain a Special Learner Permit?

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16 years old

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What is the minimum age you can obtain a Probationary Automobile License?

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17 years old

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What is the minimum age you can obtain a Basic Automobile License?

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18 years old

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How many points of identification does an applicant need to present in order to obtain a license?

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6 points of ID

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7
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What is the fine for a Graduated Driver License infraction?

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$100

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Who must purchase the Special Learner Permit?

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An approved instructor

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How long does an individual with a Special Learner Permit need to practice supervised driving?

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6 months

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How long does an individual with a Probationary License need to drive unsupervised before obtaining the Basic License?

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1 year

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What hours is the holder of a Special Learner Permit restricted from driving?

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11:01pm – 5:00am

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What criteria does the supervisor for a Special Learner Permit need to meet?

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Valid NJ License, 21 years old, 3 years driving experience

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What are the passenger restrictions for the holder of a Special Learner Permit?

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Parent, Guardian or dependent and 1 additional passenger

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What is the minimum age for an individual to obtain an Examination Permit?

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17 years old

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How long does an Examination Permit holder that is under 21 need to practice supervised driving?

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6 months

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What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit holder that is under 21 restricted from driving?

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11:01pm – 5:00am

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What are the passenger restrictions for an Examination Permit holder that is under 21?

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Dependents and 1 additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

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How long does an Examination Permit holder that is 21 or older need to practice supervised driving?

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3 months

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What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit holder that is over 21 restricted from driving?

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no restrictions

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What are the passenger restriction for an Examination Permit holder that is 21 or older?

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no restrictions

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21
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What color are the GDL Decals?

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red

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Where are the GDL Decals placed?

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Top left corner of the front and rear license plate

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23
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Who needs to wear a seatbelt in a passenger vehicle?

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Driver and all passengers

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What three ways will a seatbelt help a passenger?

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Keep from being thrown from the vehicle, slows a body down with the vehicle, keep motorist from sliding on the seat

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What is the preferred location of a child car safety seat?

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Rear seat

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26
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Children under age 8 who are less than 57 inches tall must ride in what and where?

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Federally approved forward facing restraint system with a five point harness in the rear seat or a federally approved booster seat in the rear seat

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Children under age 4 who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in what and where?

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Federally approved rear facing restraint system with a five point harness in the rear seat

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Children under age 2 and those who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in what and where?

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Federally approved rear facing restraint system with a five point harness in the rear seat

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29
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What speeds do air bags inflate?

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up to 200 mph

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30
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What surfaces does the driver need to remove accumulated snow and ice from prior to driving?

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All exposed surfaces including the hood, trunk, roof and windshield

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31
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What conditions can cause dangerous levels of CO to accumulate?

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Operating a vehicle with…Exhaust leak or poorly tuned engine, trunk or rear tailgate open, holes in the body of the vehicle, a tailpipe that blocked by debris including snow, leaves and water. Idling a vehicle in a garage or confined space (even with the outside door open)

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32
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What should you do if you suspect that someone is suffering from CO poisoning?

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Immediately remove the person from the source of the CO and call 911. If in the vehicle, turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle ASAP and try to get the victim to breath fresh air

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33
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How long does a motorist need to restrict idling to?

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3 minutes or less

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34
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What is the proper hand position to grip the steering wheel?

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9 and 3

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What are the proper hand signals for a right turn, left turn, and stopping?

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Hand and arm upward, hand and arm straight out, hand and arm downward (palm facing to the rear)

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36
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How far ahead should a motorist signal before turning?

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100 feet

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37
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When parking a vehicle uphill which way should the wheels face?

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away from the curb

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38
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When parking a vehicle downhill which way should the wheels face?

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towards the curb

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39
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Where is it common to find angled parking?

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Parking lots at shopping centers and sometimes at curbs

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40
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Where is it common to find parallel parking?

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City streets

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41
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How far should the vehicles wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?

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No more than 6 inches

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42
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What is the speed limit in a school zone, business zone, and residential zone?

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25 mph

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43
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What is the speed limit in a suburban business and residential district?

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35 mph

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44
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What is the speed limit on a non-posted rural roadway?

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50 mph

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45
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What is the speed limit on certain state highways and interstates?

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55 mph

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46
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What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways?

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65 mph

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What happens to fines when a motorist exceeds the 65 MPH limit by 10 miles per hour or more?

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the fine doubles

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48
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What pavement markings allow a motorist to pass?

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broken center line

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49
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When can a motorist pass on the right?

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On roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if vehicles are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass

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50
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What are three vehicles a motorist should be prepared to yield to?

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Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assistance devices and vehicles already in the intersection

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51
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What is the penalty for failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?

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$500 fine, up to 25 days in jail, community service, driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months and 2 points

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52
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Who has the right of way if a vehicle arrives at a signed intersection and there is a vehicle already in the intersection?

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The vehicle already in the intersection

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53
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Who has the right of way if two vehicles arrive at a signed intersection at the same time?

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The vehicle on the right

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54
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Who has the right of way at a T intersection?

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The vehicle on the road that does not end

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55
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What should a motorist do when approaching a crossroad that is not controlled?

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Reduce speed and be ready to stop

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56
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Who has the right of way if one vehicle is on the road and another is entering the road from a private road or driveway?

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The vehicle on the main road

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57
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What is the name of the extra lane at the highway entrance that allows a motorist to speed up and join the flow of traffic?

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Acceleration lane

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58
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What is then name of the extra lane at the highway exit that allows a motorist to slow down when exiting traffic?

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Deceleration lane

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59
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What should a motorist do if they miss an exit?

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Continue to the next exit

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60
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Why is it important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve in the road?

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To avoid drifting into another lane

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61
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What must a motorist do prior to making a right turn on red?

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Come to a complete stop and check for traffic

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When a vehicle is turning left from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway what lane should they turn into?

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Lane closest to the center line

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63
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How many feet from a railroad crossing does a motorist need to stop?

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15 feet

64
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How many feet from a school bus with flashing red lights does a motorist need to stop on a two-lane road, a multi-lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines, or a private roadway?

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25 feet

65
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What speed can a motorist pass when a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children or persons with developmental disabilities?

A

10 mph

66
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What is the difference between pulling over and stopping for emergency vehicles and the Move Over Law?

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E.V. – Pull to the right side of the road and stop. M.O.L – Change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent of the authorized vehicle

67
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When should a motorist use headlights?

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Between ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise, when visibility is less than 500 feet, when using windshield wipers, or in fog, mist, smoke

68
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When should the Bright (High) Beams be used?

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Open country driving when no traffic is in sight

69
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When should the Dim (Low) Beams be used?

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City driving and driving in traffic

70
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How long can it take to recover from the glare of approaching high-beam headlights?

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3-5 seconds

71
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How many feet do you need to park from a fire hydrant?

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10 feet

72
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How many feet do you need to park from a railroad crossing?

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50 feet

73
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How many feet do you need to park from a stop sign?

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50 feet

74
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When can a motorist use a hand-held cellular phone?

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Fire, Traffic crash, serious road hazard, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency

75
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What is the collision prevention formula?

A

Be alert, be prepared, act in time

76
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What is the definition of aggressive driving?

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Progression of unlawful driving actions

77
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What is road rage?

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When motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a driving disturbance

78
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What are five driving distractions?

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Lighting a cigarette, fastening a seat belt while driving, watching children or pets in the vehicle, Eating, Drinking, Cell phones, Adjusting the radio

79
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Why is a tired driver a dangerous driver?

A

Reaction time is reduced

80
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How can highway hypnosis be avoided?

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By not looking at any one thing for a period of time

81
Q

How can a motorist communicate with other drivers?

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Horn, Flash headlights, Blinkers (turn signals), Eye contact, Hand gestures

82
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What is the rule of thumb for a good following distance?

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1 car length for every 10 mph

83
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What is the 3-Second Rule?

A

Pick out a fixed object, when the vehicle in front of you passes that object, start counting one-thousand one, one-thousand two, one-thousand three. If you get to the fixed object within 3 seconds, you are to close to the vehicle in front of you

84
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What three factors affect stopping distance?

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Speed, Vehicle weight, Brake condition

85
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How many seconds should the 3-Second rule be increased to on wet roads?

A

4 or more

86
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When are road surfaces most slippery?

A

First few minutes of rain fall

87
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At what speed can hydroplaning start at?

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35 mph

88
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When may motorists use studded snow tires in New Jersey?

A

November 15th – April 1st

89
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When driving at night, you should be able to stop within what distance?

A

The range of the vehicles headlights

90
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How far ahead should motorists look ahead when city driving?

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12 seconds

91
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What is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to collisions while highway driving?

A

Speeding and driving to fast for the road conditions

92
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What happens to fines when a motor vehicle violation is committed in the area of roadway construction zones?

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Fines are doubled

93
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What speed should a motorist slow down to before re-entering the roadway when a vehicle runs off the pavement?

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25 mph

94
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What should a motorist do if his/her vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming?

A

Get out of the vehicle and run away at a 45 degree angle in the direction the train is coming from

95
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What should a motorist do if the brakes fail?

A

Shift to a low gear, Pump the brakes, Emergency brake

96
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What should a motorist do if a tire blows out?

A

Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle going straight while gradually slowing down. Do not use the brake or gas pedals

97
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What are three ways a motorist can avoid a collision?

A

Stop quickly, Turn quickly or speed up

98
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When is a motorist required to report a collision?

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Injury, death or property / vehicle damage

99
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How may alcohol affect a motorist?

A

May make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly

100
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How much alcohol may increase a motorist’s chance of having an accident?

A

Drinking even a small amount

101
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What does driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages mean?

A

A drivers senses and judgment are impaired

102
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After how many drinks does alcohol begin to impair reaction time, coordination and balance?

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2, 3 or 4 drinks

103
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What is the only thing that can make a person sober?

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time

104
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What factors is BAC determined by?

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Quantity of alcohol consumed, Body weight, How quickly the drinks are consumed, food eaten

105
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What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving?

A

Do not drive if you’ve been drinking

106
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At what BAC is it illegal for individuals 21 years of age or older to drive?

A

.08

107
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At what BAC is it illegal for individuals younger than 21 years of age to drive?

A

.01

108
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What happens to the risk for an accident for a motorist whose BAC is slightly above .05?

A

doubles

109
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Refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with what BAC?

A

.10

110
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What is the time and amount for the insurance surcharge associated with refusal to take a breath test?

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$1,000 a year for 3 year

111
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What does one drink equal?

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1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor, 12 ounce bottle or can of beer, 5 ounce glass of wine

112
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What are five telltale signs someone has been drinking law enforcement is trained to notice?

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Speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion, quick stops

113
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What could happen to the hosts of a party if a guest is in involved in a drinking and driving crash after leaving the party?

A

May become involved in a lawsuit

114
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When should a good host stop serving alcohol?

A

Well before the party ends

115
Q

What phrase should an individual look for on a prescription bottle when considering driving?

A

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

116
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What drugs may affect basic driving skills according to the driving manual?

A

Cold pills, tranquilisers, and some prescription medications

117
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After alcohol, what drug is most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

A

Marijuana

118
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Driving is not a right. What is driving?

A

Privilege

119
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What is a habitual offender?

A

A motorist who’s driver’s license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

120
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What is an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center?

A

Alcohol and Highway safety education program

121
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What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license?

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$500 fine, and up to 6 months additional suspension

122
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What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license and causing an injury to another person?

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Fine, continued suspension and potential of up to 45 days in jail

123
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What is the penalty for a 13 to 17 year old for a graffiti conviction?

A

Driving privileges are subject to suspension

124
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An accumulation of how many points will cause a motorist to receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC?

A

12-14 points in a 24 month period

125
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How many points are removed from the accumulated points on a driver license upon completion of a defensive driving course?

A

2 points

126
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How long is the probationary driver period after a motorist receives a special learner or examination permit?

A

2 years

127
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Upon completion of a probationary driver program how many points are reduced from an individual’s history record?

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3 points

128
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What is the surcharge for a motorist who accumulates six or more points within three years?

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$150

129
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What is the surcharge for each additional point after six?

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$25

130
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How many points will be added to a driving record for traffic violations committed in other states?

A

2 points

131
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How many points will be subtracted from a motorist’s point total for every year the motorist goes without a violation or suspension?

A

3 points

132
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Can the motorists point total be reduced below zero?

A

No

133
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What is the fine for a pedestrian’s failure to observe signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections for an individual 17 and over? Under 17?

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$54 fine for 17+ but $22 fine for under 17

134
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What is the most common cause of motorcycle collisions?

A

Motorists failure to detect and recognize motorcycles

135
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What are three limitations a motorist must know regarding larger vehicles?

A

Visibility, stopping distance and maneuverability

136
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What are no-zones in regards to larger vehicles such as, trucks and buses?

A

Blind spots that the driver can not see other motorists

137
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During bad weather a truck can take as much as what percent longer to stop?

A

25% longer

138
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How long is an initial registration for a brand new vehicle valid?

A

4 years

139
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How long is a registration valid for most other vehicles?

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1 year

140
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How often does a vehicle more than five model years old need to pass inspection?

A

Every other year

141
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What type of insurance does every registered vehicle in NJ need?

A

Liability

142
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What colors are the signal heads, from top to bottom, on a vertical traffic signal?

A

Red, yellow, green

143
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What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

A

Slow down and proceed with caution

144
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What does a flashing red light indicate?

A

Stop, Yield to traffic and pedestrians, Go when safe

145
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What sign is a triangle?

A

yeild

146
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What sign is a rectangle?

A

speed limit

147
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What sign is a diamond?

A

warning

148
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what sign is a pentagon?

A

school crossing

149
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what sign is an octagon?

A

stop sign

150
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What sign is a round sign?

A

railroad crossing

151
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What do yellow center lines indicate?

A

Separate traffic going in opposite directions

152
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What do white dashed lines indicate?

A

Separate traffic lanes on multi-lane roads and highways

153
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What type and color lines indicate the edge of the roadway?

A

White solid lines

154
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What type of lines indicate passing?

A

Dashed lines No passing? Solid lines

155
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What do yellow edge lines separate?

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The shoulder from the travel lane and show the edge of the highway

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