The New Jersey Driver License System Flashcards
A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry
- A valid driver license
- A valid probationary license
Or - A validated New Jersey permit
The motorist must also carry:
Insurance and vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a validated New Jersey Permit must be accompanied by:
An appropriately licensed driver
A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be:
Licensed in this state
A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within:
One week after moving.
This includes individuals who are moving out of New Jersey
A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, order of court) must report the change to the MVC within:
Two weeks
A motorist with a valid out of state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey License within:
60 days
Or before the current license expires, whichever is sooner.
The out of state license must be surrendered prior to receiving a New Jersey driver license.
A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid license from another country may drive with that license for up to a:
Year; the motorist may also be eligible for a New Jersey driver license.
Operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks, buses and vehicles that transport hazardous materials must satisfy:
More stringent testing standards. These operators must still possess a valid, basic New Jersey driver license prior to applying for a CDL.
Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete:
The MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program.
Which introduces:
- Driving privileges in phases
- period of supervised driving
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present:
A completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a:
- Full name
- current address
- Social security number
- 6 points of ID
One drink equals to…
1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor
12 ounce bottle or can of beer
5 ounce glass of wine
Reasons for rejection:
- Improper, expired or no inspection sticker
- lack of examiner access to foot break or parking brake
- any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle
School zones, business or residential districts
25mph
Suburban business and residential districts
35mph
Non posted rural roadways
50mph
Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates
55mph
Certain interstate highways (as posted
65mph
A motorist should not pass:
- On a hill or a curve or at any time he/she cannot see fat enough ahead
- At a street crossing or intersection
- At a railroad crossing
- On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels
- When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing
- When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross
Always keep to your
Right
Yielding the right of way
These rules always apply to:
- Emergency vehicles
- Trains
- Buses
- Postal vehicles
- Motorized or mobility assistance devices
- Other vehicles
Entering into highways, parkways and turnpikes
Speed up to the flow of traffic
Leaving highways, parkways and turnpikes
Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane
You must yield to
Incoming traffic and pedestrians
You must use proper turn signals at least
100 feet before making any turn and cancel signal after completing the turn
Railroad crossing
15 feet
School bus
25 feet away - both ends
When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction, and the truck is flashing red lights and posting a stop signal a stop signal arm a motorist must:
- Yield the right of way to any person who is crossing the road or from the truck
- Watch out for children and be prepared to stop
- Stop and then drive past the truck at a speed limit of no more than 15 mph
- A motorist need not stop at a dual highway if he/ she is on the other side of a safety island or raised median
