The New Jersey Driver License System Flashcards

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1
Q

A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry

A
  • A valid driver license
  • A valid probationary license
    Or
  • A validated New Jersey permit

The motorist must also carry:
Insurance and vehicle registration cards

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2
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A motorist with a validated New Jersey Permit must be accompanied by:

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An appropriately licensed driver

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3
Q

A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be:

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Licensed in this state

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4
Q

A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within:

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One week after moving.

This includes individuals who are moving out of New Jersey

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5
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A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, order of court) must report the change to the MVC within:

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Two weeks

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6
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A motorist with a valid out of state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey License within:

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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.

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7
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A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid license from another country may drive with that license for up to a:

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Year; the motorist may also be eligible for a New Jersey driver license.

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Operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks, buses and vehicles that transport hazardous materials must satisfy:

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More stringent testing standards. These operators must still possess a valid, basic New Jersey driver license prior to applying for a CDL.

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9
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Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete:

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The MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program.

Which introduces:

  • Driving privileges in phases
  • period of supervised driving
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10
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All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present:

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A completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.

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All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a:

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  • Full name
  • current address
  • Social security number
  • 6 points of ID
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12
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One drink equals to…

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

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13
Q

Reasons for rejection:

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  • 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
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14
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School zones, business or residential districts

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25mph

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15
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Suburban business and residential districts

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35mph

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16
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Non posted rural roadways

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50mph

17
Q

Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates

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55mph

18
Q

Certain interstate highways (as posted

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65mph

19
Q

A motorist should not pass:

A
  • 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
20
Q

Always keep to your

A

Right

21
Q

Yielding the right of way

These rules always apply to:

A
  • Emergency vehicles
  • Trains
  • Buses
  • Postal vehicles
  • Motorized or mobility assistance devices
  • Other vehicles
22
Q

Entering into highways, parkways and turnpikes

A

Speed up to the flow of traffic

23
Q

Leaving highways, parkways and turnpikes

A

Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane

24
Q

You must yield to

A

Incoming traffic and pedestrians

25
Q

You must use proper turn signals at least

A

100 feet before making any turn and cancel signal after completing the turn

26
Q

Railroad crossing

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15 feet

27
Q

School bus

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25 feet away - both ends

28
Q

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:

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  • 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