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How long do you have to report a change of address?
1 week
2 days
1 month
2 weeks
How long do you have to report a name change?
2 weeks
1 month
6 months
1 year
What is the minimum age you can obtain a Special Learner Permit?
16 years old
15 years old
17 years old
18 years old
What is the minimum age you can obtain a Probationary Automobile License?
17yrs old
16yrs old
18yrs old
21yrs old
What is the minimum age you can obtain a Basic Automobile License?
18 yrs old
16 yrs old
21 yrs old
25 yrs old
How many points of identification does an applicant need to present in order to obtain a license?
6 points
4 points
8 points
10 points
What is the fine for a Graduated Driver License infraction?
$100 fine/possible suspension of license
$50 fine/no suspension
$200 fine/automatic revocation
Warning only, no fine
When operating a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey, what must you carry with you?
Valid Driver’s License, Valid Insurance and registration card
Only a valid driver’s license
Only a valid insurance card
Only a valid registration card
What is the consequence of altering or presenting an altered driver’s license?
Altering: A fine up to $1000, loss of driving privileges, and/or jail
Altering: Only a warning is given
Altering: You receive a free replacement license
Altering: No consequence at all
Who must purchase the Special Learner Permit?
Approved driving school
Parent or guardian
The student themselves
Local DMV office
How long does an individual with a Special Learner Permit need to practice supervised driving?
6 months
3 months
1 year
2 weeks
How long does an individual with a Probationary License need to drive unsupervised before obtaining the Basic License?
1 year without suspension
6 months without suspension
2 years without suspension
3 months without suspension
After passing your knowledge and vision test and being 16 years old, what must one do in order to get their Special Learner Permit?
Enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course and have a licensed driving instructor submit the application to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
Wait until you turn 18 and apply for a basic driver license
Take the road test immediately without any further requirements
Apply directly for a commercial driver license
What hours is the holder of a Special Learner Permit restricted from driving?
11:01pm - 5:00am
10:00pm - 6:00am
12:00am - 7:00am
9:00pm - 4:00am
What criteria does the adult supervising driver need to meet for a Special Learner Permit holder to practice driving?
21 years old, NJ license, 3 years experience
18 years old, NJ license, 1 year experience
25 years old, out-of-state license, 2 years experience
21 years old, NJ license, 6 months experience
What are the passenger restrictions for the holder of a Special Learner Permit?
limited to any parent, guardian or dependent of permit hold and one additional passenger
no restrictions on the number of passengers
only immediate family members are allowed as passengers
limited to one friend and one family member
What is the minimum age for an individual to obtain an Examination Permit?
17 yrs old
15 yrs old
18 yrs old
21 yrs old
How long does an Examination Permit holder that is under 21 need to practice supervised driving?
1 year
6 months
2 years
3 months
What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit holder that is under 21 restricted from driving?
11:01pm-5:00am
10:00pm-4:00am
12:00am-6:00am
9:00pm-3:00am
What are the passenger restrictions for an Examination Permit holder that is under 21?
limited to dependent of permit holder and one additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
no restrictions on the number of passengers
only immediate family members are allowed as passengers
can have up to three friends as passengers
How long does an Examination Permit holder that is 21 or older need to practice supervised driving?
3 months
1 month
6 months
9 months
What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit, which is over 21, restricted from driving?
NO restrictions
Between 12:01 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
What are the passenger restrictions for an Examination Permit holder that is 21 or older?
NO passenger restrictions
Only immediate family members allowed
No passengers allowed after 9 PM
Maximum of one passenger under 18
What color are the GDL Decals?
red
blue
green
yellow
Where are the GDL Decals placed?
1 on front and 1 on rear license plate
Both on the windshield
Both on the rear window
Only on the front license plate
What does dependent mean?
A person who relies on another, especially a family member
A person who leads a group
A person who works independently
A person who teaches others
Who needs to wear a seatbelt in a passenger vehicle?
everyone
only the driver
only front seat passengers
only children
What three ways will a seatbelt help a passenger?
1. keep you from being thrown from the vehicle, 2. slow the body down with vehicle, 3. keep motorist and passenger from sliding
1. increase the speed of the vehicle, 2. make driving more difficult, 3. reduce visibility
1. cause discomfort, 2. restrict breathing, 3. make it harder to exit the vehicle
1. distract the driver, 2. block the airbags, 3. increase fuel consumption
What is the preferred location of a child car safety seat?
in back of car
in front passenger seat
on the driver's lap
in the trunk
At what speeds do airbags inflate?
200 mph
50 mph
10 mph
500 mph
What surfaces does the driver need to remove accumulated snow and ice from prior to driving?
Remove snow and ice from entire vehicle...violate this law face fines up to $1500 if there is damage or injury
Only remove snow and ice from the windshield
Only remove snow and ice from the roof
Only remove snow and ice from the headlights
How long does a motorist need to restrict idling to?
3 minutes
10 minutes
1 minute
5 minutes
What is the proper hand position to grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3
12 and 6
10 and 2
8 and 4
What are the proper hand signals for a right turn, left turn, and stopping?
1. stop or slow down: hand and arm downward 2. right turn: hand and arm upward 3. left turn: hand and arm straight out
1. stop or slow down: hand and arm upward 2. right turn: hand and arm downward 3. left turn: hand and arm straight out
1. stop or slow down: hand and arm straight out 2. right turn: hand and arm downward 3. left turn: hand and arm upward
1. stop or slow down: hand and arm upward 2. right turn: hand and arm straight out 3. left turn: hand and arm downward
How far ahead should a motorist signal before turning?
100 feet
25 feet
200 feet
10 feet
When parking a vehicle uphill which way should the wheels face?
away from curb
toward the curb
straight ahead
toward the street
When parking a vehicle downhill which way should the wheels face?
toward curb
away from curb
straight ahead
toward the street
Where is it common to find angled parking?
parking lots of shopping centers
on highways
in residential driveways
at airports
Where is it common to find parallel parking?
city streets
shopping mall parking lots
highways
driveways
How far should the vehicle's wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?
6 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches
What is the speed limit in a school zone, business zone, and residential zone?
25 MPH
15 MPH
35 MPH
45 MPH
What is the speed limit in a suburban business and residential district?
35 MPH
25 MPH
45 MPH
55 MPH
What is the speed limit on a non-posted rural roadway?
50 MPH
35 MPH
65 MPH
25 MPH
What is the speed limit on certain state highways and interstates?
55 MPH
65 MPH
45 MPH
35 MPH
What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways?
65 MPH
55 MPH
75 MPH
85 MPH
What happens to fines when a motorist exceeds the 65 MPH limit by 10 miles per hour or more?
Doubled
Reduced by half
No change
Tripled
What pavement markings allow a motorist to pass?
broken center line
solid double yellow line
solid white line
double solid white line
When can a motorist pass on the right?
on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction
when driving on a one-way street only
only when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn from the left lane
at any time regardless of road markings
What are three vehicles a motorist should be prepared to yield to?
police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are giving warning signs
bicycles, skateboards, and scooters
taxis, buses, and delivery trucks
garbage trucks, tow trucks, and street sweepers
What is the penalty for failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?
a fine of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points
a warning and no further action
only a $50 fine
license suspension for 10 years and 10 points
Who has the right of way if a vehicle arrives at a signed intersection and there is a vehicle already in the intersection?
vehicle in the intersection
vehicle on the left
vehicle on the right
vehicle that arrives last
Who has the right of way if two vehicles arrive at a signed intersection at the same time?
vehicle on the right
vehicle on the left
vehicle going straight
vehicle turning left
Who has the right of way at a T intersection?
vehicle in the main intersection
vehicle turning left
vehicle turning right
vehicle on the terminating road
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?
vehicle on the main road
vehicle entering from the private road
the larger vehicle
the faster vehicle
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?
acceleration lane
deceleration lane
emergency lane
passing lane
What is the name of the extra lane at the highway exit that allows a motorist to slow down when exiting traffic?
deceleration lane
acceleration lane
merging lane
passing lane
What should a motorist do if they miss an exit?
go onto the next one
reverse back to the exit
stop immediately on the highway
make a U-turn at the next gap
Why is it important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve in the road?
slow down before entering the curve
accelerate quickly through the curve
honk the horn before entering the curve
turn on the hazard lights before the curve
What must a motorist do prior to making a right turn on red?
yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning right at a red light
honk the horn before turning right at a red light
speed up to clear the intersection quickly
turn without stopping if the road looks clear
When a vehicle is turning from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway what lane should they turn into?
the lane nearest to the center line of the right side of the other road
the farthest right lane
any lane of your choice
the shoulder of the road
How many feet from a railroad crossing does a motorist need to stop?
15 feet
5 feet
30 feet
50 feet
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?
25 feet
10 feet
50 feet
100 feet
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?
10 MPH
20 MPH
25 MPH
15 MPH
What is the difference between pulling over and stopping for emergency vehicles and the Move Over Law?
M.O.L. requires all motorists to change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to the stationary emergency vehicle
Pulling over means stopping in the middle of the road for any vehicle.
The Move Over Law only applies to school buses, not emergency vehicles.
Pulling over and the Move Over Law are exactly the same with no differences.
When should a motorist use headlights?
one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. Headlights must also be used when visibility is 500 feet or less, when using windshield wipers (during rain, snow, and ice) or when encountering fog, mist, smoke
only during daylight hours.
only when driving on highways.
only when parked on the side of the road at night.
When should the Bright (High) Beams be used?
open-country driving when there is no traffic in sight
when driving in heavy fog
when following another vehicle closely
in city streets with street lights
When should the Dim (Low) Beams be used?
city driving and driving in traffic on roadways. Dim beams are focused down on the road. Dim beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles or when another vehicle is approaching
only during daylight hours regardless of traffic conditions.
when driving off-road in rural areas only.
when parked on the side of the road at night with the engine off.
How long can it take to recover from the glare of approaching high-beam headlights?
100 yards at 50 MPH
10 yards at 50 MPH
500 yards at 50 MPH
50 yards at 50 MPH
How many feet do you need to park from a fire hydrant?
10 feet
5 feet
15 feet
20 feet
How many feet do you need to park from a railroad crossing?
50 feet
10 feet
100 feet
25 feet
How many feet do you need to park from a stop sign?
50 feet
10 feet
100 feet
25 feet
When can a motorist use a hand-held cellular phone?
fire, traffic crash, road hazard, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency
while driving in a school zone
when stopped at a red light
during normal driving conditions
What is the collision prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
drive fast, ignore signs, take risks
use your phone, speed up, overtake
be distracted, brake late, honk often
What is the definition of aggressive driving?
a progression of unlawful driving actions including, but not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way and following another vehicle too closely
driving at or below the speed limit at all times regardless of conditions
always using turn signals and obeying all traffic laws
stopping at every intersection even when not required
What is road rage?
motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance
a type of road construction
a new traffic law
a type of vehicle
5.4 Identify which of the following are driving distractions.
Eating while driving
Using a mobile phone
Adjusting the radio
Talking to passengers
All of the above
Why is a tired driver a dangerous driver?
cannot drive well and his/her reaction time is reduced
is more likely to enjoy driving
can see better at night
is less likely to follow traffic rules
How can highway hypnosis be avoided?
Avoid by not looking at anything (lines, signs, etc) for more than a few seconds, Rest every 2 hours, Share driving with a passenger when possible
Increase your speed to stay alert
Listen to loud music with headphones while driving
Drive only at night to avoid traffic
Keep your windows closed at all times
How can a motorist communicate with other drivers?
Turn signals, brake lights, headlights, the horn, and hand signals
By driving faster than other vehicles
By ignoring traffic signs
By using only the car radio
What is the rule of thumb for a good following distance?
3 second rule
5 minute rule
10 meter rule
1 second rule
What is the 3-Second Rule?
Choose a reference point, Observe the vehicle ahead, Start counting, maintain gap
Accelerate quickly to overtake, then slow down
Always keep headlights on, regardless of time
Honk three times before turning
What three factors affect stopping distance?
Weather, time of day, speed
Tire pressure, radio volume, seat position
Color of the car, type of fuel, air conditioning
Number of passengers, window tint, car brand
How many seconds should the 3-Second rule be increased to on wet roads?
4 or 5 seconds
2 seconds
6 or 7 seconds
10 seconds
When are road surfaces most slippery?
Right after rainfall
During a sunny day
When the road is dry
At night with no rain
At what speed can hydroplaning start at?
35 mph
15 mph
55 mph
70 mph
When may motorists use studded snow tires in New Jersey?
November 15 and April 1
October 1 and March 31
December 1 and March 1
September 15 and May 1
How far ahead should motorists look ahead when city driving?
12 seconds or city block
2 seconds or half a block
5 seconds or two blocks
20 seconds or three blocks
What is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to collisions while highway driving?
Speeding
Using turn signals correctly
Driving below the speed limit
Keeping a safe following distance
Checking mirrors frequently
What happens to fines when a motor vehicle violation is committed in the area of roadway construction zones?
Fines are doubled
Fines are reduced by half
No fines are issued
Fines are tripled
What speed should a motorist slow down to before re-entering the roadway when a vehicle runs off the pavement?
Speed that safely lets them merge back into traffic
Maximum speed limit of the road
Twice the speed of the traffic flow
Any speed as long as the road is clear
What should a motorist do if his/her vehicle stalls and railroad tracks and a train is coming?
Get everyone away from the vehicle
Try to restart the vehicle on the tracks
Stay inside the vehicle and call for help
Push the vehicle off the tracks
What should a motorist do if the brakes fail?
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes
Accelerate to gain control
Turn off the engine immediately while driving
Pull the handbrake sharply at high speed
What should a motorist do if a tire blows out?
Hold the wheel firmly, remove foot from gas pedal, and coast to a stop
Accelerate quickly to maintain control
Immediately slam on the brakes
Turn the steering wheel sharply to the side
What are three ways a motorist can avoid a collision?
maintaining a safe following distance, anticipating potential hazards, and reacting swiftly to changing road conditions.
driving at high speeds, ignoring traffic signals, and using a mobile phone while driving.
tailgating other vehicles, making sudden lane changes, and disregarding weather conditions.
focusing only on the rearview mirror, turning off headlights at night, and not using turn signals.
When is a motorist required to report a collision?
10 days
24 hours
30 days
Immediately
To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should?
Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
Turn in the opposite direction of the skid
Apply the brakes hard immediately
Accelerate quickly
If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should?
Slow down, and regain control
Speed up and turn sharply back onto the road
Immediately jerk the steering wheel to the left
Ignore it and keep driving on the shoulder
What should the driver do if they suspect a fire under the hood or trunk?
Do not open the hood or trunk; instead, call emergency services.
Open the hood or trunk to check the fire.
Pour water on the engine immediately.
Drive the car to the nearest service station.
Where or how should you try to escape from a car that is starting to sink in water?
Roll or break windows and escape from there
Wait for the car to be completely submerged before escaping
Try to open the door immediately, even if it is hard to push
Call for help and wait for rescue inside the car
What should you do if you lose power steering while driving in a heavy traffic situation?
Gradually slow down, signal other drivers, and move towards the shoulder of the road
Immediately stop your vehicle in the middle of the road
Continue driving as normal and ignore the issue
Speed up to get out of traffic quickly
