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NJ practice permit test

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means

a)

Drinking while in the process of driving the vehicle

b)

Driving even if the driver has had one drink

c)

The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk.

d)

A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol

2.

You should always yield to..

a)

Other vehicles already in the intersection

b)

All of the answers

c)

Emergency vehicles

d)

Pedestrians in the crosswalk

3.

Which of the following is a possible symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

a)

Loss of consciousness

b)

All of the above

c)

Nausea/vomiting

d)

Dizziness

4.

The speed limit in a school zone, unless other posted, is:

a)

15 mph

b)

35 mph

c)

10 mph

d)

25 mph

5.

If you are driving on a suspended license and are involved in an accident that causes injury to another person, you are subject to

a)

A fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence

b)

$25 fine

c)

$50 fine

d)

An additional 1 year suspension

6.

If a motorist's BAC is slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a accident is

a)

Tripled

b)

No different

c)

Six times greater

d)

Doubled

7.

How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?

a)

25% more

b)

50% more

c)

100% more

d)

70% more

8.

When a school bus has stopped directly in front a school dropping or picking up children, you may pass from either direction at what speed

a)

20 mph

b)

25 mph

c)

10 mph

d)

15 mph

9.

Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid insurance & registration card the GDL driver, must also have

a)

An international permit

b)

A probationary license

c)

A validated permit from a MVC testing center

d)

None of the answers

10.

An octagon shape sign means

a)

Yeild

b)

Slow down

c)

stop

d)

railroad crossing

11.

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

a)

50 feet

b)

20 feet

c)

10 feet

d)

25 feet

12.

To avoid hydroplaning, you should

a)

Maintain 35 mph or above

b)

Coast and slow to a stop

c)

Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road

d)

Increase your speed

13.

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember

a)

There are several blind spots in which the driver cannot see you

b)

The two-second rule

c)

All of the answers

d)

The name of the owner or business is printed on the side of the door

14.

You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

a)

50 feet

b)

10 feet

c)

25 feet

d)

20 feet

15.

The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to

a)

Know your limits

b)

Have a meal before you drink

c)

Not to drive at all after drinking

d)

Reduce your drinking

16.

Which foot or feet are to be used to apply the brake and gas pedals?

a)

Use the left foot for the brake pedal and the right for the gas pedal

b)

Use the left foot for both the brake and gas pedals

c)

Both feet can be used for either pedal

d)

use the right foot for both brake and gas pedal

17.

The holder of a Probationary License under 21 years old, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met

a)

none of the answers

b)

Has applied for a Special permit

c)

After completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving, and passed a MVC road test.

d)

Has reached the age of 16

18.

In extreme cases an aggressive driver may

a)

Make complete stops at traffic signal

b)

All of the answers

c)

Cause an accident

d)

stay at or under the speed limit

19.

19) Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?

a)

2 months

b)

6 weeks

c)

1 week

d)

2 weeks

20.

How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or Probationary License:

a)

No fine

b)

$150 and/or a possible license suspension

c)

$500 and/or a possible license suspension

d)

$100 and/or a possible license suspension

21.

During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner permit or an examination permit, a driver must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when

a)

None of the answers

b)

Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points

c)

Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 6 or more points

d)

Convicted of 4 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points

22.

In New Jersey, you must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle.

a)

15

b)

17

c)

16

d)

21

23.

Signals must be used

a)

When turning, changing lanes, stopping & slowing down

b)

When changing lanes only

c)

When there is traffic

d)

When turning only

24.

At the time of your road test, you must present

a)

Valid permit

b)

All of the answers

c)

Valid insurance ID card

d)

Valid registration

25.

A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as

a)

a bottle of rum

b)

1 1/2 ounces of whiskey

c)

a pint of brandy

d)

2 martinis

26.

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand or arm are downward is

a)

U-turn

b)

Left turn

c)

Stop or slow down

d)

Right turn

27.

Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must

a)

visit any MVC Agency office to obtain an unrestricted Basic License

b)

visit any MVC Agency office to obtain a new Probationary License

c)

visit any MVC office and obtain a new permit

d)

visit any Driver Agency office and re-take a road test

28.

If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should

a)

Continue driving

b)

Continue at regular speed until it is safe to slow down

c)

Apply your brakes

d)

Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal

29.

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

a)

Railroad sign

b)

Construction and warning sign

c)

Yield sign

d)

Stop sign

30.

What is a Habitual Offender?

a)

any motorist whose license has been suspended one time in three years

b)

any motorist whose license has been suspended once

c)

any motorist whose license has been suspended two times in two years

d)

any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years

31.

You must signal how many feet before making a turn

a)

None of the answers

b)

10 feet

c)

1000 feet

d)

100 feet

32.

If your brakes suddenly give out, the thing you should try to do is

a)

Blow the horn and coast to a stop

b)

Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several time

c)

Turn off the ignition

d)

Drive onto the shoulder to reduce speed

33.

To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least

a)

3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

b)

1/2 second behind the vehicle in front of you

c)

1 second behind the vehicle in front of you

d)

3/4 second behind the vehicle in front of you

34.

The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for a new driver is

a)

Uphill parking

b)

Downhill parking

c)

Parallel parking

d)

Angle parking

35.

To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know

a)

The impact trucks have on the environment

b)

The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability

c)

How much horsepower your vehicle has

d)

The history of the trucking industry

36.

A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because

a)

There are no traffic lights or signals

b)

Unexpected crossing of livestock and /or deer

c)

None of the answers

d)

The roads are more narrow and with bumps

37.

Under New Jersey law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals

a)

all of the answers

b)

inline skaters and skateboarders

c)

pedestrians

d)

bicyclists

38.

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are

a)

Some prescription medications

b)

Tranquilizers

c)

Cold pills

d)

All the above

39.

A triangle-shaped sign is a

a)

Railroad sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Yield sign

d)

Stop sign

40.

If you go into a skid, you should

a)

Straighten your wheels

b)

Make a fast turn

c)

Apply your brakes

d)

Take your foot off the gas pedal

41.

When parking downhill on the street with a curb, the car's wheel should be

a)

Turned straight ahead

b)

Turned away from the curb

c)

Turned to the left

d)

Turned toward the curb

42.

The vehicle used for the road test may not have:

a)

None of the above

b)

A valid inspection sticker

c)

Any obstructions or consoles between the driver & the examiner

d)

An out of state registration

43.

High beam lights are used for

a)

Foggy weather

b)

Signaling emergencies

c)

City streets without lights

d)

Open country driving with no traffic

44.

A flashing red traffic light means

a)

stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians

b)

slow, yield to traffic on the right

c)

stop, wait for green

d)

use caution when entering an intersection

45.

What is the accident prevention formula

a)

all of the above

b)

be alert

c)

be prepared

d)

act in time

46.

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle

a)

The driver and all passengers

b)

The driver and supervising driver

c)

The driver

d)

The driver and the front seat passenger

47.

On a two-lane road, not near a school zone, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing

a)

You may pass from either direction

b)

You may pass the bus at 10 mph or less

c)

You may pass the bus with caution

d)

You must stop

48.

Change of address must be done within what time period

a)

2 months

b)

2 weeks

c)

6 weeks

d)

1 week

49.

If a motorist as a BAC .10%, the risk of causing an accident is:

a)

6x greater

b)

No different

c)

Tripled

d)

Doubled

50.

If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up

a)

Fresh air

b)

Drinking Coffee

c)

Time

d)

A cold shower

51.

When approaching a stop sign, you must:

a)

Slow down and proceed without stopping if the road is clear

b)

Yield only to vehicles on your right

c)

Stop completely before the stop line or crosswalk

d)

Honk your horn before stopping

52.

What should you do if you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing?

a)

Pass the bus slowly

b)

Sound your horn and proceed

c)

Stop at least 25 feet away

d)

Continue driving if no children are visible

53.

Which of the following is a safe practice when driving in fog?

a)

Use low beam headlights and reduce speed

b)

Turn off your headlights

c)

Drive at the posted speed limit

d)

Use high beam headlights

54.

This road sign means

a)

No right turn

b)

drive only in the direction of the arrow

c)

curve ahead

55.

what does this sign mean?

a)

school crossing

b)

pedestrian crossing

c)

crosswalk

56.

This road sign means

a)

watch for people crossing your path

b)

no passing zone

c)

work zone ahead

57.

what does this sign mean?

a)

curved road

b)

slippery when wet

c)

wet road

58.

when you see this sign you should stop and :

a)

Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed

b)

Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding

c)

Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first

59.

what does this sign mean?

a)

lane begins

b)

lane ends

c)

curved lane

60.

. This sign tells you that:

a)

There is a series of curves ahead

b)

The road narrows ahead

c)

No turns are allowed on the road

61.

T/F : Avoiding traffic controls by cutting through a parking lot or field is perfectly legal.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

T/F : If conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe, by law, you must drive slower than the posted speed limit

a)

True

b)

False