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WorksheetsDriver Safety and Regulations Worksheet
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
When must you signal before making a turn?
At least 100 feet before the intersection
Only when other cars are present
Only after you begin turning
Exactly at the intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign?
10 feet
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
How close may you park to a corner?
10 feet
25 feet
50 feet
75 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
6 inches
10 feet
25 feet
50 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.?
143 feet
193 feet
243 feet
293 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?
12 inches or less
6 inches or less
18 inches or less
24 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
A warning only
Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
Community service
Vehicle impound for one day
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?
Local police precinct
Your insurance agent
A Division of Motor Vehicles office
The county courthouse
Points are only issued for?
Parking violations
Equipment violations
Moving violations
Expired registration
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?
After receiving 6 points
After receiving 9 points
After receiving 12 points
Only after a court appearance
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?
Fine of $100 and no suspension
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
Community service only
Driver education class
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
A warning only
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
License suspension for one day
Traffic school
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?
Six months
One year
Two years
Five years
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?
No penalty
6 months suspension (first offense)
Fine only
Community service
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
Only the student
Only the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
Neither party
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
Speed up to clear the intersection
Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection, if possible
Turn on hazard lights and proceed
Stop only if police are present
What is a good practice while driving?
Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Focus on the dashboard most of the time
Stare at the road directly in front of the hood
Watch only your mirrors
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
Any available lane
The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
The far right lane
A lane with the least traffic
When driving at night you should be able to stop?
Only within half the posted speed distance
Within the distance you can see ahead
Within the next intersection
Only when a stop sign is visible
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?
In the far right lane
In the lane nearest the center of the road
In any open lane
Straddling the center line
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
Maintain speed and proceed
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Only look left
Sound the horn and proceed
What is the purpose of traffic laws?
To raise government revenue
To protect you and other drivers
To slow traffic only
To favor certain drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red?
Only when no traffic is present
After stopping completely
Never
Only at night
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?
The engine
The tires
The transmission
The windshield wipers
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm?
Walk to the nearest town
Stay with your car
Abandon the car and seek shelter immediately
Keep driving until you find a plowed road
What is a good practice when driving in the city?
Check intersections ahead for signals
Drive as fast as possible to keep up with traffic
Avoid using mirrors
Ignore pedestrians
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
Speed up to beat oncoming traffic
Yield to oncoming traffic
Turn from the far right lane
Stop in the intersection and wait
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your:
Brakes
Steering
Exhaust system
Fuel system
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
No passing zone
School zone
Pedestrian cross walk
Railroad crossing
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog?
High beams
Low beams
Parking lights only
Hazard lights only
When driving in fog, which lights should you use?
Low beams or fog lights
High beams
Parking lights
Hazard lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
License, registration, and insurance card
Birth certificate and social security card
License only
Registration only
When should you use your horn?
When coming out of a dark alley
Whenever you change lanes
At every intersection
To greet other drivers
If two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, what should be done?
The driver to the left yields to the driver on the right
The larger vehicle goes first
Both proceed at the same time
The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
Where would yellow center lines usually be found?
On a two‑way road (no passing)
On a one‑way street
In parking lots
On freeway exit ramps
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?
They increase your chance of surviving an accident
They prevent all injuries
They keep you from getting speeding tickets
They make the car easier to steer
When may you pass on the right?
If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
Whenever traffic is slow
At any intersection
On a narrow bridge
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop, proceed with caution
Yield and proceed quickly
Slow down only
No entry
What does a green light mean?
Proceed in a safe manner
Proceed without looking
Stop, then go
Yield to all lanes
What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?
You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
You may pass other vehicles
You must yield to pedestrians only
Road closed ahead
What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?
Warning or caution
Speed limit
Stop
Yield
When should you use your parking lights?
Only when parking
During heavy fog while moving
At highway speeds
To signal a turn
Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?
In the direction the back of your car is skidding
Away from the skid
Toward the center line
Straight ahead only
How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?
At least two seconds
One car length
Ten seconds
Half a second
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
The left
The right
Straight ahead
Upward
If two cars reach a four‑way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure?
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
Both drivers proceed together
The oldest vehicle goes first
The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
What should you do if you go into a skid?
Take your foot off the gas
Brake hard immediately
Accelerate out of it
Turn on high beams
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brakes?
Pushing the brake too hard
Not using the parking brake
Resting the foot on the pedal
Using the wrong foot
What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
Through the use of your horn and lights
By hand gestures out the window
By stopping to speak
By flashing hazard lights only
What does a red and white eight‑sided sign mean?
Stop
Yield
Do not enter
No U‑turn
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
Yield
Stop
No parking
Railroad crossing
If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
Test your brakes
Speed up to dry them
Turn on high beams
Shift into neutral
When is the road surface most slippery?
During the first few minutes of rain
After several hours of sun
At midnight only
During snowfall
When should you use your high beams?
Open country driving situations
During city traffic
In heavy fog
Whenever following another car closely
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
Look directly at the lights
Close your eyes briefly
Turn on interior lights
A driver's left hand extended upward means what?
He's making a right turn
He's making a left turn
He's slowing down
He is stopping
A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
He's making a left turn
He's making a right turn
He's slowing down
He is stopping
A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
He's making a stop or slowing down
He's making a right turn
He's making a left turn
He is accelerating
The safest way to exit an expressway is to
Slow your car to the posted speed limit
Accelerate to merge with traffic
Stop on the shoulder
Change lanes without signaling
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes
Turn off the engine immediately
Accelerate to maintain control
Pull the parking brake hard while moving
What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?
Use hand signal(s)
Stop driving until repaired
Use high beams
Honk continuously
What should you do if you have a blowout?
Slow down gradually
Brake hard and stop immediately
Accelerate to maintain speed
Turn sharply to the shoulder
One method of using the 2‑second rule is by using a
Fixed object on the side of the road
Timer on your phone
Counting to five
Checking the speedometer
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
Go to the next exit; don't back up
Back up carefully to the exit
Stop and wait on the shoulder
Make a U‑turn across the median
When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction?
Straight
Toward the inside lane
Toward the outside lane
In circles
What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal?
Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)
Accelerate through quickly
Ignore cross traffic
Honk and proceed
It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to
Give you time to react
Save fuel
Increase speed
Allow more cars to pass
One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is
Proper wearing of a seat belt
Driving without headlights
Using the horn often
Speeding away from them
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed of no more than
10 miles per hour
5 miles per hour
15 miles per hour
20 miles per hour
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
To the right towards the curb
Straight ahead
To the left away from the curb
Turned fully to the left then right
Special permits may be issued for a 16-year-old when:
The teen has a signed parent consent form only
The teen is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course or a Commercial Driving Education course and the permit is purchased by a state-approved driving instructor
The teen has completed 50 hours of supervised driving
The teen passes the road test first
In city driving, a good habit is to:
Look ahead 12 seconds
Stay within 1 second of the car in front
Drive 10 mph below the speed limit at all times
Use high beams to see farther
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you should:
Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail
Stop at least 5 feet from the gate
Proceed slowly if no train is visible
Stop only if other cars stop
You are required by New Jersey law to keep to the right except:
When turning left at any intersection
When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
When approaching a yield sign
When driving in a school zone
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?
Wine
Beer
Whiskey
Hard seltzer
The speed limit in a school zone, business area, and on a highway is:
20 mph, 35 mph, 55 mph
25 mph, 25 mph, 50 mph
30 mph, 30 mph, 65 mph
15 mph, 25 mph, 45 mph
You should always yield to:
Vehicles behind you
Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles
Vehicles entering from private driveways only
Buses on the shoulder
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should:
Accelerate quickly and jerk the wheel onto the pavement
Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
Stop completely and wait for a tow
Reverse until you find a driveway
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle:
On interstate highways only
For agricultural use only
For personal commuting and errands
For commercial hauling for hire
To make a right turn you should:
Enter the left lane and swing wide
Get in the right lane
Stop in the intersection before turning
Signal only after beginning the turn
A 12 oz can of beer has as much alcohol as:
1 oz of 100 proof whiskey
1/2 oz of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz glass of wine
8 oz of wine
1 shot of any liquor regardless of proof
Whether your blood alcohol content rises above legal limits depends on:
Your age and eye color
How fast you drank, your weight, and how much you drank
The brand of alcohol
The time of day
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is:
Drink coffee after alcohol
Eat a large meal before driving
Don't drink and drive
Open the windows while driving
If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your chances of being convicted are:
0.25
0.50
0.65
0.96
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:
Vitamins only
Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs
Only illegal narcotics
Energy drinks
Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means:
Always driving below the speed limit
The driver shows signs of being drunk, such as swerving, or going too fast or slow
Driving only at night
Having any open container in the car
When blood alcohol content reaches 0.15% , your chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase:
5 times
10 times
25 times
50 times
What is a habitual offender?
Any person convicted of speeding twice in one year
Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
Any person who receives one DUI conviction
Any person who accumulates 6 points in 6 months
The first conviction penalty for anyone over 21 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:
Warning and mandatory class only
100 fine and 1 week license suspension
250 – 400 fine, possible 30 days imprisonment, and loss of license for 6 months to 1 year
Community service only
In New Jersey, you must always keep to which side of the road (except when passing)?
Left
Right
Center
Shoulder
With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 – 0.10% :
You may or may not be under the influence
You are definitely under the influence
You are definitely not under the influence
You cannot be arrested
With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10% or more:
You may or may not be under the influence
100% you are under the influence
You are under the influence only if under age 21
You are under the influence only at night
You are definitely under the influence (regardless of age) when your blood alcohol concentration is:
0.05% or lower
0.08%
0.10% or more
Any measurable amount
What is a good rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic?
Maintain your speed no matter what
Try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
Always pass slower traffic immediately
Drive in the left lane
What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads?
Half a car length regardless of speed
One car length for every 10 mph or a 2–3 second space between cars
Four seconds at any speed
Use the horn to create space
What does the word tailgating mean?
Driving too close to the vehicle in front
Driving with the tailgate open
Driving only on highways
Driving behind a truck
What does hydroplaning mean?
Driving in heavy traffic
Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
Driving too fast on dry roads
A type of boat towing
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
An intersection with a stop sign
An intersection where there's no traffic signals or signs
An intersection controlled by a police officer
An intersection with speed bumps
When should you dim your headlights?
On rural roads only
In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
Only during fog
Never on highways
What is an acceleration lane?
A lane used to slow down before exiting
An extra lane at the entrance to an expressway that provides distance to build up speed
A lane reserved for emergency vehicles
A lane for bicycles only
You must stop (in either direction) at least how many feet from a school bus with its red lights on?
10 feet
15 feet
25 feet
50 feet
What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied?
Reaction distance
Braking distance
Stopping distance
Following distance
Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are:
October 1 to March 1
November 15 to April 1
December 1 to March 15
Year-round
Information signs are what color?
Red or yellow
Blue or green
Black and white
Orange
What should you do if a traffic light is not working?
Speed up and proceed through
Slow down, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe
Stop and wait until it turns green
Ignore other vehicles
Depth perception means the same as:
Peripheral vision
Distance judgment
Color recognition
Night vision
Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their blood alcohol content is:
0.01%
0.05%
0.08%
0.10%
You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16–20 year old):
Between 5:01 A.M. and 11 P.M.
Between midnight and 6 A.M.
Only between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M.
Anytime, day or night
You must be at least how many years old to register a motor vehicle?
16 years
17 years
18 years
21 years
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle:
At an intersection with a stop sign
At a red light
When an officer orders you to do so
At a green light
NJ issues a ____ year basic license.
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
It is important to slow down:
On narrow roads
At intersections or railroad crossings
When the road is wet or slippery
On straight, dry highways with light traffic
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
Time of day
Road condition
Vehicle speed
Driver’s reaction time
The best way to take a curve is to:
Accelerate into the curve
Slow down before entering the curve
Brake hard in the middle of the curve
Maintain speed regardless of road conditions
If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the first time, how long must he/she wait before taking it again?
At least 7 days
At least 10 days
At least 14 days
At least 30 days
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if:
You are in a hurry
A police officer directs you to do so
It is late at night
Traffic is backed up
When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must:
Slow down and proceed without stopping
Make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
Honk to alert other drivers
Turn only if the lane is empty without stopping
What is a good form of primary I.D. to bring to the Permit test?
Library card
School ID without photo
U.S. Passport or Original County-issued Birth Certificate (with raised seal)
Utility bill
You can get alcohol out of your blood by:
Coffee
Cold shower
Time—waiting reduces the influence
Exercise
The position of the hands on the steering wheel are:
At 10 and 2 o’clock
At 8 and 4 o’clock
At 9 and 3 o’clock
At 12 and 6 o’clock
The definition of a blind spot is:
Area directly behind the vehicle
Area which cannot be seen in the mirror(s)
Area illuminated by headlights
Area covered by side-view camera
The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for:
12 months
18 months
24 months
36 months
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner’s permit take commercial driving lessons (Driving School)?
15 years
16 years
17 years
18 years
What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you?
Warning only
Fine up to 50
Fine up to 100
License suspension
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means:
Yield to traffic without stopping
Stop within 5 feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
Proceed with caution
No parking beyond this point
If you have an out-of-state license and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license within:
30 days
60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
90 days
120 days
Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually:
Talkativeness
Lessened judgment, such as swerving or weaving
Going too fast or too slow
Improved reaction time
What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker?
Verbal warning
Fine only
Fine, arrest, and registration revocation
No penalty if vehicle is safe
On a three-lane road, the center lane is usually used for:
Passing only
Left turns
Right turns
High-speed travel
In selecting an area to do a three point turn (K-turn) you should check:
Volume of traffic
Width of the road
If the car is at or near an intersection
Presence of parking meters
If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the Division of Motor Vehicles you must:
Report the accident to your insurance company at once
Wait for the DMV to contact you
Only notify the police
Do nothing if damage is minor
An articulated license allows you to operate what?
Motorcycles
Passenger cars only
Vehicles of 18,000 lbs or more joined by a coupling device
Buses under 10,000 lbs
How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license?
48 hours
1 week
2 weeks
30 days
What would indicate that a tire has been habitually over-inflated?
Wear on both outer edges of the tire
Wear on the center of the tire
Uneven tread on one side only
Cuts along the sidewall
Headlights, not parking lights alone, must be used:
One-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise
In poor weather conditions
When visibility is 500 feet or less
Only on rural roads at night
A check point for parallel parking is:
Front bumper aligned with front bumper of car ahead
Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
Side mirrors aligned with curb line
Wheels turned fully to the right before backing
If your car breaks down on an expressway, the first thing you should do is:
Signal and stop immediately in the travel lane
Try to pull off the road safely
Stand behind the car and wave traffic around
Call for a tow before moving
To drive a tractor trailer in NJ what type of license must you obtain?
Basic driver’s license
Motorcycle license
Articulated Vehicle License (CDL)
Commercial learner’s permit only
If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is:
Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the road
Slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
Accelerate to regain control
Stop and wait for assistance
The implied consent law means:
Driver must carry insurance at all times
Driver agrees to take a breath test by simply inserting key in ignition
Driver can refuse all sobriety tests without penalty
Only passengers are subject to testing
Most fatal accidents are due to:
Excessive weather warnings
Inattentiveness
Mechanical failure
Driving below the speed limit
If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving, what is the likely consequence for the host?
No responsibility for the incident
You can be sued under host liability
Only the driver is liable criminally
Driver’s insurance automatically absolves the host
Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is punishable by:
3 months suspension of driving privileges
6 months suspension of driving privileges
A fine only with no suspension
Jail time without license suspension
A "learner's" or "student" permit refers to a permit for a:
14 year old
15 year old
16 year old
17 year old
In adverse weather conditions, the stopping distance of a truck is increased by:
10%
25%
50%
75%
When purchasing a used vehicle, you should get the car inspected:
Immediately on the day of purchase
When the current inspection expires, or within 14 days if it has already expired
Within 30 days regardless of inspection status
Inspection is not required if the vehicle has a valid title
If a traffic light is horizontal, the red is on the:
left
right
center
bottom
A provisional license is good for:
6 months
1 year
2 years
Until age 21
The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level in NJ is:
.02%
.05%
.08%
.10%
To avoid a penalty charge when purchasing a used car:
Transfer the title in 10 days or less from the date of purchase
Register the vehicle within 60 days
Get a new inspection sticker on the day of purchase
Pay a luxury tax to avoid penalties
