NJ DMV PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SOLUTION GUIDE
When must you signal before making a turn? - At least 100 feet before the intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - 50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - 10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - 243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - 6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to? - A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for? - Moving Violations
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - After receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long? - One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - 6 months suspension (first offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
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What is a good practice while driving? - Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop? - Within the distance you can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? - The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - Slow down and be prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - Never
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - The tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - Stay with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - Check intersections ahead for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - Yield to oncoming traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - Pedestrian cross walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - Low beams, or fog lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - License, registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - When coming out of a dark alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? - The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
Yellow center lines would usually be found where? - On a two-way road (no passing)
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts? - They increase your chance of surviving an accident
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