Knowledge Test NJ 2025 Flashcards 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 mph ___ mph limit in a residential or business district25 mph When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights:Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads?One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space between cars Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private
inspection facility:
every two years
Points are only issued for:Moving violations
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with
your:
steering wheel Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?A Division of motor Vehicles office 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 In selecting an area to do a three point turn (K-turn) you
should check:
Volume of traffic,Width of the road, and if the car is at or near an intersection
Proper following distance when driving is: 3 seconds behind
What color (colors) sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicylists?yellow-green If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder of the road and you
want to return to the paved road, you should:
Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway a truck in adverse conditions take longer to stop. this can
be as much as:
25% more When driving at night you should be able to stop? Within the distance you can see ahead ___ feet breaking distance at 60 mph on dry roads 300 ft Under the GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Drive License under 21, is limited to the following
passenger restrictions:
dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
If you start to skid:Stop braking,Ease off the gas pedal,Turn the wheel in the
direction of the skid For snow covered roads, give __ seconds of following distance
- seconds
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?left The 3 second rule can be used at any speed to help you:keep a safe following distance Parking UP hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should
be:
turned away from the curb
You must park how many ft from a fire hydrant? 10 ft A driver's hand and arm pointing straight out indicates what directional signal?Left turn You must signal ___ ft before before making a turn?100 ft What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean? a warning or caution Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine
up to:
$500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service If a traffic light is hanging horizontally, which side is the red on?left The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?no restrictions apply
to avoid hydroplaning:Slow down and drive on the middle
At first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug can result in a license suspension for at least $250-400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 6 months to 1 year How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of
the GDL permit or Probationary License:
$100 and or/license suspension What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension After completeing a driver improvement program and your
license is reinstated you will be on probation for:
- year
If your breaks give outshift to a lower gear and pump the breaks When should you use your horn?When coming out of a dark alley At what age is a GDL permit holder eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License?when 18 years old and has completed all of the probationary driver license requirements without any suspension
if you go into a skid:take your foot off the gas pedal
when you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within; 14 days after registering it Truck takes _____% more time to stop25% What is "habitual offender"?Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years You must park how many ft away from a corner? 25 ft Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?Your tires If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your
chances of being convicted are:
96% One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a:Fixed object on the side of the road What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you?Fine up to $100 What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker?Fine, arrest and registration revocation
Before practice driving, the GDL driver needs: A valid insurance & registration card, and a validated permit from a MVC testing center The implied consent law isYou agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving
The stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph is: 243 ft
On a three lane road, the center lane is used for:Left turns
When your driving privilege is restored for points
suspension, you will be on a probationary period for:
- year
An articulated license allows you to operate what?Vehicles of 18,000 lbs or more, joined by a coupling device Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?Beer If you are driving behind a school bus and it shows a flashing red light signaling a stop, you must stop at least 25 feet away When driving in bad weather drivers should increase the two second rule With a blood alcohol concentration of .05 - .08%: You may or may not be under the influence As you drive, you must turn your headlights on: When you turn your wipers on, 1/2 hour before sunset & 1/2 hour after sunrise For all moving violations committed on a NJ license while driving in any state under the interstate compacts laws, you
will receive:
- points
If BAC is .15%, risk of accident is ___x greater 25x greater Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?In the direction the back of your car is skidding If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?Test your brakes What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
high beam lights are used for:Open country driving with no traffic
To avoid a $25 charge when purchasing a used car: Transfer title within 10 business days of sale If a collision is possible, you shouldchoose to hit something that will give way rather than something rigid, choose to hit something that's standing still rather than moving toward you, try to make it a glancing blow The safest way to exit an expressway is to? Slow your car to the posted speed limit You may drive on public or private property to avoid a
traffic sign or signal only if:
Directed to do so by a police officer A "learners" or "student" permit refers to: A permit for a 16 year old
When city driving:Look 12 seconds ahead
A drivers left hand extended downward means what? He's making a stop or slowing down When parking DOWN hill turnTowards the curb 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 You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?50 ft
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?After receiving 12 points
The speed limit on a highway is:50 mph
Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License
must:
Visit any MVC agency to obtain an unrestricted Basic License A drivers left hand extended upwards means what? right turn What are the penalties for driving without insurance?suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
- violations = __ points4 points
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?6 inches or less The MVC insurance surcharge for the refusal of the
Breathalyzer is:
$1000 per year for 3 years
The best way to take a curve is to:Slow down before entering the curve
A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:1 ½ oz. Of 86 proof whiskey
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?
- year
- If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? 6 months suspension (first offense)
another motorist, you must:
Yield to the motorist on the right What moving violation is used for using public or private property to avoid traffic signals or signs 2pt moving violation Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?The lane nearest the center of the road NJ issues a _ year basic license?4 Yellow center lines would usually be found where? On a two-way road (no passing) You needn't stop your vehicle for a frozen dessert truck when On a dual highway if you're on the other side of a safety island or median from the frozen dessert truck If a motorist's BAC is slightly above .05%, the risk of
causing a accident is:
Doubled
an acceleration lane is:an extra lane at the highway entrance
Driving at the speed of 35 mph or more on a wet road road
surfaces, can cause:
Hydroplane and loss of control New Jersey licensed drivers have an eyesight recheck
every:
10 years If a person with a BAC level of .05% doubles their chances of getting into an accident, then a person with a BAC level
of .10%:
Has a 6 times greater chance of getting into an accident