NJ DMV Knowledge Test - Top 150 Questions Flashcards

NJ DMV Knowledge Test - Top 150 Questions Flashcards When involved in a collision, you should: Avoid moving the injured unless absolutely necessary.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window.

A driver with a Graduated Driver License: May not use a hand-held or hands-free cell phone while driving.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.6

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour after sunset.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward.

This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Stop.

Your ability to stop is affected by:The condition of the road.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never.A driver who is under the age of 21 and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at least ____ before taking the road test.

• months

At a school crossing sign, you should:Watch for children and be ready to stop.

A driver is required to practice driving on a probationary

license for up to:

• year

To help prevent crashes, you should:Communicate with other road users.

When driving on slick roads, you should: Take turns more slowly than usual.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This

hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn right.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.After a driver's suspended license is restored, they will be

on a probationary driving period for:

• years

The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of four and weighing less than _____ to be restrained in a federally-approved safety system.40 pounds When exiting a highway, you should slow down: Once you have moved into the exit lane.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.A driver under the age of 21 with a probationary license:May not drive between the hours of 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.Driving a vehicle without proper liability insurance coverage

may result in:

A fine.A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists,

and pedestrians because:

They're difficult to see in traffic.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:On an incline.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all time.

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision.

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.The most important thing to remember about speed

management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curb.To register a vehicle in New Jersey, you must be age _____ or older.17

It is best t keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle.

The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.

• feet, 9 inches

A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of

alcohol as:

One 12-ounce can of beer.

Slower-moving traffic on a multilane highway should:Drive in the right lane.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.A driver who is age 21 or older and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at least _____ before taking the road test.

• months

A driver who is under the age of 21 and operating on a

probationary license may transport their dependents and:

Up to 1 additional passenger.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive

with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08% Any driver with a probationary license:May not use a hands-free cell phone while driving.Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display _____ on their license plate.

• GDL decals

A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions than under ideal driving conditions.25 If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is

to:

Stop driving.While in the probationary period after receiving a special learner permit, a driver may accrue no more than _____ points against their license before being enrolled in a Probationary Driver Program.4 Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways

is:

50 mph When applying the crash-prevention formula, a driver

should be alert, be prepared, and:

Act in time.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the

street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way

road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:Shaded

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.Failing to adhere to restrictions placed on a Graduated

Driver License:

May result in a fine and license suspension.

The speed limit in school zones is:25 mph

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:Let it go.

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed. Reduce

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.

You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.You should signal to turn _____ before beginning the turn.100 feet If you drive while your license is suspended and you are involved in an accident that causes injury to another

person, you:

May be charged a fine, receive an extended suspension, and be sent to jail.You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:Motorcycle.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?It harms both driving skills and judgement.The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on

the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate that you are turning.Hand signals You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road.A driver may pass a school bus at a speed no faster than _____ if the school bus is stopped in front of a school to drop off passengers.10 mph Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle.When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:Look left first, then right, then left again.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain

a minimum following distance of:

• seconds

You may avoid a traffic signal by driving on public or private

property:

If an officer directs you to do so.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal.You may turn right on red:After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk may result in:Points against your license, a fine, license suspension, mandated community service, and jail time.A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you

should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.A sign that someone is an aggressive driver is that they:Fail to properly yield the right-of-way.An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle."Highway hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result

from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.You drive defensively when you:Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop (25 feet away) until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a

minimum following distance of:

• seconds

The Implied Consent LawDrivers consent to a breath test when suspected of drinking and driving.Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving motor vehicle?All occupants of the motor vehicle.