NJ State Drivers Exam Study Guide Flashcards

NJ State Driver's Exam Study Guide Flashcards If your license is suspended, you may not drive until the suspension is over for any circumstances.The penalty for violating this is a first-offense fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension.When a GDL driver is at the wheel, who must be seat belted?all passengers.How close may you park to a corner?25 ft

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moving violations...for a year The first conviction for drinking and driving may constitute$250-$400 fine, possible imprisonment for 30 days, loss of license 6 months to a year If a passenger 17 or younger is caught without a seatbelt on, who is held responsible?the driver.Illegally getting a drivers license may result in fine of 200-$500 and/or 30-90 day jail term When parking up hill, your wheels should be turnedAway from the curb.If you refuse a breath test and it is your first offense, you face 250-$500 fine, 7 month to 1 year suspension, $1000 a year for 3 years What is the stopping distance on dry roads at 50mph?243 ft If your brakes give out suddenly, you should... Shift to a lower gear, pump the emergency brake.A railroad crossing sign is aBlack and yellow circle Altering or showing an altered license may result inA fine, imprisonment, suspension.If a vehicle is passing you, you shouldslow down to let them pass.An octagonal sign meansstop.To keep a proper distance between you and drivers in front of you, stay at least

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To communicate on highways...Use horn and lights.First signs of drunkenness are usuallyTalkativeness, boosted self esteem, impaired judgement When using brakes, new drivers commonly... press to hard on them The penalty for driving after having lost your license for drug/alcohol use is...$500 fine, possible 90 day jail term, another 1 to 2 years added to suspension If you are under 21 with a BAC of .01% driving, you are subject to 30-90 days suspension, 15-30 days community service, alcohol education and safe highway program You may not park within this distance of a stop sign50 ft If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the plates?Turn them into the MV and get a receipt.If you license is lost or stolen, you must notify...your local police These will increase your chances of an accident even after one or two drinks only...Experience, mood, other substances used.If you're angry or excited you should not drive until you...Have cooled off.When making a left turn from a two lane road, you should get close to the...Lane nearest to the center of the road.

If not prohibited by a no turn on red sign, you may turn on red after...making a full stop and checking for pedestrians and/or other drivers When parking downhill, your wheels should be turnedto the right, towards the curb You may not park within _____ of a fire hydrant 10 ft A flashing red light indicatesstop, then proceed with caution.Roads are the most slipperyduring the first few minutes of rain These driving skills are impaired by alcohol Alertness, judgment, reaction

• 1/2 oz. shot of 86 proof liquor equates... 12oz. beer, 5oz. wine

When driving you must have your...license, registration, insurance card.The order of lights on a traffic light go in order from top to bottom Red, yellow, green You may or may not be under the influence with a BAC of.05% to .08% You mus have what kind of insuranceLiability You should always yield toEmergency vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles in an intersection.If you go into a skid you shouldremove foot from gas pedal.When reaching an uncontrolled intersection you should...reduce speed, be prepared to stop The procedure for turning from a two way road into a four lane highway is...Get as close to the center lane as possible, turn before the center of the intersection, turn into the left lane going your direction.If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is held responsible?the student and instructor/licensed driver Drugs affecting driving skills arecold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription drugs.Headlights must be used1/2 hour before sunrise and sunset and in conditions restricting view over 500 ft away.To make a right turn you shouldget in the right lane in city driving you shoulddrive slower, watch for pedestrians, uphold the 12 second rule.Implied Consent law is...If you drive, you agree to a breath test following an arrest for drinking and driving/ The best way to take a curve is toslow down before the curve If a collision is unavoidable, you can lessen the impact by...hitting things that give.When driving around a curve, the vehicle tends to...go straight If you run off the pavement, you should first... slow down, turn back onto the pavement slowly When the road is marked with one broke one solid line you may...pass on the side with the broken line You are presumed drunk once your BAC reaches .08% If a tire blows outgradually slow down The two second rule can be used at any speed to help youkeep a safe following distance.To avoid highway hypnosis, you shouldMove your eyes every few seconds.A diamond shaped sign is awarning or caution sign If a passenger over 18 is found without a seat belt, who is held responsible?the passenger It is good practice to keep a space cushion ( distance between cars in front and back of you) to...Give you time to react

Studies show most drunk drivers have been inebriated by...beer A yellow line down the center of the road separates traffic flow in opposite directions To regain control in a skid, you should turn the wheel...in the direction the back of the car is skidding.When a hand is outwardly stretched, it signifies a left turn A triangular sign is ayield sign.When a school bus has parked at a school you may pass at or under what speed 10MPH The two second rule and 12 second rule refer to following distance The speed in a school zone unless otherwise posted is25mph If a person gets tanked at your house and gets into an accident, you may become involved in a lawsuit.When you begin to hydroplane you should... slow down (hydroplaning is losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water) To back your car in a straight line you should Turn as far to the right as necessary to see out the back and back up slowly Before turning, one must signal...100 ft or 12 seconds in advance.When two roads intersect without signs or lights as guidance, be prepared to stop if necessary In the event of a crash or sudden stop, seatbelts may Keep you from being thrown from the car, from hitting the windshield or dashboard, from sliding in your seat and losing control.They increase your chance of survival.The only way to sober up istime Any change of address must be reported within 1 week A green arrow meansproceed as shown by the arrow A person may drive on private or public property to avoid a traffic sign or signal if...instructed to do so by a cop When driving at night make sure you can stop... in the distance you can see ahead of you If you move to NJ your car must be inspected within14 days of registration When you know an emergency vehicle approaches you should pull over as far right as you can until it passes If two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection or a four way stop at the same time, the car to the ____ must yield.Left Car Must be inspectedevery two years A hand and arm upward means aright turn If you miss an exit...Go to the next exit, never back up The speed limit in a NJ residential or business district is25MPH unless otherwise specified.High beams are used forOpen country driving When a school bus's red lights are flashing, you mustStop.After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately check your...brakes With a BAC of .15%, your probability of an accidentis 25 times as great.A single white line at the entrance of an intersection commands a halt within 5 feet of the line A hand and arm downward signalto stop or slow down

What is the proper distance you may park to the curb?6 inches Signals should be usedwhen changing lanes, turning, slowing down.You are required to keep to the right unless When impractical to do so, When passing, when on a one way street.You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk?25ft You may pass on the right on a two lane highway when...There is enough room and the driver in front of you is turning left.A child is required to be in a child restraint device (car seat) if he or she is is under 8 and under 80 pounds. Under 8 but over 80 pounds necessitates no booster seat.When approaching a steadily yellow light you should...Stop if possible before entering the intersection.A legal name change for any reason must be reported to the MV within

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