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a supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must meet which of the following requirements?
Must be 21 or older, have a nj drivers license, minimum 3 years experience.
The holder of a provisional Licence, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement is met:
Must have completed six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements and must pass MVC road test.
Special Driver Examination Permit may be issued at age 16 when:
The applicant is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course of Department of Education.
The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?
no restrictions
How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL permits or Provisional License
the fine would be $100 or a possible suspension of a motorists driving privilege
Any change of address must be reported to the division of motor vehicle services within what time period?
within one week
The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit are restricted to:
No driving between 11:01 pm to 5:00 am
A provisional driver is provisional for how long?
one year
Excluding dependents how many passengers is the holder of probationary driver license (under the age of 21) Permitted to have in the vehicle?
One additional person unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license, may result in
loss in motorist driving privilege, a fine up to 1,000 dollars and or imprisonment
The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of:
11:01 pm-5:00 am
The holder of a Provisional Driver License is not permit use of which of the following while driving:
hand held electronic devices, handheld video games, and cell phones
upon completion of the GDL requirements, the holder of a probationary License must:
upgrade to basic license
At what age is the holder of a GDL special Learner's permit eligible to obtain a basic driver license?
18 years old
A holder of a student permit must have the following with them while driving:
Permit, Valid Registration, Valid Insurance, and Instructor driver.
getting a driver's license illegally may result in:
It will result to a fine of $500 and or imprisonment
The holder of a validated GDL Student Learner's Permit must meet which of the following requirements to obtain a Provisional License:
Pass a road test, be 17 years of age, and have 6 months minimum of supervised driving.
A person may operate a moped with:
class license A moped lic, B- Basic drivers Lic, C -motorcycle license
Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC's Knowledge test and vision exam, have a validated permit and obtain.
red decals
While practice driving, a holder of a Special Permit must:
Ba accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and who possess a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of 3 years.
upon completion of the GDL requirements, the holder of a probationary license must:
visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic driver license.
At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner's permit and enroll in a behind the wheel training course conducted by a commercial Driving school?
16 years old
In addition to a valid registration and insurance card, a motorist operating a motor vehicle in New Jersey must carry:
At least one primary document, at least one secondary document, at least six points of ID, and proof of address
When parking downhill on a street with a curb on your right, your car wheels should be.
should be turned toward the curb.
At the time of your Road Test, you must present:
6 points ID, Valid permit (must be legible); valid inspection sticker on vehicle or official 'No Inspection Sticker Required' card, valid registration card and valid Insurance ID card or electronic version for vehicle used for the test; 2 red GDL decals properly mounted
You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstruction or consoles between the driver and the examiner because;
it prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brake.
The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understand the rules of the road and the safety of driving. Therefore the applicant will be tested on:
Driving in reverse, following other vehicle, nearing corners/intersections, parking (parallel), sitting properly (seat belt use), starting vehicle, steering properly, stopping at signs, stopping smoothly, turning around, using the horn, and yielding right-of-way
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:
keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns
Under GDL Law, a person is required to attend a remedial training class for the following:
cumulation of floor or more points and convicted of DUI
Signals should be used:
when turning, changing lanes, stopping or slowing down
When parking uphill on a street with a curb on your right, your car wheels should be:
Turned away from the curb
whenever possible, child care safety seats should be placed:
In the backseat of the car facing truck rear seat
Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
The driver and all passengers
before turning, you must signal at least:
100 feet before turning
To back your car in a straight line you should:
make sure that the path is clear, motorist head and body should be turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back and window of the vehicle without the use of mirrors
The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are downward is
stop or slowing down
The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is
left turn
the meaning of a hand-signal when a driver's hand and arm are upward is
right turn
The possible symptoms of carbon monoxide are:
headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, nausea/vomiting, chest pain, confusion
The New Jersey restraint safety law requires that a child ----- and under 80 pounds or less, must ride in a safety booster seat in the
Rear seat of the motor vehicle
Which could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle?
-Operating a vehicle with an exhausting leak or poorly tuned engine
-Operating a vehicle with the trunk or rear tailgate open
-Operating a vehicle with holes in the body of vehicle
-Operating a vehicle with a vehicle with a tail pipe that is blocked by debris (snow, water, leaves)
If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:
Immediately remove the person from the source and call 911 for immediate medical attention
When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken
passing is permitted only on one side of a broken line
high beam lights are used for
Open country driving
When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to:
Keep going straight if you do not adjust your steering and speed
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
-Stop and Watch for pedestrians
-Obey speed limits
-Be sure not to block or park on sidewalks
-Keep the windshield clean for maximum visibility
-Never pass another vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians
If a vehicle is passing you, you should
Slow down to make it easier for the driver to complete the pass in time
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
The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential area, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft
If prohibited by a "no turn on red signal", New Jersey law permits you to turn on red after:
coming to a full stop and checking for pedestrians and traffic
An acceleration lane is
an extra lane at a highway entrance
If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:
Go on to the next exit, turn around and get off at the right exit.
You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 ft
A provisional driver, during daylight hours when raining must have:
windshield wipers and headlights on
As of March 1, 2008, motorist in New Jersey may not use a hand-held wireless telephone while driving except for the following instances:
Fire, traffic, and medical emergencies
When is it legal to turn on red, before turning, you must:
Make a full stop check for traffic and pedestrians
The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph
If you come to a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver you must:
Yield to the driver on your right
A deceleration lane is:
an extra lane at a highway exit
You should always yield to:
Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and other vehicles already in intersection.
Headlights must be used
between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime in bad weather when visibility is less than 500 feet
You may pass on the right when:
The driver ahead is turning left and there is a proper lane on the right
The best way to take a curve is:
Slow down before entering the curve and adjust your steering and speed
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:
Reduce speed and be ready to stop
On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped at its red lights are flashing:
must stop
A person may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal:
when directed to do so by a police officer
When 2 roads intersect and there are no signs or signals, it is a good practice to:
slow down, and be ready to stop
police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. when you see or hear them, you must:
pull over to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, let them pass.
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must:
stop at the crossing
Under New Jersey Law, motorist signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals
In line skaters and skateboarders, bicyclists and pedestrians
Double solid lines in the center of a road means
you cannot pass
A motorist should always be prepared to yield to:
emergency vehicle, pedestrians, and other vehicles already in the intersection
If a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled he/she must:
pull of as far as possible onto the shoulder or median
At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule:
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
When making a left turn from a two-way road, onto a two-way road, you should approach the:
-in front of a fire hydrant
-in a bus zone
-in front of a drive way
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device, it is a good practice to:
reduce speed and be ready to stop
In New Jersey, studded snow tires can be legally used between:
Nov 15- April 1
In extreme cases, an aggressive driver may:
cause an accident
Which of the following actions can lead to distracted driving?
Adjusting the radio or CD player, eating and using a cell phone or any electrical device
If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:
slow down, turn back onto the pavement slowly
If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is:
downshift to a lower gear and pump the brakes
In city driving, you should.
look at least 12 seconds ahead, drive more slowly and watch for pedestrians.
If you go into a skid, you should:
take foot off gas pedal, cover your brake and steer in the direction the rear of the car is skidding
You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:
Be alert, be prepared and act in time
If you have a tire blowout:
take hands off the steering wheel, cover your brake and slow down gradually.
After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:
pump your brakes to check them
To regain control while in a skid, you should:
turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
It is good practice to keep a space cushion to:
give time to react
The "3 second rule" can be used at any speed to help you:
determine safe distance
If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should
grip the wheel firmly, let up on the gas pedal, let car come to a stop
When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:
Within the distance you can see ahead of you
To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:
be 3 seconds behind the vehicle in the front of you
to avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway, it is a good practice to:
Not look at any one thing for more than a few seconds
the best way to "talk" to other drivers on the road is to:
use hand signals, lights, or the horn.
Road surfaces are most slippery:
During the first few minutes of rainfall
Which motorist is most at risk for driving?
sleep deprived, driving long distance without breaks, driving in the night, taking medicine, driving alone, young people, shift workers, commercial drivers.
which is not a sign of an aggressive driver?
-Maintaining a steady speed of a vehicle
-Making proper traffic lane changes
-Regarding traffic control devices
-Yielding to the right of way
-Keeping a safe distance between vehicles
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is:
not drink and drive at all
If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up:
waiting (time)
If you drink and have reached a BAC of slightly about .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident is:
doubled
One and one-half ounces of 86 proof whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as
12 ounces of beer and 5 ounce glass of wine
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on:
quality. of alcohol consumed, body, weight, food eaten, and how quickly drinks consumed.
drugs that may affect your basic driving skills are:
cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription medicines.
A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
1.5 ounces of 80 proof whisky or 5 ounce glass of wine
If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could:
Become involved in a lawsuit, offer guests to rest up a bit in your house to stay the night, or notify the police as a last resort.
If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:
More than .01%
After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:
react time, coordination/balance, and judgement
driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
A drivers sense and judgement are impaired by alcohol
which is tell tale sign of a drinking driver?
weaving, quick stops, and speeding
studies show the most people arrested for drinking and driving
drinking while under the influence of beer
If you accumulate 6 or more points within three years, you are subject to a surcharge of $150. How much is the surcharge for each additional point after the six?
$25
Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in:
-Fines
-Community Service
-License and Registration suspension and violation surcharge
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person while driving with a suspended license, you are subject to
A fine, suspension of your driving privileges and mandatory jail sentence.
If you lose your license for drunk driving or any other violation, you:
cannot drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored
If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
time
When your license is returned to you after suspension for points (or after completing a DMV Driver Improvement Program), you will be on probation for:
1 year
which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge?
Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take Breathalyzer test
During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driving School Program when
Accumulating 4 or more points and convicted of 2 or more moving violations
New Jersey law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorists point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension
though your point total will never go below zero
If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirrors, you are
In the trucks no-zone or blind spot
When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:
leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, maintain a consistent speed when passing
In advance weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:
25% more
When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:
there are several no-zones in which the driver cannot see you
If you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light, you should:
stop with enough distance so you will not be in the blind spot and he can see you in his mirror
A motorist should increase following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver:
can see the motorists vehicle in the rearview mirror
To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:
Limitation of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances and maneuverability
Under New Jersey law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
a moving motor vehicle
What are some of the measures a motorist must take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians?
Yield the right of way in a crosswalk, be alert and obey speed limit, never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian
How much is the penalty for pedestrians under 17 who violate the pedestrian law?
$22 for 18 and up it is $54
When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within
14 days
Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for:
liability
If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify
local police station
If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates?
turn them into motor vehicle inspection facility
The implied consent law means:
When you drive a motor vehicle, you automatically agree to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense
Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility
every 2 years
a diamond shape sign is a
warning signal
the shape of a stop sign is
eight sided, regulatory sign
a railroad crossing sign is
A warning sign which is black and yellow (circle)
a triangle shaped sign is a yield sign which is
a regulatory sign
the order of colors on a traffic light, hung top to bottom is,
red, yellow, green
What color(s) is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians and bicyclists?
yellow and green
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