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NJ Permit Test Questions/Answers

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A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: a) Slow down at the light b) Drive carefully without stopping c) Merge to the right d) Stop before entering the intersection - ANS d) Stop before entering the intersection In New Jersey, persons under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI) when their BAC is: a). b). c). d) all of the above - ANS d) all of the above You can practice driving with a valid special learner's permit (for a 16 year old): a) Between 12:01 am and 5 am b) Between 9 am and 9 pm c) Between 5:01 am and 11 pm d) Anytime - ANS c) Between 5:01 am and 11 pm In New Jersey, you must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle.

a) 17 b) 16 c) 15 d) 21 - ANS a) 17 As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: a) At an intersection with a stop sign b) Where there is a red light c) When a traffic officer orders you to stop d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above As you drive, you must turn your headlights on: a) When you turn your wipers on b) One-half hour after sunset c) One-half hour before sunrise d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above You must yield for emergency vehicles: a) Never b) When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren c) Only when other vehicles yield d) None of the above - ANS b) When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren

b) It shows a stop signal arm c) A person is crossing the roadway to or from the frozen dessert truck d) On a dual highway if you're on the other side of a safety islands or median from the ice cream truck - ANS d) On a dual highway if you're on the other side of a safety islands or median from the ice cream truck When driving on major highways: a) Stay alert b) Keep your eyes moving c) Be ready to react to road hazards d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above When driving in bad weather, drivers should: a) Increase speed to reach the final destination more quickly b) Decrease the "two-second" rule c) Increase the "two-second" rule d) None of the above - ANS c) Increase the "two-second" rule MVC may terminate your road test before it starts because of: a) An unsafe vehicle b) A center console or other equipment in your vehicle that obstructs the examiner's access to the brake pedal c) Missing seat belts d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above

The Implied Consent Law is: a) Permission for someone to drive your vehicle b) All passengers must wear their seat belts c) You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving d) None of the above - ANS c) You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving If a collision is possible, you should: a) Choose to hit something that will give way rather than something that's rigid b) Choose to hit something that's standing still rather than something moving toward you c) If you have to hit anything, try to make it a glancing blow or sideswipe d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above if your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow you should: a) Slow down b) Roll down the driver's side window and put your head out so you can see ahead c) Brake and pull off the road d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver? a) Weaving between lanes

If you move to New Jersey, how long do you have to transfer your basic driver license? a) 7 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first b) 14 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first c) 30 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first d) 60 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first - ANS d) 60 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first Getting a driver's license illegally may result in: a) A fine of $25 to $ b) Imprisonment of 6 months c) A court trial d) A fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days - ANS d) A fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the first time, how long must he/she wait before taking it again? a) 5 days b) 7 days c) At least two weeks d) 30 days - ANS c) At least two weeks Using both safety belts and shoulder belts is important because they: a) Increase your chances of surviving a collision

b) Are required by law c) Are required by the Division of Motor Vehicles d) Keep children away from the driver - ANS a) Increase your chances of surviving a collision What is New Jersey law that sets top speed limits for certain state highways and all interstates? a) 65 mph b) 55 mph c) 50 mph d) 35 mph - ANS b) 55 mph Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a school zone is: a) 35 mph b) 25 mph c) 20 mph d) 15 mph - ANS b) 25 mph To get a Basic Driver License, you must: a) be at least 17 years old b) be at least 16 years old c) be at least 21 years old d) be at least 18 years old - ANS d) be at least 18 years old

b) two weeks c) one month d) five days - ANS a) one week How long do you have to notify the MVC after a name change? a) 7 days b) 10 days c) 14 days d) 30 days - ANS c) 14 days How much time do you have to notify the MVC after an address change: a) 14 days b) 7 days c) 30 days d) 10 days - ANS b) 7 days A motorist with a valid out-of-state commercial driver license (CDL) who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey license within: a) 30 days b) 60 days c) 45 days d) 90 days - ANS a) 30 days

How long will your basic license be good for in New Jersey? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 4 years d) 2 years - ANS c) 4 years The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is downward is: a) U-turn b) Right turn c) Left turn d) Slow or stop - ANS d) Slow or stop The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is upward is: a) U-turn b) Right turn c) Left turn d) Slow or stop - ANS b) Right turn The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is straight out is: a) U-turn b) Right turn

a) Slow down and go through b) Speed up and go through c) Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green d) Slam on the brakes - ANS c) Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green What does an octagon shaped sign indicate? a) Stop b) Warning c) Yield d) Do not enter - ANS a) Stop What does a square with a red circle sign indicate? a) No passing b) Do not enter c) Warning d) Yield - ANS b) Do not enter What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping? a) Pushing the brake too lightly b) Pushing the gas pedal c) Pushing both gas and brake

d) Slamming on the brakes - ANS d) Slamming on the brakes Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock? a) 10 and 2 b) 9 and 3 c) 12 and 6 d) 11 and 1 - ANS b) 9 and 3 For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car? a) Push and pull b) Hand over hand c) Continuous d) 3 and 9 steering - ANS b) Hand over hand A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following? a) Rail road crossing b) School zone c) No passing zone d) Road narrows - ANS b) School zone What tests must a student driver have before he can practice driving?

Hydroplaning means: a) Road surfaces become slippery during the first minutes of rainfall b) A car will skid when water is deeper than the tire tread c) Brakes fail to hold when cars are driven through deep water d) Tire treads lose contact with a wet road - ANS d) Tire treads lose contact with a wet road Hydroplaning is most likely to occur: a) In snow b) In fog c) During nighttime hours d) In a heavy rainstorm - ANS d) In a heavy rainstorm In NJ, when can studded snow tires legally be used? a) December 15 - April 1 b) November 15 - April 1 c) November 15 - March 1 d) October 15 - April 1 - ANS b) November 15 - April 1 What is a habitual offender? a) Any person whose license has been suspended once

b) Any person whose license has been suspended 2 times in 2 years c) Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years d) Any person whose license has been suspended 1 time in 2 years - ANS c) Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years If a person has been drinking what can sober them up? a) Drinking lots of water b) Taking a hot shower c) Time d) A full meal - ANS c) Time Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage? a) Beer b) Wine c) Whiskey d) Mixed drinks - ANS a) Beer The Implied Consent Law means: a) Driver agrees to take the breath test b) Driver is of legal age c) Driver agrees to cooperate d) It means nothing - ANS a) Driver agrees to take the breath test

b) May not use cell phones or other handheld devices c) May only have passengers from their household, plus 1 additional person d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension", which of the following choices would he/she have? a) Attend a NJ Driver Improvement Program b) Ask for a hearing with the Division of Motor Vehicles c) Turn in your license for the suspension period d) All of the above - ANS d) All of the above NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long? a) For one year from the posted date of the last violation b) For six months c) For eight months d) For three years - ANS a) For one year from the posted date of the last violation Graduated Driver License fines are how much? a) $ b) $ c) $ d) $75 - ANS c) $

How old must you be to get a Special Learner's Permit? a) 15 b) 18 c) 16 d) 17 - ANS c) 16 What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner's Permit? a) Eye test and written test b) Road test c) Written test d) All of the above - ANS a) Eye test and written test How many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle? a) Two b) None c) Immediate family members and one non-member d) Any number of passengers - ANS c) Immediate family members and one non-member The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors is known as: a) Space cushion