Driver license

1. If a car goes into a skid, what should you do and how do you regain control of the car?
-Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding.
2. What is the difference between broken and solid lines in a roadway?
-Broken line: can pass, solid line: no pass
3. What is the seat belt law in NJ and what are the benefits of wearing them properly?
-Under 18 must wear, Front seat passengers must wear them, person who is older than 18 responsible for themselves
4. Around a curve, does your car tend to speed up, slow down or go straight?
-Go straight.
5. To maintain a proper following distance, in normal conditions how many seconds should you be behind the car in
front of you? In wet conditions? In icy conditions?
-3 seconds or more than 3 seconds, in wet conditions: 4 seconds, snowy:6 Icy:12
6. What are the factors that affect BAC%?
-A person's gender, Rate/Duration of consumption, a person's approximate body weight, and the amount of alcohol
consumed (# of Standard Drinks)
7. When driving, what three things must you have at all times?
-Driver License, Registration, and Insurance
8. Describe what to do if your car runs off the pavement?
-Hold the steering wheel tightly, take your foot off the accelerator, but do not hit the brakes. Only apply gentle brake
pressure if necessary. When the vehicle has slowed and you have control of your vehicle, turn back onto the pavement
if the lane is free of traffic
9. What is the speed limit: Residential? School? Suburban business? Highway/Interstate?
_ 20 mph in business districts - 25 mph in residential and school districts - 45 mph in suburban districts - 55 mph on
rural highways - 65 mph on selected multilane highways - 70 mph on rural interstate highway.
10. What is difference between city driving and country side driving?
City driving is known for low speed limits and plenty of obstacles that you can encounter on your way
11.

Identify the three hand signals and what they mean.

12.

Left Straight out Right Up Stop/Slow - Down

How long do you have to get a car inspected when moving into NJ from another state?

60 days
13.

How long do you have to report an address change in NJ to the MVC?

1 week
14.

When are roadways the most slippery?

First few minutes of rainfall

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What is hydroplaning and what should you do when this happens?

Take the foot off of the accelerator, do not hit the brakes, and firmly grasp the steering wheel.
16.

What is the process/difference of parking uphill and parking downhill?

Downhill: towards the curb. Uphill: turn the front wheels away from the curb
17.

What is the rule when cars enter an uncontrolled intersection the same time?

The driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
18.

What must you do when you are on a two-lane road and a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing?

Stop
19.

What is the accident prevention formula?

1. See the hazard 2. Understand the defense 3. Act in time.

20.

In NJ when can studded snow tires be legally used?

November 15 ~ April 1st

21.

Which of the following drinks contains the highest alcohol content: wine, whiskey or beer?

Whiskey.
22.

What is the difference between high and low beams and when do you use each?

High beams: Rural or poorly lit roads and Extreme weather. High beams are so bright, be sure to switch to your low
beams within 150 meters of oncoming vehicles. low beams: Night time/when its dark, Heavy rain, snow, sleet or fog
23.
How many passengers may accompany the holder of a GDL Learners Permit? Probationary Drivers
License?
Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
24.

When will points be deducted from your driving record? How many/ How often?

Three points deducted for every year of driving violation free.

25.

What is the fine if you obtain a drivers license illegally or alter your current one?

Illegally: $200 - $500 and or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days alter my current one$1,000 Fine - 6 months prison - loss
of driving privilege
26.

What are the restrictions of driving with a GDL permit and where must the decals be placed?

May not operate a motor vehicle after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.
May not use a hand-held or hands-free interactive, wireless communication device.
Unless over age 21, GDL drivers may only drive with the following passengers:
Supervising driver who is over 21 and licensed to drive for at least three (3) years
Must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate
27.
Draw each of the following signs: Yield, Stop, Warning/Construction, Railroad (What is the color and how
many sides)

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How can one avoid Highway Hypnosis?

Always be aware of your surroundings and to avoid falling asleep behind the wheel, take frequent breaks. If possible,
avoid driving for long periods of time and stop if you begin to feel tired.
29.

NJ law requires you to keep to the right, except for when?

When you passing

30.

What is the penalty for not stopping for pedestrians in a crosswalk?

2 POINTS, $200 FINE (plus court costs), 15 DAYS COMMUNITY SERVICE, INSURANCE SURCHARGES
31.

If someone is trying to pass you, what should you do?

Slow down allowing the passing vehicle

32.

If your BAC% is .05% your risk of getting in an accident increases? .10%? .15%?

2 times for drivers with a BAC of .05, 6 times for drivers with a BAC of .10%, 25 times for drivers with a BAC of .15.
33.

How far must you park away from a fire hydrant? Crosswalk? Stop sign?

Crosswalk: 25ft stop sign: 50ft fire hydrant: 10ft

34.

What is the fine for violating GDL restrictions?

$100
35.

If there is no no turn on red sign, what do you need to do before making a right turn?

Making a full stop and checking for pedestrians and/or other drivers
36.

Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for?

Liability
37.

What does Green light? Yellow light? Red light mean?

Can pass, slow down and stop, and stop

38.

Driving while under the influence of intoxication means? What two things are impaired?

Senses and judge are impaired

39.
The NJ passenger safety law states ____________ must ride in a federally approved booster seat in the rear
seat of the vehicle.
Under 8 and under 80 pounds
40.

If you miss the exit on an express way what should you do?

Go to the next exit, never back up

41.

If you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light, what should you do?

Leave space so you can see surroundings, make sure you can see driver, and make sure you're not in blind spots

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What are the driving hours of a GDL Special Learners Permit, examination permit, or probationary license?

5 am-11 pm
43.
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 how long? 1 year
44.

What do you do when approaching an uncontrolled and controlled intersection?

Slow down, check traffic, proceed w/ caution, and always yield to car at right
45.

What is the order of colors on a traffic light? RED, YELLOW, and GREEN

46.
List the requirements to obtain a probationary license. Must have completed six months of supervised
driving without any suspensions or postponements Must pass MVCs Road Test Must be at least 17 years old
47.
How long do you need a supervised driver for if you have an Examination Permit at age 21? Are there any
restrictions? 3 months
48.

What licenses can you have to operate a Moped?

A valid basic driver license, a valid motorcycle license, or a valid moped license
49.
home?

What happens if a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your

You may become involved in lawsuit

50.

When driving at night, be sure that you can stop within .

Distance of headlights
51.
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 how long? 1 year
52.

If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who will be responsible? Student or Instructor?

The driver and the supervising driver

53.

When should your turning signals be used?

When changing lanes, turning, slowing down

54.

How do you safely share the road with large trucks and buses?

That they have a larger turning radius; have larger stopping distance, more blind spots
55.

When can you pass on the right?

There is enough room and the driver in front of you is turning left.
56.

What does Implied Consent Law mean?

This law states that by driving a vehicle you have agreed to submit to chemical tests of your breath, blood, or urine to
determine alcohol or drug content, if asked to do so by a law enforcement officer.

57.

At the time of the road test, what must you have with you?

Permit, insurance, registration, inspection sticker, supervising driver, proper vehicle (6 points of ID is after you pass
this test)

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Before turning, how far in advance must you signal?

100 ft. or 12 seconds in advance

59.

What is the best way to enter a curve?

Slow down before the curve

60.

What are the requirements of a supervising driver?

The driver who supervises the driver license applicant during the road test must be 21 years of age or older. The
supervising driver must have a driver license that is valid to drive the vehicle that is used during the test