Driver’s EducationState ExamReview

Question 1

When two roads intersect and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to:

A. Blow your horn if necessary

B. Be ready to stop if necessary

C. Pull to the right hand lane and stop

D. Always yield to traffic on the left

B. Be ready to stop if necessary

Question 2

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

A. 10 feet

B. 50 feet

C. 25 feet

D. 20 feet

A. 10 feet

Question 3

When making a left turn from a two-way road onto a 4 lane highway, the proper way to turn is to:

A. Approach the turn as close to the centerline of the road as possible

B. Make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection

C. Turn into the left lane of the road going in your direction

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Approach the turn close to center line Make turn before reaching intersection Turn into left lane of road going in your

direction

Question 4

A triangular shaped sign is a:

A. Yield sign

B. Warning sign

C. Railroad sign

D. Stop sign

A. Yield sign

Question 5

A holder of a student permit must have the following with them while driving:

A. Adult supervising driver in the front seat

B. Their student permit

C. Registration and insurance card

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

-supervising driver

-permit

-registration & insurance cards

Question 6

Motorists in NJ may not use a hand-held wireless telephone while driving except for the following instances:

A. FireB. Traffic accidentsC. Medical emergenciesD. All of the above

D. All of the above

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Question 7

NJ law requires that a child must be seated in a child restraint device while riding in a car if:

A. The child is under 5 and is riding in the front seatB. The child is under 18 months and is riding in the

front seatC. The child is under 18 months and is riding in the

back seatD. All of the above

D. All of the above

Question 8

A railroad crossing sign is:

A. Black and red (triangle)

B. White and blue (square)

C. Black and yellow (circle)

D. Green and white (diamond)

C. Black and yellow - circle

Question 9

The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is:

A. 25 mphB. 10 mphC. 15 mphD. 35 mph

A. 25 mph

Question 10

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are downward is:

A. U-turn

B. Left turn

C. Right turn

D. Slow or stop

D. Slow or stop

_____

Question 11

On snow-covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of:

a. Three seconds-plus

b. Six seconds or more

c. Twelve seconds ahead

d. Two seconds ahead

B. Six seconds ahead

Question 12

Dim your lights to low beam when:

A. A car is approaching you or when you are behind another car

B. Parking on an unlit highway

C. Entering a curve

D. Driving on dark roads

A. A car is approaching or when behind another car

Question 13

On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing:

A. You must stop

B. You may pass the bus from wither direction

C. You may pass the bus at a speed of 10 mph or less

D. You may pass the bus with caution

A. You must stop!

Question 14

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, the use of seat belts may:

A. Keep you from being thrown from the car

B. Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard

C. Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

BUCKLE UP!!!

Question 15

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

A. Your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

B. Drinking while in process of driving a vehicle

C. The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk

D. Driving even if the driver has had one drink

A. Your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

Question 16

When the pavement is marked with 2 centerlines, 1 solid and 1 broken:

A. Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

B. Passing is permitted on either sideC. Passing is permitted on both sides, but only when

the road is clearD. Passing is not permitted on either side

A. Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

Question 17

Road surfaces are most slippery:

A. During hot, humid weather

B. During cold, dry weather

C. After a heavy rainfall

D. During the first few minutes of a rainfall

D. During the first few minutes of a rainfall

Question 18

NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you have no moving traffic violation:

A. For 2 years from the date of the last violation

B. For 6 months from the date of the last violation

C. For 1 year from the date of the last violation

D. For 18 months from the date of the last violation

A. For 2 years from the date of the last violation

Question 19

If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview mirrors, you are:

A. In the truck’s no-zone or blind spot

B. Driving too slowly

C. Uninteresting to him

D. Driving a compact car

A. In the truck’s no-zone or blind spots

Question 20

Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display:

A. 1 reflective orange decal on each license plate

B. 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear window

C. 1 reflective decal on the front and rear license plate

D. 2 reflective decals on each license plate

C. 1 reflective decal on the front and rear license plate

Question 21

The best way to take a curve is to:

A. Speed up while in the curve

B. Lean in the direction of the curve

C. Slow down before entering the curve

D. Slow down after entering the curve

C. Slow down before entering the curve

Question 22

If you have a flat tire or blowout you should:

A. Grip the wheel firmly

B. Let up on the gas pedal

C. Let the car coast to a stop

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Grip wheel firmly Let up on gas pedal Coast to a stop

Question 23

Emotions can have a great effect on your driving. If you are angry or excited you should:

A. Give yourself time to cool offB. Blow your horn to warn other driversC. Drive with your radio onD. None of the above

A. Give yourself time to cool off

Question 24

You should always yield to:

A. Emergency vehicles

B. Pedestrians

C. Other vehicles already in the crosswalk

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

-emergency vehicles

-pedestrians

-vehicles in crosswalk

Question 25

If you miss your exit on an expressway you should:

A. Go on to the next exitB. Slow down and stopC. Turn around and go backD. Pull off the road and back up on the

shoulder

A. Go on to the next exit

Question 26

It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:

A.Decrease your reaction time

B.Give you a clear view of the road

C.Give you time to react to emergencies

D.None of the above

C. Give you time to react to emergencies

Question 27

Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:

A. Cold pills

B. Tranquilizers

C. Some prescription medications

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Question 28

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident/collision prevention formula:

A. Be alert

B. Be prepared

C. Act in time

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Be alert: Never think the other motorist will not make a driving mistake.

Be prepared: Learn what to do in any situation when you have to act fast, and always expect the unexpected.

Act in time: Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens suddenly

Question 29

If a vehicle is passing you, you should:

A. Slow down to make it easier for the driver to compete the pass in time

B. Flash your lights and sound your horn to warn the passing car that it’s unsafe

C. Continue at the same speed and signal oncoming traffic

D. Speed up so he will not complete the pass

A. Slow down to make it easier for the driver to complete the pass in time

Question 30

Motorists are prohibited from allowing their vehicles to idle for more than:

A. 20 consecutive minutes

B. 3 consecutive minutes

C. 3 consecutive hours

D. 5 consecutive minutes

B. 3 consecutive minutes

Question 31

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related crash is to:

A. Reduce your drinking

B. Have a meal before drinking

C. Not drive at all after drinking

D. Know your own limits

C. Not drive at all after drinking

Question 32

When nearing a steady yellow or amber traffic signal, you should:

A. Stop immediately, do not continue through the intersection

B. Slow down and continue with caution through the intersection

C. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

D. Speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red

C. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Question 33

In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:

A. 70% more

B. 25% more

C. 50% more

D. 100% more

B. 25% more

Question 34

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:

A. Stop at the crossingB. Slow down and look both waysC. Slow down, blow your horn and proceed

with cautionD. All of the above

A. Stop at the crossing

Question 35

Getting a drivers license illegally may result in:

A. Imprisonment of 6 monthsB. A fine of $200 - $500 and/or imprisonment

of 30-90 daysC. A court trialD. A fine of $25 - $100

B. A fine of $200 - $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days

Question 36

Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?

A. 1 week

B. 6 weeks

C. 2 months

D. 2 weeks

A. 1 week

1 WEEK

to notify MVC

of address change

Question 37

To avoid highway hypnosis while driving on an expressway, it is good practice to:

A. Look straight ahead to the sideB. Spend as much time looking at your mirrors as you

do looking in front of youC. Rest your eyes by slowly blinking them from time to

timeD. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few

seconds

D. Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

Question 38

In order to operate a large truck, bus or vehicle that transports hazardous materials, you need a:

A. Valid US Passport

B. Commercial Driver License (CCL) with the proper endorsements

C. Basic Driver License (DDL)

D. Both B and C

D. Both B and C

Question 39

The holder of a GDL Special Learner’s Permit must not drive between the hours of:

A. No restrictions apply

B. 12:01am – 5:00am

C. 11:01pm – 5:00am

D. 11:01pm – 6:00am

C. 11:01pm – 5:00am

Question 40

If under 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level content is:

A. More than .10% but less than .15%B. More than .05% but less than .10%C. More than .01% but less than .05 percentD. All of the above

D. All of the above

A BAC of .01 or higher is illegal for anyone under 21!

Question 41

Hydroplaning is a driving condition where tires lose traction on a wet road and float on a layer of water or slush; when this happens, you should:

A. Push the brake pedal down hard

B. Increase speed

C. Change lanes

D. Slow down

D. Slow down

Question 42

The meaning of a hand signal when the driver’s hand and arm are upward is:

A. Left turn

B. Right turn

C. U-turn

D. Slow/stop

B. Right turn

_____

Question 43

Before turning, you must signal at least:

A. 1 block in advance

B. 100 feet in advance

C. 500 feet in advance

D. 100 yards in advance

B. 100 feet in advance

Question 44

If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could:

A. Be charged with a crimeB. Not be held responsibleC. Become involved in a lawsuitD. None of the above

C. Become involved in a lawsuit

Question 45

When your license is returned to you after suspension for points (or after completing an MVC Driver Improvement Program), you will be on probation for:

A. 2 yearsB. 1 yearC. 6 monthsD. 9 months

B. One year

Question 46

To regain control while in a skid, you should:

A. Make a fast turn in the direction of the skid and lock the brakes

B. Turn in the opposite direction the back of the car is skidding

C. Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

D. Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

C. Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding

Question 47

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

A. The driver and all passengers

B. The driver and front seat passengers

C. The driver and supervising driver

D. The driver

A. The driver and all passengers

Question 48

Which of the following drinks contains the highest alcohol content?

A. 5 ounces of table wine

B. 1 ½ ounces of whiskey

C. 12 ounces of beer

D. All of the above are about equal in content

D. All of the above

Question 49

NJ speed limit in a business or residential area, unless otherwise posted, is:

A. 30 mph

B. 25 mph

C. 20 mph

D. 35 mph

D. 35 mph

Business

Residential

Question 50

You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner because:

A. Examiner cannot reach the brakesB. Obstruction is illegalC. Console takes up too much spaceD. Examiner cannot observe your feet

A. Examiner cannot reach the brakes

Question 51

Implied Consent Law means:

A. You must have liability insuranceB. You sign an agreement to give bloodC. Permission for another to move your car in

emergenciesD. When you drive a motor vehicle, you automatically

agree to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense

D. When you drive a motor vehicle, you automatically agree to take a breath test following an arrest for a suspected drinking and driving offense

Question 52

Emergency vehicles responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear them, you must:

A. Speed up and stay at least 100 feet ahead of themB. Slow down and let them pass youC. Pull over to the extreme right of the roadway and

stop, letting them pass youD. Follow them and offer assistance

C. Pull over to the extreme right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass you

Question 53

The holder of a validated GDL Student Learner’s Permit must meet which of the following requirements to obtain a Provisional License:

A. Pass the road test

B. Attain 17 years of age

C. 6 month minimum of supervised driving

D. A, B and C

D. A, B & C

-17 yrs

Provisional License = -pass road test

-6 months of

supervised driving

Question 54

In city driving, a good habit is to:

A. Use the 2 second rule

B. Reduce speed and blow on your horn

C. Look 12 seconds ahead

D. Practice good judgment

C. Look 12 seconds ahead

Question 55

If you drink and have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:

A. No differentB. TripleC. DoubleD. None of the above

C. Double

Risk of accident

is double

Question 56

When it is legal to turn right on red, before turning, you must:

A. Slow down and check traffic

B. Make a full stop and check traffic

C. Blow your horn

D. Check traffic to the right

B. Make a full stop and check traffic

Question 57

The order of colors on a traffic light hung top to bottom are:

A. Red, yellow, green

B. Red, green, yellow

C. Green, yellow, red

D. Yellow, green, red

A. Red, yellow, green

Question 58

You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

A. 25 feet

B. 10 feet

C. 20 feet

D. 50 feet

A. 25 feet

Question 59

How many passenger may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners Permit in the vehicle?

A. 0B. Any passengers from their shared residence plus 1

additional personC. 2D. None of the above

B. Any passengers from their shared residence plus one additional person

Question 60

High beams are used for:

A. City streets without lamps

B. Signaling emergencies

C. Foggy weather

D. Open country driving

D. Open country driving

Question 61

The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to:

A. Be courteous and wave

B. Use your horn and lights

C. Roll down your window and yell

D. All of the above

B. Use your horn and lights

Question 62

If you sell your car and do not buy another what should you do with the license plates?

A. Give them to a friend

B. Keep them as a souvenir

C. Turn them into an MVC agency

D. Throw them away

C. Turn them into an MVC agency

Question 63

When parking uphill on a street with a curb on your right, your car wheels should be:

A. Turned away from the curb

B. Turned straight ahead

C. Turned toward the right

D. Turned toward the curb

A. Turned away from the curb

Question 64

The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Provisional License (under 21) are restricted to:

A. 5:01am - 11:00pmB. 5:01am – midnightC. 6:01am – midnightD. No restrictions apply

A. 5:01 am – 11:00pm

Examination Permit

Provisional License

Question 65

Whether your BAC rises above legal limits depends on:

A. Amount you drink

B. Your weight

C. Time you take to drink

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Amount Weight Time

Question 66

Laws of NJ require you to keep to the right except:

A. When impractical to travel on that side of the roadway

B. When passingC. When on a one-way streetD. All of the above

B. When passing

Keep to the right EXCEPT when passing

Question 67

Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge?

A. Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs

B. Operating under the influence of liquor/drugs and refusal to take a breathalyzer test

C. Refusal to take a breathalyzer test

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

DUI

DUI & refusal = INSURANCE SURCHARGE

Refusal

Question 68

A provisional driver is provisional for how long?

A. 4 years

B. 1 year

C. 6 months

D. 3 months

B. 1 year

Question 69

Double solid lines in the center of a 2-way road means:

A. Traffic should not cross from either side

B. “Pass with care” road

C. A one-way street

D. A divided highway

A. Traffic should not cross from either side

Question 70

Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for:

A. TheftB. Fire damageC. LiabilityD. Collision

C. Liability

Question 71

At the time of your road test, you must present:

A. A valid vehicle registration

B. A valid examination permit

C. A valid insurance card

D. All of the above

D. All of the above

ROAD TEST

registration

permit

insurance card

Question 72

A motorist will be subject to the following for a conviction of a 3rd violation of Operation Under the Influence of liquor/drugs:

A. Installation of interlock device OR suspension of all vehicle registrations

B. Installation of interlock device AND suspension of all vehicle registrations

C. Suspension of driving privilegeD. A and C

A. Installation of interlock device OR suspension of all vehicle registrations

Question 73

If a student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with:

A. Neither the student nor instructor

B. Only the student

C. Only the instructor

D. Both the student and instructor

D. Both the student and instructor

Question 74

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

A. Go around the truck on the right because he will start up slower

B. Stop as close to the rear of the truck as possible so no one can get in front of you

C. Blow your horn so the driver will know you are thereD. Stop with enough distance so you will not be in a blind spot

and you can see the driver in his rearview mirror

D. Stop with enough distance so you will not be in a blind spot and you can see the driver in his mirror

Question 75

A deceleration lane is:

A. The passing lane

B. An extra lane at a highway exit

C. For slow drivers only

D. For fast drivers only

B. An extra lane at a highway exit