Driver’s Education
State Test Review
Being Passed
 If another motorist is trying to pass you,
slow down to allow them to pass.
Under 21 and Alcohol
 BAC of >.01% = DUI
DUI/DWI
 The best way to reduce your chances of
having an alcohol related accident is to
never drive after drinking.
Sober Up After Drinking
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Right Turn On Red
 No sign posted
 Come to complete stop
 Turn when traffic allows
*Cell Phones
 Driving and using a cellular phone is
illegal
 However there are 3 times when you are
permitted to use your cell phone while
driving
 1) Fire
 2) Traffic Accident
 3) Medical Emergency
Special Learners Permit
 Pass Knowledge test
 Turn 16
 Complete 6 hours behind the wheel
instruction
 Approved instructor gets the permit
Parking
 Stop Sign = 50 feet
 Fire Hydrant = 10 feet
 Crosswalk = 25 feet
License Restoration
 One year probation following driver
improvement program.
*Parking on a Hill
 Uphill parking with a curb turn your
wheels away from the curb
 Downhill parking with a curb turn your
wheels toward the curb
 Parking without a curb turn your wheels
away from the roadway
*Selling Your Automobile
 After selling your automobile, license
plates must be returned to the Motor
Vehicle inspection facility
*Remedial Training
Classes
 Under GDL Law a person is required to
attend remedial training classes under
the following conditions:
 1) Accumulation of 4 or more points on
your license
 Note: Probationary period lasts for up to
2 years (Permit and Probationary
License)
*City Driving
 A good habit to practice and use is to
look 12 seconds ahead when driving in
the city
 Why do you think this is an effective
method to use while driving in the city?
*Blood Alcohol Content
 For 21 or older, the state of New Jersey
legal limit is .08
 Four factors that will affect your BAC are:
 1) The amount you drink
 2) Your weight
 3) Time you take to drink
 4) Food eaten
*Alcohol
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Remember:
A 12 oz. bottle of beer
A 5 oz. glass of wine
And 1 ½ ounces of 80 proof whiskey
 Have the SAME amount of alcohol!
*Driving safely with
Trucks & Busses
 Be aware of the following factors while
driving with Trucks & Busses:
 1) Trucks and Busses have limited
visibility
 2) They have longer stopping distances
 3) They have poor maneuverability
*Truck & Busses
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 When driving with large trucks or busses
you should always:
 1) Give more roadway to a truck making
a wide turn
 2) Leave more space when stopping
behind a truck or bus
 3) Maintain a consistent speed when
passing
*School Busses
 When the red lights are flashing you may
not pass a school bus and stop 25 feet
away.
 However if the red lights are not on you
may pass at a speed of no more than 10
m.p.h.
*Changing your address
 Note that by law you are required to
report a change of address to the
Division of Motor Vehicle Services within
a time period of 1 week
*Avoiding Traffic Signals
 The only time a driver is allowed to drive
on public or private property to avoid a
traffic light is when directed to do so by a
police officer. This violation is a 2 point
penalty
*Uncontrolled
Intersections & Multi-way
Stops
 When coming to an intersection that does
not have signs or signals it is good
practice to be ready to stop.
 If it is a multi-way stop sign – yield to the
person on you right.
*Blind Spots
 All cars, trucks, and busses have blind
spots
 In addition a truck or bus may have more
and or larger blind spots
 Blind spots are also known as No-Zones
*Yield Sign - Triangle
*Probationary Driver
License
 Age 17 – Probationary License (minimum 1
year)
 No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
 No using cell phones, hand-held video games or
any other hand-held electronic devices.
 Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat
by an adult.
 Must display decals on license plates
 Passenger Restrictions – dependents & one
additional unless accompanied by parent / guardian
*Seatbelts
 Keep you from being thrown from the car
 Keep you from hitting the windshield or
dashboard
 Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing
control of the car
 REMEMBER BY LAW THE DRIVER AND ALL
PASSENGERS MUST WEAR THEIR
SEATBELT!!!!
*New Jersey Vehicle
Insurance
 MANDATORY – Liability coverage
 OPTIONAL – Fire damage, theft, and
collision coverage
*Driving with your Student
Permit
 You must have an adult driver in the front
seat
 You must have your student permit with
you
 You must have your registration and
insurance ID card with you at all times
 You must display decals on license
plates
*NJ Business, School or
Residential Area Driving
*Stop Sign – Eight Sided /
No Parking - 50 Feet
*Turn Signals (Blinkers)
 You must signal at least 100 FEET in
advance before turning
 Use when turning, changing lanes,
stopping, and slowing down
*Special Driver
Examination Permit
 Must be at least 17
 Must pass knowledge, vision, & road test
 Must have completed a minimum of six
months of supervised driving without any
suspensions or postponements
*Warning Sign - Diamond
*Insurance Surcharges
 Conviction of the following will result in
Insurance Surcharges of $1000 for 3
years:
 Operating Under the Influence of Drugs /
Alcohol
 Refusing to take a Breathalyzer Test
*Drugs and Driving
 Drugs may affect basic driving skills
 The driver’s senses and judgment will
become impaired
 Make sure you always read the bottle for
these side effects before driving
 Do not drive after taking:
Cold pills, tranquilizers and some
prescription drugs.
*Drifting
 While driving, if you drift onto a dirt
shoulder make sure you do the following:
 Slow down and slightly turn the steering
wheel towards the roadway.
*Brake Failure
 If your breaks suddenly give out the first
thing you must do is shift to a lower gear
and pump the breaks several times.
*High Beams
 High beams should only be used while
driving in rural areas and when there is
no traffic in sight.
*Approaching Curves
 Realize that your vehicle may tend to
keep going straight when approaching a
curve on the roadway.
*GDL Program –
Supervising Driver
 The following criteria must be met by the
supervising driver.
 1) Must 21 years old and seated in the
front seat.
 2) Must be a NJ licensed driver
 3) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3
years.
*Pedestrians
 Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a
crosswalk will result in the following
penalty:
 $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months
suspension, 2pts, and community service
*School Busses
 You may pass a school bus in either
direction at 10 mph provided the red
lights and stop sign are not flashing and
they are on the right side of the roadway
dropping students off to the school.
*Skidding
 If you vehicle goes into a skid you should
do the following:
 Take your foot off of the gas pedal and
turn your wheels into the direction of the
skid
*Hydroplaning
 Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on
wet road surfaces can cause the tires to
hydroplane and the motorist to lose
control of the vehicle.
 To avoid hydroplaning slow down and
drive on the highest point of the road.
*Suspended Driving
Privileges
 Reasons for postponement or
suspension of driving privileges to any
unlicensed person between 13 – 21
years old include:
 DUI
 Graffiti
 Setting false alarms
*GDL Program Violations
 A $100 fine and or possible suspension
of driving privileges will result in any
violations of the GDL program
*Driving with a Suspended
License
 If you are involved in a motor vehicle
accident that causes injury, you are
subject to a fine, continued suspension,
and potential jail sentence
*Hand Signals
 Arm bent down = Stop
 Arm straight out = Left Turn
 Arm bent up at 90 degree angle = Right
Turn
*Double Fines
 Motorists are subject to double fines
committed on a:
 Safe Corridor
 Construction / Work Zone
*Road Test Vehicle
 The vehicle used for the road test may
not have any obstructions or consoles
between the driver and the examiner.
 Why?
*Standard Accident
Prevention Formula
 Be Alert
 Be Prepared
 Act In Time
*NJ Right on Red
 Unless otherwise posted you can make a
right on red in NJ. Make sure you come
to a full stop and check traffic before you
do so.
*GDL Decal Procedure
 1 reflective decal on the front AND rear
license plate
*Altering a License
 This may result in the following
punishment:
 Suspension, fine and up to 6 months in
prison
*Highway Entering &
Exiting
 Acceleration Lane – an extra lane at a
highway entrance
 Deceleration Lane – an extra lane at a
highway exit.
*Tire Blowout
 If you have a tire blowout you must slow
down gradually and remove your foot
from the gas pedal. DO NOT PANIC!!!
*Deep Puddle
 Immediately after driving through a large
body of water – TEST YOUR BRAKES!
*Child Safety Seats
 Child safety seats should be placed in
the rear seat when possible.
*Parallel Parking
 Parallel parking is the most common type
of parking performed on city streets and
that takes the most practice for new
driver’s to master.
*Breath Test Refusal
 Refusing a breath test in NJ will induce a
fine of $1000 per year for 3 years
 BAC of .10%.
 Possible blood test.
*Basic Driver License
 You may obtain a basic driver license at
age 18, with completion of all
probationary requirements, and without
any suspension or postponements.
*Illegal Driver’s License
Application
 Applying for a driver’s license illegally will
result in the following consequences:
 License suspension, a fine of $200 to
$500, and/or imprisonment.
*Special Learner Permit
Restrictions Under 21
 The following passenger restrictions
apply for a special learner permit under
21 years of age  Dependents, parents or guardians and 1
more person.
*Railroad Sign – Circle /
Black & Yellow
*Gas Pedal Sticking
 If your gas pedal sticks:
 Keep your eyes on the road, shift to
neutral, and steer the vehicle off of the
roadway
*Driving in Reverse
 The procedure is done as follows:
 Your head and body should be turned to
the right until you can see clearly out of
the back window without the use of your
mirrors.
*Rain, Snow or Ice
 During daylight hours when it is raining,
snowing or icy out, a motorist must put
on their wipers and headlights.
*3 Second Plus Rule
 Using this rule helps you maintain a safe
following distance/space cushion while
driving.
*Alcohol & Driving
Alcohol will increase the risk of having an
automobile accident:
 BAC of .05% = Double
 BAC of .10% = 6X
 BAC of .15% = 25X
*Trucks and Stopping
Distance
 Trucks, due to the size and weight of
these vehicles, will take on average 25%
more time to stop in adverse conditions.