State Test Review
• This is a comprehensive study guide to be used for the
state test.
• The material in this power point covers every question on
the test.
• If you study this carefully and understand the information
you should be able to pass the test with a high grade.
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• Use of Bright beam lights. In open country driving.
• City driving Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, look at least
12 seconds ahead
• Diamond shaped sign Construction or warning
• Not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk has a fine of
• $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months License suspension, 2
points and community service
• To reduce your chances of having an accident use the
standard accident prevention formula; Be Alert, Be
Prepared, Act in Time
• If a motorist is passing you: you should slow down and
make it easier for them to pass
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• If a large truck or bus cannot see you in their
rearview mirror you are in their NO- ZONE or blind
spot
• Trucks take 25% longer to stop during bad weather
• Child safety seats belong in the rear seat
• Parking rule for a fire hydrant is 10’
• Keep a safe distance: to decrease reaction time,
get a clear view of the road, have time to react to
emergencies
• Parking for a stop sign is 50’
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• Headlights should be on in daylight hours when it
is raining and your wipers are on
• 3 second plus rule helps you keep a safe distance
• Braking distance on dry roads at 60 mph = 300 ft.
• When approaching a curve your vehicle wants to
keep going straight
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• GDL Special Learner Permit Requirements (under 21)
before receiving a PROBATIONARY LICENSE
• Pass knowledge, vision and road tests, and completed 6
months of supervised driving without any
postponements or suspensions.
• A Special learner Permit must be purchased by an
approved instructor
• Probationary period is 2 years starts at age 16 and end
at age 18
• Probationary driver program: convicted of 2 or more
moving violations totaling 4 or more points
• Address change must be reported to MVC in 1 week
• You are a Probationary driver for 2 years
• Road test vehicle can’t have any obstructions or
consoles separating the driver from the tester
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• Restrictions
• Fine for violation is $100 and possible suspension
• Driving hrs. permit or probationary driver: You may
drive from 5:01am to 11:00pm, You may not drive from
11:01pm to 5:00am
• Passenger restrictions for a probationary driver:
dependents and one additional passenger unless with
parent
• Decals: red reflective on front and rear license plates
• No hand held or hands free cell phones or electronic
devices
• 21 years or older have NO RESTRICTIONS
• Basic License at 18 yrs after completion of all
probationary requirements no suspensions
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• Altering a driver’s license penalty is a suspension, fine
and up to six months imprisonment
• Applying for a license illegally – license suspension,
• Fine of $200 - $500 and/or imprisonment
• A 17 year old driver has a probationary period of 1 year,
• It ends on the 18th birthday after completing a year of
suspension free driving.
• Before practice driving can begin the GDL driver must
have; a valid registration, valid insurance and a valid
permit from MVC
• School, business and residential speed limit is 25 MPH
• Lost or stolen license should be reported to the police
• When backing up (driving in reverse) turn completely
around to the right and look out the rear window
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• The requirements for obtaining a probationary license
are; passing the knowledge and vision and road test, age
of 17, 6 months supervised driving with no suspensions
or postponement.
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• A NJ registered vehicles must have LIABILITY insurance
• Address change must be reported in 1 week
• Hand signals – straight out = left turn
• Out and up = right turn, down = stop
• Signals should be used when – Turning, stopping,
changing lanes
• Passing on the Right is allowed when – a motorist is
turning left and there is room to pass.
• You will get an insurance Surcharge if: you get a D.U.I.,
• (Liquor or drugs) Refusing the Breath Test
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• If you sell your car and don’t need you license plate, retun them
to the MVC or send them to Trenton
• Before making a turn the driver must; be in the proper lane,
signal at least 100 feet before turning
• Using your seat belt keeps you from sliding off the seat, from
hitting the windshield and being thrown from the car.
• You must stop for the following; pedestrians at all times, school
buses on public streets with flashing red lights, and emergency
vehicles. For emergency vehicles pull over to the extreme right
and stop.
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• Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages
means:
• The driver’s senses and judgments are impaired by
alcohol
• The best way to reduce your chances of having an
alcohol related accident is:
• Don’t drive after drinking
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• The only way to sober up is: Time
• Crash Probability
• BAC .05% = Risk Doubles
• BAC .10% = Risk is 6x’s greater
• BAC .15% = Risk is 25x’s greater
• 1 twelve ounce can of beer = 1 five ounce glass
of wine = one 1 and ½ ounce drink of whisky
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• Other drugs that affect driving are: cold pills,
tranquilizers, prescription medications
• BAC factors are: your weight, amount you drink,
how fast you drink
• After 2 to 4 drinks alcohol begins to impair:
reaction time, coordination and balance and
judgments
• The implied consent law states that if you are
suspected of drinking and driving you must
submit to a breath test.
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• Driving on public property to avoid a traffic control signal
or sign penalty:
• 2 point moving violation
• BAC level under 21 for D.U.I. is .01% this is the smallest
amount of BAC a person can have (don’t be fooled)
• Involved in an accident causing injury while driving with a
suspended license: More suspension, Fine, possible JAIL
D.U.I.
• Fines for violations in a Safe Corridor or construction
work zone are DOUBLED.
• If your License is suspended you may not drive for any
reason until the suspension ends and your license is
restored
• The Probationary period after having your license
restored is 1 YEAR
• You will receive an insurance surcharge for the following;
driving without a license, D.U.I. or drug relate offense or
refusing the breath test and driving without liability
insurance
D.U.I.
• You may get a fine for any of the following:
• Failure to remove snow and ice, leaving a vehicle idling
for more than 3 minutes, violating the move over law
• Host liability law: if a person drinks too much in your
home an has an accident you can be involved in a lawsuit
• The penalty for refusing the breath test is equal to a
D.U.I. offense BAC of .10% the surcharge is $1,000/year
for 3 years
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• Ages 13 to 21 you may have your license suspended or
postponed for the following; buying alcohol or D.U.I.,
graffiti, or setting false alarms
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(Signs
and
signals)
• Diamond = Construction or warning
• At a multi-way stop, if you stop at the same time as
another driver yield to the driver on the right.
• Nearing an uncontrolled intersection ( no signs or
signals): slow down and be prepared to stop
• Right Turn on Red Law:
• No sign, make a full stop, check traffic and pedestrians
before proceeding
Signs
• Octagon means STOP must park 50’ away
• Black and yellow circle means Railroad crossing
• Order of the traffic light top to bottom is red,
yellow , green
• Triangle means Yield
• Railroad crossing with flashing lights:
• Stop at least 15’ from the crossing
• Double yellow centerline means NO PASSING is
ALLOWED
Sharing the road with trucks
• Trucks have large “No Zones” (Blind spots)
• Driver can’t see you
• Stay far enough back so you can see the driver
in his side mirror
• 3b things to remember about trucks
• 1-they make wider turns
• 2- leave more space behind them
• 3- Maintain constant speed when passing
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• Sharing the road with Trucks and buses
remember: They make wide turns, leave more
space when stopping behind them, maintain
constant speed while passing them
• Also remember their limitations: visibility, stopping
distance and maneuverability
• Be cautious in open country driving looking out for
livestock or deer
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• Acceleration Lane: An extra lane at a highway
entrance
• If you miss an exit on the highway:
• Go to the next exit
• Stopping behind a large truck: stay far enough
back so the driver can see you in his rearview
mirror
• When passing a truck remember you are in his NOZONE the driver can’t see you
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• A deceleration lane is: an extra lane at a highway
exit
• An acceleration lane is an extra lane at an
entrance to a highway
• The NO-ZONE or blind spot is the area where the
bus or truck driver can’t see you
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• When sharing the road with trucks and buses you should
know the following; give them more room to turn, stop
farther back behind them, maintain constant speed
when passing
• You must yield to the following; emergency vehicles,
buses re-entering the road and vehicles already in the
intersection
State Test Library (Weather)
• SKID – Take your foot off the gas pedal
• At 35 MPH wet roads may cause your tires to
HYDROPLANE and you loose control of the car
• After driving through a deep puddle you should test your
brakes
• To avoid a spin, while in a skid, turn in the same direction
the vehicle is skidding
• Truck stopping distance in ADVERSE CONDITION is 25%
longer
• Headlights must be used ½ hr. after sunset until ½ hr.
before sunrise or if visibility is less than 500’
• At night be able to stop within the distance you can see
ahead
• Snow covered road following distance should be 6 seconds
or more
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• Drive through a Deep Puddle Test Your Brakes
• To avoid HYDROPLANING Slow down and drive on the
highest part of the road
• 3 second plus rule is for maintaining proper (safe)
following distance. This gives the driver time to react to
emergencies.
• If your car begins to skid take your foot off the gas pedal
• Road surfaces are most slippery during the first few
minutes of a rainfall
• The best way to “talk to other drivers is to use your
horn, lights and hand signals
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• When entering a curve your car wants to keep going
straight.
• Slow down before you enter the curve.
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• Wheels drift to the shoulder; slow down, turn steering
wheel slightly towards the road
• Brakes fail; shift to low gear, pump brakes several times
• Gas pedal sticks; shift to neutral, steer the vehicle off the
roadway
• Flat tire/Blowout; slow down gradually by taking foot off
gas
• Parking on a hill; downhill curb or no curb turn toward the
curb or grass, uphill no curb turn toward the grass, uphill
with a curb turn wheels away from the curb