Driver’s Education
State Test Review
*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
*Parking on a Hill
 Uphill parking with a curb turn your
wheels away from the curb
 Uphill parking without a curb turn your
wheels away from the roadway
 Downhill parking with a curb turn your
wheels toward the curb
 Downhill parking without a curb turn your
wheels away from the roadway
*Selling Your Automobile
 Do not discard your license plates, keep
them in your garage, or loan them to a
friend.
 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
 2) Conviction of a DUI
 3) Note: Probationary period lasts for 1
year
*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
 In the state of New Jersey the legal limit
is .08
 Three factors that will affect your BAC
are:
 1) The amount you drink
 2) Your weight
 3) Time you take to drink
*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
 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. However, if
it is a multi-way stop sign – yield to the
person on you right. Remember you
always want to be a DEFENSIVE driver
*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)
 Left turn signal is DOWN
Right turn signal is UP
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:
 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 judgement will
become impaired
 Some cold pills may have side effects
 Make sure you always read the bottle for
these side effects before driving
*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
*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
*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 imprisioment.
*Special Learner Permit
Restrictions Under 21
 The following passenger restrictions
apply for a special learner permit under
21 years of age  Dependents and only parents or
guardians.
*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 while driving.
*Alcohol & Driving
 Alcohol may double the risk of having an
automobile accident.
 Having any alcohol in the body, even
under the legal limit of .08%, can still
cause a driver to be under the influence
of alcohol
*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.