DRIVER ED STATE TEST REVIEW SHEET
1. What is the parking distance from:
a. A stop sign? 50 feet (same for RR crossing too)
b. A fire hydrant? 10 feet
c. A crosswalk? 25 feet
2. Vehicles in NJ must be insured for what? NJ car insurance
3. If a car goes into a skid, what should you do and how do you regain control of the car?
Take your foot off the gas and turn your car into the direction the car is skidding
4. If moving to NJ from another state, within how many days must you have your car registered?
60 days
5. What is the difference between broken and solid lines in a roadway?
Broken lines allow for passing while solid lines means no passing is permitted
6. What is the speed limit in a school zone? 25 mph
7. If you sell your car, what do you do with the license plates? Return them to the MVC
8. When must your car be inspected? Within 14 days of being registered
9. What is the seat belt law in NJ:
a. For drivers/passengers over 18 (front and back seats)? 18 and over must wear a seat
belt in the front seat. It’s a choice to wear it in the back seat
b. For drivers/passengers under 18 (front and back seats)? Anyone under the age of 18
must wear a seat belt in both the front seat and the back
10. Around a curve, does your car tend to speed up, slow down or go straight? Go straight
11. To maintain a proper distance, how many seconds should you be behind a car in front of you?
2 second rule (also can be known as 3 second rule)
12. When can you turn right on red in NJ? After a complete stop and after you yield to pedestrians
and traffic
13. Know BAC % and chances of having an accident. .08% for those 21 and older, .01 for those
under 21
14. How far ahead before you turn should you signal? 100 feet
15. What are the factors that affect BAC %? Weight, food, amount you drink, etc
16. When driving, what must you have with you? License, registration, insurance
17. How do you “talk” to other drivers on the road? Using headlights, horn and hand signals
18. What is a “Habitual Offender?” anyone whose license has been suspended 3 times within a 3
year period
19. What are the first signs of alcohol impairment? Driving signs of alcohol impairment include
speeding, weaving, jerking motion. Physical signs include slurred speech, impaired reaction
time, etc.
20. What is the speed limit in a residential or business district? 25mph
21. How is city driving different from country driving? More traffic, more pedestrians, many areas
are designated for parallel parking only, one way streets, etc.
22. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense when he/she is with an instructor?
both the student and the instructor
23. Identify the three hand signals and what they mean.
see manual
24. What is the Implied Consent Law? Means that once you turn the key to start your vehicle it is
implied that you agree to take a breathalyzer test if asked.
25. When must you report a name change and an address change to MVC? Name changes must
be reported within 2 weeks and address changes must be reported within 1 week
26. When parking uphill and downhill, how should you turn your steering wheel (include with a curb
and without a curb)?
downhill – tires should face towards the curb
uphill – tires should face away from the curb
27. When are roadways the most slippery? After the first few minutes of rain/snow
28. What is a space cushion? Why is it important? A space cushion is the distance between you
and the driver/vehicle in front of you. This is where the 2-3 second rule applies and its
important for safety.
29. What is hydroplaning? Losing tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water
30. When driving through a deep puddle, what should you do to your brakes? Pump your brakes
31. What is the rule when cars enter an uncontrolled intersection the same time? Drivers must
yield to the driver on the right
32. When making a left hand turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, what lane should
turn into? The far left
33. What must you do when you are on a two-lane road and a school bus is stopped with its red
lights flashing? You stop
34. Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking
what? Beer
35. What is the accident prevention formula? Be alert, be prepared, act in time
36. If a vehicle is passing you, you should do what?
slow down and allow them to pass you
37. If you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light in front of you,
what should you keep in mind as you are stopped behind it?
keep a safe distance between you and the truck in front of you because they take longer to
stop
38. In NJ, studded snow tires can be legally used between Nov. 15th and April 1st. TRUE
39. What is the penalty for altering a NJ driver’s license or showing an altered driver’s license as
your own? Fines, possible license suspension, jail time etc.
40. Which of the following drinks contains the highest alcohol content: wine, whiskey or beer?
12 oz beer = 5 oz glass of wine = 1.5 oz of liquor
41. In adverse weather conditions, a truck can take 25% more room to stop. TRUE
42. When is it legal for a driver to use a hand-held cell phone while driving? NEVER
43. What are the colors on a traffic light from top to bottom? Red, yellow, green
44. How many passengers may accompany the holder of a GDL Learner’s Permit in a car?
you may have 1 adult driver with you who is at least 21 years old and has had a license for at
least 3 years. You may also have 1 additional passenger in the car
45. How many passengers may accompany the holder of a Provisional Driver’s license? See
manual
46. What are the steps for a 16 year old student to get their Basic License? GDL program must be
followed – see steps in manual
47. What are the hours of restricted driving for someone with a GDL permit? See manual or
chapter 1 study guide sheets
48. When will points be deducted from your driving record? How many/How often?
when you have a moving offense such as speeding
49. What is the result if you obtain a driver’s license illegally? May face fines, license suspension,
possible jail time
50. What are the conditions of driving with a GDL permit? Chapter 1 study guides
51. What are the guidelines for children riding in a car? Try to place children in rear seats
52. In city driving, a good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead. TRUE
53. If you drink beyond a BAC of .05%, the risk of your causing a motor vehicle accident doubles,
and at .10% the risk is increased to 6 times as great. TRUE
54. What type of license can a person operate a moped with? Motorized bike license or F license
55. What should you do if you have a flat tire or blowout while driving? Pull off to the side of the
road if possible and/or put hazards on and wait for assistance
56. How can one avoid “highway hypnosis”? highway hypnosis is colliding with vehicles that are
stopped along the highway. To avoid this drivers need to pay attention at all times
57. NJ law requires you to keep to the right, except for when? Passing
58. What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway? Take the next exit
59. What type of insurance must every vehicle in NJ have? NJ car insurance