New Jersey Permit Test Flash Cards
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A "learner's" or "student" permit, refers to a permit for a1. :
16 year old.
...
A 12 oz. Can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
2. : 1 ½ oz. Of
86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz. Glass of wine
A basic license is good for:
3. : four years
A car seat should be placed in the back seat in the middle,
4. :
not in the front.
...
A check point for parallel parking 5.is:
: Rear bumper opposite
rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space
A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
6. : He's
making a stop or slowing down
A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
7. : He's
making a left turn
A driver's left hand extended upward means what?
8. : He's
making a right turn
For a GDL (stands for Graduated Driver's License, page 58 of the DMV manual) permit, NO handheld devices
(such as game systems and cell phones) are allowed to
be used.
22. : ...
For all moving violations commited on a NJ license while
driving in any state under the interstate compacts laws,
you will receive:
23. : 2 points on your NJ license
For someone over 21, the GDL time restrictions are waived.
24. : ...
Hand signals:
25. : Are the same for all states
Headlights, not parking lights alone, must be used:
26. : Onehalf hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, in poor
weather conditions, and when visibility is 500 feet or less
How close may you park to a corner?
27. : 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
28. : 10 feet
A provisional license is good for:
9. : 1 year
How close may you park to a stop sign?
29. : 50 feet
A restriction on a special learner's permit for a 16 year old
is:
10. : (S)he must have a behind the wheel driver education course
How far should you stay behind the car that you are
following?
30. : At least two seconds
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection
means:
11. : Stop within 5 feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
How long do you have to report a change in address on a
NJ license?
31. : 1 week
An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm
registered vehicle:
12. : For agricultural use only
How long do you have to report a name change to the DMV?
32. : 2 weeks
An articulated license allows you to operate what?
13. : Vehicles
of 18,000 lbs or more, joined by a coupling device
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill
next to a curb?
33. : To the right towards the curb
Anyone over 21 must wait to take their road test (after
passing the written test):
14. : 3 months
If a collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the
impact by:
34. : Steering away from objects that do not give way
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle:
15. : At an
If a driver is 21 or older, are they subject to the GDL time
restrictions?
35. : No
intersection with a stop sign, at a red light and when an officer
orders you to do so
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's
permit take commercial driving lessons?
16. : 16 years
Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are?
17. :
November 15th to April 1st
Depth perception means the same as:
18. : Distance judgment
Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages
means:
19. : The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:
20. : Cold
medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs
Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol
consumption (the implied consent law) is punishable
by:
21. : 6 months suspension of driving privileges
If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension",
he/she must......:
36. : Attend a NJ driver improvement program, ask for a hearing
with the division of Motor Vehicles or turn in his/her license for
the suspension period
If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a motor
vehicle accident after leaving your home you could:
37. : Be involved in a lawsuit
If a person with a BAC level of .05% doubles their chances
of getting into an accident, then a person with a BAC
level of .10%:
38. : Has a 6 times greater chance of getting into an accident
If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the fist
time, how long must he/she wait before taking it again?
39. : At least 14 days
If a traffic light is hanging horizontally, which side is the
red on?
40. : the left
It is important to slow down:
59. : On narrow roads, at intersections
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with
your:
41. : Steering
Move to the extreme right for any emergency vehicle
61. : ...
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should
you do?
42. : Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a
turn on red?
43. : Never
If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is
proper procedure?
44. : The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your
chances of being convicted are:
45. : 96%
If you are involved in a personal injury accident that
requires you to report it to the Division of Motor
Vehicles you must:
46. : Report the accident to your insurance company at once
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it
may be?
47. : The tires
If you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you
must apply for a NJ license within :
48. : 60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes
first
If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do
is:
49. : Slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:
50. : Slow
down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
If your car breaks down on an expressway, the first thing
you should do is:
51. : Try to pull off the road safely
In adverse weather conditions, the stopping distance of a
truck increases by :
52. : 25 percent
In city driving, a good habit is 53.
to:: Look ahead 12 seconds
In NJ, you must always keep to which side of the road
(except when passing)?
54. : Right
In selecting an area to do a three point turn (K- turn) you
should check:
55. : Volume of traffic,Width of the road, and if the car is at or near
an intersection
Information signs are what color?
56. : Blue or green
Is driving a privilege or a right?
57. : Driving is a privilege.
It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?
58. : Give
you time to react
or railroad crossings,and when the road is wet or slippery
Most fatal accidents are due to?
60. : Innateness
New Jersey licensed drivers have an eyesight recheck
every:
62. : 10 years
NJ issues a _ year basic license?
63. : 4
On a three lane road, the center lane is used for:
64. : Left turns
One method of using the 2 second rule is by using65.a:: Fixed
object on the side of the road
One of the best defenses against drunk drivers 66.
is:: Proper
wearing of seat belt
One of the main things to look out for when dealing with a
truck is:
67. : Their blind spot
Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the
influence (DUI) when their blood alcohol content is:
68. : .01, .05 or .08%. Any amount of alcohol is over the limit
Points are only issued for?
69. : Moving Violations
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage
must be reported within 5 days to?
70. : A Division of motor Vehicles office
Since emotions play such a large role in driving, when you
are angry, upset or overly excited, it is always better to
put off driving until you have had time to cool down.
71. : ...
Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually:
72. : Swerving,
going too fast or slow
Special permits may be issued for a 16 year old when:
73. : The
16 year old is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education
Course or enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education course
and when the permit is purchased by a state approved Driving
Instructor
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested
for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of
alcoholic beverage?
74. : Beer
The bac level for over 21 75.
is:: .08 for under 21: .01 (i.e. anything)
The best way to get alcohol out of one's system is not coffee
or even eating, but rather:
76. : Time
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol
related accident is:
77. : Don't drink and drive
The best way to take a curve is 78.
to:: Slow down before entering
the curve
The definition of a blind spot 79.
is:: Area which cannot be seen in
the outside mirror(s)
The first conviction penalty for driving under the influence
of alcohol or drugs is:
80. : $250-$400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and
What does hydroplaning mean?
106. : Losing the tire grip on wet
roads and riding on a film of water
What does the word " tailgating" mean?
107. : Driving too close to
loss of license for 6 months - 1 year
the vehicle in front. This does not allow enough time to react if
the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows
The implied consent law means:
81. : Driver agrees to take a breath
test
What indicates under-inflated tires?
108. : Excessive wear on the
The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for:
82. : 24
months
edges of the tires
What is "Habitual Offender"?
109. : Any person whose license has
The position of the hands on the steering wheel are:
83. : At 9
and 3 o'clock
been suspended 3 times within 3 years
What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test?
110. :
The safest way to exit an expressway is to?
84. : Slow your car to
the posted speed limit
Original Birth Certificate (county issued, with the raised seal)
What is a good practice when driving in the city?
111. : Check
The speed limit in a business area is 25 mph
85. : ...
The speed limit in a school zone is 25 mph
86. : ...
intersections ahead for signals
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
112. :
Slow down and be prepared to stop
The speed limit on a highway is 50 mph
87. : ...
The standard accident prevention "formula" is: Be alert,
Be prepared, Act in time.
88. : ...
The standard fine for a GDL infraction
89. : is $100
The term one car length for each 10 mph is used to
describe:
90. : Following distance
113.
What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry
roads?
between cars
What is a good rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic?
114. : Try to
adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
What is an acceleration lane?
115. : An extra lane provided at the
entrance to an expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which
to build up speed
To avoid a $25 charge when purchasing a used car:
91. : transfer
title within 10 business days of sale
To avoid highway hypnosis:
92. : avoid looking at any one thing for
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
116. : An intersection where
there's no traffic signals or signs
more than a few seconds at a time
To drive a tractor trailer in NJ what type of license must
you obtain?
93. : Articulated Vehicle license, or CDL
To make a right turn you should:
94. : Get in the right lane
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you
receive no moving violations for how long?
95. : One year
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
96. : Time of day
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
97. :
Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
What direction should you check first when approaching
an intersection?
98. : The left
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
99. :
Pedestrian cross walk
What does a flashing red light mean?
100. : Stop, proceed with
caution
What does a green light mean?
101. : Proceed when safe
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
102. : Yield
What does a red eight-sided sign mean?
103. : Stop
104.
: You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
What does a single solid white line across an intersection
mean?
What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?
105. : Warning
or caution
: One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space
117.
: Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)
What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs
or signal?
118. : Stay with your car
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy
snowstorm?
What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
119. : Through the
use of your horn and lights
120.
: Pushing the brake too hard
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes
with the brakes?
121. : Braking distance
What is the name of the distance that the car travels while
the brakes are being applied?
122. : Fine,arrest and registration revocation
What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired
inspection sticker?
123. : Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended licensefirst offense?
124. : Fine up to $100
What is the penalty for not having your insurance card
with you?
125. : No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying
for a license?
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?
126. : 6 months
suspension (first offense)
6 inches or less
: The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When may you pass on the right?
148. : If the car in front is turning
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left
turn?
What is the purpose of traffic laws?
129. : To protect you and other
drivers
left and there is a lane for driving on the right
When must you signal before making a turn?
149. : At least 100
feet before the intersection
When purchasing a used vehicle you may:
150. : get the car
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.?
130. :
inspected within 14 days, or wait until the inspection from the
previous owner expires if applicable
243 feet
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
131. :
When should you dim your headlights?
151. : In city driving and
when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
Yield to oncoming traffic
132.
: License, registration, and insurance card
What papers must you have when operating a motor
vehicle?
What should you do if a traffic light is not working?
133. : Slow
down, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe
134.
When should you use your high beams?
152. : Open country
driving situations
When should you use your horn?
153. : When coming out of a dark
alley
When should you use your parking lights?
154. : Only when
: Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or
amber signal?
possible
What should you do if you go into a skid?
135. : Take your foot off
the gas
What should you do if you have a blowout?
136. : Slow down
gradually
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
137. : Got to the next exit. Don't back up
What should you do if your brakes fail?
138. : Shift to a lower gear
and pump your brakes
What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?
139. : Use hand signal(s)
140.
: Start to turn the wheel a little before reaching the middle of the
When making a left turn into a road with more than one
lane going in the same direction, you must:
road, and turn into the nearest lane to the center.
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb
127.
?:
128.
147.
: Wear on the center of the tire
What would indicate that a tire has been habitually overinflated?
141. : 10 miles per hour
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let
off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed
of no more than:
142. : Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing
lights:
143. : 25 times
When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances
of getting into a serious/fatal accident will increase:
When driving at night you should be able to stop?
144. : Within
parking
155.
When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will go in
what direction?
157. : Two weeks
When you buy a used car which has an expired inspection
sticker, the car must be inspected within:
158. : The lane nearest the center of the road
Where should you position your car to make a left turn
from a two way street?
159. : How fast you drank, your weight, how much you drank
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal
limits depends on:
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog?
160. :
Low beams, or fog lights
Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?
161. : In
the direction the back of your car is skidding
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
162. :
Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed
driver
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?
163. : They
increase your chance of surviving an accident
With a blood alcohol concentration of .05 - .08%:
164. : You may
or may not be under the influence
With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more:
165. : You
the distance you can see ahead
When is the road surface most slippery?
145. : During the first few
are definitely under the influence (regardless of age)
Yellow center lines would usually be found where?
166. : On a
minutes of rain
When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must:
146. :
Make a full stop and check traffic
: After receiving 12 points
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension
Notice?
156. : Straight
two-way road (no passing)
167.
: When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical
You are required by new Jersey law to keep to the right
except:
to travel on that side of the roadway
You can get alcohol out of your blood by:
168. : Time. The more you wait, the less the influence.
You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old):
169. : Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M.
You know you are in the blind spot of a truck in front of you170.
if: : you can't see him in his mirror
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only171.
if: : Directed to do so by a police officer
You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle?
172. : 17
You must be careful to stop for bicyclists and pedestrians?
173. : as directed by law, when they are in a crosswalk
You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on?
174. : 25
You should always yield 175.
to: : Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles