Name: ____________________________
Period: _____________
Driver Education – State Exam Review (Key)
1. In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to
avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a :
2 point moving violation
2. If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved
road, you should:
slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway
3. When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be:
turned toward the curb
4. If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is:
shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times
5. The bright beam lights are used for:
open country driving and when there is no traffic in sight
6. When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to:
keep going straight
7. When requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a
validated GDL Permit (under 21)?
must be 21 years or older and seated on the front seat
must be a New Jersey licensed driver
must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years
(all the above)
8. A diamond shape sign is a:
construction and warning sign
9. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must
meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License:
must pass a knowledge, vision and road test
must be at least 17 years old
must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any
suspensions or postponements
(all the above)
10. Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, carries a fine of up to:
$500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service
11. If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:
more than .10% but less than .15%
more than .05% but less than .10%
more than .01% but less than .05%
(all the above)
12. To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:
slow down and drive on the highest point on the road
13. Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test, a Probationary Driver is Probationary
for how long?
1 year
14. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of:
11:01pm and 5:00 am
15. An acceleration lane is:
an extra lane at a highway entrance
16. If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
time
17. The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving
hours?
no restrictions apply
18. When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:
give more road space to a truck making a wide turn
leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus
maintain a consistent speed when passing
(all of the above)
19. While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted
the use of:
hand-held or hands free cell phone or any electronic devices
20. If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should:
slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal
21. After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:
test your brakes
22. Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed:
in the rear seat
23. The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice
for the new motorist is:
parallel parking
24. A triangular shaped sign is a:
yield sign
25. In city driving, a motorist should:
drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead
26. The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised
when the following requirement has been met:
passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months of supervised
driving
27. In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:
25% more
28. You should always yield to:
emergency vehicles
buses re-entering traffic
other vehicles already in the intersection
pedestrians in crosswalk
(all the above)
29. Headlights must be used:
between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime in
bad weather when visibility is less than 500 feet
30. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
a driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol
31. Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same
direction, when:
the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass
32. The best way to enter a curve is:
slow down before entering the curve
33. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:
reduce speed and be ready to stop
34. The orders of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is:
red, yellow, green
35. If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation,
you:
may not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is
restored
36. When your driving privilege is restored for points suspension or after completing a Driver
Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for:
1 year
37. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:
cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription medications
(all of the above)
38. Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display:
1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate
39. If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates?
turn them into a MVC agency or mailed to Trenton
40. During a probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or an examination
permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when:
convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points
41. In city driving, a good habit is to:
look 12 seconds ahead
42. The shape of a yield sign is:
triangle
43. Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on:
amount you drink, your weight, time you take to drink
(all of the above)
44. A twelve-ounce can or bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
a 5 oz glass of wine (12%)
45. To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:
the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and
maneuverability
46. In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:
keep you from sliding off the seat, from hitting the windshield and from being thrown
from the car
47. When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a
motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than:
10 m.p.h.
48. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
the driver and all passengers
49. Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for:
liability
50. If a motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you
are:
in the no-zone or blind spot
51. Fines will be imposed to motorist:
failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle
leaving the vehicle idling for more than three minutes
who violates the "move over law"
(all of the above)
52. New Jersey's Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorists have
agreed to a:
Breath Test
53. Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
1 week
54. When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to:
reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary
55. When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal
at least:
100 feet before the turn
56. When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights,
you must:
pull over to the extreme right of roadway and stop, letting them pass you
57. If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:
go on to the next exit
58. To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to:
avoid looking at any one thing more than a few seconds
59. Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance
card, the GDL driver must also have:
a validated permit from a MVC Driver Testing Center
60. Road surfaces are most slippery:
during the first few minutes of a rainfall
61. To drive in reverse, the motorist's head and body should be:
turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window without the
use of mirrors
62. If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after
leaving your home, you may:
become involved in a lawsuit
63. To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:
three-seconds-plus behind the vehicle in front of you
64. The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:
25 m.p.h.
65. On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and it's red lights are
flashing:
you must stop
66. The best way to "talk" to other motorists on the road is to:
use your horn, lights and hand signals
67. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:
not drive at all after drinking
68. The holder of a GDL Special Learner or Examination permit (under 21) is limited to the
following passenger restrictions:
dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
69. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:
stop at least 15 feet from crossing
70. The rules for passing depend on the type of road. If both center lines are solid:
passing is not allowed
71. A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:
is at least 16 years old and under 17
has a signed consent by parent or guardian
is enrolled in an approved NJDOE behind-the-wheel driver training course or
commercial driving school
(all of the above)
72. An octagon shape sign means:
stop
73. On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of:
six seconds or more
74. Which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge:
driving unlicensed or suspended
DUI of Liquor/Drugs and/or Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test
No liability insurance on a motor vehicle
(all of the above)
75. The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21
years of age) are restricted to:
5:01 am to 11:00 pm
76. If a motorist has reached a BAC of .10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:
six times as great
77. A lost or stolen driver license, permit or non-driver Id, should be reported to:
the police
78. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:
within the distance you can see ahead
79. The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are downward is:
stop or slow down
80. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person, while
your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to:
a fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence
81. Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years
of age) convicted of:
buying alcoholic beverages and/or driving under the influence (DUI)
graffiti
setting false alarms
(all of the above)
82. A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because:
unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer
83. If you go into a skid you should:
take your foot off the gas pedal
84. How much is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary
License?
$100.00 and/or a possible suspension of driving privileges
85. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?
50 feet
86. 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
87. In city driving, a motorist should:
drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead
88. Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% and a MVC insurance
surcharge of:
$1000 per year for 3 years
89. If you miss your exit on an expressway you should:
go on to the next exit
90. To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:
turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding
91. It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:
give you time to react to emergencies
92. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 feet
93. During daylight hours when rain, snow or ice, motorists must turn on:
wipers and headlights
94. Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist:
makes a full stop and checks traffic
95. At what age is the holder of a GDL Permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver
License?
at age 18, with completion of all Probationary requirements, without any suspensions
or postponements
96. Speed can be a factor between life and death; therefore how much braking distance will it
take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph?
300 ft
97. Altering a driver's license, or showing an altered driver's license, may result in:
a suspension, a fine and up to six months imprisonment
98. After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:
reaction time, coordination and balance, and judgment
(all of the above)
99. The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is:
25 m.p.h.
100. Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in:
licensed suspension, fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment
101. If a motorist have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle
accident is:
double
102. A railroad crossing sign is a:
black and yellow (circle)
103. If the gas pedal sticks, before calling for help, you should keep your eyes on the road and
quickly:
shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway
104. A deceleration lane is:
an extra lane at a highway exit
105. When driving or stopping behind a large truck or a bus, you should:
leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rearview mirror
106. If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:
yield to the motorist on right
107. When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember:
there are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the driver cannot see you
108. If a motorist is passing you, you should:
slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist
109. The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is:
left turn
110. Motorists are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed on:
a Safe Corridor and/or on a construction or work zone area
111. The vehicle used for the road test may not have:
any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner
112. If a motorist have reached a BAC of .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:
25 times as great
113. Signals should be used:
when turning, changing lanes, stopping and slowing down
114. When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be:
turned away from the curb
115. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:
reduce speed and be ready to stop
116. You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the
standard accident prevention formula:
be alert
be prepared
act in time
(all of the above)