Driver Education Class Study Review

 Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21 must display:  Chapter 1: 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate

 Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in:  Chapter 1: Suspension, a fine and up to 6 months imprisonment

 Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist:  Chapter 4: Makes a full stop and checks traffic

 You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:  Chapter 5: Be alert, be prepared, act in time

 Under the GDL restrictions the holder of Probationary Driver License (under 21), is limited to the following passenger restrictions:  Chapter 1: Dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

 When approaching or near an uncontrolled intersection, you should:  Chapter 4: Reduce speed and be prepared to stop

 If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must:  Chapter 4: Yield to the motorist on the right

 How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions?  Chapter 8: 25% more

 When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be:  Chapter 5: Turned away from the curb

 Signals should be used:  Chapter 3: When turning, changing lanes, stopping and slowing down

 If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you:  Chapter 7: May NOT drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

 If a motorist have reached a BAC of.15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle is:  Chapter 6: Twenty-five times as great

 The vehicle used for the road test may NOT have:  Chapter 2: Any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner

 Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test; a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?  Chapter 1: 1 year

 If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober up?  Chapter 6: Time

 The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is to:  Chapter 6: Not drive at all after drinking

 Motorists are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed on:  Chapter 4: safe corridor and/or on a construction work zone area

 The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are straight out is:  Chapter 3: Left turn

 The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to:  Chapter 1: 5:01am to 11:00pm

 To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:  Chapter 8: The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability.

 Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?  Chapter 1: One week

 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:  Chapter 7: A fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence

 When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:  Chapter 8: Give more roads to a truck making a wide turn, leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus, and maintain a consistent speed when passing

 How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the of the GDL Permit or Probationary License?  Chapter 1: $ and/or a possible suspension of driving privileges

 The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours?  Chapter 1: No restrictions apply

 Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must be insured for:  Chapter 9: Liability

 You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?  Chapter 4: 10 feet

 If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are:  Chapter 8: In the no-zone or blind spot

 The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is:  Chapter 4: 25 mph

 Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces can cause:  Chapter 5:The tires to hydroplane and the motorist to loose control of the vehicle

 During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or examination permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when:  Convicted of 4 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points

 If you go into a skid, you should:  Take your foot off the gas pedal

 A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant:  Chapter 1: 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

 Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:  Chapter 6: A driver’s senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol

 In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:  Chapter 3: Keep you from sliding off the seat, from hitting the windshield, and from being thrown from the car

 In city driving, a motorist should:  Chapter 5: Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead

 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 to more than:  Chapter 4: 10 mph

 If a motorist is passing you, you should:  Chapter 5: Slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist

 If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your BAC is:  Chapter 6: Any level

 Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries of fine of up to:  Chapter 4: $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension 2 points and community service

 The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner’s Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License:  Chapter 1: Must pass a knowledge, vision and road test, must be at least 17 years old, must have completed in minimum of 6 months supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements

 A diamond shaped sign is a:  Appendix pg. 201:Construction and warning sign

 Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit (under 21)?  Chapter 1: Must be 21 years or older and seated in the front seat, must be a NJ licensed driver, must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years

 When approaching a curve, you vehicle may tend to:  Chapter 4: Keep going straight

 The bright beam lights are used for:  Chapter 5: Open country driving and when there is no traffic in sight

 If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try do is:  Chapter 5: Shift into a lower gear and pump the brakes several times

 When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheel should be:  Chapter 3:Turned toward the curb

 If your wheels drift onto the dirt should of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should:  Chapter 5: Slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway

 In addition to a possible fine when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a:  Chapter 7: 2 point moving violation

 If you sell your car and do not buy another, what do you do with the license plates?  Chapter 9: Turn them into a MVC Agency or mail them to Trenton

 In city driving, a good habit is to:  Chapter 5: Look 12 seconds ahead

 The shape of a yield sign is:  Appendix pg. 201: Triangle

 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

 Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises legal limits depends on:  Amount you drink, your weight, time you take to drink

 A 12-ounce can or bottle of beer has a much alcohol in it as:  A 5 oz glass of wine

 Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?  Driver and all passengers

 The holder of an Examination permit or Probationary Driver (over 21) is limited to how many passengers?  None

 Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are:  Cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription drugs

 The holder of a Probationary License, who is under 21, may drive unsupervised when the what requirements have been met:  Passed a MVC road test, after completing the minimum 6 months supervised driving

 New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law means, that using NJ roads, motorists have agreed to :  Breathe Test

 Any changes of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?  1 week

 In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist may also receive:  2 point moving violation

 When two or more roads join and there no signs or signals, it is good practice to:  Reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary

 When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least:  100 feet before the turn

 When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must:  Pull over to the extreme right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass you

 If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:  Go on to the next exit

 To avoid ‘highway hypnosis’ when driving, it is good practice to:  Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

 Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and a valid insurance card, the GDL must also have:  A validated permit from a MVC Driver Testing Center

 You should always yield to:  Emergency vehicles, pedestrians in a crosswalk, other vehicles already in the intersection

 Road surfaces are most slippery when:  During the first few minutes of a rainfall

 To drive in reverse:  Turned to the right until he/she can clearly see through the back of the window without the use of mirrors

 If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you may:  Be involved in a lawsuit

 The best way to enter a curve is:  Slow down before entering the curve

 The best way to ‘talk’ to other motorists is:  Use your horn, lights and hand signals

 To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:  Three-seconds-plus behind the vehicle in front of you

 When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must:  Stop at least 15 feet from crossing

 An octagon shape sign means:  Stop

 If both center lines are solid, what are rules for passing?  Passing is not allowed

 Which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge?  Driving unlicensed/suspended, DUI of Liquor/Drugs and /or Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test, no liability insurance on a motor vehicle

 Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed:  In the rear seat

 On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of :  6 seconds or more

 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

 The order of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is:  Red, yellow, green

 If you have a flat tire or blowout:  Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal

 A lost or stolen driver license, permit, or non-driver ID should be reported to:  The police

 When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:  With the distance you can see ahead

 The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and are downward is:  Stop or slow down

 Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years) convicted of :  Buying alcoholic beverages and /or driving under the influence, graffiti, setting false alarms

 A motorist should be cautious in farm country or open land because:  The unexpected crossing of livestock and/or deer

 An acceleration lane is:  An extra land at a highway entrance

 You many not park with how many feet of a stop sign?  ­ 50 feet

 To avoid hydroplaning and loosing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:  ­ Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road

 After driving through a deep puddle, you should:  Test your brakes

 The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for new motorists is:  ­ Parallel parking

 Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of.10% and a MVC insurance surcharge of :  $1000/year for 3 years

 You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?  10 feet

 To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should:  Turn in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is spinning

 It is good practice to keep a safe distance to:  Give you more time to react to emergencies

 During daylight hours when rain, snow, ice motorists must turn on :  Wipers and headlights

 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 the Probationary requirements, without any suspensions or postponement

 How much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface when driving at 60 mph?  300 feet

 After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:  Reaction time, coordination and balance, judgment

 Applying for a drivers license illegally may result in:  Licensed suspension, fine of $200 to $500 and imprisonment

 The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted is:  25 mph

 When driving or stopping behind a large truck or bus, you should?  Leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rearview mirror

 A deceleration lane:  An extra lane at a highway exit

 If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above.05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is:  Double

 What shape and color is a railroad sign?  Black and yellow

 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