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What three things must a motorist that operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey carry with them? ✔✔a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a validated New Jersey permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
What do individuals who have never had a driver's license before must complete? ✔✔MVC's Graduated Driver License Program
The New Jersey (GDL) Graduated Driver License Program introduces what? ✔✔driving privileges in phases with a period of suspended driving before getting a basic driver license
GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid until what? ✔✔until all qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever comes first. All others are valid for 90 days
All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying what? ✔✔two visible, reflective decals on the license plates of the vehicle
Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in... ✔✔loss of a motorist's driving privilege, fine up to $1000, and/or up to six months imprisonment
Getting a driver license illegally may result in... ✔✔a fine of up to $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days
How old do you have to be to get a Basic Automobile License? ✔✔ 18
How old do you have to be to get a Probationary Automobile License? ✔✔ 17
Do you have to get a boating license to operate a power boat? ✔✔yes
How old do you have to be to get a boating license? ✔✔ 16
How many ID point verifications do you need in order to apply for a driver's license? ✔✔at least one primary document, at least one secondary document, at least 6 points of ID and proof of address
In order to get an Examination Permit what requirements do you have to complete? ✔✔must pass MVC's knowledge and vision test
must be at least 17 years old
must pay required feee
must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age
You cannot drive between what hours if you have a Special Learner Permit? ✔✔11:01 pm and 5:00 am
You cannot drive between what hours if you have an Examination Permit or a Probationary Driver's License? ✔✔11:01 pm and 5:00 am
If you have a Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or a Probationary Driver's License who are you allowed as passengers? ✔✔limited to any parent, guardian or dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger for special learner permit and unless accompanied by a parent/guardian for examination permit and probationary driver license
Under Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or Probationary Driver License restrictions what are you not allowed to do while driving? ✔✔never allowed to use hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices
If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older do hour and passenger restrictions apply? ✔✔no
If you DO NOT have a Special Learner's Permit can you still go out and practice driving with a parent or guardian? ✔✔yes
All GDL drivers under age 21, who possesses a permit or probationary license are required to display what? ✔✔2 visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC on any vehicle that they operate
What do you need to provide to receive a GDL driver exemption to the hours rule? ✔✔legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious official on the official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address, and phone number
Can you drive a commercial truck with a basic driver's license? ✔✔no
The New Jersey State Knowledge test consists of 50 questions, what percent do you need to pass the test? ✔✔80% correct
After an applicant passes the knowledge test and vision screening and an approved behind-the- vehicle course, the MVC will validate his/her what so he/she can practice? ✔✔permit
GDL permit holders, 21 years or older must have how many months of supervised driving prior to a road test appointment? ✔✔minimum of 3 months supervised driving prior to a road test appointment
What are the 3 important items (documents) that a vehicle must have in order for a road test to begin? ✔✔valid inspection sticker, valid registration document, valid ID card
Do you need a valid driving permit in order to take the road test? ✔✔yes
Does the accompanying driver need to have a valid license? ✔✔yes
The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands what? ✔✔the rules of the road and can drive safely
If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will issue what? ✔✔an authorization for licensing
The MVC will monitor a new driver's habits for how long? ✔✔two years
During the road test, what 5 things will the applicant be tested on? ✔✔driving in reverse, parallel driving, turning, stopping smoothly and starting a vehicle
Can a vehicle's condition be the cause of a road test failure? ✔✔yes
If an applicant fails the road test how must he/she wait before taking the test again? ✔✔he/she must wait at least two weeks before taking the test again, after several failures one may have to wait 6 months before taking the test again
What does GDL mean? ✔✔Graduated Driver License Program
Where in the car should a child safety car seat be placed? ✔✔in the back seat
A motorist should always check what before driving it? ✔✔the condition of the vehicle before driving it
A motorist should be able to brake _____ and _____. ✔✔smoothly and quickly
What do tail lights do? ✔✔signal other motorists in the dark and prevent accidents
What does the New Jersey State Law say about removing Snow/Ice from your vehicle? ✔✔It is required to remove snow/ice from a vehicle before driving it
If snow or ice dislodges from a moving vehicle, it could what? ✔✔strike another vehicle or pedestrian, causing injury or property damage
What is a blind spot? ✔✔anything that the driver can not see once he/she is behind the wheel. It is an area that a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror.
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling for how many minutes? ✔✔ 3 minutes or less
What is idling harmful to? ✔✔your vehicle and your health
For normal driving, a motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at what positions? ✔✔by the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions
What kind of steering should you use? ✔✔hand-over-hand steering
What do stopping distances depend on? ✔✔motorist reaction time, weather & road conditions, vehicle weight, brake conditions, roadway conditions, speed, condition & types of tires
How many feet will it take you to stop if you are going 60 mph? ✔✔366 feet
When should a motorist always give a proper signal? ✔✔turning, changing lanes, stopping, slowing down
When parking a vehicle uphill, which way should you turn your wheels in relation to the curb? ✔✔turn your wheels away from the curb
When would you need to know how to parallel park? ✔✔city streets and in parking lots
Do you have to know how to parallel park in order to pass the road test? ✔✔yes
What is the most common contributing factor of fatal and other types of accidents? ✔✔exceeding the speed limit
According to New Jersey Law, unless otherwise posted (if there is no speed limit sign) what is the speed limit in a...
school zone, business/
residential district
suburban business and residential district
non-posted rural highways
state highways and interstates ✔✔25 mph
35 mph
50 mph
55 mph
If you commit a moving violation (such as going 10 mph over a 65 mph speed limit) what kind of fine will you pay? ✔✔motorists will have to pay double fines
Is it against New Jersey Law to block traffic by driving too slow? ✔✔yes
What does it mean if you are driving on a road with the following lane markings?
both center lines are solid
one center line is broken
both center lines are broken ✔✔both center lines are solid...no passing allowed
one center line is broken...passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
both center lines are broken...passing is allowed on both sides
Motorists should always be prepared to yield to what kinds of vehicles or pedestrians? ✔✔emergency vehicles, buses, postal vehicles, motorized or mobility-assistance devices, other vehicles that are already in the intersection
What is an uncontrolled intersection? ✔✔when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
What is the general rule when at an uncontrolled intersection? ✔✔the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right
If you are driving through a traffic circle and in doubt concerning who has the right of way what should you do? ✔✔use extreme caution and remember the basic role of governing an uncontrolled intersection; the vehicle to the left yields the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right.
What is an acceleration lane? ✔✔extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic
What is a deceleration lane? ✔✔are extra lanes at a highway exit located on the right-hand side of the road way (exit ramps)
If you miss an exit on a highway what should you do? ✔✔go to the next exit
If you are driving around a curve what tends to happen to your vehicle? ✔✔your vehicle tends to keep going straight
What is the best way to drive through a curve? ✔✔check for curve ahead warning signs and recommended speeds and watch for vehicles that may drift into his/her lanes
Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted what does New Jersey Law allow you to do? ✔✔turn on a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic
How many feet before you make a turn are you supposed to use a signal? ✔✔100 feet before making any turn
How many feet away must you stop from a stopped school bus that has a flashing amber or red lights on? ✔✔at least 25 feet away
Under what condition can you pass at 10 mph a stopped school bus? ✔✔if a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children
front of a private or public driveway, within an intersection, within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys, within 50 feet of a railroad crossing, within 50 feet of a stop sign, within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite to a fire station entrance, on a bridge or elevated roadway or in any tunnel, next to another vehicle parked at the curb (double parking), in an area where parking is prohibited by municipal ordinance
How many feet must you park away from...
a fire hydrant
a crosswalk at an intersection
a railroad crossing
a stop sign
driveway entrance to fire station
street opposite a fire station ✔✔fire hydrant..10 feet
crosswalk at intersection..25 feet
railroad crossing..50 feet
stop sign..50 feet
driveway entrance to fire station..20 feet
street opposite a fire station..75 feet
What is double parking? ✔✔when you park next to another vehicle parked at the curb
What kind of offense is using a cell phone or texting device while driving? ✔✔primary offense
A cell phone can only be used in what kind of situations? ✔✔if there is a fire, traffic accident, serious road hazard, medical emergency, or hazardous material emergency
What is the fine for using a cell phone while driving? ✔✔$100-$
Under the graduated driver license (GDL) law can a motorist use a cell phone, hands free cell phone, or other electronic device? ✔✔no
How much can you be fined for throwing litter from your vehicle either parked or moving? ✔✔up to $
If litter is thrown from a moving vehicle what could also happen to you? ✔✔you may lose your license
