1. Approaching uncontrolled intersection:
reduce speed, be ready to stop
2. Drugs that affect driving skills:
cold pills, tranquilizers, prescription drugs
3. Colors that alert motorists to pedestrians or bicyclists:
yellow-green
4. Change of address:
report to MVC within 1 week
5. Triangular shaped sign:
yield
6. You cannot park:
in front of fire hydrant, bus stop zone, front of a driveway
Pavement marked with 2 center lines, one broken and one solid:
passing permitted only on side with broken line
GDL and seat belt usage
driver and all passangers
BAC slightly above .05%:
risk of causing an accident doubles
Following distance:
3 seconds behind the car in front of you
Headlights:
1/2 hr after sunset and 1/2hr before sunrise
BAC slightly above .10%:
risk of causing an accident 6 times greater
Measures a motorist can take to protect pedestrians:
yield at crosswalks, be alert and obey speed limits, do not pass vehicles stopped for a pedestrian
Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
senses and judgment are impaired by alcoholsenses and judgment are impaired by alcohol
During probationary license period, Driving School Program mandatory when:
being convicted of 2 or more moving violations and accumulating 4 or more points
Road surfaces most slippery:
first few minutes of rainfall
Hand signal when arm and hand are straight out:
left turn
After completing GDL requirements with one year of unsupervised driving:
visit MVC to obtain unrestricted Basic License
When sharing road with large trucks and buses:
more space to truck making wide turn, extra space when stopping behind, consistent speed when passing
Lost or stolen license:
immediately notify police
Limitations of large trucks and buses:
visibility, stopping distances, maneuverability
Number of passengers permitted in car of GDL Special Learner Permit holder:
Any parent, guardian, or dependent and one additional
Getting a license illegally may result in:
$250-$400 fine, 30-90 days in jail
Trucks in bad weather conditions:
25% longer to stop
No parking in front of public or private driveway unless:
directed to do so by an officer
Before practice driving with permit, driver must:
pass knowledge test, pass vision exam, have validated permit, and obtain 2 red reflectorized decals for license plates
On road test, driver may be tested on:
stopping and turning, nearing corners and intersections, and steering properly
If you go into a skid, you should:
take your foot off the gas
After completing a MVC Driver Improvement Program, probation lasts:
one year
After 2+ drinks, alcohol can impair:
reaction time, coordination and balance, vision and judgment
Fine for violation of GDL permit or probationary license:
$100
Parking a vehicle facing uphill:
turn wheels away from curb
Altering a license or showing an altered license:
$1000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, loss of driving privilege
If a person has been drinking, they can only sober up with:
time
To make a safe right turn:
approach intersection on far right
Children under 8 years old and 57 inches:
belted and in rear seat, unless no rear seat available
Right on red light:
legal after full stop, check traffic (unless there is a “No Turn on Red” sign)
As of 5/1/2010, all GDL drivers must:
display reflectorized red decal on front and rear license plates
During rain, snow, and ice:
all drivers must have wipers and headlights on
Passing large trucks:
several no-zones (blind spots) in which motorist cannot see other vehicles
Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow/amber traffic signal:
stop
Seat belts:
keep you from being thrown from car, keep you from hitting windshield or dashboard, keep you from sliding off seat and losing control
Deceleration lane:
extra lane at highway exit
To avoid “highway hypnosis”:
avoid looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
Best way to reduce chances of alcohol related accident:
don’t drive at all after drinking
School zone speed limit:
25 mph
Aggressive driving:
improper/erratic lane changes, failure to yield right of way, following too closely
Following distance behind large truck:
truck driver must be able to see other motorist in rearview (or side view) mirror
If you are angry or excited:
give yourself time to cool off before driving
flat tire or blowout:
hold wheel firmly, remove foot from gas, coast to a stop
GDL permit, 21 or older, driving time restrictions:
no restrictions apply
stop sign:
eight sided
A motorist in NJ must carry:
permit/license, registration, insurance
At an uncontrolled intersection:
general rule that vehicle on left must yield to vehicle on right
Driving in reverse:
turn head and body to right until you can see through back window
To avoid spin while in skid:
turn same direction back of car is skidding
Studded snow tires can legally be used:
Nov 15th-Apr 1st
Driving hours for GDL permit or probationary license (under 21):
5:01am-11:00pm
Road test vehicle, no obstructions or consoles between driver and examiner because:
it prevents examiner from reaching foot or parking brake
GDL special learner permit must not drive between:
11:01pm and 5:00am
Move to NJ from another state, vehicle inspected within:
14 days after registering
Probationary drivers not permitted to use:
hand-held or hands-free devices, wireless communication devices, cell phones, GPS, hand-held video games
Except for new vehicles, inspection required:
every 2 years
After driving through a deep puddle:
test your brakes
1.5 ounces of whiskey has same alcohol content as:
12 ounces of beer or 5 ounces of wine
Diamond shaped sign category:
warning
When being passed:
slow down to make it easier on other motorist
Habitual offender:
3 license suspensions in 3 years
Probationary driver period lasts for:
12 months
Order of colors on traffic signal:
red, yellow, green
Person gets drunk in your home, leaves, has an accident:
you could be involved in a lawsuit
Supervising driver for GDL permit must:
be 21, have NJ driver’s license and be seated in front, be licensed driver for at least 3 years
Since 2008, hand-held cell phone use prohibited unless reporting:
fire, traffic accident, medical emergency
Implied Consent Law:
agree to breath test if arrested for possible DUI offense
Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for:
liability
To obtain a probationary license, one must:
pass road test, be at least 17, complete 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions/postponements
If your wheels drift onto the shoulder and you want to return to roadway:
slow down and regain control
Always yield to:
emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and other vehicles already in intersection
3 points can be subtracted from a motorist’s point total every year the motorist goes without:
violation or suspension (total never goes below 0)
School bus stopped directly in front of a school for pick up or drop off:
motorist may pass at 10 mph
Acceleration lane:
extra lane at highway entrance
Brakes fail:
shift to lower gear and pump the brakes
Inline skaters, skateboarders, and bicyclists have same rights/responsibilities as:
a moving MV
Parking near fire hydrant:
allow 10 ft
Drivers are responsible for all passengers under:
18
Parking downhill with a curb:
turn wheels toward curb
Signs that a motorist has been drinking:
weaving, quick stops, speeding
Passing on right permitted when:
vehicles are moving in two or more continuous lines or vehicle in front of you is turning left
Accident prevention formula:
be alert, be prepared, act in time
Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens:
steer to extreme right and stop, let them pass
Best way to enter a curve:
slow down before entering
Insurance surcharges result from:
DUI, DUI and violation of Implied Consent Law, or violation of Implied Consent Law
Signals should be used when:
changing lanes, turning, slowing down
Behind the wheel, motorists should always:
remain calm and follow the rules
School bus stopped on two-way road with red lights flashing:
stop 25ft away
Single, solid white line across an intersection:
stop line
If your license is suspended for MV violations:
no driving until suspension ends and license is restored
Bright beams:
open country driving
Night driving:
be able to stop within distance you can see ahead
Signal must be turned on:
100 ft before turn
Greatest number of DUIs result from consuming:
beer
Keeping a safe following distance:
gives you time to react
Parking near stop sign:
50 ft
Actions that distract drivers:
radio, eating, phone/electronic device
Under 21, under the influence if:
any detectable BAC level (.01 and above)
City driving:
slow down, look for pedestrians, look 12 seconds ahead
At road test, present:
registration, permit, insurance
When driving around a curve:
vehicle tends to go straight
Aggressive drivers may:
cause an accident due to behaviors
Railroad crossing with flashing lights:
stop at least 15 ft away
Passengers for a probationary driver under 21:
any parent, guardian, or dependent and one additional
Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to:
inline skaters/skateboarders, bicyclists, pedestrians
Causes of carbon monoxide poisoning could include:
exhaust leak, blocked tailpipe, running engine in enclosed garage
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning could include:
loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting
In the event carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected:
remove person from source and call 911
Penalty for pedestrians under 17 that violate pedestrian law:
$22
Accumulating 6 or more points within 3 years could result in a surcharge of $150. Each additional point after 6 results in a:
$25 surcharge
Motorists most at risk for drowsy driving are typically:
sleep deprived, driving alone, young
NJ child passenger restraint safety law requires that a child ride in a safety or booster seat in rear seat if:
a- 8 years old and under and less than 80 lbs (old law) or b. under 8 years old and less than 57 inches
Old license plates:
turn into any MVC or mail them to MVC in Trenton
Eyesight requirement for permit/license:
20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses
A motorist should always use his/her:
right foot for both the brake and the gas pedal
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to:
three minutes or less
Watch for animals on both sides of the road and:
be prepared for unexpected movements
When signaling a right turn, yield to:
bicyclists and pedestrians
Two vehicles meet at intersection with left blinkers on:
both vehicles make left staying left of center of intersection
GDL exemptions under 21:
employment and/or religion
Orange diamond shaped sign:
construction zone