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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A diamond shaped sign is | a warning sign. |
| The shape of a stop sign is | an octagon. |
| A triangular shaped sign is | a yield sign. |
| What color is used to alert motorists that they must share the road or street with pedestrians? | Yellow or green. |
| It is legal to turn right at an intersection, if you | have your blinker and have your right of way or if there is no turn on red sign. |
| When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should | reduce speed and be ready to stop. |
| When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to… | When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to slow down and be prepared to stop. |
| A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must meet which of the following requirements? | A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must be 21 years of age, to have 3 years of experience, and must have a validated New Jersey license. |
| In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners Permits must meet which of the following requirements? | In order to obtain a Probationary License must pass the road test, have 6 months of supervised driving, must be 17, and must pass the vision test. |
| A Probationary driver is Probationary for how long? | A Probationary driver is a Probationary driver for 12 months or 1 year. |
| Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? | Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within one week after moving. |
| The driving hours of a GDL permit or probationary license holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to | Not allowed to drive between 11:01 pm to 5:00 am. Restricted to 5:01 am to 11:00 pm. |
| The holder of a probationary driver license is not permitted the use of what while driving? | Hand held electronic devices or hand free electronic devices. |
| When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken, passing is | allowed by the side with the broken line. |
| Getting or altering a driver license illegally may result in what penalties? | A 1000 dollar fine for making an id and getting a fake id is 500 dollar fine. Both result in losing driving privileges or getting imprisoned. |
| Excluding dependents (children), how many passengers is the holder of a probationary driver license (under 21) permitted to have in the vehicle? | Without the parent only your children and one additional person. With a parent, as many people as you want as long as they have a seat belt. One additional person. |
| Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must pass the required MVC’s Knowledge test and vision exam, have a validated permit and obtain what other item for the vehicle? | The red decals, that says that you are a probationary driver and tells other drivers that you are inexperienced. |
| How much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License? | The fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL permit or probationary license is 100 dollars. |
| During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when... | During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when the driver convicts two or more moving violations with 4 or more points. |
| Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must visit any MVC agency to obtain what? | Upon completion of the GDL requirements (one years of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must visit any MVC agency to obtain their basic drivers license. |
| If your driver license is lost or stolen, who you should immediately notify? | If your driver's license is lost or stolen you should immediately notify the local police. |
| The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and the safety of driving. Therefore, the applicant may be tested on which requirements? | Reversing, following other vehicles, nearing corners, parallel parking, sitting properly with seat belt, starting vehicle, steering properly, stopping at signs, stopping smoothly, turning, turning around, using the horn, and yielding rightofway. |
| Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which individuals? | Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to pedestrians who have the right-of-way with the crosswalk, oncoming traffic, emergency vehicles, bicyclists, and skateboarders. |
| The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is what? | Left turn. |
| A child under the age of eight and who are less than 57 inches ( four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and placed where? | In a car seat in the back of the car with a seat belt. |
| In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may do what? | Stops you from going through the windshield and falling off your seat. |
| Before turning, you must signal at least how many feet? | Before turning you must signal at least 100 feet. |
| If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is what | If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is go to a lower gear. |
| When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be turned… | When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle's wheels should be turned toward the curb. |
| To drive in reverse, you must do what with your body? | To drive in reverse the driver must turn their head and body to the right. Their right arm should be placed on the back of the passenger seat and left hand should be on the top of the steering wheel. Look back through the rear back window. |
| It is good practice to keep a safe following distance in order to do what? | It is good to practice a safe drive distance in case you need to stop fast, give you time to react. |
| Bright beam lights are used for what? | Open country driving, no traffic. |
| If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side view mirrors, you are in what? | If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in the rear view or side view mirrors you are in the blind spot or no zone. You know the driver can see you or not if you can see them. |
| Signals should be used when? | Signals should always be used when turning, changing lanes, slowing down, or stopping. |
| You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? | You may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. |
| The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is… | The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is 25mph. |
| When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must stop how many feet from the crossing? | When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must stop 15 or more feet away from crossing. |
| You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? | You may not park within 50 feet from the stop sign. |
| You can reduce your chances of being in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula. What is the accident prevention formula? | The accident prevention formula is to be alert, be prepared, and act in time. |
| If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should perform what actions? | If a motorist gets a flat tire or tire blowout they should hold onto the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicles straight while gradually slowing down and take your foot off the gas pedal and try not to use the brakes. |
| In extreme cases, an aggressive driver may cause… | Road rage or an accident. |
| What actions could lead to distracted driving? | Some things that could lead to distracted driving are using hand held devices, smoking, adjusting mirrors, eating, or applying makeup. |
| To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to | To avoid "highway hypnosis" while driving try not to look at something for more than a few seconds. |
| In city driving, you should drive, watch, and look..... | In city driving, you should drive 25 mph or less, watch for pedestrians, and look at least 12 seconds ahead. |
| All drivers, during rain, snow and ice must have | All drivers, during rain, snow and ice must have their windshield wipers and headlights on. |
| To maintain a proper following distance when you are driving, you should stay at least… | To maintain a proper following distance when you are driving, you should stay at least one car length per 10 mph and the 3 second rule. If it is snowing or raining you should increase your following distance and second rule. |
| What are some signs of a defensive driver? | Some signs of a defensive driver is someone who is alert at making quick decisions, someone with good judgement, and following the rules of the road. |
| What are some signs of an aggressive driver? | Some signs of an aggressive driver are improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to the right of way, speeding, tailgating, and following another vehicle too closely. |
| During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as ______% more? | During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as 25% more time to stop. |
| If a driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rear view mirrors, you are in | If a driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rear view mirrors, you are in the blind spot or no zone. (the truck can't see you infront of them, behind them, or on the side towards the back of the truck). |
| If you go into a skid, you should… | If you go into a skid, you should turn in the direction the back of the car is skidding and take your foot off of the gas. |
| If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should do what? | The motorist should stay on the shoulder and ease up on the gas pedal. |
| A motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so… | A motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so you aren't in their blind spot. |
| The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to what? | The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to not drink and drive. |
| Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means what? | Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means that a drivers senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol. |
| After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your… | After two, three, or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your reaction time, coordination, and balance. |