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Driver's Permit #1
Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What must a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ carry with them at all times in the vehicle? | Validated Permit, a probationary license or basic driver license; in addition to Valid Insurance Card and Registration |
| How long do you have to report an address change? | 1 week |
| Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must ... | pass the required knowledge and vision exam; have a validated permit and obtain two reflectorized decals (one for each license plate) |
| Altering a Driver's License or possessing an altered Drivers License results in? | $1,000 Fine, loss of driving privileges and 6 months imprisonment |
| If you get a driver's license illegally, you could..... ? | Be fined up $200 - $500 and/ or imprisonment for 30-90 days |
| The FINE for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL Permits or Probationary License is how much? | $100.00 |
| A Special Learner Examination Permit may be issued at the age 16 when? | The applicant is enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training course approved by the NJ Department of Education; the applicant is enrolled in commercial driving school purchased by the driving instructor |
| In order to get a probationary Driver License when holding a GDL Special Learner's Permit you must? | ~completed 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements ~must pass the MVC's road test ~must be at least 17 years old |
| At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner Permit and enroll in a behind-the wheel training course conducted by a secondary and/or commercial driving school? | at the age of 16 BEFORE 17 |
| At what age is a GDL Special Learner Permit eligible for a BASIC license? | at age 18, with completing all requirements w/o any suspensions or postponements |
| Upon COMPLETION of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must? | Visit any MVC to obtain an UNRESTRICTED BASIC LICENSE |
| While practice driving, a holder of a special learner permit must? | have a validated special learner permit with them, wear a seatbelt, & be accompanied by an adult supervising driver in the front seat at least 21 years of age w/ a minimum of 3 years driving experience |
| What are the requirements of a SUPERVISING DRIVER of a GDL Special Learner permit or examination permit driver? | ~21 years of age ~possesses a valid NJ driver's license ~has a minimum of 3 years driving experience |
| Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a Probationary license, validated Special Learner's or Examination Permit, allowed to have in the vehicle? | 1 additional passenger unless accompanied by parent/ guardian |
| TRUE OR FALSE, if you are 21 years of age or older you have GDL restrictions? | FALSE (No Restrictions) |
| A Probationary Driver is NOT permitted to use? | CELL PHONE or Electronic Devices while driving |
| If you have a GDL Special Learner Permit, Examination Permit or Probationary License then you? | CAN NOT Drive between 11:01pm-5:00am Are RESTRICTED to DRIVE WITHIN 5:01am - 11:00pm MUST REQUIRE EVERYONE TO WEAR SEATBELTS |
| As of May 1, 2010 all GDL drivers holding a Special Learner Permit or Probationary License when operating a vehicle must? | Display a RED REFLECTORIZED DECAL on both he FRONT AND REAR LICENSE PLATES |
| You cannot take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions between the driver and examiner because? | It prevents the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brake |
| At the time of your road test, you must present | a valid examination permit, valid vehicle registration card, and valid vehicle Insurance Card |
| The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road & safety of driving. Therefore the applicant must be test on? | STOPPING, TURNING, NEARING Corners & Intersections, and STEERING PROPERLY |
| Who is responsible for all passengers under the age of 18? | THE DRIVER |
| In the event of a Crash or Sudden Stop, use of seatbelts may....? | Keep you from being thrown from the car, hitting the windshield, or dashboard; keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car |
| A child under the age of 8 and over 80 pounds must properly belted and .... | seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat, the front seat will be allowed? |
| An exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe and/or running the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage could cause... | potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle |
| What the possible symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning | loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/ vomiting |
| If someone is suspected of carbon monoxide poisoning you should? | Immediately remove them from source of carbon monoxide poisoning and call 911 |
| Before turning your vehicle how far in advance must you put on your turn signal? | 100 feet |
| Hand Signals | Straight out = LEFT Upward = RIGHT Down = STOP |
| When driving in reverse the driver should do the following | ~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 of the vehicle without the use of mirrors |
| When Parking DOWNHILL which way must your vehicle's WHEELS be TURNED? | They need to be turned TOWARD the CURB |
| When you are Parking UPHILL which way must your vehicle's WHEELS be TURNED? | They must be turned AWAY from the CURB |
| The SPEED LIMIT in SCHOOL, BUSINESS or RESIDENTIAL area is ? | 25 MPH |
| When the pavement is marked with 2 center lines, 1 solid and 1 broken? | Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line |
| Motorists must ALWAYS YIELD to? | BUSES, PEOPLE (pedestrians), EMERGENCY vehicles and vehicles already in the intersection |
| What are the measures a motorist should take in order to secure the safety of all pedestrians? | Yield the right of way in a crosswalk, be alert, obey speed limits and never pass another vehicle that has stopped to yield to a pedestrian |
| A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means | STOP behind the line for a TRAFFIC Signal or STOP sign |
| If you get to a four way stop at the same time of another driver(s) you must? | YIELD to the VEHICLE to the RIGHT |
| At an uncontrolled intersection or intersection with no signs or signals you should? | REDUCE SPEED and be READY to STOP |
| At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule... | the Vehicle on the LEFT must Yield to the vehicle on the RIGHT |
| Acceleration Lane = | ENTER HIGHWAY |
| Deceleration Lane = | LEAVE HIGHWAY |
| The safest/ best way to take a "curve" is | SLOW DOWN BEFORE ENTERING |
| During a curve your vehicle will tend to go in what direction? | STRAIGHT (p. 67) |
| If a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled, he or she must | PULL as far as possible onto the SHOULDER or MEDIAN |
| When there is NO TURN on RED sign NOT POSTED you can turn RIGHT ONLY when? | After MAKING A FULL STOP, THEN CHECK FOR TRAFFIC |
| To make a safe right turn you should? | Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible |
| When approaching a RAIL ROAD CROSSING with FLASHING LIGHTS, how far in advance must you stop? | 15 feet |
| Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should .....? | STOP |
| What must you do when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road; NOT NEAR A SCHOOL? | STOP 25 FEET AWAY |
| When a school bus stops DIRECTLY in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction of no more than ? | 10 MPH |
| Police cars, fire trucks, ambulance, volunteer fire & rescue squad members responding to emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see them YOU MUST? | PULL to the EXTREME RIGHT of the ROAD, STOP & LET THEM PASS YOU |
| Headlights must be used when & during what? | ~ 1/2 hour before sunrise, 1/2 after sunset ~wipers and lights must be on when visibility is 500 feet or less in rain, snow or ice |
| When are Bright or High Beams used? | Open country driving when no traffic is in sight |
| When do you dim your high beams to low beams? | when a vehicle is approaching you or when you are behind other vehicles |
| You may not park within how many feet of a FIRE HYDRANT? | 10 feet |
| You may not park within how many feet of a STOP Sign? | 50 Feet |
| You may not park within how many feet of a CROSSWALK? | 25 feet |
| In addition, you may NOT park in front of a fire hydrant, bus stop zone, or in front of a driveway unless.... | a police officer tells you that you can |
| Motorists may NOT use a hand- held cellular phone while driving except for the following instances: | ~Fire, Traffic Accident, Serious Road Hazard, Medical Emergency, Hazardous Material Emergency |
| The Accident Prevention Formula says what THREE things? | Be ALERT, Be PREPARED, ACT in TIME |
| Emotions can have a great effect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should? | Give yourself time to cool off |
| In extreme cases an aggressive driver may cause | an accident or collision |
| Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver? | improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failed to yield to the right of way, following another vehicle too closely |
| When behind the wheel a motorist should always? | Remain calm and follow the rules of the road |
| Highway Hypnosis can be avoided by doing what? | Avoid staring at anything for more than a few seconds? |
| Be sure to keep a safe distance ( 1 car length of distance per 10 miles per hour) to give you time to..... | REACT to emergencies |
| Three ways to communicate with drivers are? | Horns, lights and hand signals |
| The regular following distance is | 3 seconds plus; if snow than it increases to 6 seconds plus |
| when you are being passed you should? | slow down and make it easier for the other motorist to pass |
| After driving through a deep puddle you should? | Test your brakes |
| Road surfaces are most slippery when ? | First few minutes of rainfall |
| Hydroplaning occurs when? | Your vehicle is going 35 mph or more on wet roads |
| To AVOID hydroplaning you should? | Slow Down and Drive on the highest point of the road |
| In NJ, studded tires can be legally used between what dates? | November 15th and April 1st |
| You should be able to stop within how many feet at night? | The distance you see ahead |
| In city driving, it is important to do the following? | Drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians and 12 seconds ahead |
| If you go into a skid you should? | Take your foot off gas pedal |
| Running off the pavement if the wheels drive onto the dirt shoulder of the road you should | slow down and slightly turn the wheel toward the road |
| To avoid a spin while skidding? | Turn the vehicle in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding |
| If your BRAKES FAIL, the first thing you should do is? | Shift to a lower gear gear then pump the brakes |
| If you get a flat tire or blowout? | You should slow down gradually, remove foot from gas pedal |
| If your gas pedal sticks? | Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway |
| Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: | Senses and judgement impaired |