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Drivers Ed
50 questions
Question | Answer |
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A diamond shaped sign is… | a warning sign for road conditions that need caution. |
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 |
It is legal to turn right at an intersection, if you.. | see a green light or there is NOT a "no turn on red" sign, or if there are no pedestrians. |
When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should…. | Reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming. |
When two or more roads join and there is no signal or regulatory device, it is good practice to… | As a motorist nears a crossroad that is not controlled, he/she must reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left. |
A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must meet which of the following requirements? | at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years’ driving experience |
In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners Permits must meet which of the following requirements? | 6 months of supervised driving without suspensions and must pass road, vision, and knowledge tests. |
A Probationary driver is Probationary for how long? | 1 year |
Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? | within 1 week after moving. |
The driving hours of a GDL examination permit or probationary license holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to... | 5:01 am to 11 pm |
The holder of a probationary driver license is not permitted the use of what while driving? | No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices. |
When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken, passing is... | legal, only on the side with a broken line. |
Getting or altering a driver license illegally may result in what penalties? Loss of motorist's driving privilege. | Fine of up to $1,000 and/or. Up to six month's imprisonment. |
Excluding dependents (children), how many passengers is the holder of a probationary driver license (under 21) permitted to have in the vehicle? | Passengers are limited to dependents of the probationary license holder and 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? | Red reflective decals. |
How much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License? | $100 |
During a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary Driving School Program when... | drivers who are convicted of two or more moving violations with a total of four 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? | upgrade to a basic driver's license. |
If your driver license is lost or stolen, who you should immediately notify? | Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles |
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? | sitting properly, starting a car, and steering properly. |
Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which individuals? | Yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning right at a red light. |
The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is what? | It means that the driver wants to turn left or change lanes to the left. |
A child under the age of eight and who is less than 57 inches ( four feet nine inches) tall must be properly belted and placed where? | in a back car seat and maybe a booster seat. |
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may do what? | Keep you secured to the seat, prevent from hitting the windshield, and prevent sliding off. |
Before turning, you must signal at least how many feet? | 100 ft |
If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is what... | downshift to a lower gear and pump the brake. |
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? Turn yourself to the right and look behind. | Left hand on the steering wheel and right on the passenger seat. |
It is good practice to keep a safe following distance in order to do what? | Help give you enough time to react to someone who brakes in front of you. |
Bright beam lights are used for what? | To let you see farther in the dark on open country roads. |
If the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rear view or side view mirrors, you are in what? | You are in the truck's blind spot. |
Signals should be used when? | Before you stop, turn or change lanes. |
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? | 10 ft |
The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is... | 25 mph |
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must stop how many feet from the crossing? | 50 ft |
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? | Be alert, Be prepared, and Act in time. |
If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should perform what actions? | He/she should hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down. |
In extreme cases, an aggressive driver may cause... | Road rage, which can cause violence. |
What actions could lead to distracted driving? | Using a cellphone, lighting a cigarette, reading maps, eating while driving, applying makeup. |
To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to ... | not look at the same thing for over a few seconds and to rest every few hours. |
In city driving, you should drive, watch, and look... | You should drive slower, watch out for pedestrians, and look at least 12 seconds ahead. |
All drivers, during rain, snow and ice must have... | wipers and headlights on. |
To maintain a proper following distance when you are driving, you should stay at least.. | 3 seconds away |
What are some signs of a defensive driver? | They know the safe and legal way to make turns, change gears, brake and pass. |
What are some signs of an aggressive driver? | speeding and tailgating. |
During bad weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as ______% more? | 25% |
If you go into a skid, you should… | turn in the same way the back of the car is skidding. |
After completing the MVC Driver Improvement Program, you will be on probation for a period of how long? | 1 year |