Chapter 7

Question 1

What is a Habitual Offender?

Answer 1

a motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years

Question 2

what can cause an insurance surcharge?

Answer 2

refusal to take a breathalyzer test and operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor/drugs

Question 3

what is the implied consent law

Answer 3

motorists on NJ roadways have agreed, simply by using NJ roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking and driving offense

Question 4

how long will you be on probation after completing the Driver Improvement Program?

Answer 4

one year

Question 5

During the two-year probationary period, a motorist must enroll in the Probationary Driver Program when what occurs?

Answer 5

a motorist is convicted of two or more moving violations, totaling 4 or more points

Question 6

up to how many points will be subtracted from a motorist’s point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension?

Answer 6

up to three points but the point total will never be reduced below zero

Question 7

When can you drive when you’ve lost your license for certain motor vehicle violations?

Answer 7

you cannot drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored

Question 8

How much is the surcharge after the original surcharge of $150 for accumulating additional points after accumulating six or more points within three years?

Answer 8

$25

Question 9

What happens if you get into an accident and cause an injury to someone while driving with a suspended license?

Answer 9

fine, continued suspension and potential for a minimum 45 day jail sentence