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What is the speed limit in a school, business, or residential zone?

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25 MPH, unless otherwise posted

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What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?

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Horn and lights

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Give some examples of when your signals should be used.

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SLOWING AND STOPPING, TURNING AND CHANGING LANES

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When are roads the most slippery?

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First few minutes after rainfall

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What are the shapes and colors of a stop, yield, school, and railroad sign?

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STOP=RED, WHITE, OCTAGON
YIELD=RED, WHITE, TRIANGLE
SCHOOL=YELLOW, BLACK, PENTAGON
RAILROAD=YELLOW, BLACK, CIRCLE

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What does the 3 second rule refer to?

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Following distance

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What do you do at a flashing red light?

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Stop and go when safe

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When should you yield?

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At a yield sign, and to cars on the right at a controlled or uncontrolled intersection if you arrive at the same time

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How do you regain control in a skid?

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Let off the gas, turn in the direction the back of the car is skidding

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What do you do if you have a tire blowout?

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Grip wheel firmly, ease off gas, slow down gradually, pull off road

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When should you slow down if you are going to go around a curve?

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Before the curve

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What should you do if a car is passing you on a 2 lane road?

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Slow down to make it easier to be passed

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When can you drive on private property to avoid a traffic light?

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Only when police tell you to

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What are the hand signals for a right and left turn?

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RIGHT=LEFT ARM OUT, PALM FACING UP
LEFT=LEFT ARM STRAIGHT OUT

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What is the hand signal to slow down or stop?

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SLOW OR STOP=LEFT ARM OUT, PALM FACING DOWN

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What driving skills are affected by alcohol?

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Coordination, vision, judgement, balance

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What is the penalty for 1st offense DUI if you are 21?

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$250 - $400 fine, $1000 insurance surcharge, 12 – 48 hrs. in IDRC, 3 month license suspension

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What can sober a person up?

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Only time

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What have most drunk drivers been drinking?

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Beer

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How far in advance must you use your turn signal?

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100 ft.

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What are your chances of being in a collision if your BAC is .05%, .10%, and .15%?

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.05 = 2x as great, .10 = 6x as great, .15 = 25x as great

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How much alcohol makes up one drink?

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12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, 1 ½ oz. hard liquor

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What are the 4 factors that determine a person’s BAC?

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  1. Amount consumed
  2. Time consumed
  3. Body weight
  4. Food eaten
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What are you supposed to do with your old license plates?

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Turn them into the DMV

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What type of insurance must you possess in NJ?
Liability
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When can you make a right turn on red?
If there is not a 'No Turn on Red' sign, and after coming to a complete stop and checking traffic
27
What is the penalty for altering a driver's license?
$1000 and up to 6 months in prison
28
When can you pass on the right?
When the driver in front of you is turning left and there is room to pass
29
How do you recover after your car has drifted onto the shoulder of the road?
Ease off the gas and slowly turn back into the proper lane
30
What way should your wheels face if you are parking downhill?
Toward the curb
31
If you move into NJ, how long do you have to get your car inspected?
14 days after registering it
32
How far do you have to park from a stop sign, crosswalk, and a fire hydrant?
STOP SIGN = 50 FT CROSSWALK = 25 FT FIRE HYDRANT = 10 FT
33
How far do you have to stop away from a bus whose red lights are flashing?
25 FT
34
How fast can you pass a school bus if it is in front of a school?
10 MPH
35
What do you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
Go on to the next exit
36
Why is using your seatbelt important? Give 3 examples.
1. It keeps you from being thrown from the car 2. It keeps you from hitting the dashboard 3. It keeps you from sliding on your seat
37
What is the penalty for refusing a breath test?
You receive a 1st offense DUI
38
What is the implied consent law?
You must take a breath test if arrested for DUI
39
What do you do if your brakes give out?
Shift to a lower gear, and pump the brakes really hard; if this fails, use your hand brake
40
When should you use your high beams?
Open country driving
41
When driving around a curve, what way does your car want to go?
Straight
42
How long is your probationary license (GDL) good for?
1 year
43
What hours can you drive between with a learner's permit? And with a GDL license?
PERMIT = 5AM – 11PM PROBATIONARY LICENSE = 5AM – 11PM
44
In NJ, between what dates can snow studded tires be used?
Nov. 15 – April 1
45
In city driving, how many seconds ahead should you look?
12 seconds
46
To get a learner's permit, what requirements must you have?
1. Pass eye and written test 2. 6 hours behind the wheel driving 3. Parental consent
47
What is a large truck's no-zone?
Blind spots (200 feet behind the truck)
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Are there any restrictions for someone who is 21 with a GDL?
No
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What are the requirements for a supervising driver?
At least 21 yrs old, licensed for 3 years, NJ license
50
How many people can be in your car when you have your probationary license?
1, unless with an adult
51
In adverse conditions, how much % longer can it take a large truck to stop?
25%
52
Under GDL law, when is a person required to attend remedial training classes?
After they get 4 points or get a DUI
53
How much is the fine for violating any GDL restrictions?
$100
54
What should you know or do when sharing the road with large trucks?
It takes them longer to stop, have big blind spots, and make wide right turns
55
What is a habitual offender?
It is a person who is convicted of a crime 3 times in 3 years
56
Any GDL driver must display what and where on their license plate?
Red decal in the upper left corner
57
What is the penalty for failing to stop for pedestrians?
$100-$500 fine and up to 25 days in jail
58
What are some requirements for the car used on your road test?
Examiner must have access to the emergency brake; current permit, registration, insurance and inspection sticker; working lights, brakes
59
At what speed can you start to hydroplane?
35 MPH
60
What is the move over law?
You must move over to the furthest lane to avoid police and other emergency vehicles in the shoulder. If no other lane, slow down significantly.
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How far do you stop from an active RR crossing?
15 FT

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