nj written test dmv Flashcards by Paris Johnston

A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:

› One 12-ounce can of beer.

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You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

› 100 feet

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When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.

› Six

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The speed limit in school zones and unless otherwise posted is:

› 25 mph.

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on rural roadways is:

› 50 mph.

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You may turn right on red:

› After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the
intersection.

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While in the probationary period after receiving a special learner permit, a driver may accrue no
more than ____ points against their license before being enrolled in a Probationary Driver
Program.

› Four

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Drivers under the age of 21 who are operating on a probationary license should display ____
on their license plate.

› Two GDL decals

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A driver who is age 21 or older and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at
least ____ before taking the road test.

› Three months

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A driver who is under the age of 21 and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for
at least ____ before taking the road test.

› Six months

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Slower-moving traffic on a multilane highway should:

› Drive in the right lane.

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A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions
than under ideal driving conditions.

› 25

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If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:

› Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.

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Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:

› Three seconds.

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A driver may pass a school bus at a speed no faster than ____ if the school bus is stopped in
front of a school to drop off passengers.

› 10 mph

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When applying the crash-prevention formula, a driver should be alert, be prepared, and:

› Act in time.

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When driving on a snow-covered road, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

› Six seconds.

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The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of four and weighing
less than ____ to be restrained in a federally-approved safety system.

› 40 pounds

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The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter
than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.

› 4 feet, 9 inches

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You should turn on your headlights:

› One-half hour after sunset.

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of:

› 0.08 percent.

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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn
your front wheels?

› Right, toward the side of the road

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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very
little vehicle damage. You should:

› Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

› Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

› Over your shoulders.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

› Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

› The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

› See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

You drive defensively when you:

› Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

› There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

54. If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

› Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

› Motorcycle.

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

› All approaching vehicles.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

› Glance over your shoulder.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

› Under any circumstances.

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

› Take your foot off the gas pedal.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

› Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

› Slow-moving vehicle.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

› Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

› Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

› Are being tailgated by another driver.

Check your rearview mirrors:

› Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

› Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

› May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

› Yield to pedestrians and vehicles.

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

› Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

While backing, you should:

› Turn your head and look through the rear window.

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

› Hand signals

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

› Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

› Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

› Slow down before you enter the curve.

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

› Look left first, then right, then left again.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

› Once you have moved into the exit lane.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

› On an incline.

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

› Reduce

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

› Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Your ability to stop is affected by:

› The condition of the road.

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

› Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

When driving on slick roads, you should:

› Take turns more slowly than usual.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

› Shaded/ in shadows

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

› Signal and keep your wheels straight.

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

› Stop.

The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

› Turn right.

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

› They’re difficult to see in traffic.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

› Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

› Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

› Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

› Low beams.

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

› During the first half hour of rain.

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

› Press and hold the brake pedal.

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

› Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

› Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Signs that are colored orange are:

› Work zone signs.

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

› Green

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

› White

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

› No passing zones.

Pentagonal signs indicate:

› School zones.

A diamond-shaped sign:

› Warns of existing or possible hazards.

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

› Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

› May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

› Follow the directions given by the officer.

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

› Follow the directions given by the flagger.

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

› High speeds

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

› The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

› Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

› Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

› Continue driving and use the next exit.

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

› Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

› Treat the light like a stop sign.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

› Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

Downward-facing triangular signs:

› Tell drivers to yield.

Round signs indicate:

› Upcoming railroad crossings.

At a four-way stop:

› The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

› Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

› Firmly pump your brakes.

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

› That action is forbidden.

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