DRIVER S EDUCATION REVIEW 1. What should you do with your license plates when you sell your car and not buy another? Return them to MVS and ask for a receipt. 2. When you move into NJ, you must have your vehicle registered, within how many days/weeks? 60 days 3. When you move into NJ, you must have your car inspected, within how many days/weeks after registration? 14 days 4. When you see flashing lights and hear sirens, what should you do? Immediately pull over to the right. 5. What is the speed limit in a school zone (unless posted)? 25 mph 6. What speed can you pass a school bus when it has stopped to pick up or let off children in front of a school? 10 mph 7. What is the penalty when your BAC level is as little as.01% and you are under 21? 30 to 90 days suspension of driving privilege, 15 to 30 days community service, Participate in an IDRC 8. Describe when you see a solid and broken line on the road what the actions are? Solid you can not pass, broken line you can pass when line is on your side 9. What should you do if you have a flat tire or blowout? Do not brake, coast to a stop, hold steering wheel firmly 10. What should you do if your gas pedal sticks? Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway 11. When you miss your exit on an expressway, what should you do? Go to the next one 12. How do you gain control of a skid? Turn the wheel in the same direction that the back of the car is going Do not brake 13. What is do you do when your brakes fail? Pump the brakes and shift to a lower gear. 14. Who is responsible if a passenger (17 years old) is caught not wearing a seat belt? The driver 15. What is the best way to talk to other drivers? Use of horn, lights and signals 16. When can a person drive on private property? When an officer tells you to 17. What should you do at a yellow light? Make every effort to stop safely 18. When should you use your high beam lights?
On open country roads when no one else is around 19. If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible? Both the instructor and student driver 20. When hydroplaning occurs, what should you do? Hold steering wheel, tap brakes lightly, let the car coast to a stop 21. What does a triangular shaped sign, octagon, pentagon, pennant, diamond and round sign mean? Triangular: Yield Octagon: Stop Pentagon: School Zone Pennant: No passing Diamond: Warning Round: Railroad 22. Describe the meaning of a hand signal when the driver s hand and arm are pointed upward? Right Turn 23. Describe what to do at a flashing red light? Come to a complete stop and then proceed when clear. 24. What is the penalty if you refuse to take a breath test? Same as first offense DWI 7 months 1year license loss $300 500 fine $1,000 a year for 3 years 25. What is the Implied Consent Law? You automatically agree to take a breath test when you sign your license. 26. 11/2 oz of 86% liquor is equal to what other type of alcohol? 12 oz can of beer 5oz glass of wine 27. What is considered to be under the influence? Any alcohol in your system Your senses and judgment are impaired 28. Describe the three second plus rule? Following distance between you and the car in front of you. 29. What are the chances of having an accident if your BAC level is.15 percent,.10 percent and.05 percent?.15 percent: 25 times.10 percent: 6 times.05 percent: 2 times 30. What three things do you need to have with you while you are driving? License Registration Insurance 31. What is the penalty for altering a driver s license or showing an altered driver s license? $1000 fine
6 months imprisonment loss of driving privilege 32. What is the penalty for getting a driver s license illegally? $200 500 fine Imprisonment of 30 90 days 33. If a person has been drinking, what can sober them up? Time 34. What should you do when a vehicle passes you? Slow down to make it easier to be passed. 35. What should you do after you drive through a deep puddle of water? Test brakes after coming out of puddle by tapping them 36. You must have what type of insurance? Liability 37. What is the most common mistake for beginning drivers? Braking too hard 38. What is the best way to take a curve? Slow down before entering the curve 39. Who has the right of way if two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time? The person on the right 40. How can you lessen the impact in a collision that is unavoidable? Hit something that gives way 41. Why is it important to wear both safety belts and shoulder strap? Decreases your chance of getting injured 42. Describe the hand signal when the driver s hand and arm is downward? Slow or stop 43. Before making a right turn on red, what should you do? Stop; look for a sign telling you not to, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. 44. What is the speed limit in a residential or business district? 25 mph 45. How far should you signal before turning? 100 feet 46. When can you pass on the right on a two lane roadway? When you have a dotted line on a highway with lanes running in the same direction or when the driver in front of you is making a left and there is sufficient room for you to pass on the right. 47. When or at what time should headlights be used? ½ hour before sunset, ½ hour after sunrise, bad weather, when wipers are on 48. You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant, crosswalk, stop sign, and railroad crossing? Fire Hydrant: 10 feet Crosswalk: 25 feet Stop Sign: 50 feet Railroad crossing: 50 feet 49. When can you get three points subtracted from your driving record?
Every year you go without a violation 50. Describe how to back your car up in a straight line? Left hand 12 O clock, right hand behind the passenger seat and look through rear window. 51. What is the first thing to do when making a right turn? Signal and get into the proper lane 52. When driving around a curve, your vehicle will tend to do this? Continue going straight 53. Describe how to back the car up while turning the wheel? Both hands on the wheel; turn wheel in the direction you want the back of the car to go. 54. BAC stands for? Blood Alcohol Concentration 55. What should you do when you car breaks down? Signal and pull off the side of the road, hazards on and hood up. 56. What is a Habitual Offender? Three license suspensions in three years 57. What do you do when your car runs off the pavement/road? Slow down on the side of the road and regain control before you turn back on the road. 58. At what time period should you report a change of address? One week 59. At what time period should you report a name change? Two weeks 60. Who should you notify if you lose your license? The police 61. List who or what you as a driver should yield to? Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, the driver on the right 62. Turn your wheels the curb when parking uphill. Away from 63. Turn your wheels the curb when parking downhill. Toward 64. Turn your wheels the side of the road when there is no curb. Toward 65. When should you use your signals? Turning, changing lanes, parking, and stopping 66. What is highway hypnosis? Getting tired behind the wheel 67. How can you avoid highway hypnosis? Rest before you drive, open the window, listen to the radio, keep your eyes moving, and do not stare at one thing for a long time. 68. When are road surfaces at their slipperiest? During the first few minutes of rainfall. 69. Why should you keep a space cushion? Give you more reaction time
70. Describe a railroad sign. Round with Black and Yellow 71. In NJ, at what level are you considered legally drunk?.08 72. What is the single white line across an intersection? Stop line 73. What is the NJ law for child restraint law devices? Under 8 years old and less than 80 pounds must be in a car seat or booster seat. Between 8 18 years must wear a seat belt anywhere in the vehicle. 74. Describe the hand signal when a driver s hand and arm are straight out? Left turn 75. Describe double solid line in the center of a two lane road? White or yellow no passing 76. What is the most popular alcoholic beverage? Beer 77. What is the order of colors in a traffic light? Top to bottom: red, yellow, green 78. Describe the function of yellow lines? Separate 2 way traffic 79. What distance should you look ahead for city driving? 12 seconds Check for pedestrians 80. Before practicing to drive what must you must have? A permit issued by motor vehicle 81. Under GDL law who must wear a seatbelt? All passengers front and back seat 82. Under GDL law what must you display on your license plates? 1 red reflective decal on the front and rear license plates 83. How many passengers can a holder of a permit or provisional license have in the car (Under 21)? Dependents of the permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian 84. How many passengers can a holder of a permit or provisional license have in the car (Above 21)? No restrictions 85. What is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL permit or probationary license? $100 per violation 86. Between what hours can a GDL permit or provisional license holder drive (under 21)? 5:01am to 11:00pm 87. Between what hours can a GDL permit or provisional license holder drive (above 21)? No restrictions
88. What is the requirement for a supervising driver accompanying the holder of a GDL permit? 21 years of age with 3 years license driving experience 89. It is a good practice to do what at an uncontrolled intersection? Reduce speed and be ready to stop if necessary 90. Whenever possible, where should your child car seat be placed? In the rear of the car 91. When driving at a speed of 60mph, how much braking distance will it take to stop a vehicle on a dry surface? 300ft 92. In construction or work areas, fines are DOUBLED. 93. In NJ motorists when can studded snow tires be used? November 15 th to April 1 st 94. What drugs can affect basic driving skills? Cold pills Tranquilizers Some prescription medicines 95. When your driving privilege is restored after a suspension, how long will your probationary period be? One year 96. When operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, how many points will you get on your license? 2 point moving violation 97. What is the penalty for driving while a license suspension and having a collision that causes injury to another person? A fine, continued suspension, potential jail sentence 98. What is the penalty for failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk? $500 fine up to 25 days in jail 6 months license suspension 2 points community service 99. Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of: Buying alcoholic beverages and/or DUI Graffiti Setting false alarms 100. Describe the function of white lines One way traffic