New Jersey Driver's License Example Questions

1.5 ounces of 86 proof of liquor contains the same amount of alcohol as:
12 ounces of beer.

A 12-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
1.5 ounces of 86 proof of whiskey.

A driver's left hand extended downward means:
He is making a stop or slowing down.

A flashing red light means:
Stop, proceed with caution.

A green light means:
Go when safe.

A person may operate a moped with:
a valid basic license, motorcycle license or a moped license.

A person who holds a probationary driver's license is subject to:
An advisory notice upon being convicted of their first moving violation, mandatory attendance at a driver education program in place of suspension for second violation - resulting in 4 or more points, also any violation after attending school will result in suspension.

A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means:
Stop behind the line for a traffic sign or light.

After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your:
Reaction time, coordination and balance and also your judgment.

After driving through a deep puddle you should immediately:
Test your brake.

An agricultural license allows the operation of:
Farm registered vehicles for agircultural purposes only.

An articulated license allows the operation of:
A commercially registered vehicle of 18,000 lbs or more joined by a coupling device.

At the time of your road test you must present:
A valid vehicle registration permit, insurance, ID, Examination permit. (The answer is "above all is right")

Driving while under the influence of alcohol beverages or drugs refers to:
When your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol or drugs of any kind.

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
Driving even if the driver has had 1 drink.

Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:
The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk.

Drugs that may affect basic driving skill are:
Cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription drugs.

High beam lights are used for:
Open country driving.

How close may you park to a corner:
25 feet.

How close may you park to a fire hydrant:
10 feet.

How close may you park to a stop sign:
50 feet.

How far can you park to a fire department:
No less than 200 feet.

How far should you always keep feet behind signaling emergency vehicle:
At least 300 feet.

How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill with a curb:
To the right forward the curb.

Hydroplaning is a driving condition where the tires lose tract on a wet road and floats on a layer of water or slush. When this happens you should:
Slow down.

If two cars begin to enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:
The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident, after leaving your home you could:
Become involved in a Lawsuit.

If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?
Time.

If a person who's older than 18 sitting in the front seat without seat belt, who is responsible for:
The person him/herself.

If a student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with:
Both the student and the instructor.

If not contracted by a "No turn on red" sign, New Jersey law permits you to turn right on red after:
Coming to a full stop and checking traffic.

If the front of your car vibrates the problem may be with your:
Steering.

If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do.
Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane.

If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is the proper procedure:
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

If you are arrested for drunk driving in N.J., your chances of being convicted are:
96%.

If you are going 50 mph, your total stopping distances on any road should be about:
243 feet.

If you are involved in a motor accident resulting in injuries while your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to:
A fine, suspension of your privileges and mandatory 45 days jail sentence.

If you come to a 4-way stop at the same time as another driver you must:
yield to the driver in the right.

If you drink and have reached a BAC of 0.05% the risk if you causing a motor vehicle is:
Double.

If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving it may be:
The tires.

If you go into a skid you should:
Take your foot off the gas pedal.

If you have a tire blowout, you should:
Slow down gradually.

If you lose your drivers license you should report to:
The nearest police station.

If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should:
Go on the next exit.

If you refuse to take a breath test and it is your first offense the penalty is:
Not less than $250 or more than $500 fine, 6 months license suspension and complete Alcohol Screening and Evaluation Program at a county Intoxicated Resource center.

If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:
Slow down then turn your wheels to climb the pavement.

If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is:
Shift to lower gear and pump the brakes.

Implied Consent Law means:
On request of a police officer you agree to take a breath test to determine Blood Alcohol Content.

In city driving, a good habit is to:
Look 12 seconds ahead.

In the event of a crash of shoulder step the use of seatbelts may:
Keep you from being thrown front the car; keep you from hitting the windshield of dashboard; keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car. (The answer is "above all is right").

It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to:
Give you time to react.

Laws of NJ requires you to keep to the right except:
When impractical to on that side of the roadway of passing and when on a one way street.

New Jersey law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you have no moving traffic violation:
For 1 year from the date of the last violation.

NJ licensed drivers must take an eyesight recheck:
Every ten years.

On a 2 lane road not near to a school, when a school bus has stopped and its lights are flashing:
You must stop.

One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is:
Proper wearing of safety belt.

Points are only issued for:
Moving violations.

Road surfaces are most slippy:
During the first few minutes of rainfall.

Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported in 5 days to:
Division of Motor Vehicles.

Signals should be used when:
Changing lanes, when turning and (or) when slowing down.

Special permit may be issued at age 16 when:
The application is enrolled in a behind the wheel driver's education course of the Dept. of Education and or the applicant is enrolled in a commercial driving course purchased by an approved driving instructor.

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking:
Beer

The 2-second rule can be used at any speed to help you:
Keep a safe following distance.

The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:
Not drive at all after drinking.

The best way to take a curve is:
Slow down before entering the curve.

The first conviction penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:
$250 - $400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 6 months to 1 year and 12 to 48 hours in an Intoxicated Resource Center.

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm is downward is:
Slow down or stop.

The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand and arm is upward is:
Right turn.

The meaning of a hand when a driver's hand and arm are straight out is:
Left turn.

The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential area unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph.

The order of colors on a traffic light, hung top to bottom:
Red, yellow and green.

The safest way to exit an expressway is to:
Slow your car to the posted exit speed.

The shape of a yield sign is:
Triangle.

The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted is:
25 mph.

To avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway, it is a good practice to:
Avoid looking at anyone thing for more than a few seconds.

To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least:
2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

To make a right turn you should:
Get in the right lane.

To regain control when in a skid you should:
Turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding.

Under the N.J. Point System a person havng a license over 2 years after how many points will get a notice of license suspension:
12 points.

What are the penalties for driving without insurance:
1 year of suspension of driver's license and registration and $300 fine.

What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection:
To the left

What do two parallel white lines across the road mean:
Pedestrian Crosswalk.

What does a flashing red light mean:
Stop, proceed with caution.

What does a read and white triangular sign mean:
Yield.

What does a single white line across n intersection mean:
You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal.

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean:
Warning or caution.

What does hydroplaning mean:
Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water.

What does the word "tailgating" mean:
Driving too close to the vehicle in front. It does not allow you enough time to react if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.

What is a good "rule of thumb" for following distances on dry roads:
Try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic.

What is a good practice at intersections that have no sign or signals:
Be ready to stop if necessary.

What is a good practice while driving:
Keep from looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

What is an abitual offender:
Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 yers.

What is an acceleration lane:
An extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway.

What is an uncontrolled intersection:
One where there are no traffic signs or signals.

What is he penalty for driving with a suspended license:
$500 fine and up to 6 months additional license suspension.

What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snow:
Stay with your car.

What is the best way to talk to the other driver:
Through the use of your horn or lights.

What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brake:
Pushing the brakes too hard.

What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license:
Not less teh $500 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail and lost 6 months to 2 years privilege.

What is the proper distance you may park from a curb:
6 inches.

What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn:
The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading.

What is the purpose of traffic laws:
To protect you and other drivers.

What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light:
Check intersection ahead for signals and yield to the oncoming traffic.

What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle:
License, registration and insurance card.

What should be done if two cars entering an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously:
The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

What should you do if you are angry or upset:
"Cool off" before attempting to drive.

What should you do if you go into a skid:
Take your foot off the gas pedal.

What should you do if your brakes fail:
Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes.

What should you do if your electric signals fail to operate:
Use hand signals.

What way do you turn if you go into a skid:
In the direction the back of the car is skidding.

When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass either direction at a speed of no more than: 10 mph.

When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children you must pass from either direction at a speed of no more than:
10 mph.

When appearing or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing light:
Stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail.

When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.05%, 0.10% or 0.15% your chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase:
2 times, 6 times or 25 times.

When driving around a curve your vehicle will tend to:
Keep going straight.

When driving at night be sure that you can stop:
Within the distance you can see ahead.

When driving at night you should be able to stop now:
Within the distance you can see ahead.

When making a left turn from a two way road into a four lane highway the proper way to turn is:
Approach turn from center lane of road and turn into a left lane.

When making a left turn from a two way street, you should get into the:
Lane nearest to the center of the road.

When may you pass on the right:
If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right.

When must you signal before making a turn:
At least 100 feet.

When nearing a steady yellow or amber traffic light, you should:
Stop before entering the intersection if possible.

When parking downhill on a street with a curb on your right, your car wheels should be:
Turned towards the curb.

When should headlights be used:
Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise or the visibility is less than 500 feet or in the bad weather (during rain, fog, etc.)

When should you dim your headlights:
In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet.

When should you use your horn:
If you are driving our of an alley or you want to get the attention of the other driver's.

When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken:
Passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line.

When will you be given a proposed License suspension Notice:
When you have received 12 points.

Whether your blood alcohol contest raises above legal limits, depends on:
Amount you drink, your weight and the time you take to drink.

Which lights should you use when driving in fog:
Low beams.

Which of the following drinks contains about the highest alcohol content:
5 ounces of table wine, 1.5 ounces of whiskey, 12 ounces of beer. (The answer is, all above is right)

Why should you use seat and shoulder belts:
They increase your chances of surviving an accident.

With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01% to 0.05%:
You are presumed NOT to be under the influence.

With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% to 0.10%:
You may or may not be under the influence.

With a blood alcohol concentration of 0.10% or more:
You are under the influence.

You are considered by Law to be under the influence when the amount of alcohol in your blood BAC has reached:
0.08%

You must pass on the right when:
The driver ahead is turning left and there is a proper lane on the right.

You should always vield to:
Emergency vehicle, pedestrians and other vehicles already in the intersection.

You should be either sober or under the influence when the amount of alcohol in your blood or ABC has reached:
0.05%

You should expect to see double solid center lines on:
A winding two lane road.

You should only use parking lights:
When parking.