NJ Permit Practice Test DON-TRE DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) Having or showing a fake driver's license may result in: A) A fine and court appearance B) None of the answers C) License suspension only D) A suspension, fine and up to 6 months imprisonment 2 / 50 2) How long must you hold a Probationary Driver License? A) 3 Months B) 1 Year C) 4 Years D) 6 Months 3 / 50 3) An octagon shape sign means: A) Slow down B) Yield C) Stop D) Railroad crossing 4 / 50 4) To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least: A) 1/2 second behind the vehicle in front of you B) 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. C) 1 second behind the vehicle in front of you D) 3/4 second behind the vehicle in front of you 5 / 50 5) New Jersey law allows up to three points to be subtracted from a motorists point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation or suspension A) for two years from the date of the last violation B) for 18 months from the date of the last violation C) for six months from the date of the last violation D) though the point total will never be reduced below zero 6 / 50 6) If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates: A) Give them to a friend to use B) Throw them away C) Turn them in to a MVC Agency D) Keep them as a souvenir 7 / 50 7) A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after: A) Checking for traffic to the right B) Blowing the horn C) Making a full stop and checks for traffic D) Slowing down and checks for traffic 8 / 50 8) Which foot or feet are to be used to apply the brake and gas pedals? A) Use the left foot for both the brake and gas pedals B) Use the left foot for the brake pedal and the right for the gas pedal C) use the right foot for both brake and gas pe D) Both feet can be used for either pedal 9 / 50 9) In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign, you will receive: A) 2 point moving violation B) Jail Time C) 4 point moving violation D) 6 point moving violation 10 / 50 10) Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display: A) 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate B) 2 reflective decals on each license plate C) 1 reflective orange decal on each license plate D) 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear window 11 / 50 11) Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on: A) The time you take to drink B) The amount you drink C) All of the answers D) Your weight 12 / 50 12) What color (colors) sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicylists A) Yellow-orange B) Orange C) Orange-red D) Yellow-green 13 / 50 13) To avoid hydroplaning, you should: A) Increase your speed B) Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road C) Coast and slow to a stop D) Maintain 35 mph or above 14 / 50 14) A 5 oz. glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as: A) 6 oz. of vodka B) A 12 oz. bottle of beer C) A 6-pack of beer D) A 12 oz. bottle of whiskey 15 / 50 15) Driving in the city, you should: A) Drive slowly and blow the horn every 12 seconds B) Speed up, yield to pedestrians and look 2 seconds ahead C) Drive slowly, watch for slow moving vehicles and look 2 seconds ahead D) Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead 16 / 50 16) It is good practice to keep a safe distance to: A) Give you time to react to emergencies B) Decrease your reaction time C) Give you a clear view of the road D) None of the answers 17 / 50 17) Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge: A) Driving an uninsursed vehicle B) All of the answers C) Driving unlicensed or suspended D) DUI 18 / 50 18) A railroad crossing sign is a: A) Black and white diamond B) Black and red circle C) Black and orange square D) Black and yellow circle 19 / 50 19) If the gas pedal sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly: A) Grip the wheel firmly shift to lower gear B) Let the vehicle coast to a stop C) Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway D) None of the answers 20 / 50 20) If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must: A) Yield to the motorist on the right B) Yield to passing cars C) Yield to on-coming cars D) Yield to the motorist on the left 21 / 50 21) To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know: A) The impact trucks have on the environment B) How much horsepower your vehicle has C) The history of the trucking industry D) The limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distances and maneuverability 22 / 50 22) When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should: A) Leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus B) Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn C) All of the answers D) Maintain a consistent speed when passing 23 / 50 23) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Diamond B) Circle C) Octagon D) Triangle 24 / 50 24) What is the order of the colors on a traffic light: A) Green, Yellow, Red B) Red, Green, Yellow C) Red, Yellow, Green D) Yellow, Green, Red 25 / 50 25) Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: A) Cold pills B) Tranquilizers C) Some prescription medications D) All of the answers 26 / 50 26) How much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph? A) 500 feet B) 300 feet C) 55 feet D) 20 feet 27 / 50 27) The driving hours of a GDL Permit or Probationary License holder under 21 are restricted to: A) No restrictions apply B) 6:01 am to midnight C) 5:01am to 11:00pm D) 5:01am to midnight 28 / 50 28) The holder of a Examination permit or Probationary Driver over 21 years old is limited to how many passengers? A) 1 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian B) 1 plus any dependents C) 2 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian D) None of the answers 29 / 50 29) A truck in adverse conditions takes longer to stop. This can be as much as: A) 100% more B) 70% more C) 25% more D) 50% more 30 / 50 30) If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: A) May drive passenger vehicles only B) May obtain a special work license C) May not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored D) May drive commercial vehicles only 31 / 50 31) If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should: A) Drive along the shoulder until you are going fast as the traffic. B) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. C) Drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane. D) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway 32 / 50 32) If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home, you may: A) Be charged with a crime B) None of the answers C) Not be held responsible D) Become involved in a lawsuit 33 / 50 33) Under the GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Drive License under 21, is limited to the following passenger restrictions: A) No restrictions apply B) Dependents and only parents or guardians C) Dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian D) Any passengers from their shared residence plus one additional person 34 / 50 34) The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand or arm are downward is: A) U-turn B) Right turn C) Stop or slow down D) Left turn 35 / 50 35) If the driver of a large truck cannot see another motorist’s vehicle in the rearview or side-view mirrors, where is your vehicle in relation to the large truck? A) In front B) Both A and B C) No-zone D) Blind spot 36 / 50 36) After completeing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated you will be on probation for A) 3 months B) 1 year C) 6 months D) 9 months 37 / 50 37) Fines will be imposed to a motorist: A) Leaving the vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes B) All of the answers C) Who violates the "move over law" D) Failing to remove snow or ice from a vehicle 38 / 50 38) In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop: A) 70% B) 25% C) 100% D) 50% 39 / 50 39) A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as A) a pint of brandy B) a bottle of rum C) 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey D) 2 martinis 40 / 50 40) The holder of a validated GDL permit 21 years of age or older is restricted to what hours: A) 5:01 am to midnight B) 5:01 am to 11:00 pm C) 6:01 am to midnight D) No restrictions apply 41 / 50 41) When can a motorist park in front of a public or private driveway A) with the owners permission B) when instructed to do so by a police officer C) anytime D) never 42 / 50 42) If your brakes suddenly give out, the thing you should try to do is: A) Turn off the ignition B) Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several time C) Drive onto the shoulder to reduce speed D) Blow the horn and coast to a stop 43 / 50 43) The holder of a Probationary License under 21 years old, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: A) After completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving, and passed a MVC road test. B) None of the answers C) Has reached the age of 16 D) Has applied for a Special permit 44 / 50 44) On a two-lane road, not near a school zone, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing: A) You must stop B) You may pass the bus with caution C) You may pass the bus at 10 mph or less D) You may pass from either direction 45 / 50 45) A flashing red traffic light means A) use caution when entering an intersection B) stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians C) slow, yield to traffic on the right D) stop, wait for green 46 / 50 46) What is the accident prevention formula A) act in time B) be prepared C) all of the answers D) be alert 47 / 50 47) A triangle-shaped sign is a: A) Yield sign B) Stop sign C) Railroad sign D) Warning sign 48 / 50 48) Excluding new vehicles a car must be inspected A) every two years B) every year C) every 3,000 miles D) every 6 months 49 / 50 49) If a bus or truck driver can not see you in his or her rear-view or side-view mirrors, you are: A) Driving a smaller vehicle B) Driving to slowly C) In the blind spot D) Uninteresting him or her 50 / 50 50) Road surfaces are most slippery: A) During the first few minutes of a rainfall B) After a heavy rainfall C) During very cold, dry weather D) During very hot weather Your score is
