NJ Permit Practice Test DON-TRE DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) Signals must be used: A) When there is traffic B) When turning only C) When changing lanes only D) When turning, changing lanes, stopping & slowing down 2 / 50 2) When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken A) passing is permitted B) passing is permitted on both sides, but only when the road is clear C) passing is not permitted on either side D) passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line 3 / 50 3) What is the order of the colors on a traffic light: A) Yellow, Green, Red B) Red, Yellow, Green C) Green, Yellow, Red D) Red, Green, Yellow 4 / 50 4) 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) No-zone B) Both A and B C) In front D) Blind spot 5 / 50 5) In extreme cases an aggressive driver may A) stay at or under the speed limit B) Cause an accident C) All of the answers D) Make complete stops at traffic signal 6 / 50 6) Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving? A) All of the answers B) Eating C) Changing radio station D) Adjusting Seat 7 / 50 7) Child car safety seats should be placed: A) In the front seat B) None of the answers C) In the trunk D) In the rear seat 8 / 50 8) A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant: A) Has a signed consent by a parent or guardian B) Is at least 16 yrs old and under 17 years old C) Is enrolled in behind the wheel training course with a commercial driving school D) All of the answers 9 / 50 9) Double solid center lines mean: A) Passing is allowed on both sides B) Passing is not allowed C) Passing is allowed only on your side D) None of the answers 10 / 50 10) During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner permit or an examination permit, a driver must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when: A) Convicted of 4 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points B) Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 6 or more points C) None of the answers D) Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points 11 / 50 11) When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember: A) All of the answers B) The two-second rule C) There are several blind spots in which the driver cannot see you D) The name of the owner or business is printed on the side of the door 12 / 50 12) How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions? A) 100% more B) 50% more C) 25% more D) 70% more 13 / 50 13) What color (colors) sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicylists A) Orange-red B) Orange C) Yellow-green D) Yellow-orange 14 / 50 14) In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between A) April 1st and December 15th B) October 15th and March 15th C) November 15th and April 1st D) September 30th and May 30th 15 / 50 15) An octagon shape sign means: A) Railroad crossing B) Yield C) Stop D) Slow down 16 / 50 16) If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up: A) Drinking Coffee B) Fresh air C) Time D) A cold shower 17 / 50 17) After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: A) Reaction time B) All of the answers C) Coordination and balance D) Judgement 18 / 50 18) Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to: A) $1000, up to 10 days in jail, 4 points and 3 months suspension B) $50, up to 30 days in jail, 3 month suspension and 2 points C) $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service D) $100, up to 20 days in jail, 6 month suspension 19 / 50 19) A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because: A) There are no traffic lights or signals B) The roads are more narrow and with bumps C) Unexpected crossing of livestock and /or deer D) None of the answers 20 / 50 20) A deceleration lane is: A) The passing lane B) For slow drivers only C) An extra lane at a highway exit D) For fast drivers only 21 / 50 21) Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid insurance & registration card the GDL driver, must also have: A) A probationary license B) None of the answers C) A validated permit from a MVC testing center D) An international permit 22 / 50 22) The 3 second rule can be used at any speed to help you: A) Drive within the speed limit B) Bring your car out of a skid C) Time traffic lights at intersections D) Keep a safe following distance 23 / 50 23) If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: A) Slow down and stop B) Turn around and go back C) Pull off the road and back up the shoulder D) Go on to the next one 24 / 50 24) A triangle-shaped sign is a: A) Stop sign B) Warning sign C) Yield sign D) Railroad sign 25 / 50 25) If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home, you may: A) Become involved in a lawsuit B) Be charged with a crime C) Not be held responsible D) None of the answers 26 / 50 26) The speed limit in a school zone, unless other posted, is: A) 15 mph B) 10 mph C) 25 mph D) 35 mph 27 / 50 27) 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 get to an acceleration lane. B) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. C) Drive along the shoulder until you are going fast as the traffic. D) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway 28 / 50 28) If a bus or truck driver can not see you in his or her rear-view or side-view mirrors, you are: A) Uninteresting him or her B) Driving to slowly C) In the blind spot D) Driving a smaller vehicle 29 / 50 29) To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should: A) Turn in the direction of the skid and lock your brakes B) Turn in the opposite direction the back of the vehicle is skidding C) Turn in the same direction the back of the vehicle is skidding D) Tighten your grip on the steering wheel 30 / 50 30) If the gas pedal sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly: A) Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway B) Grip the wheel firmly shift to lower gear C) None of the answers D) Let the vehicle coast to a stop 31 / 50 31) Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) Drinking while in the process of driving the vehicle B) The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk. C) Driving even if the driver has had one drink D) A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol 32 / 50 32) Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must A) visit any MVC office and obtain a new permit B) visit any MVC Agency office to obtain a new Probationary License C) visit any MVC Agency office to obtain an unrestricted Basic License D) visit any Driver Agency office and re-take a road test 33 / 50 33) Excluding dependents, how many passenger is the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under 21) permitted to have in the vehicle A) two additional passengers B) One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian C) 3 or more passengers D) No passengers 34 / 50 34) What is a Habitual Offender? A) any motorist whose license has been suspended one time in three years B) any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years C) any motorist whose license has been suspended two times in two years D) any motorist whose license has been suspended once 35 / 50 35) You must signal how many feet before making a turn: A) None of the answers B) 100 feet C) 10 feet D) 1000 feet 36 / 50 36) Excluding new vehicles a car must be inspected A) every two years B) every 3,000 miles C) every year D) every 6 months 37 / 50 37) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Circle B) Octagon C) Triangle D) Diamond 38 / 50 38) If both center lines are solid: A) Passing is allowed on both sides B) Passing is allowed only on your side C) Passing is not allowed D) None of the answers 39 / 50 39) In addition to a possible fine when operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign, a motorist will receive: A) 4pt moving violation B) 6pt moving violation C) 5pt moving violation D) 2pt moving violation 40 / 50 40) Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) The driver shows signs of being drunk. B) Drinking while in process of driving the vehicle C) A driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol D) Driving even if the driver can handle one drink 41 / 50 41) If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must: A) Yield to on-coming cars B) Yield to passing cars C) Yield to the motorist on the left D) Yield to the motorist on the right 42 / 50 42) Approaching an uncontrolled intersection you should: A) Speed up B) Reduce speed and be ready to stop C) Slow down and look straight ahead D) Stop 43 / 50 43) The holder of a validated GDL permit 21 years of age or older is restricted to what hours: A) 5:01 am to 11:00 pm B) 6:01 am to midnight C) 5:01 am to midnight D) No restrictions apply 44 / 50 44) If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: A) May drive passenger vehicles only B) May drive commercial vehicles only C) May obtain a special work license D) May not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored 45 / 50 45) When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within A) 90 days after registering it B) 2 months after registering it C) 6 months after registering it D) 14 days after registering it 46 / 50 46) Change of address must be done within what time period: A) 6 weeks B) 1 week C) 2 months D) 2 weeks 47 / 50 47) A 5 oz. glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as: A) A 12 oz. bottle of beer B) A 6-pack of beer C) 6 oz. of vodka D) A 12 oz. bottle of whiskey 48 / 50 48) If a motorist is passing you, you should: A) Slow down to make the pass easier for the other motorist B) Continue at the same speed and signal oncoming traffic C) Speed up so s/he will not complete the pass D) Flash your lights and beep your horn to warn the car passing you that it is unsafe 49 / 50 49) How much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph? A) 55 feet B) 300 feet C) 20 feet D) 500 feet 50 / 50 50) The holder of a Probationary License under 21 years old, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: A) Has reached the age of 16 B) Has applied for a Special permit C) After completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving, and passed a MVC road test. D) None of the answers Your score is