NJ Permit Practice Test DON-TRE DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) Driving even if the driver has had one drink B) A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol C) The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk. D) Drinking while in the process of driving the vehicle 2 / 50 2) Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be: A) Turned away from the curb B) Turned to the right C) Turned straight ahead D) Turned towards the curb 3 / 50 3) What is a Habitual Offender? A) any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years B) any motorist whose license has been suspended once C) any motorist whose license has been suspended two times in two years D) any motorist whose license has been suspended one time in three years 4 / 50 4) You must signal how many feet before making a turn: A) 10 feet B) 1000 feet C) 100 feet D) None of the answers 5 / 50 5) The vehicle used for the road test may not have: A) None of the above B) Any obstructions or consoles between the driver & the examiner C) A valid inspection sticker D) An out of state registration 6 / 50 6) Applying for a driver's license illegally may result in: A) A court trail B) Licensed suspension, $200 to $500 fine and/or imprisonment C) A $25 to $100 fine D) Imprisonment of 6 months 7 / 50 7) The purpose of the road test is to make sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and the safety of driving. Therefore, the applicant may be tested on A) nearing corners and intersections B) stopping and turning C) steering properly D) all of the answers 8 / 50 8) The MVC insurance surcharge for the refusal of the Breathalyzer is: A) $1000 per year for 1 year B) $1000 per year for 2 years C) $1000 per year for 3 years D) There is no fine 9 / 50 9) In city driving, a good habit is to: A) Practice good judgement B) reduce speed and use your horn C) Look 12 seconds ahead D) use the 2 second rule 10 / 50 10) At what age may an applicant obtain a Special Learner Permit and enroll in a behind-the-wheel training course conducted by a Secondary and/or Commercial Driving School? A) at the age of 15 and before turning 16 years old B) at the age of 20 before turning 21 years old C) at the age of 16 before turning 17 years old D) at the age of 14 before turning 15 years old 11 / 50 11) A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant: A) Is at least 16 yrs old and under 17 years old B) All of the answers C) Is enrolled in behind the wheel training course with a commercial driving school D) Has a signed consent by a parent or guardian 12 / 50 12) After driving through a deep puddle, you should: A) Stop and check your vehicle B) Check your lights C) Increase your speed to the posted limit D) Test your brakes 13 / 50 13) When approaching a curve, your car may tend to: A) Speed up B) Slow down C) Keep going straight D) Follow the curve 14 / 50 14) A 12 oz. bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as: A) 2 martinis B) A pint of brandy C) A 5 oz. glass of wine D) A bottle of scotch 15 / 50 15) The speed limit in a school zone, unless other posted, is: A) 10 mph B) 35 mph C) 15 mph D) 25 mph 16 / 50 16) Road surfaces are most slippery: A) After a heavy rainfall B) During the first few minutes of a rainfall C) During very cold, dry weather D) During very hot weather 17 / 50 17) If you are driving on a suspended license and are involved in an accident that causes injury to another person, you are subject to: A) An additional 1 year suspension B) $50 fine C) A fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence D) $25 fine 18 / 50 18) Which foot or feet are to be used to apply the brake and gas pedals? A) Both feet can be used for either pedal B) Use the left foot for both the brake and gas pedals C) use the right foot for both brake and gas pe D) Use the left foot for the brake pedal and the right for the gas pedal 19 / 50 19) Child car safety seats should be placed: A) None of the answers B) In the trunk C) In the front seat D) In the rear seat 20 / 50 20) Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21: A) All of the answers B) Must be 21 years or old seated in the front seat C) Must be a NJ licensed driver D) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years 21 / 50 21) 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 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points B) Convicted of 4 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points C) None of the answers D) Convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 6 or more points 22 / 50 22) It is good practice to keep a safe distance to: A) Decrease your reaction time B) Give you time to react to emergencies C) None of the answers D) Give you a clear view of the road 23 / 50 23) 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) Drive along the shoulder until you are going fast as the traffic. C) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway D) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. 24 / 50 24) An acceleration lane is: A) The passing lane B) An extra lane at the highway entrance C) An extra lane at the highway exit D) The left lane on a two-lane highway 25 / 50 25) The driving hours of a GDL Permit or Probationary License holder under 21 are restricted to: A) 5:01am to midnight B) 6:01 am to midnight C) 5:01am to 11:00pm D) No restrictions apply 26 / 50 26) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Triangle B) Diamond C) Octagon D) Circle 27 / 50 27) Excluding dependents, how many passenger is the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under 21) permitted to have in the vehicle A) 3 or more passengers B) two additional passengers C) No passengers D) One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian 28 / 50 28) The holder of a validated GDL permit 21 years of age or older is restricted to what hours: A) No restrictions apply B) 5:01 am to midnight C) 6:01 am to midnight D) 5:01 am to 11:00 pm 29 / 50 29) On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least: A) 2 seconds ahead B) 3 seconds ahead C) 6 seconds or more D) 12 seconds ahead 30 / 50 30) A 5 oz. glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as: A) A 12 oz. bottle of whiskey B) A 12 oz. bottle of beer C) A 6-pack of beer D) 6 oz. of vodka 31 / 50 31) At the time of your road test, you must present A) All of the answers B) Valid registration C) Valid insurance ID card D) Valid permit 32 / 50 32) You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula: A) All of the answers B) Be alert C) Be prepared D) Act in time 33 / 50 33) When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should: A) Give more road space to a truck making a wide turn B) All of the answers C) Leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus D) Maintain a consistent speed when passing 34 / 50 34) If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should A) move slowly along shoulder and wave traffic around you B) drive along the shoulder until you are going as fast as the traffic on the road C) slow down, and regain control D) drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane 35 / 50 35) Passing on the right is allowed on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, when: A) There are no traffic signals. B) There is slow moving vehicle ahead C) The vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass D) Entering an intersection 36 / 50 36) To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least: A) 1 second behind the vehicle in front of you B) 1/2 second behind the vehicle in front of you C) 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. D) 3/4 second behind the vehicle in front of you 37 / 50 37) Exemptions to the hours of rule for permit and probationary drivers under 21 years require proof of A) Religion and/or education B) Employment and/or religion C) Employment and/or education D) None of the above 38 / 50 38) The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to: A) Know your limits B) Reduce your drinking C) Not to drive at all after drinking D) Have a meal before you drink 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) 5pt moving violation B) 2pt moving violation C) 4pt moving violation D) 6pt moving violation 40 / 50 40) A flashing red traffic light means A) slow, yield to traffic on the right B) stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians C) stop, wait for green D) use caution when entering an intersection 41 / 50 41) If the gas pedal sticks, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly: A) Let the vehicle coast to a stop B) Shift to neutral and steer the vehicle off the roadway C) None of the answers D) Grip the wheel firmly shift to lower gear 42 / 50 42) Headlights must be used: A) Dawn to dark B) From 6:00 pm to 6:00 am C) Between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise and when windshield wipers are on D) From 8:00 pm to 8:00 am 43 / 50 43) If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: A) May not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored B) May drive commercial vehicles only C) May drive passenger vehicles only D) May obtain a special work license 44 / 50 44) While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use: A) Windshield wipers B) Hand-held or hands free cell phone or any other electronic devices C) None of the answers D) Car radio 45 / 50 45) After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: A) Judgement B) Coordination and balance C) All of the answers D) Reaction time 46 / 50 46) Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility A) every two years B) every 5,000 miles C) every six months D) annually 47 / 50 47) NJ Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorist have agreed to a: A) Defensive Driving Course B) Probationary Driver Program C) Breath test D) Driver Improvement Program 48 / 50 48) If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could A) none of the answers B) become involved in a lawsuit C) not be held responsible D) be charged with a crime 49 / 50 49) You may not park within how man feet of a stop sign? A) 10 feet B) 25 feet C) 20 feet D) 50 feet 50 / 50 50) Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver under 21, must display: A) 1 reflective orange decal on each license plate B) 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate C) 2 reflective decals on each license plate D) 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear window Your score is