NJ Permit Practice Test DON-TRE DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) 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) though the point total will never be reduced below zero B) for 18 months from the date of the last violation C) for six months from the date of the last violation D) for two years from the date of the last violation 2 / 50 2) 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) Both A and B B) No-zone C) In front D) Blind spot 3 / 50 3) The holder of a validated GDL permit 21 years of age or older is restricted to what hours: A) No restrictions apply B) 6:01 am to midnight C) 5:01 am to midnight D) 5:01 am to 11:00 pm 4 / 50 4) The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking A) whiskey B) mixed drinks C) wine D) beer 5 / 50 5) 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 6 / 50 6) Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid insurance & registration card the GDL driver, must also have: A) An international permit B) None of the answers C) A validated permit from a MVC testing center D) A probationary license 7 / 50 7) 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 8 / 50 8) On a two-lane road, not near a school zone, when a bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing: A) You may pass from either direction B) You may pass the bus at 10 mph or less C) You may pass the bus with caution D) You must stop 9 / 50 9) 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) A fine, continued suspension and potential jail sentence B) $50 fine C) An additional 1 year suspension D) $25 fine 10 / 50 10) An acceleration lane is: A) The passing lane B) The left lane on a two-lane highway C) An extra lane at the highway exit D) An extra lane at the highway entrance 11 / 50 11) To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should: A) Tighten your grip on the steering wheel B) Turn in the opposite direction the back of the vehicle is skidding C) Turn in the direction of the skid and lock your brakes D) Turn in the same direction the back of the vehicle is skidding 12 / 50 12) Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle: A) The driver and supervising driver B) The driver C) The driver and all passengers D) The driver and the front seat passenger 13 / 50 13) If a motorist reaches a BAC of .15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is: A) 25x greater B) None of the answers C) Double D) 6x greater 14 / 50 14) In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the use of seat belts may: A) Keep you from adjusting the seat and shoulder strap B) Help you maintain control of the car C) Keep you from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car D) Keep you from driving safely 15 / 50 15) Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are A) cold pills B) tranquilizers C) some prescription drugs D) all of the above 16 / 50 16) What is the accident prevention formula A) be alert B) act in time C) all of the answers D) be prepared 17 / 50 17) When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within A) 90 days after registering it B) 6 months after registering it C) 2 months after registering it D) 14 days after registering it 18 / 50 18) What is the order of the colors on a traffic light: A) Red, Yellow, Green B) Yellow, Green, Red C) Green, Yellow, Red D) Red, Green, Yellow 19 / 50 19) To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is good practice to: A) Rest your eyes by slowly blinking B) Use your mirrors C) Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds D) Look straight head 20 / 50 20) It is good practice to keep a safe distance to: A) None of the answers B) Decrease your reaction time C) Give you time to react to emergencies D) Give you a clear view of the road 21 / 50 21) Driving at the speed of 35 mph or more on a wet road road surfaces, can cause: A) The vehicle to stop and the wheels to lock B) The tires to wear out and lose control of the vehicle C) All of the answers D) The tires to hydroplane and the motorist to loose control of the vehicle 22 / 50 22) 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) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway C) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. D) Drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane. 23 / 50 23) The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for a new driver is: A) Angle parking B) Uphill parking C) Parallel parking D) Downhill parking 24 / 50 24) Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol B) Drinking while in the process of driving the vehicle C) Driving even if the driver has had one drink D) The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk. 25 / 50 25) 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) All of the answers C) Is at least 16 yrs old and under 17 years old D) Is enrolled in behind the wheel training course with a commercial driving school 26 / 50 26) After completeing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated you will be on probation for A) 3 months B) 9 months C) 6 months D) 1 year 27 / 50 27) Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility A) every 5,000 miles B) every six months C) every two years D) annually 28 / 50 28) You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? A) 25 feet B) 20 feet C) 50 feet D) 10 feet 29 / 50 29) The speed limit in a school zone, unless other posted, is: A) 15 mph B) 10 mph C) 25 mph D) 35 mph 30 / 50 30) 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) 4 point moving violation B) 6 point moving violation C) 2 point moving violation D) Jail Time 31 / 50 31) If your brakes suddenly give out, the thing you should try to do is: A) Blow the horn and coast to a stop B) Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several time C) Turn off the ignition D) Drive onto the shoulder to reduce speed 32 / 50 32) At what age is a GDL permit holder eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License? A) When 18 years old with 3 months of supervised driving without any suspensions B) When 17 years old with 1 year of supervised driving without any suspensions C) When 18 years old and has completed all of the Probationary Driver License requirements without any suspensions D) When 17 years old with 6 months of supervised driving 33 / 50 33) Which of the following is a possible symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? A) Nausea/vomiting B) Loss of xonsciousness C) All of the above D) Dizziness 34 / 50 34) If a motorist's BAC is slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a accident is: A) No different B) Doubled C) Tripled D) Six times greater 35 / 50 35) A validated GDL permit holder, 21 years old or older, is restricted to what driving hours? A) 6:01 am to midnight B) No restrictions apply C) 5:01 am to 11:00pm D) 5:01 am to midnight 36 / 50 36) Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should A) proceed thru the intersection B) stop C) honk your horn D) speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red 37 / 50 37) The holder of a Probationary License under 21 years old, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: A) Has applied for a Special permit B) Has reached the age of 16 C) After completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving, and passed a MVC road test. D) None of the answers 38 / 50 38) 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 39 / 50 39) If under the age of 21, NJ law states that you may be under the influence if BAC is: A) More than .05% but less than .10% B) All of the answers C) More than .01% but less than.05% D) More than .01% but less than .15% 40 / 50 40) Child car safety seats should be placed: A) In the trunk B) In the rear seat C) In the front seat D) None of the answers 41 / 50 41) When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is good practice to: A) Blow your horn as a warning B) Pull to the right hand lane and stop C) Always yield to traffic on the left D) Reduce speed and be ready to stop, if necessary 42 / 50 42) You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? A) 10 feet B) 20 feet C) 25 feet D) 50 feet 43 / 50 43) How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions? A) 50% more B) 70% more C) 100% more D) 25% more 44 / 50 44) An octagon shape sign means: A) Stop B) Railroad crossing C) Yield D) Slow down 45 / 50 45) Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be: A) Turned towards the curb B) Turned to the right C) Turned away from the curb D) Turned straight ahead 46 / 50 46) Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver? A) improper or erratic traffic lane changes B) all of the answers C) following another vehicle to closely D) failing to yield to the right of way 47 / 50 47) The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand or arm are downward is: A) U-turn B) Stop or slow down C) Left turn D) Right turn 48 / 50 48) To avoid hydroplaning, you should: A) Coast and slow to a stop B) Increase your speed C) Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road D) Maintain 35 mph or above 49 / 50 49) In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between A) April 1st and December 15th B) September 30th and May 30th C) October 15th and March 15th D) November 15th and April 1st 50 / 50 50) Every vehicle registered in NJ must be insured for: A) Liability B) Fire damage C) Collision D) Theft Your score is
