NJ Permit Practice Test DON-TRE DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle: A) The driver and the front seat passenger B) The driver and all passengers C) The driver D) The driver and supervising driver 2 / 50 2) Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should A) proceed thru the intersection B) speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red C) honk your horn D) stop 3 / 50 3) An octagon shaped sign means: A) Slow down B) Yield C) Stop D) Railroad crossing 4 / 50 4) Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving? A) All of the answers B) Adjusting Seat C) Changing radio station D) Eating 5 / 50 5) If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should: A) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway B) Drive along the shoulder until you are going fast as the traffic. C) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. D) Drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane. 6 / 50 6) The driving hours of a GDL Permit or Probationary License holder under 21 are restricted to: A) 6:01 am to midnight B) 5:01am to midnight C) 5:01am to 11:00pm D) No restrictions apply 7 / 50 7) 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) Blind spot C) No-zone D) In front 8 / 50 8) 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 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) An additional 1 year suspension C) $50 fine D) $25 fine 10 / 50 10) 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 11 / 50 11) After driving through a deep puddle, you should: A) Increase your speed to the posted limit B) Stop and check your vehicle C) Test your brakes D) Check your lights 12 / 50 12) To drive in reverse, the driver's head and body should be: A) Turned to the right until they can clearly see through the back window without using the mirrors B) Turned looking out the side window, while beeping the horn and backing up slowly. C) Straight looking into the rear view mirror only and backing up slowly. D) Turned to right and have someone outside the vehicle guiding you. 13 / 50 13) 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) 2pt moving violation D) 5pt moving violation 14 / 50 14) Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21: A) Must be 21 years or old seated in the front seat B) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years C) All of the answers D) Must be a NJ licensed driver 15 / 50 15) 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) Your weight D) All of the answers 16 / 50 16) An acceleration lane is: A) An extra lane at the highway exit B) The left lane on a two-lane highway C) An extra lane at the highway entrance D) The passing lane 17 / 50 17) When approaching a curve, your car may tend to: A) Follow the curve B) Slow down C) Keep going straight D) Speed up 18 / 50 18) A triangle-shaped sign is a: A) Warning sign B) Yield sign C) Railroad sign D) Stop sign 19 / 50 19) 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 20 / 50 20) If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should A) slow down, and regain control B) drive along the shoulder until you are going as fast as the traffic on the road C) drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane D) move slowly along shoulder and wave traffic around you 21 / 50 21) A holder of a validated GDL permit (under 21) must meet which of the following requirements before obtaining a Probationary License: A) Must be at least 17 yr. old B) All of the answers C) Must complete a minimum 6 months of supervised driving D) Must pass knowledge,vison, and road test 22 / 50 22) 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) Uninteresting him or her C) Driving to slowly D) In the blind spot 23 / 50 23) When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must: A) All of the answers B) Slow down, blow your horn before crossing C) Slow down and look both ways D) Stop at least 15 ft. from crossing 24 / 50 24) If a motorist's BAC is slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a accident is: A) Doubled B) No different C) Six times greater D) Tripled 25 / 50 25) Road surfaces are most slippery: A) During very cold, dry weather B) During the first few minutes of a rainfall C) During very hot weather D) After a heavy rainfall 26 / 50 26) What is the maximum number of points that can be taken off a motorist’s driving record if they are violation free for one year? A) 4 B) 3 C) 2 D) 1 27 / 50 27) Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) The driver shows signs of being drunk. B) Driving even if the driver can handle one drink C) Drinking while in process of driving the vehicle D) A driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol 28 / 50 28) Change of address must be done within what time period: A) 2 months B) 1 week C) 2 weeks D) 6 weeks 29 / 50 29) When driving at night, be sure that you can stop: A) Within 20 feet at 30 mph B) Within the distance you can see ahead C) Within 20 feet at 40 mph D) Within 20 feet at all times 30 / 50 30) After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: A) All of the answers B) Coordination and balance C) Reaction time D) Judgement 31 / 50 31) 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) Not be held responsible C) None of the answers D) Be charged with a crime 32 / 50 32) 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 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) One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian B) No passengers C) two additional passengers D) 3 or more passengers 34 / 50 34) 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 the bus at 10 mph or less B) You must stop C) You may pass the bus with caution D) You may pass from either direction 35 / 50 35) When driving or stopping behind a large truck or bus, you should: A) Go around the truck on the right because he will start up slower B) Blow your horn C) Leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rear-view mirror D) Stop as close to the rear of the truck as possible so no one can get in front of you 36 / 50 36) If you go into a skid, you should: A) Make a fast turn B) Apply your brakes C) Straighten your wheels D) Take your foot off the gas pedal 37 / 50 37) 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 38 / 50 38) 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 39 / 50 39) Upon completion of the GDL requirements, (one year of unsupervised driving) the holder of a Probationary License must A) visit any MVC Agency office to obtain an unrestricted Basic License B) visit any MVC office and obtain a new permit C) visit any Driver Agency office and re-take a road test D) visit any MVC Agency office to obtain a new Probationary License 40 / 50 40) Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be: A) Turned to the right B) Turned away from the curb C) Turned towards the curb D) Turned straight ahead 41 / 50 41) When a school bus has stopped directly in front a school dropping or picking up children, you may pass from either direction at what speed: A) 10 mph B) 15 mph C) 25 mph D) 20 mph 42 / 50 42) A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after: A) Slowing down and checks for traffic B) Making a full stop and checks for traffic C) Checking for traffic to the right D) Blowing the horn 43 / 50 43) On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least: A) 3 seconds ahead B) 2 seconds ahead C) 6 seconds or more D) 12 seconds ahead 44 / 50 44) The holder of a Examination permit or Probationary Driver over 21 years old is limited to how many passengers? A) 1 plus any dependents B) 2 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian C) 1 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian D) None of the answers 45 / 50 45) What does a solid white line across a road at an intersection mean A) none of the answers B) stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign C) no parking D) bus stop 46 / 50 46) When your driving privilege is restored for points suspension, you will be on a probationary period for: A) 9 months B) 6 months C) 1 year D) 2 years 47 / 50 47) To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is good practice to: A) Rest your eyes by slowly blinking B) Use your mirrors C) Look straight head D) Avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds 48 / 50 48) Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age? A) the owner of the car B) none of the above C) the driver D) the passengers 49 / 50 49) The holder of a validated GDL Learners Permit may not drive between the hours of: A) 11:01pm and 6:00am B) 12:01am and 5:00am C) 11:01pm and 5:00am D) no restrictions 50 / 50 50) How long must you hold a Probationary Driver License? A) 3 Months B) 6 Months C) 1 Year D) 4 Years Your score is