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When must you signal before making a turn?
At least 100 feet before the intersectoin
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How close may you park to a stop sign?
50 feet
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How close may you park to a corner?
25 feet
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How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
10 feet
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What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?
6 inches or less
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When will you be given a proposed License suspension Notice?
After receiving 12 points
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What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense?
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
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What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
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Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?
One year
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What is the penalty or refusing the breath test?
7 months- 1 year suspension (first offense) same as DUI
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Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
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What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal?
stop before entering the intersection, if safe to do so
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What is a good practice while driving to avoid Highway Hypnosis?
Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
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What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
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When driving at night you should be able to stop...?
within the distance you can see ahead
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Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street?
the lane nearest the center of the road, and turn right before reaching the middle of the road
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What is a good practice when nearing an uncontrolled intersection?
Slow down and be prepared to stop
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What is a good practice when driving in the city?
drive slower, watch for pedestrians, 25 mph speed limit, look 12 seconds ahead
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What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
yield to oncoming traffic
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What do two parallel white lines across the road mean?
pedestrian cross walk
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What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
license, registration, and insurance card
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When should you use your horn?
to get the attention, or warn other drivers
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What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
the driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
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Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts?
they increase your chance of surviving an accident
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When may you pass on the right?
if the car in front is turning left and there is room to pass
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What does a flashing red light mean?
stop, proceed with caution
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What does a green light mean?
proceed in a safe manner
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What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean?
you should stop being the line for a traffic sign or signal
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What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean?
warning or caution
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Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid?
in the direction the back of your car is skidding
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How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?
at least two- three seconds
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If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure?
the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
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What should you do if you go into a skid?
take your foot off the gas and turn in the direction of the skid (or where the back is going)
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What is the most common mistake a new driver makes?
pushing the brake too hard
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What is the best way to talk to other drivers?
through the use of your horn and lights
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What does a red and white eight sided sign mean?
stop
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What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
yield
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If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
test your brakes by pumping them
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When is the road surface most slippery?
During the first few minutes of rain
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When should you use your high beams?
open country driving situations
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A driver's left hand extended upwards means what?
The driver is making a right turn
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A driver's left hand extended straight out means what?
the driver is making a left turn
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A driver's left hand extended downward means what?
the driver is making a stop or slowing down
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What should you do if your brakes fail?
shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes
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What should you do if you have a tire blowout?
slow down gradually, grip wheel firmly
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What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
go to the next exit. don't back up
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When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to :
go straight
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What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal?
be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake)
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It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?
give time to react
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One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is:
proper wearing of seat belt
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When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed of no more than:
10 mph
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How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
towards the curb
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You are required by new jersey law to keep to the right except:
when on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
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Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage?
beer
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The speed limit in a school zone/residential/city:
25 mph
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You should always yield to:
other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles
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If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder:
slow down, gain control of the vehicle, return slowly
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To make a right turn you should:
get int the right lane
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A 12 oz. can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:
1.5 oz. of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 oz. glass of wine
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Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on:
how fast you drank, your weight, how much you drank
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The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is:
don't drink at all
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Driving while under the influence of intoxicated beverages means:
The driver's senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol (.08% BAC)
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When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious/fatal accident will increase:
25 times
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What is a "Habitual Offender"?
any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
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The first conviction penalty for anyone over 21 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is:
$300-$500 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for 7 months to 1 year
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In NJ, you must always keep to which side of the road (except when passing) ?
right
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with a blood alcohol concentration of .05-.10%:
you may or may not be under the influence
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With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more:
you are definitely under the influence (regardless of age)
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What is a good rule of thumb in adjusting to traffic?
try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
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What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads?
2-3 second space between cars
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What does the word "tailgating" mean?
driving too close to the vehicle in front. this does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops or slows
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What does hydroplaning mean?
Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding up on a film of water
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What is an uncontrolled intersection?
an intersection where there's no traffic signals or signs
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When should you dim your headlights?
In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
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What is an acceleration lane? Deceleration lane?
An extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed. Deceleration lane is to exit the expressway.
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You must stop (in either direction) at least how many feet from a school bus with its red lights on?
25 feet
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Dates for studded tires on NJ roadways are?
November 15th to April 1st
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Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their blood alcohol content is:
.01
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You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for 16-20 year olds):
Between 5:01 AM and 11 PM
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It is important to slow down and be ready to stop:
on narrow roads, at intersections or railroad crossings, and when the road is wet or slippery
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The best way to take a curve is to:
slow down before entering the curve
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You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if:
directed to do so by a police officer
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When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must:
make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign
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You can get alcohol out of your blood by:
time. the more you wait the less the influence
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The definition of a blind spot:
area which cannot be seen in the mirror(s)
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The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for:
2 years
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A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means:
stop within 5 feet of the line for sign or traffic light
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IF you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license within:
60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
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Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually:
talkativeness, confidence, foolishness
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How long do you have to report a change in address on a NJ license?
1 week
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Headlights, not parking lights alone, must be used:
One-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, in poor weather conditions, and when visibility is 500 feet or less
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If your car breaks down on an express way, the first thing you should do is:
try to pull off the road safely
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If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is:
slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly
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The implied consent law means:
driver agrees to take a breath test by simply inserting key in ignition
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If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home you could:
be involved in a lawsuit
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When you move in from out of state, your car must be inspected within:
14 days after registration
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How long do you have to report a name change to the DMV?
2 weeks
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If a collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by:
Steering towards objects that give
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Failure to give consent to be tested for alcohol consumption (the implied consent law) is punishable by:
7 months to 1 year suspension of driving privileges
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A "learner's" or "student" permit refers to a permit for a"
16 year old
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In adverse weather conditions, the stopping distance of a truck is increased by:
25%
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A provisional license is good for:
1 year
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The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level in NJ is:
.08%
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To avoid highway hypnosis:
avoid looking at any one point or object for more than a few seconds at a time
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Anyone 21 or older must have their permit for how long?
3 months
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For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights engaged on your road, you must:
pull over to the right and stop
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One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's:
limited visibility. maneuverability, and stopping distance
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What does GDL stand for?
Graduated Driver Licence
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One of the restrictions of the GDL program is that the driver may not use any _________ devices?
handheld game or wireless
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For someone 21 or older the GDL time restrictions are ____?
unrestricted
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The standard accident prevention formula is:
Be alert, be prepared, act in time
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The standard monetary fine for a GDL infraction is:
$100
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If a person with a BAC level of .05% doubles their chances of getting into an accident, then a person with a BAC level of .10%:
has a 6 times greater chance of getting into an accident, at .15% risk, increases to 25 times.
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The best way to get alcohol out of one's system is not coffee or even eating, but rather:
time
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Is driving a privilege or a right?
driving is a privilege
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Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving, when you are angry, excited or upset, you should _______?
take some time to cool off before driving
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