NJ State Driver’s Exam Study Guide – Flashcards
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Car Must be inspected
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every two years
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Illegally getting a drivers license may result in
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fine of 200-$500 and/or 30-90 day jail term
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Altering or showing an altered license may result in
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A fine, imprisonment, suspension.
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You mus have what kind of insurance
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Liability
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Headlights must be used
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1/2 hour before sunrise and sunset and in conditions restricting view over 500 ft away.
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If you are under 21 with a BAC of .01% driving, you are subject to
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30-90 days suspension, 15-30 days community service, alcohol education and safe highway program
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You may not park within _____ of a fire hydrant
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10 ft
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3 points can be subtracted from a license if you have no moving violations...
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for a year
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To back your car in a straight line you should
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Turn as far to the right as necessary to see out the back and back up slowly
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To make a right turn you should
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get in the right lane
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When driving at night make sure you can stop...
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in the distance you can see ahead of you
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If you go into a skid you should
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remove foot from gas pedal.
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If a tire blows out
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gradually slow down
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If a passenger over 18 is found without a seat belt, who is held responsible?
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the passenger
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If a vehicle is passing you, you should
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slow down to let them pass.
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A person may drive on private or public property to avoid a traffic sign or signal if...
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instructed to do so by a cop
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in city driving you should
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drive slower, watch for pedestrians, uphold the 12 second rule.
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When driving around a curve, the vehicle tends to...
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go straight
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When you begin to hydroplane you should...
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slow down (hydroplaning is losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water)
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To keep a proper distance between you and drivers in front of you, stay at least
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2 seconds away
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After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately check your...
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brakes
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A diamond shaped sign is a
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warning or caution sign
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A triangular sign is a
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yield sign.
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If not prohibited by a no turn on red sign, you may turn on red after...
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making a full stop and checking for pedestrians and/or other drivers
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Drugs affecting driving skills are
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cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription drugs.
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If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the plates?
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Turn them into the MV and get a receipt.
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If you move to NJ your car must be inspected within
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14 days of registration
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You may not park within this distance of a stop sign
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50 ft
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When you know an emergency vehicle approaches you should
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pull over as far right as you can until it passes
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The speed in a school zone unless otherwise posted is
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25mph
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When a school bus has parked at a school you may pass at or under what speed
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10MPH
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When the road is marked with one broke one solid line you may...
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pass on the side with the broken line
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The procedure for turning from a two way road into a four lane highway is...
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Get as close to the center lane as possible, turn before the center of the intersection, turn into the left lane going your direction.
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If you miss an exit...
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Go to the next exit, never back up
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To regain control in a skid, you should turn the wheel...
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in the direction the back of the car is skidding.
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If your brakes give out suddenly, you should...
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Shift to a lower gear, pump the emergency brake.
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If a passenger 17 or younger is caught without a seatbelt on, who is held responsible?
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the driver.
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To communicate on highways...
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Use horn and lights.
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When approaching a steadily yellow light you should...
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Stop if possible before entering the intersection.
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If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is held responsible?
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the student and instructor/licensed driver
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High beams are used for
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Open country driving
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A hand and arm upward means a
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right turn
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If your license is suspended, you may not
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drive until the suspension is over for any circumstances. The penalty for violating this is a first-offense fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension.
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An octagonal sign means
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stop.
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If you refuse a breath test and it is your first offense, you face
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250-$500 fine, 7 month to 1 year suspension, $1000 a year for 3 years
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1 1/2 oz. shot of 86 proof liquor equates...
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12oz. beer, 5oz. wine
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Implied Consent law is...
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If you drive, you agree to a breath test following an arrest for drinking and driving/
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You may or may not be under the influence with a BAC of
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.05% to .08%
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The two second rule and 12 second rule refer to
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following distance
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With a BAC of .15%, your probability of an accident
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is 25 times as great.
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When driving you must have your...
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license, registration, insurance card.
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First signs of drunkenness are usually
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Talkativeness, boosted self esteem, impaired judgement
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The penalty for driving after having lost your license for drug/alcohol use is...
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$500 fine, possible 90 day jail term, another 1 to 2 years added to suspension
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These will increase your chances of an accident even after one or two drinks only...
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Experience, mood, other substances used.
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The only way to sober up is
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time
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When using brakes, new drivers commonly...
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press to hard on them
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The best way to take a curve is to
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slow down before the curve
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If two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection or a four way stop at the same time, the car to the ____ must yield.
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Left
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If a collision is unavoidable, you can lessen the impact by...
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hitting things that give.
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A hand and arm downward signal
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to stop or slow down
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The speed limit in a NJ residential or business district is
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25MPH unless otherwise specified.
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Before turning, one must signal...
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100 ft or 12 seconds in advance.
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You may pass on the right on a two lane highway when...
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There is enough room and the driver in front of you is turning left.
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Any change of address must be reported within
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1 week
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A legal name change for any reason must be reported to the MV within
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2 weeks
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You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk?
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25ft
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If you license is lost or stolen, you must notify...
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your local police
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You should always yield to
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Emergency vehicles, pedestrians, other vehicles in an intersection.
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You are required to keep to the right unless
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When impractical to do so, When passing, when on a one way street.
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When a school bus's red lights are flashing, you must
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Stop.
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When parking up hill, your wheels should be turned
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Away from the curb.
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When making a left turn from a two lane road, you should get close to the...
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Lane nearest to the center of the road.
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Signals should be used
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when changing lanes, turning, slowing down.
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To avoid highway hypnosis, you should
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Move your eyes every few seconds.
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Roads are the most slippery
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during the first few minutes of rain
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In the event of a crash or sudden stop, seatbelts may Keep you from
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being thrown from the car, from hitting the windshield or dashboard, from sliding in your seat and losing control. They increase your chance of survival.
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It is good practice to keep a space cushion ( distance between cars in front and back of you) to...
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Give you time to react
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A railroad crossing sign is a
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Black and yellow circle
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When reaching an uncontrolled intersection you should...
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reduce speed, be prepared to stop
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The two second rule can be used at any speed to help you
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keep a safe following distance.
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You are presumed drunk once your BAC reaches
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.08%
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If a person gets tanked at your house and gets into an accident, you may
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become involved in a lawsuit.
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When a hand is outwardly stretched, it signifies
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a left turn
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These driving skills are impaired by alcohol
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Alertness, judgment, reaction
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A single white line at the entrance of an intersection commands
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a halt within 5 feet of the line
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If you run off the pavement, you should first...
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slow down, turn back onto the pavement slowly
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When parking downhill, your wheels should be turned
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to the right, towards the curb
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A child is required to be in a child restraint device (car seat) if he or she is
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is under 8 and under 80 pounds. Under 8 but over 80 pounds necessitates no booster seat.
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If you're angry or excited you should not drive until you...
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Have cooled off.
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When two roads intersect without signs or lights as guidance, be prepared to
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stop if necessary
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Studies show most drunk drivers have been inebriated by...
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beer
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The first conviction for drinking and driving may constitute
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$250-$400 fine, possible imprisonment for 30 days, loss of license 6 months to a year
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A flashing red light indicates
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stop, then proceed with caution.
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The order of lights on a traffic light go in order from top to bottom
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Red, yellow, green
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A green arrow means
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proceed as shown by the arrow
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A yellow line down the center of the road
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separates traffic flow in opposite directions
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When a GDL driver is at the wheel, who must be seat belted?
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all passengers.
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How close may you park to a corner?
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25 ft
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What is the stopping distance on dry roads at 50mph?
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243 ft
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What is the proper distance you may park to the curb?
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6 inches
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What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
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suspension of driver's license and registration and fines
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Serious accidents causing death, injury, or $200 damage must be reported in 5 days to?
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Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
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Points are only issued for
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moving violations
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When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice?
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when you have received 12 points
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What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
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No less than a $200 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
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What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn?
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The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading
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What is the purpose of traffic laws?
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to protect you and other drivers
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If you feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?
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the tires
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What is the best advice if you car is stranded in a heavy snow storm?
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stay with your car
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What is good practice when driving in the city?
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check intersections ahead for signals
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What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
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yield to the oncoming traffic
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If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your
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steering
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what do two parallel white lines across a road mean?
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pedestrian crosswalk
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which lights should you use when driving in fog?
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low beams
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when should you use your horn?
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if you are driving out of an alley
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Double solid center lines would usually be found where?
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on a winding two-way raod (no passing)
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What does a green light mean?
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proceed when safe
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What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
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to the left
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if the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
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look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
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The safest way to exit an expressway is to?
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slow your car to the posted exit speed
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what should you do if your electric signals fail to operate?
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use hand signals
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one of the best defenses against a drunk driver is?
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proper wearing of a safety belt
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special permits may be issued at age 16 when?
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enrolled in a Behind the Wheel DE Course or a Commercial DE Course and purchased by an approved driver
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When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights
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stop within 50 ft but not less than 15 ft of the nearest rail
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If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder
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slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
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an agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle only...
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for agricultural purposes
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whether your BAC rises above legal limits depends on
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how fast you drink, how much you drink, your weight, what you eat
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the best way to reduce your chances of an alcohol related accident is
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don't drive at all after drinking
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if you are arrested for drunk driving in NJ, you chances of being convicted are
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96%
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What is a "Habitual Offender"?
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a person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
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with a blood alcohol concentration of 0 to .05%
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you are not under the influence
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NJ licensed drivers must take an eyesight recheck
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every 10 years
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what is a good rule for following distances on dry roads?
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on car length back for each 10mph speed or 2-3 second space bwtn cars
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What does tailgating mean?
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driving too close to the vehicle in front. it does not allow you enough time to react if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops or slows down
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When should you dim your headlights?
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in city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 ft
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What is an acceleration lane?
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an extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway
