NJ Permit Practice Test FNL DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) A triangle-shaped sign is a: A) Yield sign B) Stop sign C) Warning sign D) Railroad sign 2 / 50 2) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Octagon B) Diamond C) Circle D) Triangle 3 / 50 3) If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should: A) Slow down gradually and remove the foot from the gas pedal B) Continue at regular speed until it is safe to slow down C) Apply your brakes D) Continue driving 4 / 50 4) If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: A) Pull off the road and back up the shoulder B) Slow down and stop C) Go on to the next one D) Turn around and go back 5 / 50 5) The meaning of a hand signal when a driver's hand or arm are downward is: A) Right turn B) Left turn C) Stop or slow down D) U-turn 6 / 50 6) While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted to use: A) Windshield wipers B) Car radio C) None of the answers D) Hand-held or hands free cell phone or any other electronic devices 7 / 50 7) A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant: A) All of the answers B) Has a signed consent by a parent or guardian 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 8 / 50 8) In New Jersey, you must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle. A) 16 B) 17 C) 21 D) 15 9 / 50 9) 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 window C) 2 reflective decals on each license plate D) 1 reflective red decal on the front and rear license plate 10 / 50 10) In city driving, a good habit is to: A) Look 12 seconds ahead B) reduce speed and use your horn C) use the 2 second rule D) Practice good judgement 11 / 50 11) Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver? A) all of the answers B) following another vehicle to closely C) improper or erratic traffic lane changes D) failing to yield to the right of way 12 / 50 12) You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? A) 50 feet B) 20 feet C) 10 feet D) 25 feet 13 / 50 13) When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within A) 2 months after registering it B) 6 months after registering it C) 90 days after registering it D) 14 days after registering it 14 / 50 14) In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the use of seat belts may: A) Keep you from driving safely B) Keep you from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car C) Keep you from adjusting the seat and shoulder strap D) Help you maintain control of the car 15 / 50 15) Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to: A) $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service B) $50, up to 30 days in jail, 3 month suspension and 2 points C) $1000, up to 10 days in jail, 4 points and 3 months suspension D) $100, up to 20 days in jail, 6 month suspension 16 / 50 16) Under New Jersey law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to which of the following individuals A) inline skaters and skateboarders B) pedestrians C) bicyclists D) all of the answers 17 / 50 17) When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must: A) Slow down and let them pass B) Follow them C) Pull over to the right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass D) Speed up and stay at least 100 feet ahead of them 18 / 50 18) The NJ speed limit in a residential or business district, unless otherwise posted is: A) 20 mph B) 30 mph C) 35 mph D) 25 mph 19 / 50 19) After driving through a deep puddle, you should: A) Check your lights B) Test your brakes C) Increase your speed to the posted limit D) Stop and check your vehicle 20 / 50 20) 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 16 before turning 17 years old B) at the age of 14 before turning 15 years old C) at the age of 20 before turning 21 years old D) at the age of 15 and before turning 16 years old 21 / 50 21) Road surfaces are most slippery: A) After a heavy rainfall B) During very hot weather C) During very cold, dry weather D) During the first few minutes of a rainfall 22 / 50 22) After completeing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated you will be on probation for A) 1 year B) 6 months C) 9 months D) 3 months 23 / 50 23) High beam lights are used for: A) City streets without lights B) Foggy weather C) Open country driving with no traffic D) Signaling emergencies 24 / 50 24) In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between A) September 30th and May 30th B) April 1st and December 15th C) October 15th and March 15th D) November 15th and April 1st 25 / 50 25) Signals must be used: A) When turning, changing lanes, stopping & slowing down B) When turning only C) When changing lanes only D) When there is traffic 26 / 50 26) Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: A) All of the answers B) Cold pills C) Some prescription medications D) Tranquilizers 27 / 50 27) Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should A) proceed thru the intersection B) honk your horn C) speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red D) stop 28 / 50 28) The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to: A) Have a meal before you drink B) Know your limits C) Not to drive at all after drinking D) Reduce your drinking 29 / 50 29) How long must you hold a Probationary Driver License? A) 6 Months B) 4 Years C) 1 Year D) 3 Months 30 / 50 30) A 12 oz. bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as: A) A pint of brandy B) A bottle of scotch C) A 5 oz. glass of wine D) 2 martinis 31 / 50 31) An acceleration lane is: A) An extra lane at the highway exit B) An extra lane at the highway entrance C) The passing lane D) The left lane on a two-lane highway 32 / 50 32) To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least: A) 3/4 second behind the vehicle in front of you B) 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. C) 1 second behind the vehicle in front of you D) 1/2 second behind the vehicle in front of you 33 / 50 33) If your wheels drift onto a dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should: A) Move slowly along the shoulder and wave traffic around you. B) Hold the wheel tightly, slow down, and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway C) Drive along the shoulder until you are going fast as the traffic. D) Drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane. 34 / 50 34) An octagon shape sign means: A) Railroad crossing B) Stop C) Slow down D) Yield 35 / 50 35) 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 two years from the date of the last violation C) for six months from the date of the last violation D) for 18 months from the date of the last violation 36 / 50 36) Except new vehicles, your car must be inspected at either a state inspection facility or a state licensed private inspection facility A) annually B) every six months C) every two years D) every 5,000 miles 37 / 50 37) Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be: A) Turned to the right B) Turned straight ahead C) Turned away from the curb D) Turned towards the curb 38 / 50 38) Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age? A) none of the above B) the owner of the car C) the driver D) the passengers 39 / 50 39) When driving in rain, snow or ice, you must turn on your: A) Headlights B) Wipers and defrosters C) Wipers and headlights D) Headlights and radio 40 / 50 40) A lost or stolen driver license, permit or non-driver ID, should be reported to: A) The nearest Driver Testing Center B) Your insurance company C) The police D) The MVC agency 41 / 50 41) A deceleration lane is: A) For fast drivers only B) For slow drivers only C) An extra lane at a highway exit D) The passing lane 42 / 50 42) When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must: A) Slow down, blow your horn before crossing B) Slow down and look both ways C) All of the answers D) Stop at least 15 ft. from crossing 43 / 50 43) 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 from either direction D) You may pass the bus with caution 44 / 50 44) In extreme cases an aggressive driver may A) All of the answers B) Cause an accident C) stay at or under the speed limit D) Make complete stops at traffic signal 45 / 50 45) Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? A) 2 months B) 2 weeks C) 1 week D) 6 weeks 46 / 50 46) Having or showing a fake driver's license may result in: A) None of the answers B) A suspension, fine and up to 6 months imprisonment C) A fine and court appearance D) License suspension only 47 / 50 47) A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after: A) Making a full stop and checks for traffic B) Slowing down and checks for traffic C) Blowing the horn D) Checking for traffic to the right 48 / 50 48) In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop: A) 50% B) 100% C) 70% D) 25% 49 / 50 49) Violations committed in _______are subjected to a double fine. A) A residential area B) A business district C) A construction zone D) A school zone 50 / 50 50) You must signal how many feet before making a turn: A) None of the answers B) 10 feet C) 100 feet D) 1000 feet Your score isThe average score is 83%