NJ Permit Practice Test FNL DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least: A) 3 seconds ahead B) 6 seconds or more C) 12 seconds ahead D) 2 seconds ahead 2 / 50 2) 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) $25 fine C) $50 fine D) An additional 1 year suspension 3 / 50 3) A railroad crossing sign is a: A) Black and yellow circle B) Black and red circle C) Black and white diamond D) Black and orange square 4 / 50 4) The best way to "talk" to other drivers on the road is to: A) Use the horn, lights and hand signals B) Be courteous and wave C) Roll down your window and yell D) All of the answers 5 / 50 5) A driver's hand and arm pointing straight out indicates what directional signal? A) U-turn B) Left turn C) Stop D) Right turn 6 / 50 6) How long must you hold a Probationary Driver License? A) 1 Year B) 4 Years C) 3 Months D) 6 Months 7 / 50 7) To avoid hydroplaning, you should: A) Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road B) Increase your speed C) Maintain 35 mph or above D) Coast and slow to a stop 8 / 50 8) In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the use of seat belts may: A) Help you maintain control of the car B) Keep you from driving safely C) Keep you from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car D) Keep you from adjusting the seat and shoulder strap 9 / 50 9) You must signal how many feet before making a turn: A) None of the answers B) 1000 feet C) 10 feet D) 100 feet 10 / 50 10) A truck in adverse conditions takes longer to stop. This can be as much as: A) 100% more B) 25% more C) 50% more D) 70% more 11 / 50 11) If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates: A) Throw them away B) Turn them in to a MVC Agency C) Give them to a friend to use D) Keep them as a souvenir 12 / 50 12) 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 11:00 pm D) 5:01 am to midnight 13 / 50 13) Approaching an uncontrolled intersection you should: A) Slow down and look straight ahead B) Reduce speed and be ready to stop C) Speed up D) Stop 14 / 50 14) The highest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking A) whiskey B) mixed drinks C) beer D) wine 15 / 50 15) When parking downhill on the street with a curb, the car's wheel should be: A) Turned straight ahead B) Turned away from the curb C) Turned to the left D) Turned toward the curb 16 / 50 16) Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should A) honk your horn B) proceed thru the intersection C) speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red D) stop 17 / 50 17) In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop: A) 100% B) 50% C) 70% D) 25% 18 / 50 18) The MVC insurance surcharge for the refusal of the Breathalyzer is: A) $1000 per year for 2 years B) $1000 per year for 1 year C) There is no fine D) $1000 per year for 3 years 19 / 50 19) 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 20 before turning 21 years old B) at the age of 15 and before turning 16 years old C) at the age of 14 before turning 15 years old D) at the age of 16 before turning 17 years old 20 / 50 20) 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 straight ahead D) Turned away from the curb 21 / 50 21) 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 18 months from the date of the last violation D) for six months from the date of the last violation 22 / 50 22) 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) Drive onto the shoulder to reduce speed D) Turn off the ignition 23 / 50 23) High beam lights are used for: A) Signaling emergencies B) Foggy weather C) City streets without lights D) Open country driving with no traffic 24 / 50 24) Whether your BAC rises above the legal limits depends on: A) Your weight B) The amount you drink C) All of the answers D) The time you take to drink 25 / 50 25) An acceleration lane is: A) An extra lane at the highway entrance B) The left lane on a two-lane highway C) An extra lane at the highway exit D) The passing lane 26 / 50 26) If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, you must: A) Yield to on-coming cars B) Yield to the motorist on the right C) Yield to the motorist on the left D) Yield to passing cars 27 / 50 27) 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 28 / 50 28) 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 enrolled in behind the wheel training course with a commercial driving school D) Is at least 16 yrs old and under 17 years old 29 / 50 29) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Triangle B) Circle C) Octagon D) Diamond 30 / 50 30) The holder of a Probationary License under 21 years old, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: A) Has reached the age of 16 B) None of the answers C) After completing the minimum 6 months of supervised driving, and passed a MVC road test. D) Has applied for a Special permit 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) None of the answers B) Not be held responsible C) Become involved in a lawsuit D) Be charged with a crime 32 / 50 32) A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after: A) Making a full stop and checks for traffic B) Blowing the horn C) Checking for traffic to the right D) Slowing down and checks for traffic 33 / 50 33) 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) More than .01% but less than .15% C) All of the answers D) More than .01% but less than.05% 34 / 50 34) To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should: A) Turn in the opposite direction the back of the vehicle is skidding B) Turn in the direction of the skid and lock your brakes C) Tighten your grip on the steering wheel D) Turn in the same direction the back of the vehicle is skidding 35 / 50 35) Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL permit under the age of 21: A) All of the answers B) Must be a NJ licensed driver C) Must be 21 years or old seated in the front seat D) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years 36 / 50 36) 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 probationary license D) A validated permit from a MVC testing center 37 / 50 37) The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to: A) Know your limits B) Not to drive at all after drinking C) Have a meal before you drink D) Reduce your drinking 38 / 50 38) Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk. B) Driving even if the driver has had one drink C) Drinking while in the process of driving the vehicle D) A driver's senses and judgement impaired by alcohol 39 / 50 39) When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected within A) 2 months after registering it B) 14 days after registering it C) 90 days after registering it D) 6 months after registering it 40 / 50 40) If you miss your exit on an expressway, you should: A) Turn around and go back B) Pull off the road and back up the shoulder C) Slow down and stop D) Go on to the next one 41 / 50 41) Excluding new vehicles a car must be inspected A) every 3,000 miles B) every two years C) every year D) every 6 months 42 / 50 42) Headlights must be used: A) Dawn to dark B) From 6:00 pm to 6:00 am C) Between 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise and when windshield wipers are on D) From 8:00 pm to 8:00 am 43 / 50 43) Under the GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Drive License under 21, is limited to the following passenger restrictions: A) No restrictions apply B) Any passengers from their shared residence plus one additional person C) Dependents and only parents or guardians D) Dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian 44 / 50 44) Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: A) Tranquilizers B) Some prescription medications C) Cold pills D) All of the answers 45 / 50 45) Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age? A) the passengers B) the driver C) none of the above D) the owner of the car 46 / 50 46) 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 two years C) annually D) every six months 47 / 50 47) A 12 oz. bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as: A) A 5 oz. glass of wine B) A bottle of scotch C) 2 martinis D) A pint of brandy 48 / 50 48) After 2 to 4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: A) Coordination and balance B) All of the answers C) Judgement D) Reaction time 49 / 50 49) 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 50 / 50 50) What is the order of the colors on a traffic light: A) Red, Green, Yellow B) Red, Yellow, Green C) Yellow, Green, Red D) Green, Yellow, Red Your score isThe average score is 83%