NJ Permit Practice Test FNL DRIVING SCHOOL PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1 / 50 1) The best way to reduce your chances of having a alcohol related accident is to: A) Not to drive at all after drinking B) Know your limits C) Reduce your drinking D) Have a meal before you drink 2 / 50 2) In New Jersey, you must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle. A) 16 B) 21 C) 15 D) 17 3 / 50 3) 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 six months C) every two years D) annually 4 / 50 4) A deceleration lane is: A) An extra lane at a highway exit B) The passing lane C) For slow drivers only D) For fast drivers only 5 / 50 5) Under New Jersey law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as A) a moving motor vehicle B) pedestrians C) the vehicles parked on the street D) none of the answers 6 / 50 6) Emotions can have a great effect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should A) give yourself time to cool off B) blow your horn to warn other drivers C) none of the answers D) drive with your radio on 7 / 50 7) Having or showing a fake driver's license may result in: A) A suspension, fine and up to 6 months imprisonment B) None of the answers C) A fine and court appearance D) License suspension only 8 / 50 8) Which of the following convictions will result in an insurance surcharge: A) Driving unlicensed or suspended B) DUI C) All of the answers D) Driving an uninsursed vehicle 9 / 50 9) Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should A) speed up and continue through the intersection before the light changes to red B) proceed thru the intersection C) honk your horn D) stop 10 / 50 10) A Special Learners Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant: A) All of the answers B) Is enrolled in behind the wheel training course with a commercial driving school C) Is at least 16 yrs old and under 17 years old D) Has a signed consent by a parent or guardian 11 / 50 11) Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver? A) improper or erratic traffic lane changes B) all of the answers C) failing to yield to the right of way D) following another vehicle to closely 12 / 50 12) Not including dependents, how many passenger can accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit in the vehicle A) none of the answers B) one additional passenger unless accompanied by parent or guardian C) two additional passengers D) no passengers 13 / 50 13) Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? A) 2 weeks B) 1 week C) 2 months D) 6 weeks 14 / 50 14) What does a solid white line across a road at an intersection mean A) bus stop B) stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign C) no parking D) none of the answers 15 / 50 15) The MVC insurance surcharge for the refusal of the Breathalyzer is: A) $1000 per year for 1 year B) There is no fine C) $1000 per year for 3 years D) $1000 per year for 2 years 16 / 50 16) Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving? A) Changing radio station B) All of the answers C) Adjusting Seat D) Eating 17 / 50 17) The 3 second rule can be used at any speed to help you: A) Time traffic lights at intersections B) Keep a safe following distance C) Bring your car out of a skid D) Drive within the speed limit 18 / 50 18) On a snow covered road, you should maintain a following distance of at least: A) 6 seconds or more B) 12 seconds ahead C) 3 seconds ahead D) 2 seconds ahead 19 / 50 19) You should always yield to: A) Emergency vehicles B) Other vehicles already in the intersection C) Pedestrians in the crosswalk D) All of the answers 20 / 50 20) How much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph? A) 300 feet B) 20 feet C) 500 feet D) 55 feet 21 / 50 21) Parking up hill on a street with a curb, your wheels should be: A) Turned away from the curb B) Turned straight ahead C) Turned to the right D) Turned towards the curb 22 / 50 22) The driving hours of a GDL Permit or Probationary License holder under 21 are restricted to: A) 5:01am to midnight B) 6:01 am to midnight C) 5:01am to 11:00pm D) No restrictions apply 23 / 50 23) 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 with caution B) You must stop C) You may pass the bus at 10 mph or less D) You may pass from either direction 24 / 50 24) What is a Habitual Offender? A) any motorist whose license has been suspended one time in three years B) any motorist whose license has been suspended two times in two years C) any motorist whose license has been suspended once D) any motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years 25 / 50 25) Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk carries a fine up to: A) $1000, up to 10 days in jail, 4 points and 3 months suspension B) $100, up to 20 days in jail, 6 month suspension C) $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2 points and community service D) $50, up to 30 days in jail, 3 month suspension and 2 points 26 / 50 26) 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) 6pt moving violation B) 2pt moving violation C) 5pt moving violation D) 4pt moving violation 27 / 50 27) When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens and/or flashing lights, you must: A) Slow down and let them pass B) Speed up and stay at least 100 feet ahead of them C) Follow them D) Pull over to the right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass 28 / 50 28) A motorist may turn right on red unless posted after: A) Making a full stop and checks for traffic B) Blowing the horn C) Slowing down and checks for traffic D) Checking for traffic to the right 29 / 50 29) Driving in the city, you should: A) Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians and look at least 12 seconds ahead B) Drive slowly and blow the horn every 12 seconds C) Speed up, yield to pedestrians and look 2 seconds ahead D) Drive slowly, watch for slow moving vehicles and look 2 seconds ahead 30 / 50 30) Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: A) Drinking while in process of driving the vehicle B) A driver's senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol C) The driver shows signs of being drunk. D) Driving even if the driver can handle one drink 31 / 50 31) To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should: A) Turn in the opposite direction the back of the vehicle is skidding B) Tighten your grip on the steering wheel C) Turn in the same direction the back of the vehicle is skidding D) Turn in the direction of the skid and lock your brakes 32 / 50 32) 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 33 / 50 33) It is good practice to keep a safe distance to: A) Decrease your reaction time B) None of the answers C) Give you time to react to emergencies D) Give you a clear view of the road 34 / 50 34) The shape of a yield sign is: A) Circle B) Octagon C) Triangle D) Diamond 35 / 50 35) In the event of a sudden stop or crash, the use of seat belts may: A) Keep you from adjusting the seat and shoulder strap B) Keep you from hitting the windshield and from being thrown from the car C) Keep you from driving safely D) Help you maintain control of the car 36 / 50 36) On snow cover roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of: A) 3 seconds or more B) 6 seconds more C) 12 seconds or more D) 2 seconds or more 37 / 50 37) 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 left C) Yield to the motorist on the right D) Yield to passing cars 38 / 50 38) When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and one broken A) passing is not permitted on either side B) passing is permitted C) passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line D) passing is permitted on both sides, but only when the road is clear 39 / 50 39) What is the order of the colors on a traffic light: A) Green, Yellow, Red B) Yellow, Green, Red C) Red, Yellow, Green D) Red, Green, Yellow 40 / 50 40) In New Jersey, studded tires can be legally used between A) September 30th and May 30th B) November 15th and April 1st C) April 1st and December 15th D) October 15th and March 15th 41 / 50 41) A diamond-shaped sign is a: A) Construction and warning sign B) Railroad sign C) Stop sign D) Yield sign 42 / 50 42) If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: A) May obtain a special work license B) May drive passenger vehicles only C) May not drive for any reason until the period of suspension ends and your license is restored D) May drive commercial vehicles only 43 / 50 43) Change of address must be done within what time period: A) 1 week B) 6 weeks C) 2 weeks D) 2 months 44 / 50 44) When driving or stopping behind a large truck or bus, you should: A) Stop as close to the rear of the truck as possible so no one can get in front of you B) Go around the truck on the right because he will start up slower C) Blow your horn D) Leave enough space so that the truck driver can spot you, in his rear-view mirror 45 / 50 45) In adverse conditions, a truck takes _________ longer to stop: A) 70% B) 50% C) 25% D) 100% 46 / 50 46) The best way to "talk" to other drivers on the road is to: A) All of the answers B) Use the horn, lights and hand signals C) Be courteous and wave D) Roll down your window and yell 47 / 50 47) After completeing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated you will be on probation for A) 6 months B) 1 year C) 3 months D) 9 months 48 / 50 48) A railroad crossing sign is a: A) Black and yellow circle B) Black and orange square C) Black and red circle D) Black and white diamond 49 / 50 49) To avoid hydroplaning, you should: A) Slow down and drive on the highest point of the road B) Increase your speed C) Coast and slow to a stop D) Maintain 35 mph or above 50 / 50 50) In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign, you will receive: A) 4 point moving violation B) 2 point moving violation C) 6 point moving violation D) Jail Time Your score isThe average score is 83%