New Jersey Driver's Ed Final Exam Study Guide 2024 PDF

1. 3 things you must have with you at all times as a driver: license, registration, and proof of insurance. 2. Altering a license illegally results in a loss of driving privilege, $1,000 fine and possible jail time. 3. Upon completion of the GDL requirements and 1 year of unsupervised driving, a...

1. 3 things you must have with you at all times as a driver: license, registration, and proof of insurance. 2. Altering a license illegally results in a loss of driving privilege, $1,000 fine and possible jail time. 3. Upon completion of the GDL requirements and 1 year of unsupervised driving, a licensed probationary driver must now get basic driver’s license from the MVC. 4. Change of address is one week, Name change is two weeks, and out of state is 60 days. 5. Getting a driver license illegally may result in up to $500 fine and possible jail time 6. A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meet what 4 requirements ? a. Be at least 21 years old, posses a valid New Jersey driver’s license, have at least three years of driving experience, sit in the front seat. 7. The holder of a probationary license under 21 may drive unsupervised when the following is met. They have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving , passed the written test , and road test 8. What driving restriction exists (time of day & passenger) when driving on a valid GDL permit when you are 21 or older? None. If they have a valid GDL permit and is 21 years old or older hour, passenger, and decal restrictions do not apply. 9. As a driver, if your driving restrictions are limited to 5:01 am to 11:00 pm you are driving on a probationary license and are under 21 years old. 10. When driving on a probationary license or GDL Special Learners Permit, you can have any dependence and one additional passenger in the car unless a parent is with you. 11. All electronic devices cannot be used when driving on a probationary license, including GPS, wireless devices, video games and cell phones. 12. You will receive a fine of $100 for violating any of the GDL permit or probationary license rules. 13. When starting practice driving, you must have with you in your car your valid learner's permit , registration card, insurance card, supervising driver and wearing a seatbelt. 14. A Special Learner's Permit can be purchased when the following is met: 16 years old and under 17 yrs. old, signed by parent or guardian , and completed enrolled in behind the wheel course. 15. In the GDL, after you have passed your road test, you will be a probationary driver or on probation for one year. 16. The vehicle that you use for the road test must have a valid registration , insurance card, valid inspection sticker & no safety defects. a. 17. As of May 1, 2010, when a driver has their Special Learners Permit or Probationary license, what must be on their license plates? red decals. 18. What are the time restrictions for a driver with a Special Learner's Permit, GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License? No driving from 11:01 pm- 5am 19. An unrestricted basic driver license is issued at what age? 18 years old 20.A probationary driver is on probation for one year. 21. After completing all GDL requirements, a driver with a Probationary license must visit an MVC office and receive a basic License. 22.If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible? a. The student driver as well as the person supervising them as they drive. 23.Two things all motorists should do when driving are stay calm and obey the rules of the road 24. What are 5 skills the road test will be testing you on? Vehicle Control ,observation ,signaling ,speed management , lane positioning. 25.When backing a car in a straight line (reverse): a. Turn your head and body to the right, looking over our shoulder b. Left hand at 12 c. Right hand over the passenger seat 26.Signal 100 feet in advance when making a turn. 27.Headaches , dizziness , and nausea vomiting are all signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you suspect someone has been poisoned, you should call 911 and find the source of the carbon monoxide. 28.What could cause carbon monoxide poisoning to build up in a vehicle? exhaust leak, and running engine in a close space. 29.Seat belts will help you by: a. keeping the body within the vehicle b. keep driver & passengers from sliding off of their seats during sudden stops c. prevents the driver from going through the windshield or hitting the dashboard 30.When parking uphill with a curb to your right you should turn the front wheels in which direction? Away from the curb 31. When parking downhill with a curb to your right you should turn the front wheels in which direction? Toward the curb. 32.The three hand signals are left turn (hand out straight) , right turn (hand out pointing up) , stop (hand out pointing down). 33.Who must wear seatbelts if the driver has a GDL probationary license or permit? Everyone. 34.Child passenger restraint law says 8 years old and under, less than 57 inches/ 80 pounds, must be seated in the back seat unless there is no back seat available. 35.Headlights go on: a. a. ½ hour half hour after sunset to ½ hour half hour before sunrise b. b. Whenever visibility is less than 500 ft c. c. Through tunnels and dimly lit areas. 36.DO NOT PARK WITHIN: (Feet) a. a. Fire Hydrant - 10ft b. b. Stop Sign - 50 ft c. c. Opposite a Fire Station - 75 ft d. d. Crosswalk - 25 ft 37.If permitted to turn right on red, come to a complete stop first and check for traffic and pedestrians. 38.Position your car in the right most lane/ designated right turn lane when making a right turn at an intersection. 39.You must stop 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights. 40.Speed limit in a business or residential area is 35 mph 41. Speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted is 25 mph. 42.You may pass a school bus on school grounds or a dual highway at a speed no more than 10 mph. 43.Passing is only permitted on dashed lines, not on solid lines. Double solid = no passing allows in either direction. Broken/Dashed on one side, solid on the other = passing is only allowed for the side that has the dashed/ broken line. 44.You should yield to emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic, and vehicles already in an intersection. 45.You may pass on the right when the driver in front of you is in the same lane turning left and there is a lane/ space to do so. 46.High beam lights are used for open country driving because there could be unexpected crossing of other vehicles, unexpected of livestocks or deers 47.When nearing an uncontrolled intersection reduce speed and be ready to stop. 48.If 2 cars enter an uncontrolled or controlled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. 49.Hand held cell phones and only be used while driving when? Parked, fire, a call necessary for safety , stopped at a traffic light & emergencies. 50.An extra lane at a highway entrance to allow you to safely enter with the flow of traffic on the highway is called an acceleration lane. 51. An extra lane to get off a highway that allows you to safely exit the highway is called deceleration lane. 52.Failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk: you will receive a 500 fine, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months license suspension and community service. 53.If you violate the Move Over Law, idling for 3 or more minutes or failure to remove snow rules, you will be subject to fines. 54.As a driver, when you pull up to a flashing red light, you should stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians. 55.When a police or any emergency vehicle approaches your vehicle from behind, you should pull to the extreme right and stop. 56.You should yield to trains, buses and postal vehicles. 57.When you approach a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you need to stop 15 feet from the crossing. 58.As a driver, you need to be concerned about the safety of pedestrians by yielding to the right of way in a crosswalk, be cautious , obey speed limits and never pass another vehicle stopped for pedestrians. 59.You cannot park in front of a fire hydrant, private driveway or a bus stop. 60.Drivers should dim their headlights from high to low when they are approaching an oncoming vehicle or approaching a vehicle from behind. 61. When making a left turn from a two way road onto a two way road, you should approach the lane nearest to the center of the road. 62.The best way to take a curve is to slow down before entering the curve. 63.Your car will tend to go straight when going into a curve. 64.It is illegal to block a private or public driveway, unless you are directed to by a police officer. 65. 2 things drivers must have during rain, snow and ice: wipers on and lights on 66.If you miss an exit on the highway, go through the following exit. 67.Standard accident prevention formula a. Be alert b. be prepared  c. act anytime 68.Any time you are driving and your emotions are high or you are angry or excited, you should give yourself time to relax before driving. 69.Aggressive drivers make erratic, fail to yield to the right of way,tailgate , and could cause an accident 70.Examples of distracted driving are adjusting the radio, using cellphones while driving and eating. 71. To avoid “Highway hypnosis ” move your eyes, and avoid looking at one thing for more than a few seconds. 72.Sleep deprivation, driving alone and young people are the highest risk situations for drowsy driving. 73.In order to “talk” to other drivers, use your signals. 74.Keeping a safe distance on the road allows for reaction time to anything that happens on the road. 75.The 2 types of following distance techniques are two second rule and car length method. 76.Signals should be used when? Making a lane change or turning 77.Move over to allow for a vehicle to pass you. 78.Road surfaces are most slippery when? When it begins to rain. 79.If you are driving through a puddle, the first thing you should do is test your brakes. 80.Snow studded tires can be used in NJ between November 15th and April 1st. 81. During night driving, make sure you can stop within the distance you can see. 82.In city driving you should look 12 seconds or one block ahead and watch out for pedestrians and be alert when passing cyclists. 83.When going into a skid the first thing you should do: Ease your foot off the gas 84.To regain control in a skid, turn in the same direction as the rear of the car is skidding and let go of the gas and brakes 85.If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is stay calm and turn the steering wheel gently back toward the road. 86.In a tire blowout grip the steering wheel firmly and gradually ease off the gas and allow the car to coast to a stop. 87. If your brakes give out, shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes. 88.When your car breaks down while driving, the first thing you should do is get it off the road. 89.Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages impairs your senses and judgment 90.How many drinks impair your senses, judgment, reaction time, coordination, and balance? 3 or 4 91. The only way to sober up after drinking is waiting ! 92.Remember 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, and 1.5 ounces of whiskey are all equal in alcohol content. 93.BAC is determined by: a. quality of alcohol consumed b. body weight c. how quickly drinks were consumed d. food eaten 94.In order to reduce the chances of getting into an alcohol related accident, you should not drive with alcohol in your system. 95.You are presumed by law under the influence when your blood alcohol level reaches 0.08. 96.If your BAC reaches: a. a. 0.05% it double the risk of getting into an accident b. b. 0.10% you are 6 times more likely to get into an accident. c. c. 0.15% you are 25 times more likely to get into an accident. 97.Studies show that most people arrested for drinking and driving were consuming beer. 98.Signs of a drunk driver: speeding, weaving, quick stops 99.You can be designated driver if a guest of your party leaves your house drunk and causes a collision. 100. Cold pills, tranquilizers, and prescription medication drugs affect basic driving skills. 101. What does the Implied Consent Law mean? agreed to submit to a breath test given by law arrest for a drinking-and-driving offense. 102. If under 21 years old New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your B.A.C. is 0.1 103. 3 points will be deducted from your driving record for each year of violation free driving, but can never go below 0. 104. After completing a Driver Improvement program, you will be on probation for 2. 105. Each additional motor vehicle point above 6 points in 3 years results in a $1,000 insurance surcharge per point. 106. What is a Habitual Offender? a person who loses their license three times over a 3 year period 107. If you get into an accident and your license is suspended, you will be subject to fines, penalty and jail (45 days +). 108. If your license is suspended you can't drive for any reason. 109. Under GDL law, a person is required to attend the Probationary Driving School Program class if a driver commits moving violations with 2 or more motor vehicle points during their first 2 years. 110. If you are convicted of driving under the influence or you refuse to take a breathalyzer test or a combination of both, you will be subject to a dual penalty. 111. Violating the pedestrian law results in a $100-$500 fine. 112. When you pass a large truck or bus, what is important to understand about these larger vehicles? They have limited amount of vision of the road. 113. Trucks take 25 % more distance to stop in adverse weather conditions. 114. You are in a truck's blind spot or no-zone when you cannot see the truck's side mirror. 115. When following large vehicles, you should be in a position where you could see their side mirrors. 116. List four things you should do when sharing the road with large trucks: a. don’t tailgate b. leave space when stopping behind c. give them more room d. maintain a constant speed 117. Inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights as motorists. 118. NJ law says yield to oncoming traffic, pedestrians , and bicyclists when making right turns at intersections. 119. What is the best defense to avoid a crash with an animal? a. Lower your speed to 25 mph 120. If you lose or your license plates are stolen, you should notify the police within 24 hours. 121. If you sell a vehicle you must turn in your old plates to MVC. 122. Used cars must be inspected every 2 years and new cars are valid for 5 years. 123. Vehicle inspection must be done within 14 days of moving into NJ. 124. Every vehicle in New Jersey must be insured for auto insurance. 125. Driving uninsured or without insurance results in fine,community service, & licenses suspension 126. A Railroad sign is a black crossbuck and yellow circle. 127. Diamond shaped signs are warning signs. 128. The shape of a stop sign has eight sides and is known as an octagon 129. The order of colors on the traffic light from top to bottom (vertically) is red, yellow, and green. 130. What sign is a triangle shape? yield. 131. You must share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists when you see signs that are yellow & green in color. 132. Before entering an intersection with a solid yellow light you should. Prepare to stop. 133. A flashing red light means: stop and yield 134. A single solid white line across an intersection means: You can not cross over to the other lane.