NJ DMV PERMIT EXAM
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANSWER At least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER 50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANSWER 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER 10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - ANSWER 243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANSWER 6 inches or
less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANSWER Suspension of
driver's license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5
days to? - ANSWER A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for? - ANSWER Moving Violations
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - ANSWER After
receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANSWER
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANSWER
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving
violations for how long? - ANSWER One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANSWER 6 months suspension
(first offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANSWER Both the
student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - ANSWER
Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANSWER Keep from looking at one thing for
more than a few seconds
, What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANSWER The lane
nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop? - ANSWER Within the distance
you can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? -
ANSWER The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANSWER Slow down and
be prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANSWER To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER
Never
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANSWER The
tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANSWER
Stay with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANSWER Check intersections
ahead for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANSWER Yield to
oncoming traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - ANSWER Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANSWER Pedestrian cross
walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANSWER Low beams, or fog
lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANSWER License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANSWER When coming out of a dark alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? -
ANSWER The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
Yellow center lines would usually be found where? - ANSWER On a two-way road
(no passing)
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts? - ANSWER They increase your
chance of surviving an accident
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANSWER At least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER 50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANSWER 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER 10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - ANSWER 243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANSWER 6 inches or
less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANSWER Suspension of
driver's license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5
days to? - ANSWER A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for? - ANSWER Moving Violations
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - ANSWER After
receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANSWER
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANSWER
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving
violations for how long? - ANSWER One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANSWER 6 months suspension
(first offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANSWER Both the
student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - ANSWER
Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANSWER Keep from looking at one thing for
more than a few seconds
, What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANSWER The lane
nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop? - ANSWER Within the distance
you can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? -
ANSWER The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANSWER Slow down and
be prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANSWER To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER
Never
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANSWER The
tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANSWER
Stay with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANSWER Check intersections
ahead for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANSWER Yield to
oncoming traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - ANSWER Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANSWER Pedestrian cross
walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANSWER Low beams, or fog
lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANSWER License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANSWER When coming out of a dark alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? -
ANSWER The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
Yellow center lines would usually be found where? - ANSWER On a two-way road
(no passing)
Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts? - ANSWER They increase your
chance of surviving an accident
