NJ Knowledge Test
Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
A. Two months
B. 6 weeks
C. 1 week
D. 2 weeks - ANS- C. 1 week
A legal name change due to marriage, divorce or court action must be reported to Motor
Vehicles within what time period?
A. 2 weeks
B. 1 week
C. 1 month
D. 2 months - ANS- A. 2 weeks
What must a motorist carry with them at all times? - ANS- a valid drivers license, a valid
probationary license or a validated NJ permit and valid insurance and car registration
cards
How long does a motorist with a valid out-of-state license have to apply to a NJ license? -
ANS- A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey must apply
for a New Jersey license within 60 days or before the current license expires, whichever
is sooner
What is the graduated driver license? - ANS- GDL: A system that gradually introduces
driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time, and requires a
minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license
What type of restrictions apply to drivers who have an examination permit or
probationary license who are 21 years of age or older? - ANS- If the examination permit
or probationary license holder is 21 years of age or older, hour, passenger, and decal
restrictions don't apply
Special Learner Permit Restrictions - ANS- no driving between 11:01 pm and 5 am, no
using electronic devices, wear seat belts, display decals on license plates, must be
accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21,
passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or dependent of the permit holder and
one additional passenger
If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify - ANS- your local
police station. Inform the mvc
, If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible?
A. Only the student
B. Only the instructor
C. Neither the student nor instructor
D. Both student and instructor - ANS- Both the student and the instructor
if a passenger in the front seat of a car, who is 17 years old, is caught not wearing a seat
belt, who is held responsible?
A. Passenger and driver
B. Driver
C. Passenger
D. None of the above - ANS- driver
If a passenger over 18 is found without a seat belt, who is held responsible?
A. The driver
B. Passenger and driver
C. Passenger
D. All of the above - ANS- passenger
Using both safety belts and shoulder belts is important because they
A. Increase your chance of surviving a collision
B. Keep you from being thrown from the car in a collision
C. Keep you from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns
D. All of the above - ANS- All of the above
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:
A. Keep you from being thrown from the car
B. Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard
C. Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car
D. All of the above - ANS- All of the above
New Jersey law requires that a child must be seated in a child restraint device while
riding in a car if:
A. The child is under 5 years of age and is riding in the front seat
B. The child is under 18 months of age and riding in the front seat
C. The child is under 18 months and is riding in the back seat
D. All of the above - ANS- all of the above
When using the brakes, a common mistake a new driver makes is: - ANS- Pushing the
brake pedal down too hard or slamming the breaks
Signals should be used:
A. When changing lanes
Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period?
A. Two months
B. 6 weeks
C. 1 week
D. 2 weeks - ANS- C. 1 week
A legal name change due to marriage, divorce or court action must be reported to Motor
Vehicles within what time period?
A. 2 weeks
B. 1 week
C. 1 month
D. 2 months - ANS- A. 2 weeks
What must a motorist carry with them at all times? - ANS- a valid drivers license, a valid
probationary license or a validated NJ permit and valid insurance and car registration
cards
How long does a motorist with a valid out-of-state license have to apply to a NJ license? -
ANS- A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey must apply
for a New Jersey license within 60 days or before the current license expires, whichever
is sooner
What is the graduated driver license? - ANS- GDL: A system that gradually introduces
driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time, and requires a
minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license
What type of restrictions apply to drivers who have an examination permit or
probationary license who are 21 years of age or older? - ANS- If the examination permit
or probationary license holder is 21 years of age or older, hour, passenger, and decal
restrictions don't apply
Special Learner Permit Restrictions - ANS- no driving between 11:01 pm and 5 am, no
using electronic devices, wear seat belts, display decals on license plates, must be
accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21,
passengers are limited to any parent, guardian, or dependent of the permit holder and
one additional passenger
If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify - ANS- your local
police station. Inform the mvc
, If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible?
A. Only the student
B. Only the instructor
C. Neither the student nor instructor
D. Both student and instructor - ANS- Both the student and the instructor
if a passenger in the front seat of a car, who is 17 years old, is caught not wearing a seat
belt, who is held responsible?
A. Passenger and driver
B. Driver
C. Passenger
D. None of the above - ANS- driver
If a passenger over 18 is found without a seat belt, who is held responsible?
A. The driver
B. Passenger and driver
C. Passenger
D. All of the above - ANS- passenger
Using both safety belts and shoulder belts is important because they
A. Increase your chance of surviving a collision
B. Keep you from being thrown from the car in a collision
C. Keep you from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns
D. All of the above - ANS- All of the above
In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:
A. Keep you from being thrown from the car
B. Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard
C. Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car
D. All of the above - ANS- All of the above
New Jersey law requires that a child must be seated in a child restraint device while
riding in a car if:
A. The child is under 5 years of age and is riding in the front seat
B. The child is under 18 months of age and riding in the front seat
C. The child is under 18 months and is riding in the back seat
D. All of the above - ANS- all of the above
When using the brakes, a common mistake a new driver makes is: - ANS- Pushing the
brake pedal down too hard or slamming the breaks
Signals should be used:
A. When changing lanes
