Driver's Ed Exam Review Questions 100% Pass

Driver's Ed Exam Review Questions 100% Pass When must you signal before a turn? At least 100 feet How close can you park to a stop sign? 50 feet How close can you park to a corner? 25 feet how close can you park to a fire hydrant? 10 feet What is the stopping distance on dry roads at 50 mph? 243 feet Proper distance you may park to a curb is... 6 inches Penalties are driving w/o insurance are suspension of driver's license and registration and fines Serious accidents causing death/injury/$200 damage must be reported in 5 days to... Division of Motor Vehicles Points are only issued for... moving violations When are you given a proposed License Suspension Notice? When you have received 12 points Penalty for driving with a suspended license... First offense 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? Not less than a $200 fine and/or up to 6 months imprisonment Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long? One year What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test? Loss of driving privileges for 7 months-1 year. $1000/year surcharge for 3 years. Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? Both the student and the instructor or licensed driver What should you do when approaching a yellow light? Stop before entering intersection if possible What is good practice while driving? Keep from looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading When driving at night you should be able to stop how? Within the distance you can see ahead Where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street? The lane nearest the center of the road What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? Slow down and be prepared to stop What is the purpose of traffic laws? To protect you and other drivers If there is a "No turn on red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? After making a full stop and yielding to traffic If you feel or hear and unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? The tires When your car is stranded in a heavy snow storm, you should... stay with your car What is a good practice when driving in the city? Check interections ahead for signals What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? Yield to the oncoming traffic If the front of the car vibrations..the problem may be with you? steering What do two parallel white lines across the road mean pedestrian crosswalk Which lights should you use when driving in fog? low beams What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? License, registration, and insurance card When should you use your horn? If you are driving out of an alley What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right Double solid center lines would usually be found where? On a winding two-way road -- no passing Why should you use seat/shoulder belts They increase your chances of surviving an accident When may you pass on the right? If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right What does a flashing red light mean? Stop, proceed with caution What does a green light mean? Proceed when safe What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean? You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean? Warning or caution When should you use your parking lights? When parking Which way do you turn if you go into a skid? In the direction the back of the car is skidding How far should you stay behind the car you are following? At least 2 seconds What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection? To the left If 2 cars reach a four-way stop at the same time, what is the proper procedure? The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right What should you do if you go into a skid? Take your foot of the gas pedal What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brake? pushing the brakes too hard What is the best way to talk to other drivers? Through the use of horn or lights A red eight-sided sign is... Stop sign What does a red and white triangular sign mean? Yield If you drive through a deep puddle what should you do? Test your brakes When is the road surface most slippery? During the first few minutes of rain When should you use your high beam lights? Open country driving situations If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do? Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane A driver's left hand extended upward means what? He is making a right turn A driver's left hand extended straight out means what? He is making a left turn A driver's left hand extended downward means what? He is making a stop or slowing down The safest way to exit an expressway is to? Slow your car to the posted exit speed What should you do if your electric signals fail to operate? Use hand signals What should you do if you have a blowout? Slow the vehicle gradually What should you do if you are angry or upset? "Cool off" before attempting to drive What should you do if you miss an exist on an expressway? Go on to the next exit; do not reverse or back up When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction? Straight What is a good practice at intersections that have no signs or signals? Be ready to stop if necessary It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to: Give you time to react One of the best defenses against a drunk driver is : Proper wearing of a safety belt When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than 10 mph What must you do if a school bus is stopped and its red light is flashing? Stop How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb? To the right toward the curb Special permits may be issued at age 16 when: Enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course or enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education Course and purchased by an Approved Driver In city driving, a good habit is to: Look 12 seconds ahead When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights: Stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail You are required by NJ laws to keep to the right except: When on a one-way street, when passing, or is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage? Beer Speed limit in a school zone? 25 mph Speed limit in a business area? 25 mph Speed limit on a highway? 50 mph You should always yield to: Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder: Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle: For agricultural purposes only To make a right turn, you should Get in the right lane A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as: 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof whiskey, one 5 ounce glass of wine Whether your blood alcohol concentration rises above legal limits depends on: How fast you drink, your weight and amount you drink The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to: Don't drive at all after drinking If you are arrested for drunk driving in NJ, your chances of being convicted are: 96% Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: Cold pills, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: The drivers shows obvious signs of being drunk When blood alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase: 25 times What is a "Habitual Offender"? Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years The first conviction penalty for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is: $250 to $400 fine and possible imprisonment for 3 days and loss of license for 6 months to 1 year With a blood alcohol concentration of 0 to .05% You are presumed NOT to be under the influence With a blood alcohol concentration of .05% to .10% You may or may not be under the influence With a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more You are under the influence NJ licensed drivers must take an eyesight recheck Every 10 years What is a good "rule of thumb" in adjusting your speed to traffic? Try to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic What is the "rule of thumb" for following distances on dry roads? One car length back for each 10 mph speed or 2-3 second space between cars What does the word "tailgating" mean? Driving too close to the vehicle in front. It does not allow you enough time to react if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops What does hydroplaning mean? Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water What is an uncontrolled intersection? One where there are no traffic signs or signals When should you dim your headlights? In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet What is an acceleration lane? An extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway What should you do if your brakes fail? Shift to a lower gear and pump your breaks