NJ Drivers Test Questions
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANS- at least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANS- 50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANS- 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANS- 10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h? - ANS- 243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANS- 6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANS- suspension of driver's
license and registration and fines
serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days
to? - ANS- a DMV office
points are only issued for - ANS- moving violations
when will you be given a proposed License Suspension notice? - ANS- after receiving 12
points
what is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANS- 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 - ANS- 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? - ANS- one year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANS- 6 months suspension (1st
offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANS- both the student and
the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
, What should you do if approaching a steady yellow/ amber signal? - ANS- slow down,
and stop before entering the intersection, if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANS- 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? - ANS- the lane nearest the
center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop - ANS- within the distance you can see
ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a 2 way street? - ANS- the
lane nearest the center of the road, and turn right before reaching the middle of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANS- slow down and be
prepared to stop
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANS- to protect you and other drivers
If there's a "no turn on red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANS- NEVER
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noises while driving, it may be - ANS- the tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANS- stay with
your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANS- check intersections ahead for
signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANS- yield to oncoming
traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your - ANS- steering
what do 2 parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANS- pedestrian cross walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANS- low beams, or fog lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle - ANS- license, registration,
and insurance card
When should you use your horn - ANS- when coming out of a dark alley
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANS- at least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANS- 50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANS- 25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANS- 10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h? - ANS- 243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANS- 6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANS- suspension of driver's
license and registration and fines
serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days
to? - ANS- a DMV office
points are only issued for - ANS- moving violations
when will you be given a proposed License Suspension notice? - ANS- after receiving 12
points
what is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANS- 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 - ANS- 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? - ANS- one year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANS- 6 months suspension (1st
offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANS- both the student and
the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
, What should you do if approaching a steady yellow/ amber signal? - ANS- slow down,
and stop before entering the intersection, if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANS- 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? - ANS- the lane nearest the
center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop - ANS- within the distance you can see
ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a 2 way street? - ANS- the
lane nearest the center of the road, and turn right before reaching the middle of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANS- slow down and be
prepared to stop
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANS- to protect you and other drivers
If there's a "no turn on red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANS- NEVER
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noises while driving, it may be - ANS- the tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANS- stay with
your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANS- check intersections ahead for
signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANS- yield to oncoming
traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your - ANS- steering
what do 2 parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANS- pedestrian cross walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANS- low beams, or fog lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle - ANS- license, registration,
and insurance card
When should you use your horn - ANS- when coming out of a dark alley
