STATE TEST STUDY GUIDE

NAME: ______

CHAPTERS 1 & 2

  1. Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within what time period? (p. 6)

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  1. Applying for a driver’s license illegally may result in a license suspension and what other penalties: (p. 8)

How much of a fine?______

How much imprisonment?______.

  1. How much is the fine for violating any of the restrictions of the GDL Permit or Probationary License? (p. 16)

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  1. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit or Examination Permit (under 21) must meet what requirements before obtaining a Probationary License: (p. 17-18)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. Under the GDL Program, after passing the road test; a Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long? (p. 17)

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  1. Before practice driving can begin, in addition to a valid registration and valid insurance card the GDL driver, must also have: (p. 17)

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  1. The holder of a Probationary License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when the following requirement has been met: (p. 17) (*same as #3)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. At what age is the holder of a GDL Permit (young adult) eligible to obtain a Basic Driver License? (p. 18)

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  1. Which requirement must be met by the supervisor driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL Permit (under 21)? (p. 20)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years of age or older) is restricted to what driving hours? (p. 20)

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  1. The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Probationary License holder (under 21 years of age) are restricted to: (p. 20)

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  1. Under the GDL restrictions the holder of a Probationary Driver License (under 21), is limited to the following passenger restrictions: (p. 20)

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  1. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit may not drive between the hours of: (p. 20)

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  1. The holder of an Examination permit or Probationary Driver (over 21) is limited to how many passengers? (p. 20)

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  1. While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of: (p. 20)

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  1. Any vehicle operated by GDL driver under 21, must display: (p. 21)

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  1. The holder of a GDL Special Learner or Examination permit (under 21) is limited to the following passenger restrictions: (p. 21)

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  1. A Special Learner Permit may be purchased by an approved instructor, when the applicant: (p. 21-22)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. The vehicle used for the road test may not have: (p. 32)

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CHAPTER 3

  1. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle? (p.38)

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  1. In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may: (p. 38-39)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. Whenever possible, child car safety seats should be placed: (p. 39-40)

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  1. Speed can be a factor between life and death; therefore, how much braking distance (how many feet) will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at a speed of 60 mph? (p. 48)

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  1. What is the meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm is straight out? (p. 49)

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  1. What is the meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm is downward? (p. 49)

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  1. To drive in reverse, the motorist’s head and body should be turned in what direction: (p. 49)

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  1. Signals should be used: (p. 49)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. When parking downhill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be: (p. 51)

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  1. When parking uphill on a street with a curb, the vehicle’s wheels should be: (p. 51)

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  1. The most common type of parking on city streets and the one that takes the most practice for new motorist is: (p. 52)

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CHAPTER 4

  1. The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, is: (p. 58)

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  1. The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is: (p. 58)

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  1. The rules for passing depend on the type of road. If both center lines are solid: (p. 60)

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  1. What road users should you always yield to: (p. 61)

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  1. What are the 2 instances in which you can pass on the right? (p. 61)

1.______2.______.

  1. When you see or hear emergency vehicles responding with sirens/or flashing lights, you must: (p. 61 & 73)

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  1. If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another motorist, who must yield: (p. 62-63)

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  1. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should reduce speed and: (p. 62)

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  1. When two or more roads join and there are no signs or signals, it is a good practice to: (p. 63)

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  1. Failure to stop for pedestrians in a cross-walk, can result in how much of a fine? Days in jail? License suspension? Points?: (p. 62)

Fine:______

Days in jail:______

License suspension:______

Points:______

  1. An acceleration lane is: (p. 64)

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  1. A deceleration lane is: (p. 65)

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  1. If you miss your exit on an expressway you should: (p. 65)

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  1. When approaching a curve, your vehicle may tend to: (p. 67)

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  1. The best way to enter a curve is: (p. 67)

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  1. Unless a no-turn on red sign is posted, NJ law allows a right turn on red after a motorist does what? (p. 68)

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  1. When making any turns, state law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least how many feet in advance? (p.68)

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  1. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights, you must stop how far away? (p. 71)

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  1. When a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than: (p. 73)

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  1. On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing what must you do? (p. 72)

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  1. When must headlights be used? (p. 74)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. During daylight hours when rain, snow, or ice, motorists must turn on: (p. 74)

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  1. The bright beam lights are used for: (p. 74)

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  1. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? (p. 75-76)

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  1. You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign? (p. 76)

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  1. While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or Probationary Driver License is not permitted the use of: (p. 77)

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CHAPTER 5

  1. To reduce your chances of being involved in an accident a driver must know and use what formula: (p. 80)

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  1. To avoid “highway hypnosis” when driving, it is good practice to do what? (p. 81-82)

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  1. The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to: (p. 82)

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  1. Although there is no perfect rule for following distance, the rule of thumb most often used is to keep: (p. 83)

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  1. It is a good practice to keep a safe distance in order to: (p. 83)

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  1. The three-seconds-plus rule can be used at any speed to help you: (p. 84)

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  1. On snow covered roads, a good rule is to maintain a following distance of how many car lengths? (p. 84)

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  1. If a motorist is passing you, you should: (p. 85)

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  1. Road surfaces are most slippery: (p. 85)

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  1. After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately: (p. 85-86)

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  1. Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause: (p. 86)

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  1. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop: (p. 88-89)

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  1. In city driving, a motorist should: (p. 89-90)

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  1. To avoid a spin, while in a skid, you should: (p. 93)

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  1. If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should: (p. 93)

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  1. If your brakes suddenly give out, the first thing you should try to do is: (p. 94)

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  1. If you have a flat tire or blow-out, you should: (p. 95)

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  1. If the gas pedal sticks, before calling for help, you should keep your eyes on the road and quickly do what? (p. 95)

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CHAPTER 6 & 7

  1. Whether your blood alcohol content (BAC) rises above legal limits depends on what 4 major factors? (p. 102)

1.______

2.______

3.______

4.______

  1. After two to four drinks, alcohol begins to impair your: (p. 102)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means: (p. 102)

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  1. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to: (p. 102)

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  1. If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up? (p. 102)

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  1. A 12-ounce can or bottle of beer has as much alcohol in it as: (p. 103)

How much wine?______

How much hard liquor?______

  1. A 5 ounce glass of wine (12%) contains the same amount of alcohol as: (p. 103)

How much beer?______

How much hard liquor?______

  1. If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is: (p. 103)

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  1. If a motorist has reached a BAC of .10%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is: (p. 103)

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  1. If a motorist has reached a BAC of 15%, the risk of causing a motor vehicle accident is: (p. 103)

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  1. Refusal of a breath test in NJ is equal to driving with a BAC of .10% and MVC insurance surcharge of: (p. 103)

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  1. If a person has too much to drink in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you may: (p. 104)

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  1. Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: (p. 105)

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  1. If your driving privilege is suspended for a motor vehicle violation or any other violation, you: (p. 110)

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  1. What convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge: (p. 113-14)

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  1. New Jersey’s Implied Consent Law means, that by simply using NJ roads, motorists have agreed to a: (p. 115)

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  1. Fines will be imposed to a motorist: (p.116-120)

1. Failing to remove snow or ice from the vehicle

2. Leaving the vehicle idling for more than 3 minutes

3. Violation of the “move over law”

  1. Motorists are subject to double fines for any motor vehicle violations committed on: (p. 117)

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  1. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury to another person, while your driving privileges are suspended, you are subject to: (p. 118 Bullet #5)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in: (p. 118)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. Driving privileges will be postponed or suspended to any unlicensed person (13 to 21 years of age) convicted of: (p. 120)

1.______

2.______

3.______

  1. When your driving privilege is restored for points, suspension or after completing a Driver Improvement Program, you will be on a probationary period for: (p. 121)

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  1. During the probationary two year period after receiving a special learner or an examination permit, a motorist must enroll in a Probationary Driver Program when: (p. 121)

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  1. In addition to a possible fine, when operating a vehicle on a public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign, a motorist will also receive a: (p.124)

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CHAPTER 8 &9

  1. To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know: (p.132)

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  1. If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rearview or side-view mirrors, you are: (p. 134-135)

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  1. When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember: (p. 132-33)

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  1. How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions? (p. 133)

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  1. In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as: (p. 133)

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  1. When driving or stopping behind a large truck or bus, you should: (p. 134-35)

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  1. A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because: (p. 139)

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  1. Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must be insured for: (p. 144)

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  1. If you sell your car and do not buy another, what should you do with the license plates? (p. 143)

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  1. The order of colors on a traffic light hung vertically is: (p. 186)

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  1. A diamond shaped sign is a: (p. 188)

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  1. An octagon shape sign means: (p. 189)

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  1. A railroad crossing sign is: (p. 188)

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  1. A triangular shaped sign is: (p. 189)

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  1. The shape of a yield sign is: (p. 189)

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