1. Is Having a Driver License a Privilege Or a Right? Why?

State Exam Review Questions 3

Answer Key

1. Is having a driver license a privilege or a right? Why?

Privilege, because you have to pass tests to get it AND it can be taken away.

2. What three items must you always have with you when driving?

· License

· Registration

· Insurance

3. If you change your address in N.J., you must notify MVS within what period of time?

1 week

4. If you change your name you must notify MVS within what period of time?

2 weeks

5. If you move into New Jersey from another state you must apply for a N.J> license and registration within what time period?

60 days OR if your current license expires before that time.

6. Can you operate a Moped with a basic driver license?

Yes

7. How old must you be to be eligible for a GDL Student Permit?

8. How old must you be to secure a N.J. basic unrestricted driver license?

9. How old must you be to secure a GDL Regular Permit?

10. What are the three screening tests you must pass in order to get your permit?

· Vision

· Knowledge

· Health Screening

11. Once the GDL student permit is validated, what are the conditions for practicing driving?

· Must be supervised by a N.J. licensed driver over 21 (with at least 3 years of driving experience)

· Driving restrictions between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM

12. Who is responsible for violations committed by a driver with a permit?

The student AND the supervisor/licensed driver

13. What are the restrictions on your provisional driver license?

· Driving restrictions between 11:01 PM – 5:00 AM

· No hand-held electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.)

· All seat belts must be worn

· Must display decals on license plates

· Passengers are limited to dependants and ONE additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

14. How long must an adult, over 21, practice on their Permit before they can take the road test?

3 months

15. How many points of I.D. are required for your license? Give some examples of documents that you can use.

6 Points of Identification

PRIMARY DOCUMENTS (At least one of these)

· 4 Point Documents

· Birth Certificate

· Passport (current or expired less than 3 years) – may not be used for proof of legal name change

· Current license , boat license, or non-driver I.D. card

· U.S. Military photo I.D. card

· U.S. Adoption Papers

SECONDARY DOCUMENTS (At least one of these)

· 3 Point Documents

· Marriage certificate

· Decree of divorce

· Court order for legal name change (signed by judge or court clerk)

· U.S. military dependent card

· U.S. military photo retiree card

· N.J. firearm purchaser card

· 2 Point Documents

· School photo I.D.

· Federal, state, local government employee driver license or employee photo I.D.

· U.S. Military discharge papers

· FAA pilot license

· 1 Point Documents

· Photo I.D. from another state or District of Columbia

· Social Security Card

· Bank statement/record

· ATM card with pre-printed name and signature

· Current health insurance card, prescription card, or employee I.D. card with printed pay stub

· High school diploma, GED, or college diploma

· Property tax statement, bill, or receipt issued by a N.J. municipality

· Waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test

· Proof of Address (One of these)

· Utility/credit card billed issued in the past 90 days

· Checking or savings account statement (issued in the past 60 days)

· High school or college report card or transcript

· Lease or rental agreement

· Property tax bill

· Letter from IRS or tax office within the past year

· First-class mail received from any federal, state, or local government agency in the past 6 months

· Parent Guardian Certification that verifies you’re living with them (under 18)

· Social Security Number

16. If your driver license is lost or stolen, you should first report this to the police.

17. How long is a N.J. license good for?

4 years

18. What is important to know about the renewal of your license and registration?

If you don’t renew within 3 years, you will be removed from their system and have to retake screening tests.

19. If you fail the written test at MVC, how long must you wait before taking another test?

1 week

20. What requirements must you provide when taking the road test?

· Valid inspection sticker, registration, and insurance

· NO obstructions/consoles

· Valid permit/accompanying driver license

21. If you fail the road test at MVC, how long must you wait before taking another test?

2 weeks

22. Cite three reasons why the automobile could be the cause of your failing the road test?

· Failed inspection / Past inspection

· Center console obstruction

· Defects (lights, brakes, tires, etc.)

23. What is the seat belt law?

· Under 18 – Driver at fault

· 18 and older – Themselves

· GDL – ALL passengers

24. Name four reasons why it’s important to always wear seatbelts.

· Keeps motorists/passengers from being thrown from the vehicle

· Keeps motorists/passengers from sliding on seats

· Keeps you from hitting the dashboard or windshield (slows the body down with the vehicle)

· Keeps the motorist in position so that they can maintain control of the vehicle

25. What is the child restraint law?

· Infant: Rear facing

· 1-4 years: Face forward

· Age 8 and up to 80lbs.- Booster seat in rear (if no rear- sit in the front seat secured by a booster seat)

· Under 8 and over 80lbs – Rear seat using seatbelt (if no rear – sit in front secured by a seat belt)

*Failure to comply - $54 fine and court costs

26. What is important to remember about air bags?

The supplement seat belts

27. What is the minimum amount of tread you need on your tires in order to pass inspection?

1/16th of an inch

28. You should start an automatic car in what gear?

Park

29. You should start a manual transmission car in what gear?

NEUTRAL

30. Where are your blind spots located?

Areas to SIDES and BEHIND vehicle that mirrors don’t show

31. Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel?

9:00 and 3:00

32. What are the guidelines for speed control?

Accelerate slowly, and gradually increase to speed limit

· Obey speed limit

· Go with the flow of traffic

· Keep a proper space cushion

33. What is the most common mistake new drivers make when braking?

Slamming down on the brake pedal too hard

34. When driving around a curve your car has a tendency to do what?

Go straight

35. When must proper signals be used in driving?

Any change in direction

· Turning

· Changing Lanes

· Stopping/Slowing Down

36. What are hand signals?

· STOP: - Palm down

· RIGHT: Upright

· LEFT: Straight out

37. You must signal at least how many feet before a turn?

100 feet

38. When should your horn be used?

Warnings (passing, foggy, etc.)

39. What should you know about steering when backing your car?

Turn the wheel in the direction you want the car to go (Right – Steer right / Left – Steer left)

40. What is the proper hand and body position for straight backing?

· Motorist’s right hand and arm should be placed over the back of the front passenger seat.

· Left hand should grasp the top of the steering wheel (12:00)

· Motorists head and body should be turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window of the vehicle without the use of mirrors.

41. What is the proper hand and body position for backing and turning?

· Both hands on wheel (9:00 and 3:00 with head turning in the direction turning.

42. Which way should you turn your front wheels when parking in each of the situations?

a. Uphill with a curb: AWAY from the curb

b. Uphill without a curb: Away from road (toward edge of roadway)

c. Downhill with a curb: TOWARD the curb

d. Downhill without a curb: Away from the road (toward the edge of roadway)

43. When parallel parking the tires must be no farther than how many inches from the curb?

6 inches

44. What is the limit in school, residential, or business zones unless otherwise posted?

25 mph

45. What s the speed limit in all other areas unless otherwise posted?

50 mph

46. What does New Jersey’s “KEEP TO THE RIGHT” law mean?

Keep to the right unless passing

47. Under normal circumstances you should pass another vehicle on which side?

Left

48. When is passing on the right permitted?

· On roads with more than one lane going in the same direction

· If vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines

· When the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass

*Never pass on the right SHOULDER of the road

49. What are the right of way laws for each situation?

a. Multi-Stop or FOUR WAY Stop:

1. Whoever gets there first

2. SAME TIME: Left car yields to the car on the right

b. Yield Sign: Yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway

c. Making a Left Turn: Yield to oncoming traffic

d. Uncontrolled Intersection: Reduce speed AND be ready to stop

1. Whoever gets there first

2. SAME TIME: Left car yields to the car on the right

50. What is an acceleration lane?

Extra lane at highway entrance to get up to speed and “blend “ in with traffic

51. What is a deceleration lane?

Extra lane at highway exit to get be able to gradually reduce speed

52. When is it legal to make a right hand turn at a red light?

· After coming to a complete stop

· No “No Turn on Red” Sign

53. Explain the procedures for making a right on red.

· Come to a complete stop

· Yield to thru traffic and pedestrians

· Go when clear

54. Describe the basic concept for each left hand turn. (p. 69 -70)

a. Two vehicles facing each other: Careful – turn to left of center of intersection

b. One-way onto a one-way road: Approach in left lane – turn to left lane of the road entering

c. Two-way road onto a two-way road: Approach closest to center of the road

Don’t cross lane markings

Keep to the right of the center line of road when turning

d. Two-way road onto a four-lane highway: Approach turn as close to the center line

Make turn before reaching the center of intersection

Turn into the lane nearest the center line

*Never cross lane markings

55. When approaching a yield sign and traffic on the through street is too close for you to merge in safely, you should

STOP.

56. What must you do at flashing railroad lights?

Stop

57. When stopping for a school bus loading or unloading students, you must be how far from the bus?

25 feet

58. When may you pass a school bus that is stopped and loading or unloading students?

· Dual highway with a median (10 mph)

· Front of school

59. What must you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching or overtaking you?

Pull to the extreme right and stop

60. When must your headlights be lit?

· ½ hour after sunset

· ½ hour before sunrise

· Bad weather (windshield wipers are on)

· Visibility less than 500 feet (fog)

61. When are you bright (high) beam lights used? Dim (low) beams used?

· High beams – Open country driving (when there is no traffic in sight)

· Low beams – City driving or driving in traffic on roadways

62. When should you dim your high beams to low?

When a car is approaching or you get behind a vehicle (500 feet)

63. Unless otherwise marked, cite the parking regulations for the following:

a. Private Driveway: Never

b. Fire Hydrant: 10 feet

c. Crosswalk: 25 feet

d. Stop Sign: 50 feet

64. What must you do with your car if it breaks down on the highway?

· Pull off to the right shoulder as far as possible(clear of moving traffic)

· Turn on emergency flashers

· Raise hood for assistance

· Stay in vehicle

· Call for help

65. What is the cell phone law?

· March 1, 2008 – Primary offense - Cannot drive with a hand-held phone (cell phone) including texting

· Motorists are permitted to use a hands-free cell phone if it doesn’t interfere with safe vehicle operation

· May only be used in emergency situations (fire, accident, road hazard, medical emergency, etc.)

· Must be able to keep at least one hand on the phone

· Fines: $100 – 250

· GDL – May not use a hand-held/hands-free cell or any other hand-held electronic device (IPod)

66. What is the standard accident prevention formula?

· Be Alert

· Be Prepared

· Act in Time

67. How can you best “talk” (communicate) to other drivers on the roadway?

· Signals

· Lights

· Eye Contact

· Horn

68. What should you know at carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dangerous (avoid)

· Check exhaust system

· Don’t idle engine with windows closed

· Don’t warm up/start car in a closed garage

69. What is “highway hypnosis” and how can it be avoided?

· Trance-like state from long hours of driving

· Don’t look at anything for more than a few seconds

70. What is the best and safest thing to do if you miss an exit on a turnpike, parkway, or highway?

Go to the NEXT exit

71. What is the proper driving procedure for driving around curves?

Slow down before entering curve