Knowledge Test NJ - Primary
Drivers under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI) when their BAC (Blood alcohol content) is:
0.01% or more.
Drivers of 21+ years of age are considered driving under the influence (DUI) when their BAC is:
0.08% or higher.
At what time of the day you can practice drive with a valid special learner's permit (16+)?
Between 5:01 am and 11 pm.
You must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle.
17
If you turn your wipers on, you also have to:
Turn your headlights on.
What time of the day do you have to turn your headlights on?
30 mins after sunset and 30 mins before sunrise.
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only when:
Directed to do so by a police officer.
Stopping distance = __ + __ + __.
Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
What is safety island?
An area provided for the safety of pedestrians.
What is a highway median?
Reserved area that separates opposing lanes of traffic on divided roadways (many have grass).
What are the three components of the Accident Prevention Formula?
1. Be alert
2. Be prepared
3. Act on time
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
10 ft (1 car).
When can you use studded (шипованные) snow tires (name exact dates)?
From November 15 to April 1
What should you do if a vehicle is passing you (обгоняет)?
Slow down and let it pass.
You should dim your lights to low beams during 4 situations:
1. City driving
2. Fog
3. When another car is approaching you
4. While driving behind other cars
How far away from a school bus you must stop?
25 ft (2.5 cars).
Most people who are convicted for drinking and driving have been drinking:
Beer
Compared to regular cars, large trucks/buses have (3 differences):
1. Larger turning radius
2. Larger stopping distance
3. More blind spots
Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are out and upward means:
Right turn.
Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are pointing straight out means:
Left turn.
Hand signal when driver's hand and arm are pointing downward means:
Slow or stop.
To take a curve (повернуть) in the the best way, a driver should __ before entering?
Slow down.
Who is required by the GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?
Everyone.
During a rainfall at what time road surfaces most slippery?
During first few minutes of rainfall.
What does altering a driver's license mean?
It is when a license is damaged.
What is speed limit in suburban business and suburban residential districts?
35 mph
Speed limit in school zones, business, or residential districts?
25 mph
In adverse weather conditions, it will take __% longer for a large truck to stop versus a small car.
25%
When your vehicle goes into a skid, you should first __ and then __
Turn wheel in direction of skid, then straighten wheel out when vehicle is settled.
You may not take your road test in a vehicle without any obstructions or consoles between the driver and examiner because:
Examiner must have access to emergency brake
When is a GDL driver permitted to use a hand-held wireless device (means a wireless communication device that is portable such as wireless telephones, tablets, ipads, smartphones, or laptops)?
Only in case of emergency, but must pull over first.
A driver in NJ must always carry 3 things:
1. Driver license OR probationary license OR a validated permit
2. Vehicle insurance
3. Vehicle registration cards
How long in advance a motorist who changes address must report this change to the MVC?
Within 1 week after moving.
How long in advance a motorist who changes the name must report the change to the MVC?
Within 2 weeks.
What a motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey should do?
Apply for a NJ license within 60 days (commercial driver license (CDL) within 30 days).
How long a motorist with a valid license from another country may drive?
Up to 1 year.
What individuals who have never had a driver license must complete?
They must complete the MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program.
Applicants applying for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present which document?
A completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
What is REAL ID New Jersey driver license? What is special about it compared to a regular one?
Standard driver license will no longer be accepted as identification to fly within the U.S. after May 6, 2025.
The REAL ID looks like traditional New Jersey driver license, but with a star in the upper right corner.
Drivers under age 21 who possess an examination permit, special learner’s permit, or probationary license shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying on their plate:
2 visible reflective GDL decals.
What is KVR test? What is CKVR test?
C-Commercial, K-Knowledge, V-Vision, R-Road.
Order of colors on traffic lights, including horizontal ones?
Red, yellow, green.
For supervised practise driving or even to schedule a road test appointment, what a GDL driver should do with their permit?
The permit must be validated.
Return to MVC Driver Testing Center with a licensed driving instructor to have the permit validated and schedule a road test appointment.
To get a Probationary License, a person younger than 21 first should practice supervised driving for how long?
6 months.
To get the Basic Driver License, ppl of any age should practice unsupervised driving for how long?
1 year.
There are 3 types of GDL. What ages are for "THE EARLY BIRD ROAD", "THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD", and "THE ADULT ROAD"?
16, 17, and 21+.
What is the minimum age to get the Basic Driver License?
18
What age requires to obtain a Special Learner Permit first?
16
For a Special Learner Permit holder (16 y.o.), Examination Permit holder (17 y.o.), AND Probationary Driver License holder (under 21) what time no driving is allowed?
Between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
What are requirements for a Special Learner Permit (16 y.o.) holder adult supervising driver (name 3 parameters)?
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Possess a valid New Jersey driver license
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience
For a Special Learner Permit (16 y.o.) passengers are limited to:
- 1 parent, guardian or dependent
- 1 additional passenger
What cell phone system is allowed while driving?
Hands-free cell phone system (Bluetooth, etc.)
What is the meaning of Nikhil’s Law "Plan Ahead"?
Giving an extra 5 minutes to get to any destination.
Are rental cars permitted for the driving test?
Yes but only if test applicant’s name is listed as a driver on the rental agreement.
How likely seat belts may improve a motorist’s chances of surviving a crash?
Chances of surviving a crash are 3-4 times better OR by 60%.
When rear-facing child passenger restraint system is not allowed?
In a front seat that is equipped with an active airbag.
Air bags inflate at speeds of up to:
200 mph
What seat children of <12 years old should ride?
Backseat.
What do the letters “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) or “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel and dashboard panel mean?
The vehicle has an air bag.
When does NJ law permit you to turn right on red?
Always, unless sign says otherwise.
What 3 factors determine your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)?
1. Quantity of alcohol consumed
2. Body weight
3. Food eaten
Backup lights should be on when:
When driving in reverse/backwards.
While a vehicle is moving forward, any backup lights should always be:
Off.
To make sure breaks are working properly, a motorist should be able to stop within __ feet at __ mph.
Within 25 feet at 20 mph.
On very soft surfaces, such as loose gravel or unpacked snow, an ABS system (an anti-lock braking system that allows the wheels to keep moving as the car slows down, instead of locking up) may __ stopping distance:
Lengthen stopping distance.
Use the horn to signal when (3 situations):
1. When passing
2. When coming out of a blind alley, curve, or driveway
3. To warn another motorist of a potentially dangerous situation
A vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than __ inch of tread (резина).
1/16 inch (about the edge of a penny).
What a motorist should do if turn signals are broken?
Use hand signals.
What does New Jersey law prohibit on windshields and front side windows?
Add-on tinting (тонировка).
What does the term "dislodged snow or ice" mean?
It is when a dislodged snow or ice flies off a vehicle and may potentially damages another vehicle.
Carbon monoxide (CO, an odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle’s exhaust) poisoning may happen if a vehicle (give 5 examples):
1. Is operated with an exhaust leak or poorly tuned engine.
2. Is operated with the trunk (багажник) or rear tailgate open.
3. Is operated with holes in the body of the vehicle.
4. Idling in a garage or confined space, even with the outside
garage door open.
5. Is operated with a tailpipe that is blocked by debris.
More than __ percent of the information a motorist needs is visual.
95%
To fight glare at night, what lenses should be avoided? What coatings should be used on lenses?
Colored lenses should be avoided as they distort color.
Anti-reflective coatings should be used on lenses.
If less than age of 40, motorist should have an eye checkup every __.
2 years.
A 60-year-old perceives light about __ as well as a 20-year-old.
About a third.
When on the road, a motorist can check the vehicle’s mirrors by:
Letting another vehicle pass on the left.
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to __ minutes or less.
3
For normal driving, a motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at the _ and _ o’clock positions.
At the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
A motorist should never turn the wheel while gripping it from the __ of the rim, hand facing __.
From the inside of the rim, hand facing inward.
When can you drive with one hand kept on the steering wheel?
Never. Both hands be always kept on the wheel.
If it is not two-lane road, the motorist should keep the vehicle __ of the lane that it is traveling.
In the center.
What type of steering is well suited for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit, and skid recovery?
Hand-over-hand steering.
A motorist should always use __ foot for both the brake and the gas pedal. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the __ foot should be used for the clutch.
Right foot for both the brake and the gas pedal.
Left foot should be used for the clutch.
A motorist should put on the turn signal at least __ feet before turning.
100 feet.
When driving in reverse, a vehicle should be driven slowly – typically, walking speed, which is __ mph.
2 to 4 mph.
While driving in reverse, can a motorist turn forward?
No. The motorist should not turn forward until the vehicle is totally stopped.
What is the 3-point turn (sometimes called K-turn)? For that use __ and __ gears.
Method of turning a vehicle around to face the opposite direction in a limited space, when the road is too narrow for a U-turn.
Use forward and reverse gears.
When parking a vehicle facing downhill, the hand brake should be set, and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned __ the curb.
Turned toward the curb.
When parking a vehicle facing uphill, the hand brake should be set, and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned __ the curb.
Turned away from the curb.
What is angle parking?
It is when cars are like that /
Angle parking is often used in parking lots of shopping centers and sometimes at curbs.
What is parallel parking?
It is when cars are like that ---
Parallel parking is the most common type of parking on city streets.
During parallel parking, the vehicle’s tires should be no more than __ inches from the curb.
6 inches from the curb.
What is speed limit in non-posted rural roadways (неразмеченные сельские дороги)?
50 mph
Motorists pay double fines for exceeding the 65 mph limit by __ miles per hour or more.
10 miles per hour or more.
If vehicle problems prevent a motorist from keeping up with the normal flow of traffic, he should pull off the road and activate __ lights.
Hazard lights.
What is the Safe Corridors law?
It doubles fines.
Is passing allowed when both center lines are solid?
No passing allowed.
Is passing allowed when one center line is broken?
Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
Is passing allowed when both center lines are broken?
Passing is allowed on both sides.
Is passing never allowed on the left or right shoulder of the road?
Right.
What 5 types of vehicles a motorist should always be prepared to yield?
• Emergency vehicles
• Trains
• Buses
• Postal vehicles
• Motorized (for ex. скутеры, самокаты) or mobility-assistance devices (wheelchairs)
What is "controlled" intersection?
If there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer.
What is "uncontrolled" intersection?
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.
What is weave lane?
A weave lane is both an entrance and an exit for an expressway.
Does New Jersey law authorize a right turn on a red light?
Yes, unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted.
A motorist must stop at least __ feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals.
15 ft.
If a school bus has stopped to pick up or let off children, a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than __ mph.
10 mph.
A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. Afterward, the motorist should keep at least __ feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.
300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.
A motorist should never park within __ feet of a fire department vehicle.
200 feet (20 cars) of a fire department vehicle.
What is New Jersey’s “Move Over” law?
It requires all motorists approaching an emergency vehicle to change lanes or stop if change is not permitted.
Headlights must also be used when visibility is __ feet or less.
500 feet or less.
It can take __ to __ seconds for a motorist to recover from the glare of approaching high-beam headlights.
3 to 5 seconds.
When parking lights must be used?
For a short period of time, such as when a vehicle is left in a permitted zone, to show other motorists where a vehicle is parked.
When taillights are used?
When a motorist applies the brakes to show slowing or stopping.
What are interim (overhead) lights and when should they be used?
Found inside the vehicle. Used only briefly when driving or to comply with a police officer’s request.
What are dashboard lights? They should be kept __.
Located inside, usually close to speedometer, for a motorist to read the dials.
Should be kept dim to avoid glare.
When to use spotlights?
Spotlights may not be used for driving purposes but only in emergencies.
A motorist should stop/park at least __ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or sideline of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys.
25 feet.
A motorist should stop/park at least __ feet of a railroad crossing.
50 feet of a railroad crossing.
A motorist should stop/park at least __ feet of a stop sign.
50 feet of a stop sign.
A motorist should stop/park at least __ feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within __ feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance.
20 feet of the driveway entrance.
75 feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance.
When a handheld cellular telephone may be used? Name 5 cases.
A handheld cellular telephone may be used only in certain emergency situations, which include:
1. Fire
2. Traffic crash
3. Serious road hazard
4. Medical emergency
5. Hazardous material emergency
Can a school bus driver use a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone while operating a school bus?
May not use. Only in an emergency or when the school bus is parked in a safe area off a highway.
What is “highway hypnosis” and how to avoid it (2 things)?
It is a trance-like state that be may be avoided by:
1. Not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds by shifting your eyes frequently.
2. Resting every two hours and/or share the driving with another licensed motorist.
If a motorist must pull off the road, he should always turn what kind of lights?
Emergency flashers (hazard lights).
What is tailgating?
Following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front.
What is the term "one car length"?
Rule for following distance.
Keep one car length for each 10 mph of speed. That means if there are 20 mph speed the distance should be measured at 2 cars, 30 mph = 3 cars, etc.
What is three-seconds-plus rule?
To determine safe distance between you and the car in front.
For example, you may use trees passing at the right. If it takes at least 3 seconds after the vehicle in front passes a tree and before your vehicle passes a tree, the distance is safe enough.
How much the three-seconds-plus rule should be increased to during bad weather?
4 or more seconds.
How many "cars" in length should there be between you and the vehicle in front while driving at 10 mph on the wet pavement or gravel?
2 car lengths.
How many "cars" in length should there be between you and the vehicle in front while driving at 10 mph on packed snow road?
3 car lengths.
How many "cars" in length should there be between you and the vehicle in front while driving at 10 mph on ice road?
6 car lengths.
What is hydroplaning? At what speed it can be reached? How to avoid it (name 3 ways)?
When water causes your car's tires to completely lose contact with the road, so braking and turning is not possible.
It may be reached at a speed about 35 mph.
To avoid:
- Do not drive on bald or badly worn tires.
- Slow down when heavy rain, standing water, or slush.
- Drive on the highest point of the road by using the center lane on a multiple lane highway.
What 3 factors a motorist should always consider when driving at night?
1. Speed
2. Reaction distance
3. Braking distance
In NJ, traffic fines are __ for motor vehicle violations committed in roadway construction zones.
Doubled.
What is the ignition system and when & why it should not be used?
Ignition system will prevent the theft of an automobile and vehicle roll away.
Never turn the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion because the steering will lock as the vehicle turns.
What 2 things driver should not do if a vehicle is skidding?
Avoid using the brakes and gas pedal.
Two major points of escape and self-rescue from a submerged vehicle are:
1. Wear a seat belt.
2. Escape through an open window instead of the door.
If a vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and train is approaching, what should you do?
Run at a 45-degree angle away from the vehicle and tracks but in the direction of the train to avoid being injured by flying debris.
If a vehicle’s conventional disc and drum brakes suddenly fail, a motorist should:
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times.
Can you use breaks while experiencing a flat tire or blowout?
No.
If a collision is possible, you should (name 3 situations):
1. Hit something that will give way rather than something that's rigid (not flexible).
2. Hit something that's standing still rather than something moving toward you.
3. While hitting anything, try to make it a glancing blow (hitting something at an angle rather than from directly in front) or a sideswipe (боковой удар).
What 2 things should you do if the vehicle is about to be hit from the rear?
1. Apply the brakes to avoid being pushed into a vehicle ahead.
2. Brace your body between the steering wheel and the seat back, pressing the back of the head firmly against the headrest.
What 2 things should you do if the vehicle is about to be hit from the side?
1. Keep a tight grip on the steering wheel.
2. Turn fast.
What should you do if the vehicle equipped with airbags is about to be hit from the front?
Use arms and hands to protect the face.
When damage to the property is more than $500 or there is personal injury, a motorist must do 2 things:
1. Send a written report to the MVC within 10 days if no police report is filed.
2. Notify the insurance company.
__ oz of __ proof liquor = __ oz bottle of beer = __ oz glass of wine (12%).
1.5 oz of 86 proof liquor = 12 oz bottle or 1 can of beer = 5 oz glass of wine (12%).
If a motorist has reached a BAC of slightly above __% after drinking, the risk for causing a motor vehicle crash doubles.
0.05%
The risk of crash is __ times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.10%.
The risk of crash is 6 times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.10%.
The risk of crash is __ times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.15%.
25 times.
After alcohol, what is the most often found drug with drivers involved in crashes?
Marijuana.
If over age 40, a motorist should have eyes checked every __.
Every year.
Can a motorist wear earphones?
No.
Who is a habitual offender?
Whose driver license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years.
What is an interlock device?
Attached to the vehicle, prevents from starting
if the motorist’s BAC exceeds 0.05%.
The device may be required from 3 months to 4 years.
What are the consequences for motorists who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey?
Surcharge of $1,000 per year for 3 years.
The MVC will only recognize a defensive driving course once every __ years for point reduction.
5 years.
What is the point system?
The MVC keeps track of a motorist’s driving record by adding points to the record when the motorist is convicted of a moving violation. The more serious the violation, the more points the motorist is given.
When stopping for a crosswalk on a multilane road, a motorist should stop approximately __ feet before a crosswalk to avoid blocking visibility of a motorist in the second lane.
30 feet.
What is Safe Passing Law/Due caution?
Means both slowing down and giving the other road user plenty of space when passing.
Motorists must give the right-of-way when any of the following types of pedestrians cross any highway or intersection:
- Blind persons with white / metallic cane.
- Blind persons accompanied by a guide dog / a guide dog instructor.
What is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes?
A motorist’s failure to detect and recognize motorcycles.
What is no-zone or blind spot?
If the driver of a large truck/bus cannot see another motorist’s vehicle in the rearview or side-view mirrors.
Never pass a truck on the left or right?
On the right.
Befire driving on public roads, NJ residents who buy a new or used vehicle must do 3 things with it:
- Title
- Register
- Insure
If a motorist moves into this State, the law requires the vehicle to be titled and registered within __ days.
60 days.
Initial registration for a brand-new vehicle is valid for __. All other registrations are typically valid for __.
4 years.
1 year.
For passenger vehicles, one plate should be attached to the front of the vehicle and the other to the rear, at least __ inches but less than __ inches above the ground.
12 inches but less than 48 inches above the ground.
Replace lost or damaged plates within __ at any MVC Vehicle Center.
24 hours.
What do you do with plates if your vehicle is sold, junked or destroyed and you do not intend to purchase another?
Turn in the license plates to MVC for cancellation.
Vehicles, model year 1996 and newer, more than 5 model years old, must pass State inspections every __.
2 years.
New vehicles less than 5 model years old are issued a new car dealer sticker expiring __ after they are initially registered.
5 years.
When moving to NJ from another state, a motorist must have his vehicle 5 model years or older inspected within __ after registering it.
14 days.
What to do if you see a yellow traffic light?
Stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless his vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely.
What does a steady red raised-palm symbol on a traffic light mean for pedestrians?
Pedestrians must not leave the sidewalk or enter the roadway but those already in the roadway should quickly go.
When there are yellow center lines on the road it means:
Separate traffic flow going in opposite directions.
When there are white lines on the road it may mean 2 things:
1. Separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane.
2. Show edges of roads.
What are edge lines on the road?
They separate the shoulder from the travel lane and show the edges of highways.
What are rumble strips and what is their purpose?
Rumble strips are small raised hills on the highway that are vibrating the vehicle if touched.
Made to alert the motorist that there is a decision point ahead (such as a four-way intersection after miles of uninterrupted travel).
What are speed bumps? What are speed humps? What is their purpose?
A speed bump - low ridge, doesn't reach the full road width.
A speed hump - longer, flatter, more raised, reaches the full road width.
They are designated to slow down cars.
Can you drive over a fire hose?
Never, unless directed by police.
What should you do if the vehicle not equipped with airbags is about to be hit from the front?
Throw yourself across the seat to keep from hitting the steering wheel or windshield.
What is the Implied Consent Law?
You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving.
A 5-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as __ can of beer.
12-ounce or 1 can.
When driving at 20 mph on packed snow, you should maintain a following distance of at least __ seconds.
6 seconds.
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to:
Oncoming vehicles.
A Do Not Enter sign looks like:
A red circle inside a white square.
The only cure for the carbon monoxide poisoning is:
A good supply of fresh air.
When a traffic signal turns green at an intersection and you are going straight through, you must:
Make sure there are no more vehicles in or coming through the intersection.
If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, what you should not do?
Don't try to turn back onto the pavement right away. Otherwise, you will lose control of the vehicle.
If a vehicle is approaching you with its high beams on, you should look __ until the vehicle has passed.
Toward the right edge of the road.
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to:
Vehicles already travelling on the highway.
Can you stop in the acceleration lane to merge into highway traffic?
No.
The __ technique lets you turn the steering wheel as much as a half turn while still keeping both hands on the wheel.
Hand-over-hand.
What light should bicyclists use to be visible to other motorists?
Red.
To exit a freeway or expressway, use __ to reduce your speed.
Deceleration lane.
The motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to the motorist __ the expressway.
Leaving the expressway.
Parking lights are required on vehicles parked in areas other than __ or __ zones.
Business or residential zones.
What 2 types of medicines may actually affect ability to drive negatively?
Cold and allergy medicines.
After completeing a driver improvement program and your license is reinstated you will be on probation for:
1 year.
What colors sign are used to indicate sharing the road with pedestrians and bicylists?
Yellow-green.
During the probation period, motorists convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points must enroll in:
Probationary Driver School program.
What is "look 12 seconds ahead"?
Drivers should scan the road at least 12 seconds ahead to avoid potential trouble spots and to identify possible road hazards.
Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb is:
A good driving habit and is required by law.
“No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
When turning or changing lanes, always signal your intentions, even when:
No visible traffic is present.
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
Your body gets rid of approximately __ alcoholic drink an hour.
1
Draw the sign "The overpass ahead has a low clearance".
-
Regulatory signs indicate:
What a driver must or must not do.