Knowledge Test NJ - Advanced
You must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle.
17
What time of the day do you have to turn your headlights on?
30 mins after sunset and 30 mins before sunrise.
Stopping distance = __ + __ + __.
Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.
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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 weave lane?
A weave lane is both an entrance and an exit for an expressway.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 or __ 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%.
6 times.
The risk of crash is __ times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.15%.
25 times.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 weeks.
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.
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.
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 __ vehicles.
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:
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 2 things you should not do?
Don't try to turn back onto the pavement right away AND don't move further from the shoulder.
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 2 types of motorists:
1. Vehicles leaving the highway.
2. 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 __ lane to reduce your speed.
Deceleration lane.
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".
Orange diamond shaped sign with arrows at the top and bottom and numbers in between.
Regulatory signs indicate:
What a driver must or must not do.
Can you drive around the gates at a railroad crossing?
Never.
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Your seat.
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of 4 and weighing less than ____ to be restrained in a federally-approved safety system.
40 pounds.
Before turning left, it is important to __ to oncoming vehicles.
Yield.
If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage, treat the intersection as __
A four-way stop.
When can you may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway?
Only if you have an emergency.
What else "divided highway" sign means?
Keep right.
THE CAR THAT IS ACCEPTED AT THE ROAD TEST MUST HAVE 2 THINGS:
1. An emergency brake between the seats, if the car has a console in the center.
2. A valid inspection sticker.
THE FINE FOR VIOLATING ANY GDL RESTRICTION IS:
100$
TO DRIVE IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER MUST:
Turn his head so that he can see completely out the back window.
BABY SEATS SHOULD BE PUT WHERE?
In the rear seat facing backwards..
THE GOOD HOST LAW STATES THAT:
A host can be involved in a law suit if someone leaves their house drunk and has an accident, but NOT ARRESTED.
IN NJ, IT IS MANDATORY TO HAVE WHAT TYPE OF INSURANCE?
Liability Insurance.
IF A SCHOOL BUS IS IN FRONT OF YOU ON THE SAME ROAD AND IT HAS ITS FLASHING RED LIGHTS ON YOU MUST:
Stop until the bus turns off its lights and begins to move.
A RED FLASHING LIGHT MEANS:
Stop and proceed with caution.
IF A BUS HAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO PICK UP CHILDREN YOU MAY:
Continue to drive on the road at 10 mph.
What is the difference between flashing red light and solid red light?
Solid red light - stop and wait until the light turns green.
Flashing red light - proceed through the light when it is clear and safe to do so.
A yellow curb means:
Loading or unloading things or people.
What is double parking and when is it allowed?
Double parking refers to parking parallel to a car already parked at the curb.
Never allowed.
If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:
Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A SCHOOL BUS IS STOPPED AND ITS RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING:
You may not pass while the red lights are flashing.