New Jersey MVC permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, covering following and passing, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real New Jersey MVC test has 50 questions and you need 40 right.
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Question 1When is it safe to return to the right lane after passing?
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B: When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. A good indication is when the vehicle you passed is visible in your rearview mirror. New Jersey Driver Manual: Changing Lanes and Passing, page 96.
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Question 2What does New Jersey law require before you drive a car covered with snow or ice?
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B: Make all reasonable efforts to remove snow and ice from the hood, trunk, roof and windows. Motorists must remove accumulated snow and ice from all exposed surfaces, including the hood, trunk, roof and windshield. New Jersey Driver Manual: Snow and Ice, page 47.
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Question 3During an emergency stop on a highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place a second warning device?
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C: At least 300 feet (about 120 paces). Place a flare or sign just behind the vehicle and another warning device at least 300 feet (about 120 paces) back. New Jersey Driver Manual: Emergency Stops, page 105.
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Question 4What is the fine range for a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.08% to less than 0.10%?
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B: $250-$400. A first offense at 0.08% to under 0.10% carries a $250-$400 fine, plus many fees and surcharges. New Jersey Driver Manual: Mandatory Penalties, page 123.
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Question 5What does Maggie's Law make illegal?
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B: Knowingly driving while impaired by lack of sleep. Maggie's Law makes it illegal to knowingly drive while impaired by lack of sleep and treats it as recklessness under vehicular homicide. New Jersey Driver Manual: Tired Driver/Highway Hypnosis, page 92.
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Question 6Without a parent or guardian in the car, how many passengers may a probationary driver under 21 carry (besides dependents)?
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B: One. Passengers are limited to the probationary driver's dependents and one additional person unless a parent or guardian is in the vehicle. New Jersey Driver Manual: Probationary Driver License Restrictions, page 18.
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Question 7When approaching or passing a horseback rider or horse-drawn vehicle, what is the maximum speed?
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C: 25 mph. Motorists must slow to 25 mph or less and proceed with caution when approaching or passing horses. New Jersey Driver Manual: Horseback Riders & Horse-Drawn Vehicles, page 155.
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Question 8Which is a no-parking location in New Jersey?
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A: In front of a public or private driveway. Never park in front of a public or private driveway. New Jersey Driver Manual: Do Not Park, page 85.
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Question 9A bus is re-entering traffic after picking up passengers. What does New Jersey law require?
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B: Yield the right-of-way to the bus. All non-emergency vehicles must yield to buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up passengers. New Jersey Driver Manual: Yielding to School and Commercial Buses, page 150.
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Question 10When approaching an intersection in the city, what does the manual suggest?
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B: Reduce speed, glance left and then right, and keep your foot on the brake. When nearing an intersection reduce speed, glance left then right and keep your foot on the brake. New Jersey Driver Manual: City Driving, page 101.
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Question 11Under New Jersey's Safe Passing Law, how much space must you give a bicyclist when passing on a single-lane road?
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C: At least 4 feet. You must move over a lane if possible, or allow at least 4 feet when passing on a single-lane road. New Jersey Driver Manual: Safe Passing Law (Vulnerable Road Users), page 146.
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Question 12What is used with a curve warning sign when the safe speed around the curve is lower than the posted limit?
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B: An advisory speed sign. When the maximum safe speed around a curve is lower than the speed limit, an advisory speed sign is used with the warning sign. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign shapes and colors), page 214.
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Question 13What does a single solid white line across a road at an intersection mean?
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B: Stop behind the line when required by a sign or signal. A solid white stop line shows where to stop for a traffic signal or sign. New Jersey Driver Manual: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 14Another vehicle is passing you. What should you do?
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B: Stay in your lane and slow down to make the pass easier. Stay in the proper lane and slow down to make the pass easier, then return to normal speed. New Jersey Driver Manual: Passed by Another Vehicle, page 97.
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Question 15What is the fine for not removing snow or ice from your vehicle, even if none flies off?
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B: $25 to $75. Violators face $25 to $75 even if no snow or ice dislodges; up to $1,500 if it causes injury or damage. New Jersey Driver Manual: Snow and Ice, page 47.
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Question 16Your vehicle breaks down on a highway. Which is recommended?
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B: Pull far onto the shoulder, turn on flashers, raise the hood, and stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on and doors locked. Pull off, use flashers, raise the hood, stay in the vehicle belted with doors locked, and call for help. New Jersey Driver Manual: Disabled Vehicles, page 71.
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Question 17What annual surcharge does a driver pay for three years after a first DUI conviction?
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C: $1,000. A first DUI brings a $1,000 annual surcharge for three years. New Jersey Driver Manual: Mandatory Penalties, page 123.
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Question 18How often does the manual recommend resting on a long drive to avoid highway hypnosis?
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B: Every two hours. Rest every two hours and/or share the driving with another licensed motorist. New Jersey Driver Manual: Tired Driver/Highway Hypnosis, page 93.
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Question 19Where must the two red GDL decals be displayed?
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B: Top left corner of the front and rear license plates. One reflective decal goes on the top left corner of the rear plate and one on the top left corner of the front plate. New Jersey Driver Manual: GDL Decal, page 19.
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Question 20If you cannot give a bicyclist 4 feet when passing on a single-lane road, what must you do?
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B: Slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop until it is safe to pass. Under the Safe Passing Law, if 4 feet is not possible you must slow to 25 mph and be ready to stop until you can pass safely. New Jersey Driver Manual: Bicycles, Skateboards, and Inline Skates, page 150.
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Question 21When backing out of an angle parking space, when should you stop and look again?
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B: When you can see past the tops of the vehicles parked next to you. Back slowly, and when you can see past the tops of the neighboring parked vehicles, stop and look again. New Jersey Driver Manual: Angle Parking, page 57.
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Question 22Must you yield to a bus that is already in the normal flow of traffic and is changing lanes?
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B: No, the yield law applies to buses re-entering traffic, not to lane changes. Once the bus is back in the normal flow of traffic, motorists are not required to yield to it when it changes lanes. New Jersey Driver Manual: Yielding to School and Commercial Buses, page 150.
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Question 23Before making any turn, especially a right turn on red, what must you do?
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B: Scan left, right and behind, check mirrors and blind spots, and look for bicyclists and pedestrians. Many crashes happen when drivers focus only on oncoming traffic; scan all directions and check for pedestrians and cyclists. New Jersey Driver Manual: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 24What penalty applies if a driver fails to pass a vulnerable road user with due caution and causes bodily injury?
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B: $500 fine and 2 points. Causing bodily injury brings a $500 fine and 2 points; without injury it is a $100 fine and no points. New Jersey Driver Manual: Safe Passing Law (Vulnerable Road Users), page 146.
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Question 25A fluorescent orange triangle on the back of a vehicle means:
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B: Slow-moving vehicle. A fluorescent, reflective orange triangle marks slow-moving vehicles such as farm and construction equipment. New Jersey Driver Manual: Special Warning Signs, page 217.
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