New Jersey MVC permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, following and passing, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs 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 1White diamonds painted on a lane indicate:
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B: A high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. White diamonds mark HOV lanes reserved for certain vehicles or vehicles carrying multiple riders. New Jersey Driver Manual: Road Markings, page 217.
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Question 2How many points are assessed for improper passing in a no-passing zone?
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C: Four. Improper passing in a no-passing zone carries 4 points. New Jersey Driver Manual: Moving Violation Point Chart, page 139.
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Question 3Which action can cause your vehicle to skid on snow or ice?
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B: Turning too fast. A vehicle will skid if you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast or brake improperly. New Jersey Driver Manual: Snow and Ice, page 98.
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Question 4A crash seems unavoidable. Which choice does the manual recommend?
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B: Hit something that will give way, such as bushes, rather than something hard. Choose to hit something that gives way; prefer something moving your way over something stopped, and something stopped over something coming head-on. New Jersey Driver Manual: Last-Minute Choices, page 109.
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Question 5What are the penalties for a driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.01% but less than 0.08% (first offense)?
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B: 30- to 90-day suspension, 15 to 30 days of community service and an IDRC or alcohol education program. Underage first offenders face a 30-90 day suspension, 15-30 days of community service and an IDRC or alcohol education program. New Jersey Driver Manual: Underage Offense, page 124.
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Question 6Which is a cognitive distraction?
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B: Daydreaming or thinking about something other than driving. Cognitive distractions take your mind or attention off the road. New Jersey Driver Manual: Distractions, page 92.
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Question 7Which drivers must display red GDL decals?
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B: GDL permit and probationary license holders under 21. All GDL drivers under 21 who hold a permit or probationary license must display two red reflective decals on any vehicle they drive. New Jersey Driver Manual: GDL Decal, page 19.
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Question 8A vehicle is already in the intersection when you arrive. Who has the right-of-way?
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B: The vehicle already in the intersection. Yield to other vehicles that are already in the intersection. New Jersey Driver Manual: Yielding the Right-of-Way, page 66.
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Question 9You are signaling a right turn and a bicyclist is riding straight through the intersection on your right. What must you do?
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B: Yield to the bicyclist. Motorists signaling a right turn must yield to bicyclists, skateboarders or inline skaters moving through the intersection. New Jersey Driver Manual: Bicycles, Skateboards, and Inline Skates, page 151.
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Question 10What does this warning sign mean?
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B: Slippery when wet. The car with skid marks warns that the road is slippery when wet. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign illustrations), page 220.
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Question 11Which are passive railroad crossing warning devices?
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B: Pavement markings, signs and crossbucks. Pavement markings, signs and crossbucks are passive devices; flashing lights, bells and gates are active warnings. New Jersey Driver Manual: Road Markings, page 217.
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Question 12When should you sound your horn when passing, according to the manual?
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B: When passing another vehicle outside a business or residential zone. Motorists may sound the horn when passing another vehicle when not in a business or residential zone. New Jersey Driver Manual: Driving Signals, page 54.
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Question 13Your rear wheels start to skid. What should you do?
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B: Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding. Ease off the gas and turn in the direction the rear is skidding without oversteering; look where you want to go. New Jersey Driver Manual: Skids, page 104.
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Question 14You are about to be hit from the rear. What should you do?
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B: Be ready to brake so you are not pushed into the car ahead, and press your head against the headrest. Be ready to brake, brace between the wheel and seat back and press your head firmly against the headrest. New Jersey Driver Manual: Rear Crash, page 109.
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Question 15What is the fine for having an open alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area (first offense)?
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C: $200. Carrying an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage or cannabis item in the passenger area brings a $200 fine for a first offense. New Jersey Driver Manual: Motor Vehicle Violations, page 129.
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Question 16New Jersey law limits vehicle idling to how long?
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B: Three minutes. All motorists must restrict idling to three minutes or less, with exceptions such as being stuck in traffic. New Jersey Driver Manual: Idling Your Vehicle, page 50.
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Question 17How much does a pair of red GDL decals cost?
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B: $4. The two removable decals are provided when a permit is issued for $4, and extra pairs are $4 each at MVC Licensing Centers. New Jersey Driver Manual: GDL Decal, page 19.
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Question 18Which is NOT listed as a place you must stop in New Jersey?
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C: At every flashing yellow light. A flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with care; the others are situations where you must stop. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stopping Regulations, page 75.
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Question 19A bicyclist is in front of you in a left turn lane. What should you do?
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B: Wait for the cyclist to complete the turn before you proceed. If a bicyclist is ahead of you in the left turn lane, wait for them to complete their turn. New Jersey Driver Manual: Bicycles, Skateboards, and Inline Skates, page 151.
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Question 20What does this sign warn you about?
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B: Traffic from another road merges into your lane. The merge sign warns that traffic will be entering your roadway from the side. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign illustrations), page 220.
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Question 21Do road markings carry legal force in New Jersey?
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B: Yes, they have the same force of law as signs or signals. Road markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals. New Jersey Driver Manual: Road Markings, page 216.
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Question 22Before passing a vehicle, which of these does the manual list?
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A: Pass only if it can be completed without speeding. Only pass or change lanes when necessary and if it can be done without speeding; signal every lane change. New Jersey Driver Manual: Changing Lanes and Passing, page 96.
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Question 23Conventional (non-ABS) brakes lock up on a slippery road. What should you do?
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B: Release the pedal and reapply with slightly less pressure, repeating as needed. If brakes lock, release the pedal and reapply with less pressure, repeating until the vehicle is under control. New Jersey Driver Manual: Snow and Ice, page 99.
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Question 24With airbags and a shoulder belt, how should you protect yourself in an unavoidable head-on crash?
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B: Use your arms and hands to protect your face. If wearing a shoulder strap in a vehicle with airbags, use your arms and hands to protect your face. New Jersey Driver Manual: Head-On Crash, page 110.
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Question 25A parent convicted of DUI with a child under 18 in the car faces what additional consequences?
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B: A disorderly persons offense, up to 6 months suspension and up to 5 days of community service. It is a disorderly persons offense with a possible suspension of up to six months and up to five days of community service. New Jersey Driver Manual: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) with a Minor in the Vehicle, page 133.
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