permit Flashcards

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how close may u park to a stop sign

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50 ft

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when must u signal before making a turn

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at least 100 ft before

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how close may u park to a corner

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25 feet

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how close may u park to a fire hydrant

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10 ft

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how close may u park to a fire station

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20 ft from entrance & 75 ft on street opposite from entrance

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what’s the stoppig distance on a dry road at 50 mph

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243 ft

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what’s the proper distance u may park from a curb

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6 inches

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what are penalties for driving w out insurance

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suspension of license, registration & fines

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serious accidents causing death, injury or $5000 in damage must be

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reported in 10 days to motor vehicle commission

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points are only issued for

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moving violations

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when will you be given a proposed license suspension notice

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when u receive 12 points

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what is the penalty for driving w a suspended license

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500$ fine & up to 6 months additional license suspension

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what’s the penalty for telling the truth when applying for a license

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200-500$ fine and or up to 6 months imprisionment & suspension of driving privileges for 6 months- 2 years

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up to 2 points may be subtracted from ur motor vehicle record if u receive no moving violations for how long

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1 year

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what’s the penalty for refusing to take the breath test

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7 months- 1 year license suspension & 1000$ per year insurance surcharge for 3 years

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who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense

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both student & instructor or licensed driver

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what should u do when approaching a steady Amber signal

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stop before entering an intersection, if possible

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what is a good practice while driving

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keep from looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

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what’s the proper lane to turn in when making a left turn

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the lane nearest the center in the direction u are heading

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when driving at night u should be able to stop how

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within the distance u can see ahead

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where should u position ur car to make a left turn from a 2 way street

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the lane nearest the center of the road

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what’s good practice when nearing an intersection

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slow down & be prepared to stop

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what’s the purpose of traffic laws

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to protect u & other drivers

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if there’s no “no turn on red” sign, when can u make a turn on red

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after making a full stop & yielding to traffic

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if u feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
the tires
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what's the best advice if ur car is stranded in a heavy snow storm
stay w ur car
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what are good practices to follow while driving in the city
look at least 12 seconds ahead. reduce speed &use horn when needed to make eye contact. check intersections for traffic signals
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what must u do if u wanna turn left at a traffic light
yield to oncoming traffic
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if the front of ur car vibrates the problem may be w ur
steering
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what do 2 parallel white lines across the road mean
pedestrian crosswalk
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which lights should u use when driving in fog
low beams
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what papers must u have when operating a motor vehicle
license, registration & insurance card
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when should u use ur horn
to get the attention of another driver, pedestrian , bicyclist & if ur driving out of an alley
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what should be done if 2 cars enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time
driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
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double solid center lines would usually be found where
on a winding two way road indicates no passing
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why should u use seat & shoulder belts
increase ur chances of surviving a crash
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when may u pass on the right
if the car in front is stopped to turn left & there is a lane for driving on the right
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what does a flashing red light mean
stop before entering the intersection & proceed w caution
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what does a green light mean
proceed when safe
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what does a single solid white line across an intersection mean
u should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
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diamond shaped sign
warning or caution
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red & white triangular sign
yield
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yellow & black circular sign
railroad crossing
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when should u use ur parking lights
when parking only
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which way do u turn if u go into a skid
in the direction the back of the car is skidding
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how far should u stay behind the car ur following
at least 2 seconds
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what direction should u check first when approaching an intersection
left
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of 2 cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what's the proper procedure
driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
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what should u do if u go into a. skid
take foot off gas
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what's the most common mistake a new driver makes w the brake
pushing it too hard
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what's the best way to talk w other drivers
using ur horn & lights
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if u drive thru a deep puddle what should u do
test ur brakes
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when's the road most slippery
first few mins of rain
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when should u use ur high beams
open country driving situations
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if the lights of oncoming cars are in ur eyes u should
look to the lower right side of ur traffic lane
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a drivers left hand extended downward means what
making a stop or slowing
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safest way to exit an expressway is to
slow ur car to the posted exit speed
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what should u do if ur brakes fail
shift to a lower gear & pump ur breaks
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what should u do if ur electric signals fail to work
use hand signals
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what should u do if u have a blowout
hold the wheel tightly slow the vehicle gradually & drive off the roadway
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what should u do if u miss an exit on an expressway
go to the next exit
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it is good practice to keep a space cushion to
give u time to react
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what is one of the best defenses against drunk drivers
proper wearing of a safety belt
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when a school bus has stopped in front of. a school to pick up kors u may pass from either direction at a speed of
no more than 10 mph
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what must u do if a bus is stopped w red lights flashing
stop no closer than 25 ft
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how should u turn ur wheels when parking downhill next to a curb
to the right toward the curb
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special permits may be issued at age 16 when
enrolled in a behind the wheel drivers Ed course or enrolled in a commercial drivers Ed course and purchased by an approved driving instructor
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when approaching a railroad crossing w flashing lights
stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail
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u are required by nj law to keep to the right except
when on a one way street ,when passing , or it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
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the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving drink what
beer
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speed limit in school zone
25 mph
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speed limit in business area
25 mph
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state highways & interstates
55 mph
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all other other roadways speeding limit
50 mph
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u should always yield to
vehicles in the intersection, pedestrians & emergency vehicles
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whether ur blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on
how fast u drink ur weight & amount u drink
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best way to reduce ur chances of having an alcohol related accident is
don't drive at all after drinking
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when blood alcohol content reaches 0.15% ur chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase
25x
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what's a habitual offender
a person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
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what's a good rule of thumb in adjusting ur speed to traffic
try adjusting ur speed to the flow of traffic
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what's the rule of thumb for following distance on dry roads
one car length back for each 10 miles per hour of speed or 2-3 second space between cars
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what does the word tailgating mean
driving too close to the vehicle in front
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what does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads & riding on water
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what is an uncontrolled intersection
one where there are no traffic signals or signs
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when should u dim ur headlights
in city driving & when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
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what is an acceleration lane
extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway
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a drivers left hand extended upward means
they're making a right turn
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drivers left hand extended straight out means
they're making a left turn
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dates for studded snow tires
november 15- April 1
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driver must report a name change
within 14 days
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deceleration lane is used for
getting off a highway
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people under 21 are considered under the influence when their blood alc content is
.08%
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u can practice to drive w a valid special learners permit
between 5 am - 11 pm
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ur required to stop ur vehicle
at an intersection w a stop sign a red light & when a traffic officer orders u to stop
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ur headlights must be on
half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise, & when conditions require u to turn on ur wipers
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u must yield to emergency vehicles
when u see a flashing red light, blue light or siren
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u may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only
when directed to do so by a police officer
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when driving in adverse weather drivers should
increase their following distance
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the mvc may not administer ur road test if
ur vehicle is unsafe, there are no seatbelts or if there's a console that obstructs the access to a brake
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the implied consent law means
U agree to taking a breast test when asked by a policeman
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if a collision is unavoidable
chose to hit something that will give way father fan something that's rigid, choose to hit something still rather than moving towards u , try to sideswipe or hit w a glancing blow
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if it's raining and ur wipers stop working u should
slow down our ur head out of the drivers window to see, apply the brakes & pull off the roadway
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what are signs that a drivers drunk
weaving between lanes, driving slower than normal traffic flow & quick or sudden stops
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in nj hkw old must u be to obtain a basic drivers license
18
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if u move into nj front another state how long do u have to notify motor vehicles?
60 days or before ur out of state license expires
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using both safety belt & shoulder strap increase ur chances of surviving a crash
3 or 4x
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what are blind spots
areas around the dar that can't be seen using mirrors
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what's the no zone
blind spots of a tractor trailer
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what should u do if ur car breaks down on railroad tracks
get out of car , try to push it off the tracks & walk toward the train away from the tracks
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every vehicle registered in nj must be insured for
liability
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if u fail a road test how long must u wait to retake the test
at least 2 weeks
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how much longer does it take a truck to stop in bad weather
25%
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what is the penalty for driving on private property to avoid a signal
possible fine & 2 points
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the penalty for not yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk is
500$, up to 25 days in jail, 6 month suspension, 2 points & community service
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during the permit & provisional driving period you must enroll in a probationary driver program when
2 or more violations totaling 4 or more points
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ur driving privileges will be suspended , age 13-21 if
set false alarms, graffiti, buy alcohol or dui
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if ur bac is .05
double the risk
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if ur bac is .10
6x the risk
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if ur bac is .15
25x the risk
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in bad weather such as snow ur following distance should be
6 seconds
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if u sell ur vehicle what must u do w ur plates
turn them into MV
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what are requirements to be a supervising driver
21 or older. 3 years driving & nj license
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DUI means
judgment & sense are impaired
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why may a new driver ,within 2 year probationary time period ,attend a probationary driver program
receiving 4 or more points or 2 or more moving violations
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how are fines different in a safe corridor or construction zone
doubled
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instructors may purchase a special learners permit when
16 years old but not 17, parental consent & enrolled in 6 hours BTW
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driver under 21 w a probationary license may have how many passengers
one unless a parent w them, plus dependents
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what's the standard accident prevention formula
be alert be prepared & act in time
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vehicle w a GDL driver must display
red decal on the front & rear license plate
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after license restoration, how long will u be on probation
1 year