English Practice Exam ::
Foreword:

The following is a Practice Exam to help you improve your knowledge about the Driving Laws in New Jersey. The written exam at Motor Vehicles consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You are allowed six incorrect answers; seven or more incorrect answers and you must wait one week to retake the test.

The High School Final Exam consists of 50 questions. You are allowed ten incorrect answers; eleven or more incorrect answers and you will not receive a Test Score Card.

Although this is a great tool for preparing you for the written exam at Motor Vehicle or your final exam in your High School Driver's Education Course, it is not a substitute for reading the current New Jersey Driver's Manual. Please make sure you read your Driver's Manual in addition to this Practice Exam to ensure complete success.

Directions:

To answer a question, simply click on the circle next to the correct answer and go on to the next question. If you wish to change an answer, simply go back to that question and click on a different answer.

Once you have finished all the questions, click on 'Finished' to see your score. You may take the test as many times as you like, each test will be different.

English Practice Exam:
1. An eight sided sign means:

    Octagonal Intersection Ahead
    Stop
    School Ahead
    Yield

2. In order to register in vehicle in New Jersey you must have what type of insurance

    collision
    fire
    theft
    liability

3. Where and how far should you stop at an intersection?

    Within 5 feet of the stop sign
    Within 5 feet of the nearest crosswalk or imaginary crosswalk
    10 feet before the intersection
    At any distance as long the intersection is not being blocked

4. While driving on a road with no barrier you are approaching the front of a stopped school bus with it's red flashers on. The bus is receiving or discharging passengers. You must:

    Slow down to 10 mph and proceed with caution
    Slow down and use caution
    Stop no closer than 25 feet
    Slow down to 25 mph and proceed at that speed

5. Home many sides are on a yield sign?

    Three
    Four
    Six
    Eight

6. The standard accident prevention formula is

    act in time
    be alert
    be prepared
    all of the above

7. A green light means:

    Go
    Go right now
    Slow down
    Go when safe

8. What indicates under-inflated tires?

    Excessive wear on the center of the tires
    Excessive wear on the edges of the tires
    Excessive wear on the sidewalls
    None of the above

9. When a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing you must?

    Stop
    Yield
    Slow Down
    Overtake from left

10. A warning sign is what shape?

    Rectangular
    Diamond
    Circle
    Eight-sided

11. In city driving a good habit is to:

    use the two second rule
    look 12 seconds ahead
    reduce speed and use horn
    practice good judgment

12. What is the term for drowsiness due to monotonous and continuous driving?

    Synergy
    Highway hypnosis
    Visual fatigue
    None of the above

13. When a School Bus has stopped directly in front of a School to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than:

    10 mph
    15 mph
    20 mph
    25 mph

14. A green arrow means

    Proceed as shown by the arrow
    Stop, proceed with caution
    Slow before entering the intersection
    Stop before the crosswalk

15. When are lighted lamps required in New Jersey?

    When visibility is not clear enough to use parking lights
    1/2 hour after sunset
    1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise
    1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 after sunrise

16. A factor involved in accidents resulting in death or serious injury that appears most often is:

    Drugs
    Faulty equipment
    Alcohol
    Poor roadway maintenance

17. What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you?

    Fine up to $500
    Fine up to $150
    Fine up to $300
    None of the above

18. A railroad crossing sign is:

    Red and white
    Black and white
    Yellow and black
    Black and red

19. If you have a blow-out, you should:

    Pull over to the shoulder of the road immediately
    Stop
    Proceed to the nearest gas station
    Gradually slow down and pull off the roadway

20. How close to a stop sign are you permitted to park?

    25 feet
    15 feet
    10 feet
    50 feet

21. What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied?

    Reaction time
    Braking distance
    Stopping distance
    Traveling time

22. When turning left onto a 4-lane highway from a 2-lane street, which lane should you turn onto?

    Furthest lane to the right
    Furthest lane to the left
    Furthest lane to the left on the right side of the street
    Furthest lane to the right on the right side of the street

23. How can you avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?

    Have exhaust system checked regularly
    Do not idle the motor in a closed garage
    Repair damaged floor boards
    All of the above

24. If your car breaks down on an expressway, the first thing you should do is:

    Look for the nearest phone
    Flag down a police officer
    Lift your hand
    Try to pull off the road

25. Hydroplaning is most likely to occur:

    In snow
    In fog
    During nighttime hours
    In a heavy rainstorm

26. When driving in fog, what lights would you need?

    Parking lights
    High beams
    Low beams
    Any of the above depending on visibility

27. A yellow blinking light means:

    Slow down
    Slow down and proceed with caution
    Proceed with caution
    Stop and proceed with caution

28. You will see a double solid line on what type of road?

    Interstate Highway
    On a winding two lane road
    One Way street
    None of the above

29. Common driving distractions include:

    Trying to fasten the safety belt while driving
    Eating wile driving
    Watching children or pets in the car
    All of the above

30. Effective July 1, 2004 the only time you may use a hand held wireless telephone while driving is

    report an motor vehicle accident
    medical emergency
    fire
    Never

31. How many passengers may a GDL Special Learners Pemit have in the car with them

    0
    5
    Any one from the shared residence plus one other person
    None of the above

32. The accepted way of returning the steering wheel after a sharp turn is to

    Let the wheel slide through your hands
    Return with your left hand
    Return with your right hand
    Any of the above

33. How far must a driver park from a crosswalk?

    50 feet
    25 feet
    10 feet
    20 feet

34. The New Jersey speed limit in a residential or business district, unless otherwise posted is:

    25 mph
    40 mph
    15 mph
    50 mph

35. When a school bus has stopped in front of a school you may pass at a speed of no more than?

    5 mph
    25 mph
    30 mph
    10 mph

36. When it is raining during the daylight hours, how should you adjust your driving?

    Drive on the far right side of the road
    Use the brake more often
    Drive below the posted speed limit
    Any of the above

37. If you have a provisional license you are not allowed to use which of the following

    cell phone
    in dash video player
    video games
    all of the above

38. It is illegal to pass another vehicle:

    On a hill or curve
    At a railroad crossing
    In a tunnel
    All of the above

39. Road surfaces are most slippery:

    during very hot, humid weather
    after a very heavy rain
    during very cold, dry weather
    during the first few minutes of rainfall

40. On a three lane road, the center lane is used for:

    Emergency vehicles
    Maintaining maximum speed
    Left turns
    None of the above

41. In order to steer the car while moving backward, you should turn:

    The steering wheel in the direction opposite the way you want the rear of the car to go
    The steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go
    The steering wheel clockwise for the rear of the car to go to the left
    The steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the car to go

42. If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension", which of the following choices would he have?

    Attend a N.J. Driver Improvement Program
    Ask for a hearing with the Division of Motor Vehicles
    Turn in your license for the suspension period
    All of the above

43. Which of following safe driving skills are affected by alcohol:

    Alertness
    Judgment
    Reaction
    All of the above

44. When making a left turn at an intersection where there is a curb and a cross-walk, a person should be taught to start turning:

    When the rear tires reach the crosswalk
    When the front tires are in the middle of the intersection
    When the front wheels reach the crosswalk
    When the rear of the car enters the middle of the intersection

45. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs refers to what?

    When you drive recklessly
    When you talk without thinking
    When your breath stinks
    When your senses or judgment are impaired

46. A person who refuses a Breathalyzer Test in conjunction with a first offence for driving under the influence is subject to:

    A fine of $50
    A fine of $50 and six months loss of license
    Loss of license for two years and a fine of $250-$400
    Loss of license for 7 months to 1 year and subject $1,000 sercharge for 3 years

47. A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means:

    No parking zone
    Stop within five feet of the line for a sign or traffic light
    Bus stop
    Tow-away Zone

48. To stop a car when skidding on a slippery road, you should:

    Apply gradual pressure to the brake
    Apply no brake at all
    Apply pumping action to the brake
    Accelerate while turning the steering wheel

49. When you get new license plates, what must you do with the old ones?

    Throw them away
    Turn them in to Motor Vehicles and get a receipt
    Save them for one year, then discard them
    None of the above

50. A check point for parallel parking is:

    Rear Bumper opposite with front bumper of car in back of you
    Front bumper opposite with rear bumper of car in back of you
    Rear bumper opposite with rear bumper of car in back of you
    Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space

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