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A New Jersey driver who is 21 or older has a BAC reading of 0.08 percent. What does that reading mean?
Answer: It reaches the illegal adult threshold
Handbook, p. 115A New Jersey driver younger than 21 has a BAC of 0.01 percent. Is driving permitted?
Answer: No, the under-21 threshold has already been reached
Handbook, p. 115What is a New Jersey motorist’s legal consequence for refusing a breath test after an arrest?
Answer: The refusal is illegal and carries separate penalties
Handbook, p. 115How many questions must a New Jersey applicant answer correctly to earn the 80-percent passing result on the 50-question knowledge test?
Answer: 40 questions
Handbook, p. 31Two motorists arrive simultaneously at a New Jersey multi-way stop. Which driver yields?
Answer: The driver approaching from the left yields to the driver on the right
Handbook, p. 67While turning left at a New Jersey intersection, what must a driver do before crossing the opposing lane?
Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk
Handbook, p. 67A New Jersey driver exits a private driveway onto a public road. Which traffic must be yielded to?
Answer: Every vehicle already traveling on the main road
Handbook, p. 68At a New Jersey intersection without painted lines, what pedestrian crossing should a driver expect?
Answer: An unmarked crosswalk exists at the intersection
Handbook, p. 66What does New Jersey law set top speed limits for?
Answer: Any given road, street, highway, or freeway
Handbook, p. 62A driver travels 76 mph in a posted 65-mph New Jersey zone. What fine rule applies?
Answer: The fine is doubled because the speed is at least 10 mph over
Handbook, p. 62In addition to qualifying speeding, what other conduct can receive a doubled fine in a posted 65-mph New Jersey zone?
Answer: Most other moving violations committed in that zone
Handbook, p. 62Which maximum appears in New Jersey’s speed table for certain interstate highways when posted?
Answer: 65 mph
Handbook, p. 62Which New Jersey driver may not use either a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone while operating the vehicle, except in limited circumstances?
Answer: A school bus driver
Handbook, p. 86Is it lawful in New Jersey to drive across private property to bypass a traffic signal or stop sign?
Answer: No, using public or private property to avoid the control is a motor-vehicle violation
Handbook, p. 67During a mechanical emergency, where should a New Jersey motorist stop?
Answer: On the right highway shoulder with emergency flashers on
Handbook, p. 85Before opening the driver-side door after parking on a New Jersey street, what should the motorist check?
Answer: Traffic, bicycles, and mopeds approaching the door area
Handbook, p. 84What parking distance from a crosswalk at an intersection is prohibited in New Jersey, unless an alley exception applies?
Answer: Within 25 feet
Handbook, p. 85When must New Jersey headlights be used because of weather or visibility, even if it is daytime?
Answer: When visibility is 500 feet or less or windshield wipers are in use
Handbook, p. 83What speed should a New Jersey driver seek in an acceleration lane before merging onto a highway?
Answer: The speed of the traffic already on the highway
Handbook, p. 69What program must a person who has never held a driver license complete in New Jersey?
Answer: The Graduated Driver License Program
Handbook, p. 4When traffic and road surfaces are normal, what slow-driving conduct does New Jersey prohibit?
Answer: Blocking traffic through unnecessarily slow driving
Handbook, p. 63Under New Jersey GDL Option A, what minimum supervised practice is required before advancing from the learner stage?
Answer: 50 hours, including 10 hours in darkness
Handbook, p. 34For a New Jersey GDL Option C applicant age 21 or older, how long must supervised driving continue before the next license step?
Answer: At least three months
Handbook, p. 34During what hours may a New Jersey permit or probationary holder under 21 not drive?
Answer: From 11:01 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
Handbook, p. 18How many visible red reflective decals must a New Jersey GDL driver under 21 display?
Answer: Two, one on the front plate and one on the rear plate
Handbook, p. 19May a GDL permit or probationary license holder use a hands-free cellular telephone while driving?
Answer: No, neither handheld nor hands-free cellular use is allowed
Handbook, p. 18A New Jersey special learner permit holder is supervised by a qualified adult who is not a parent or guardian. Besides the permit holder’s dependents, how many additional passengers may ride?
Answer: One additional passenger
Handbook, p. 18What qualifications must an adult supervising a New Jersey permit holder meet?
Answer: At least 21, with a valid New Jersey license and three years of driving experience
Handbook, p. 18After a first DUI with BAC from 0.08% to below 0.10%, how long is an ignition interlock required after restoration?
Answer: Three months
Handbook, p. 127For a first DUI with BAC from 0.10% to below 0.15%, what interlock period follows license restoration?
Answer: Seven months to one year
Handbook, p. 127Following a first DUI with BAC of 0.15% or higher, how long is the ignition interlock required after restoration?
Answer: Twelve to 15 months
Handbook, p. 127For a New Jersey offense on or after December 1, 2019, how long is the license loss for a second alcohol or drug-related DUI within 10 years of the first?
Answer: One to two years
HandbookHow does a BAC of 0.10 percent affect the risk of causing a crash, according to the New Jersey manual?
Answer: The risk is six times as great
Handbook, p. 115A parent or guardian is convicted of DUI while a minor is a passenger. What additional consequence is listed?
Answer: A disorderly persons offense, suspension up to six months, and up to five days of community service
Handbook, p. 133What is the first-offense fine for carrying an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle’s passenger area?
Answer: $200
Handbook, p. 129How many points accumulated in 24 months trigger a mailed Notice of Scheduled Suspension?
Answer: Twelve to 14 points or more
Handbook, p. 133A driver has six or more points within three years. What surcharge structure applies?
Answer: $150 for six points plus $25 for each additional point, for three years
Handbook, p. 136During the two-year probationary driver period, what conduct requires enrollment in the Probationary Driver Program?
Answer: Two or more moving violations totaling four or more points
Handbook, p. 134How often will the MVC recognize an approved defensive driving course for point reduction?
Answer: Once every five years
Handbook, p. 135A traffic signal is unlit because of a power outage, and no one is directing traffic. How should drivers treat the intersection?
Answer: As a four-way stop
Handbook, p. 213What fine range may apply to a New Jersey Move Over law violation?
Answer: $100 to $500
Handbook, p. 78Which organization is associated with New Jersey’s designated-driver campaign?
Answer: The Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
Handbook, p. 117If a solid yellow line is on your side of the road, what passing action is allowed?
Answer: Do not pass
Handbook, p. 217What should a driver do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?
Answer: Slow down and proceed with care
Handbook, p. 212How close to a fire hydrant may a New Jersey motorist park?
Answer: No closer than 10 feet
Handbook, p. 85When should a New Jersey driver slow down to help avoid hydroplaning?
Answer: When heavy rain, standing water, or slush is present
Handbook, p. 97On a two-lane road, a school bus ahead has flashing red lights. How far away must approaching motorists stop?
Answer: At least 25 feet
Handbook, p. 77Your conventional brakes suddenly fail on a New Jersey road. Which response follows the manual?
Answer: Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal rapidly
Handbook, p. 107A New Jersey driver experiences a tire blowout. What should the driver do first?
Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight
Handbook, p. 107Under New Jersey’s Move Over law, what must a driver do when changing lanes is unsafe near a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Answer: Reduce speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop
Handbook, p. 78
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