NJ Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. Which label identifies the warning sign with two opposing arrows?

   1. Divided Highway
   2. A narrower roadway
   3. Two-Lane Traffic
   4. Sharp Turn Ahead
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   Two-Lane Traffic. Two-Lane Traffic identifies the warning sign with arrows pointing in opposite directions. It alerts the driver to expect traffic moving toward the vehicle, unlike Divided Highway, where a median separates opposing flows. Road Narrows describes width and Sharp Turn Ahead describes a severe bend. Stay in the proper lane, watch for approaching vehicles, and do not interpret the opposing arrows as permission to pass. The paired arrows are the cue that the roadway will carry traffic in both directions.

2. 2. What do white lines separate when there is more than one lane?

   1. Traffic going the same way
   2. Traffic going in opposite directions
   3. The roadway from a railroad track
   4. A warning sign from its support post
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   Traffic going the same way. White lines separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane, and they can also show the edges of roads. Yellow center lines have the opposite-direction function. The divided-highway image may show a broader separation, but lane color and placement still determine what a pavement marking means. Do not cross a line without checking whether it separates lanes, marks the edge, or carries a passing restriction. The direction of nearby traffic is an important recognition cue.

3. 3. What restriction is stated for double yellow and white solid lines?

   1. Every lane change on a multi-lane highway
   2. All right turns
   3. Passing
   4. Driving below the posted speed limit
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   Passing. Double yellow and white solid lines prohibit passing, and the manual says not to cross the solid yellow line to pass. That restriction is narrower than banning every lane change, every right turn, or slower travel. The slippery-car image is a separate warning about traction, but pavement markings remain enforceable in dry conditions as well. The practical cue is a continuous solid line on the roadway: stay in the lane and wait for a permitted passing condition rather than crossing it because visibility appears good.

4. 4. What does a dashed line on a motorist's side of the center line mean?

   1. Passing is permitted when safe
   2. Passing is prohibited in every circumstance
   3. Traffic must turn sharply right
   4. The shoulder is ending ahead
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   Passing is permitted when safe. A dashed line on the motorist's side of the center line means passing is permitted when safe. Permission does not remove the need for adequate sight distance, a clear path, and compliance with the rest of the roadway controls. A solid line on that side would mean do not pass. The sharp-turn image warns about roadway shape, not passing authority. Look at the line nearest your vehicle and complete any pass before the dashed lines become solid, as the manual directs.

5. 5. When is an advisory speed sign used with a curve or turn warning?

   1. When the road is one way
   2. When passing is permitted on both sides
   3. When a traffic signal is out
   4. When the maximum safe speed is lower than the posted speed limit
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   When the maximum safe speed is lower than the posted speed limit. An advisory speed sign accompanies the proper warning sign when the maximum safe speed around a curve or turn is below the posted speed limit. It gives a safer speed for that specific roadway feature, but it does not replace the legal speed limit in every circumstance. The one-way, passing, and signal choices describe unrelated roadway conditions. Look for the small speed plaque beneath the warning sign, slow before entering the turn, and maintain control until the vehicle has straightened out.

6. 6. What traffic conflict does a New Jersey roundabout eliminate in part?

   1. All traffic entering from the right
   2. Some conflicting traffic such as left turns
   3. Every need to yield at an intersection
   4. All pedestrian and bicycle crossings
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   Some conflicting traffic such as left turns. The manual says a roundabout eliminates some conflicting traffic, such as left turns, that causes crashes at traditional intersections. It does not remove every yield requirement or exclude pedestrians and bicyclists, who remain among the road users the design must accommodate. The winding-road image is retained for the sign topic, while the question tests the roundabout safety principle. Enter the circle as directed, yield where required, and follow the circulating lane instead of assuming conflicts disappear entirely.

7. 7. Which label identifies the yellow plus-shaped intersection warning?

   1. Side Road
   2. Merge
   3. Divided Highway
   4. Cross Road
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   Cross Road. Cross Road identifies the yellow plus-shaped warning for an intersection where another road crosses the driver's route. Side Road indicates a road joining from one side, Merge warns that traffic paths combine, and Divided Highway concerns a median separating opposing traffic. Ease off the accelerator and scan both directions before reaching the junction. The four-way shape is the recognition cue. Follow the actual traffic control at the intersection, since the warning sign gives notice of the hazard but does not assign right of way by itself.

8. 8. When must a pass be completed under New Jersey’s road-marking guidance?

   1. After the yellow dashed lines become solid
   2. Before the yellow dashed lines become solid
   3. Only after crossing a double solid yellow line
   4. Whenever the vehicle behind begins flashing headlights
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   Before the yellow dashed lines become solid. New Jersey says a pass must be completed before the yellow dashed lines become solid. The change to a solid line signals that the passing opportunity is ending, so a driver should not begin or continue a maneuver that cannot be finished lawfully. Crossing double solid lines to force completion is not a safe solution. Watch the pavement ahead, judge whether there is enough time and distance, and return to the proper lane before the dashed markings end.

9. 9. What does New Jersey law require for trash or debris carried in a vehicle?

   1. It must be covered to keep it from littering the roadway
   2. It must be in the trunk
   3. It must weigh under 50 pounds
   4. There is no requirement
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   It must be covered to keep it from littering the roadway. All trash, debris or rubbish carried in a vehicle must be covered to keep it from littering the roadway, under N.J.S.A. 39:4-63 and 39:4-64. Throwing litter from a vehicle is a violation, and if the vehicle is moving when litter is thrown the motorist may lose his or her license. A tarp or a closed container satisfies the rule; the trunk and a weight limit are not the test.

10. 10. as a pedestrian, when you see a FLASHING raised hand or a countdown timer at the crosswalk, you should?

    1. Wait until the hand signal turns off completely
    2. Only when a police officer directs traffic
    3. NOT start crossing; if you are already in the road, finish crossing
    4. The driver may cross the median when clear
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    NOT start crossing; if you are already in the road, finish crossing. A flashing raised hand or countdown warns pedestrians not to begin crossing, while a person already in the roadway should quickly reach a safe spot. The choice to wait until the hand turns off completely overlooks the person who has already started crossing and needs to finish safely. The changing hand display or timer is the cue. If still on the curb, wait for the walk indication; if already across the line, keep moving without running into traffic.

11. 11. a steady (not flashing) DON'T WALK hand symbol at an intersection means?

    1. Only when a police officer directs traffic
    2. Cross only if there are no cars coming
    3. The condition is limited to school zones
    4. Do NOT start crossing the street
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    Do NOT start crossing the street. A steady DON'T WALK hand means pedestrians who have not left the sidewalk or curb should not enter the roadway. The choice to cross whenever no cars are coming ignores the signal's restriction and substitutes a personal judgment for the displayed command. The unmoving raised palm is the cue. Remain on the curb, wait for a permitted walk indication, and let anyone already in the street clear it safely before entering.

12. 12. when a car is TAILGATING you (following too closely), the safe response is to?

    1. Speed up quickly to get away from them
    2. INCREASE your following distance from the car ahead so you have more room to stop
    3. Only at night
    4. The emergency response can be delayed
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    INCREASE your following distance from the car ahead so you have more room to stop. When another vehicle follows too closely, New Jersey guidance is to open up additional following distance ahead. That extra space lets the lead driver slow gradually and gives the tailgater more time to react. Speeding up quickly is a poor response because it increases exposure to a sudden hazard and can encourage the pursuer. A visible gap to the vehicle ahead is the cue. Ease off smoothly, keep a larger cushion, and avoid brake-checking.

13. 13. Which locations does the manual list as examples of road hazards that warning signs may identify?

    1. Only parking lots and driveways
    2. Gas stations, rest areas, and hospitals
    3. Traffic lights, stop signs, and toll booths
    4. Hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, and railroad tracks
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    Hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, and railroad tracks. The manual lists hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, and railroad tracks as examples of road hazards. These conditions can be difficult to see or judge early, which is why a driver should watch for warning signs and adjust speed and attention. The other choices name facilities or traffic controls, not the group of hazards stated in this passage. Scan the roadway ahead, expect conditions to change, and be ready to slow before reaching a crest, dip, bridge, bump, or crossing.

14. 14. when you are about to turn and see no other cars around, should you still use your turn signal?

    1. Just flash it once, then turn it off right away
    2. Yes, signal continuously through the turn, then cancel it when done
    3. Only when a police officer directs traffic
    4. A complete stop is required regardless of conditions
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    Yes, signal continuously through the turn, then cancel it when done. A turn signal should begin at least 100 feet before the turn and remain in use through the maneuver, then be canceled after the turn. The option to flash once and switch it off immediately gives other road users too little notice and fails to communicate the vehicle's movement. A driveway, corner, or intersection approaching within that distance is the cue to signal. Check traffic, make the turn, and verify that the indicator has stopped afterward.

15. 15. How should a motorist respond while driving to help prevent aggressive driving from escalating?

    1. Speed up and make an abrupt lane change
    2. Tailgate the other vehicle
    3. Remain calm and follow the rules of the road
    4. Ignore traffic control devices
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    Remain calm and follow the rules of the road. The manual advises motorists to remain calm and follow the rules of the road. Speeding up, making an abrupt lane change, tailgating, or ignoring traffic controls can increase danger and are examples of behavior associated with aggressive driving. Keep attention on safe vehicle control rather than responding to another driver's anger. If a situation becomes threatening, create space and seek help without provoking a confrontation. The practical cue is rising emotion behind the wheel: slow your reactions, obey the roadway controls, and avoid turning frustration into a driving maneuver.

16. 16. How should a New Jersey motorist secure a vehicle parked facing downhill?

    1. Set the hand brake, turn the wheels toward the curb, and use park or reverse with a manual transmission
    2. Turn the wheels away from the curb and use neutral
    3. Leave it in drive with the brake set
    4. Turn the wheels straight and use first gear
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    Set the hand brake, turn the wheels toward the curb, and use park or reverse with a manual transmission. When parking a vehicle facing downhill, the hand brake should be set, the wheels should be turned toward the curb, and the vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse. The curb then catches the front tire if the brake fails. Facing uphill the wheels turn away from the curb and a manual goes in first gear. Neutral is never a parking gear.

17. 17. When must motorists yield to an emergency vehicle?

    1. Only when it is stopped at an intersection
    2. Only when it is traveling faster than surrounding traffic
    3. When it sounds its siren or displays flashing red or blue emergency lights
    4. Only after a police officer waves from the vehicle
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    When it sounds its siren or displays flashing red or blue emergency lights. New Jersey requires motorists to yield when an emergency vehicle sounds its siren or displays flashing red or blue emergency lights. A driver should move safely toward the side of the road, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. The vehicle does not need to be stopped, speeding, or accompanied by a hand signal for the duty to apply. Watch and listen for the emergency warning signs, check surrounding traffic, and avoid blocking the vehicle's path while moving over.

18. 18. What following distance rule of thumb does the manual describe?

    1. About one car length, or 20 feet, for each 10 miles per hour
    2. One car length for every 25 miles per hour
    3. Ten feet for every 20 miles per hour
    4. A fixed five-second distance in all conditions
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    About one car length, or 20 feet, for each 10 miles per hour. The manual's rule of thumb is about one car length, or 20 feet, for each 10 miles per hour of speed. It also says there is no perfect following-distance rule and that space should increase at high speeds or in bad weather. The choices using 25 mph, 10 feet, or one fixed five-second distance change the stated figures or ignore conditions. Use the guideline as a starting point, then add room when rain, snow, fog, traffic, or stopping conditions reduce the time available to react.

19. 19. What does a downward hand and arm signal mean?

    1. The driver is turning right
    2. The driver is stopping or slowing down
    3. The driver is turning left
    4. The driver is passing another vehicle
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    The driver is stopping or slowing down. A downward hand and arm signal, with the palm facing the rear, means the driver is stopping or slowing down. An upward arm signals a right turn, while an arm extended straight out signals a left turn. Passing is not represented by this hand signal. The arm should extend well outside the vehicle so other motorists can see it. Even when using the vehicle's turn signals, understand these standard hand signals because a bicyclist or another motorist may use one to communicate an upcoming movement.

20. 20. A New Jersey motorist's vehicle becomes disabled. What are the first steps the manual lists?

    1. Stop in the lane and put out flares
    2. Leave the vehicle and walk for help
    3. Wait in the travel lane with the lights off
    4. Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median, turn on the emergency flashers, and raise the hood
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    Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median, turn on the emergency flashers, and raise the hood. If a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled, he or she must pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median, turn on the emergency flashers, raise the hood to signal for assistance, and stay in the vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives. Walking along the highway or stopping in a lane exposes you to traffic. The Move Over law then protects the responders who come to help.