NJ Permit Practice Test 12

All 20 questions in test 12

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1. 1. Which statement about train width is given in the New Jersey Driver Manual?

   1. Exactly the width of the tracks
   2. Six inches wider than the tracks
   3. Three or more feet wider than the tracks
   4. Trains never extend beyond the tracks on either side
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   Three or more feet wider than the tracks. Trains can be three or more feet wider than the tracks on both sides. Cross only when there is room on the other side to get completely across without stopping. The cited passage reads: "Trains can be three or more feet wider than the tracks on both sides." Among the options, "Three or more feet wider than the tracks" matches that passage, while "Six inches wider than the tracks", "Exactly the width of the tracks", and "Trains never extend beyond the tracks on either side" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

2. 2. A GDL driver loses one red decal. How can a replacement pair be obtained, and at what cost?

   1. Free, by mail only
   2. For $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center
   3. For $10 per pair at a police station
   4. Replacements are not sold; a new permit is required
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   For $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center. GDL drivers under 21 with a permit or probationary license must display two visible red reflective decals. Additional decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center. The cited passage reads: "Additional decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center." Among the options, "For $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center" matches that passage, while "Free, by mail only", "For $10 per pair at a police station", and "Replacements are not sold; a new permit is required" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Permits and the Graduated Driver License

3. 3. Why should a motorist increase following distance behind a truck, tractor-trailer, or bus?

   1. So the truck can brake for both vehicles
   2. So its driver can spot the motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors
   3. To save fuel in the truck's slipstream
   4. Following distance may shrink behind trucks
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   So its driver can spot the motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors. Increase following distance behind a truck, tractor-trailer or bus so its driver can see your vehicle in the rearview mirrors. Maintain a sizeable space cushion and never tailgate. Use caution when passing trucks because they make wide turns. The cited passage reads: "A motorist should increase following distance behind a truck, tractor-trailer, or bus so its driver can spot a motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirrors." Among the options, "So its driver can spot the motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors" matches that passage, while "So the truck can brake for both vehicles", "To save fuel in the truck's slipstream", and "Following distance may shrink behind trucks" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

4. 4. What do white lines generally separate on a New Jersey roadway?

   1. Traffic moving in the same direction
   2. Traffic moving in opposite directions
   3. Only railroad tracks from travel lanes
   4. A travel lane from every parking space
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   Traffic moving in the same direction. White lines separate traffic traveling in the same direction when multiple lanes are present, and they can show roadway edges. Yellow center lines separate opposing flows. The railroad and parking choices describe unrelated markings, not the general meaning of a white lane line. Before changing lanes, inspect the line pattern and surrounding traffic rather than treating every white line as permission to cross.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and road markings

5. 5. How far behind on child support or court-ordered health care coverage must a New Jersey licensee be before the driver license faces court-ordered suspension?

   1. Six months or more
   2. One month or more
   3. Three months or more
   4. Twelve months or more
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   Six months or more. A licensee who owes six months or more of child support or court-ordered health care coverage is subject to court-ordered suspension of the driver license and professional license. The manual also lists failure to respond to a subpoena relating to a paternity or child support action, or an existing child support-related warrant, as grounds for this suspension. The cited passage reads: "If a licensee owes six months or more of child support or court-ordered health care coverage, or if the licensee fails to respond to a subpoena" Among the options, "Six months or more" matches that passage, while "One month or more", "Three months or more", and "Twelve months or more" each alter its terms.

6. 6. Where are New Jersey traffic laws enforceable beyond highways and roadways?

   1. Nowhere beyond public highways
   2. Only inside MVC testing centers
   3. Private living rooms and enclosed garages
   4. Parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities
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   Parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities. The manual states that traffic laws are enforceable on highways, roadways, parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities. The cited passage reads: "Traffic laws are enforceable on highways, roadways, parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities." Among the options, "Parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities" matches that passage, while "Only inside MVC testing centers", "Private living rooms and enclosed garages", and "Nowhere beyond public highways" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, surcharges and driver programs

7. 7. How often must New Jersey gasoline-fueled and diesel-powered commercial vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 or less be inspected?

   1. Every two years like older passenger cars
   2. Every five years with the new car sticker
   3. Annually
   4. Only at title transfer or resale
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   Annually. All gasoline-fueled, commercial-registered vehicles and diesel-powered, commercial-registered vehicles with a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less must be inspected annually. When purchased at a dealership, these commercial vehicles that are less than one year old receive a new car dealer sticker expiring one year after initial registration. The cited passage reads: "All gasoline-fueled, commercial-registered vehicles and diesel-powered, commercialregistered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 8,500 or less, are required to be inspected annually." Among the options, "Annually" matches that passage, while "Every two years like older passenger cars", "Every five years with the new car sticker", and "Only at title transfer or resale" each alter its terms.

8. 8. Your vehicle becomes disabled on the road. After pulling off, what should occupants do inside it?

   1. Stay in the vehicle, keep seat belts on, and lock the doors, using a phone to call for help if available
   2. Stand behind the vehicle to wave traffic down
   3. Walk along the highway to find help
   4. Sit on the guardrail with doors unlocked
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   Stay in the vehicle, keep seat belts on, and lock the doors, using a phone to call for help if available. After pulling as far as possible onto the shoulder or median, turn on the emergency flashers and raise the hood to signal for assistance. Stay in the vehicle with the seat belt on and doors locked. Use a cell phone to call for help if available. The cited passage reads: "• Stay in the vehicle, keep your seatbelt on and lock the doors. • If available, use a cell phone to call for help." Among the options, "Stay in the vehicle, keep seat belts on, and lock the doors, using a phone to call for help if available" matches that passage, while "Stand behind the vehicle to wave traffic down", "Walk along the highway to find help", and "Sit on the guardrail with doors unlocked" each alter its terms.

9. 9. What fine applies to a second New Jersey conviction for unsafe driving?

   1. Not less than $50 or more than $150
   2. Not less than $750 or more than $1,000
   3. Not less than $200 or more than $500
   4. Not less than $100 or more than $250
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   Not less than $100 or more than $250. A second unsafe driving conviction raises the fine span to not less than $100 or more than $250, again with a $250 court surcharge. The lower $50 to $150 span tempts because it governed the first conviction, yet the repeat offense moves the floor upward. The $200 to $500 span belongs to a third or later conviction. Check the prior count first; the tier follows the history, not the roadside impression.

10. 10. A large truck approaches from the opposite direction in New Jersey. What should a motorist do, and why?

    1. Move left toward the center line for a better view
    2. Bear right to reduce wind turbulence and possibly prevent a sideswipe
    3. Match the truck speed to shorten the encounter
    4. Flash headlights so the truck driver moves over
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    Bear right to reduce wind turbulence and possibly prevent a sideswipe. A motorist should bear right when a large vehicle approaches from the opposite direction. The manual says this reduces wind turbulence between the vehicles and possibly prevents a sideswipe. The cited passage reads: "A motorist should bear right when a large vehicle is traveling toward their vehicle from opposite direction. This reduces wind turbulence between the motorist and the larger vehicle, and possibly prevents a sideswipe." Among the options, "Bear right to reduce wind turbulence and possibly prevent a sideswipe" matches that passage, while "Move left toward the center line for a better view", "Match the truck speed to shorten the encounter", and "Flash headlights so the truck driver moves over" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

11. 11. You lose a license plate in New Jersey. Within what time must you replace lost or damaged plates?

    1. Within 7 days
    2. Before the next inspection only
    3. Within 30 days
    4. Within 24 hours at any MVC Vehicle Center
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    Within 24 hours at any MVC Vehicle Center. Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours at any MVC Vehicle Center. Turn in old plates at an MVC agency or mail them to the MVC. Report lost or stolen plates to local police, retain a copy of the complaint, and inform the MVC. The cited passage reads: "Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours at any MVC Vehicle Center and turn in the old plates at any MVC agency or mail them to the MVC" Among the options, "Within 24 hours at any MVC Vehicle Center" matches that passage, while "Within 7 days", "Within 30 days", and "Before the next inspection only" each alter its terms.

12. 12. According to the defensive driving chapter, what causes most crashes?

    1. Vehicle mechanical failure
    2. Road design alone
    3. Motorist error
    4. Weather acting by itself
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    Motorist error. Most crashes are caused by motorist error. The manual's crash-prevention formula is to be alert, be prepared, and act in time. The cited passage reads: "Most crashes are caused by motorist error. A motorist can reduce the chances of a crash by knowing and using the standard crash-prevention formula" Among the options, "Motorist error" matches that passage, while "Vehicle mechanical failure", "Road design alone", and "Weather acting by itself" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance, weather and staying alert

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

    
    1. When the maximum safe speed is lower than the posted speed limit
    2. When passing is permitted on both sides
    3. When a traffic signal is out
    4. When the road is one way
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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.

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

14. 14. When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, which lane should a New Jersey motorist enter?

    1. The right shoulder
    2. The left lane
    3. Any lane after crossing the center line
    4. The lane reserved for opposing traffic
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    The left lane. For a left turn from a one-way road onto a one-way road, the New Jersey manual places the approaching motorist in the left lane and directs the turn into the left lane of the road being entered. The shoulder is not a travel lane, and crossing a center line or entering opposing traffic describes an unsafe movement. Keep the turn controlled and stay within the lane path specified for this one-way-to-one-way maneuver.

15. 15. How should a motorist start moving on snow or ice in New Jersey guidance?

    1. Spin the wheels fast to melt through to pavement
    2. Start in the highest gear to soften the launch
    3. Keep engine speed low, and use a lower gear if the wheels spin
    4. Rock the throttle hard until the tires catch
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    Keep engine speed low, and use a lower gear if the wheels spin. To start on snow and ice, keep engine speed low. If the wheels spin, the manual says to use a lower gear. The cited passage reads: "To start on snow and ice, keep the engine speed low. If the wheels spin, a lower gear should be used." Among the options, "Keep engine speed low, and use a lower gear if the wheels spin" matches that passage, while "Spin the wheels fast to melt through to pavement", "Start in the highest gear to soften the launch", and "Rock the throttle hard until the tires catch" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance, weather and staying alert

16. 16. Which speed does the NJ manual’s speed-limit table list beside “Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates”?

    1. 50 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 45 mph
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    55 mph. The table lists 55 mph beside “Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates.” It separately lists 50 mph for non-posted rural roadways and 65 mph for certain interstate highways as posted. The cited passage reads: "55 mph Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates" Among the options, "55 mph" matches that passage, while "50 mph", "65 mph", and "45 mph" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and safe speed

17. 17. In which situation must a New Jersey motorist stop for boat traffic?

    1. At any bridge, even when the span stays closed
    2. Only after a boat has already passed under a closed span
    3. When a boat horn sounds anywhere on the water
    4. At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic
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    At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic. A motorist must stop at a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic. That is the bridge-related stopping situation specified in the manual. The cited passage reads: "At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic" Among the options, "At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic" matches that passage, while "At any bridge, even when the span stays closed", "Only after a boat has already passed under a closed span", and "When a boat horn sounds anywhere on the water" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

18. 18. Farmers hauling their own products and equipment are exempt from New Jersey CDL requirements within what distance of their farms?

    1. Within 50 miles of their farms
    2. Within 100 miles of their farms
    3. Within 200 miles of their farms
    4. Within 150 miles of their farms
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    Within 150 miles of their farms. farmers hauling their, as stated in the manual, own products and equipment within 150 miles of their farms are exempt from CDL requirements. The other listed distances do not match the manual’s 150-mile limit. That shrinks the farm radius too far. That still cuts the stated reach short. That stretches past the exemption boundary. This item sits in the laws-paperwork topic, under the chapter The New Jersey Driver License System on page 25 of the New Jersey Driver Manual, and the figures and conditions in that passage are the ones applied here without change or extension to other situations.

19. 19. For a drug-related DUI first offense on or after December 1, 2019, how long is the license loss in New Jersey?

    1. 3 months
    2. Indefinite until an interlock is installed
    3. 7 to 12 months
    4. 2 years
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    7 to 12 months. for a drug-related, as stated in the manual, DUI first offense on or after December 1, 2019, the manual lists a license loss of 7 to 12 months. For alcohol first offenses on or after that date, it lists three months at a BAC of 0.15% or higher, and loss until an interlock is installed for a BAC below 0.15%. That span fits a high-BAC alcohol first offense. That handling describes lower-BAC alcohol cases. The manual lists 7 to 12 months for this drug-related first offense.

20. 20. Which driving pattern is listed as a sign that a motorist has been drinking, involving speed choice?

    1. Driving slower than the normal traffic flow, from being overly cautious
    2. Holding exactly the posted limit in the right lane
    3. Speeding up smoothly to merge
    4. Slowing gradually for a yellow light
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    Driving slower than the normal traffic flow, from being overly cautious. The manual lists slow driving as a sign of drinking: an intoxicated driver may be overly cautious and drive slower than the normal traffic flow. Other listed signs include speeding, weaving, jerking motion, and quick stops. The cited passage reads: "Slow driving: An intoxicated driver may be overly cautious and drive slower than the normal traffic flow" Among the options, "Driving slower than the normal traffic flow, from being overly cautious" matches that passage, while "Holding exactly the posted limit in the right lane", "Speeding up smoothly to merge", and "Slowing gradually for a yellow light" each alter its terms.