NJ Permit Practice Test 15

All 20 questions in test 15

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1. 1. A frozen dessert truck flashes red lights with its stop arm out in New Jersey. To whom must an approaching motorist yield?

   1. Only children already standing at the truck window
   2. Only adults returning to the truck with empty hands
   3. Nobody, if the motorist slows to 15 mph
   4. Any person crossing the roadway to or from the truck
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   Any person crossing the roadway to or from the truck. When approaching or overtaking a frozen dessert truck displaying flashing red lights and a stop arm, yield to any person crossing to or from the truck, watch for children, and be prepared to stop. Stop before passing at no more than 15 mph. The manual exempts stopping on the opposite side of a safety island or raised median on a dual highway.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way, intersections and passing

2. 2. What can tailgating cause in New Jersey traffic, according to the manual?

   1. A series of rear-end crashes when many vehicles are too close together
   2. Lower fuel use for all vehicles
   3. Smoother traffic flow on the highway
   4. Better visibility of the road ahead
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   A series of rear-end crashes when many vehicles are too close together. Tailgating means following too closely behind the vehicle directly in front, and the manual calls it a common cause of crashes. It can cause a series of rear-end crashes when many vehicles are too close together. A safe distance gives a driver plenty of time to react to emergencies, which is why the manual says to keep space on all sides of the vehicle.

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

3. 3. What should a motorist do about the long blind spots along the sides of a truck in New Jersey?

   1. Settle beside the trailer where the driver can see the car roof
   2. Match trailer speed to stay predictable in the blind spot
   3. Drive away from them and avoid lingering alongside the truck when passing
   4. Ride beside the cab so the driver hears the engine
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   Drive away from them and avoid lingering alongside the truck when passing. Drive away from the long blind spots on the sides of trucks, and do not linger alongside a truck when passing. If the truck driver must quickly change lanes or make an emergency maneuver, a vehicle in this area will be in the way. The cited passage reads: "Drive away from the long blind spots on the sides of trucks. If the truck driver must quickly change lanes or make an emergency maneuver, a vehicle in this area will be in the way." Among the options, "Drive away from them and avoid lingering alongside the truck when passing" matches that passage, while "Settle beside the trailer where the driver can see the car roof", "Match trailer speed to stay predictable in the blind spot", and "Ride beside the cab so the driver hears the engine" each alter its terms.

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

4. 4. A 19-year-old holds a New Jersey CDL. Which driving is allowed for that driver?

   1. Interstate hauling with any endorsement
   2. Passenger buses within New Jersey only
   3. Interstate driving if a parent signs a waiver
   4. Intrastate driving only, with no HAZMAT or passenger endorsement
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   Intrastate driving only, with no HAZMAT or passenger endorsement. CDL applicants must be at least 18, yet a holder under 21 may travel only inside New Jersey and may not receive HAZMAT or passenger endorsements. Interstate trips wait until age 21, a parental waiver cannot override the age rule, and passenger work is exactly one of the barred endorsements. Read the age on the license first: under 21 means state lines and those two endorsements are both off the table.

5. 5. What must a New Jersey driver meet before holding the passenger endorsement?

   1. Age 18 with one year of experience
   2. Age 21 with a clean record for 6 months
   3. Age 25 with a college degree
   4. Age 21 with 3 years of driving experience
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   Age 21 with 3 years of driving experience. A passenger endorsement requires a driver to be at least 21 years old and have three years of driving experience. It requires a road test, and the manual directs applicants to the CDL Manual for other special requirements. The cited passage reads: "Must be 21 years of age and have 3 years' driving experience" Among the options, "Age 21 with 3 years of driving experience" matches that passage, while "Age 18 with one year of experience", "Age 25 with a college degree", and "Age 21 with a clean record for 6 months" each alter its terms.

6. 6. Forged or counterfeit license plates on a vehicle can result in what penalties?

   1. A warning and free replacement plates
   2. A fine of $25 with no other penalty
   3. A fine of up to $500, up to 60 days imprisonment, or a license suspension of up to six months
   4. Five years imprisonment in every case
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   A fine of up to $500, up to 60 days imprisonment, or a license suspension of up to six months. Forged or counterfeit plates may result in a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 60 days, or license suspension for up to six months. Only valid plates may be placed on a vehicle. Plates must be returned to the MVC if vehicle insurance is terminated. The cited passage reads: "Forged or counterfeit license plates on any motor vehicle may result in a fine of up to $500, up to 60 days imprisonment or a license suspension of up to six months." Among the options, "A fine of up to $500, up to 60 days imprisonment, or a license suspension of up to six months" matches that passage, while "A fine of $25 with no other penalty", "A warning and free replacement plates", and "Five years imprisonment in every case" each alter its terms.

7. 7. During a nighttime emergency stop in New Jersey, what must a motorist avoid doing behind the vehicle?

   1. Standing or working behind the vehicle in a way that blocks the taillights
   2. Turning on parking lights or emergency warning lights
   3. Placing a warning device behind the vehicle
   4. Raising the hood
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   Standing or working behind the vehicle in a way that blocks the taillights. Never block taillights at night by standing or working behind the vehicle. After pulling onto the shoulder, turn on parking lights or emergency warning lights. The manual also directs motorists to place warning devices behind the vehicle and raise the hood. The cited passage reads: "Never block taillights at night by standing or working behind the vehicle" Among the options, "Standing or working behind the vehicle in a way that blocks the taillights" matches that passage, while "Turning on parking lights or emergency warning lights", "Placing a warning device behind the vehicle", and "Raising the hood" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle emergencies and what to do after a crash

8. 8. What does the New Jersey manual tell a driver about speed when traveling through a work zone?

   1. Do not speed, and note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone
   2. Speed up to clear the work zone quickly
   3. Follow the vehicle ahead closely to save time
   4. Ignore the posted limits when no workers are visible
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   Do not speed, and note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone. Among the basics the manual gives for work zones is this one: do not speed, and note the posted speed limits in and around the work zone. Drivers should also stay alert, turn on headlights, avoid tailgating, minimize distractions, and expect the unexpected. Traffic fines are doubled for violations in roadway construction zones, so speeding there is costly as well as dangerous.

9. 9. A New Jersey traffic signal shows a steady amber light. What should a motorist do?

   1. Speed up to clear the intersection
   2. Stop before the intersection or crosswalk, unless too close to stop safely
   3. Stop only if pedestrians are crossing
   4. Treat it as a four way stop
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   Stop before the intersection or crosswalk, unless too close to stop safely. For a steady amber or yellow light, the manual says a motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless the vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely. Speeding up is not part of the rule, the stop does not depend on pedestrians, and a four way stop is how an unlit signal is treated, not an amber light.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and road markings

10. 10. At a New Jersey railroad crossing, which of these are active warning signs?

    1. Pavement markings and crossbucks
    2. Posted signs and pavement markings
    3. Flashing red lights, ringing bells, and lowered gates
    4. Crossbucks and advance warning signs
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    Flashing red lights, ringing bells, and lowered gates. The manual separates railroad crossing warnings into two kinds. Pavement markings, signs, and crossbucks are passive warning devices, which never change. Flashing red lights, ringing bells, and lowered gates are active warning signs, because they respond when a train approaches. A driver must always yield the right of way to trains and stop when the active devices operate, since trains cannot swerve to avoid motorists.

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

11. 11. How often must a New Jersey gasoline-fueled passenger vehicle, model year 1996 or newer and more than five model years old, pass State inspection?

    1. Every two years at a State inspection station or a State-licensed private inspection facility
    2. Every five years at a dealership only
    3. Every year at any gasoline station
    4. Only when the vehicle is sold
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    Every two years at a State inspection station or a State-licensed private inspection facility. Gasoline-fueled passenger vehicles from model year 1996 or newer, once more than five model years old, must pass State inspection every two years at a State station or a State-licensed private inspection facility. Annual visits at any gasoline station confuse commercial cycles with passenger timing and place. Five-year gaps borrow the new-car sticker span that younger vehicles enjoy. Sale-only testing ignores the calendar entirely. Age past five model years starts the two-year rhythm.

12. 12. At what age may a person in New Jersey legally purchase, possess, or consume alcohol?

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 25 years old
    4. 21 years old
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    21 years old. In New Jersey, a person must be age 21 or older to purchase, possess or consume alcohol. The cited passage reads: "In New Jersey, a person must be age 21 or older to purchase, possess or consume alcohol." Among the options, "21 years old" matches that passage, while "18 years old", "19 years old", and "25 years old" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI, breath test refusal and interlock penalties

13. 13. How are Intoxicated Driver Resource Centers organized across New Jersey?

    1. Each of the 21 counties has an IDRC
    2. One center serves the whole state
    3. Only three centers exist, all regional
    4. Centers are run by each municipality
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    Each of the 21 counties has an IDRC. Each of New Jersey's 21 counties has an IDRC where first- and third-time offenders are detained. Second-time offenders are detained at one of three regional IDRCs. The state coordinates all IDRCs. The cited passage reads: "Each of New Jersey’s 21 counties has an IDRC where first- and third-time offenders are detained." Among the options, "Each of the 21 counties has an IDRC" matches that passage, while "One center serves the whole state", "Only three centers exist, all regional", and "Centers are run by each municipality" each alter its terms.

14. 14. To drive in reverse, how should a New Jersey motorist position head and body?

    1. Face forward and rely only on mirrors
    2. Turn left and use the side mirror only
    3. Turn head and body to the right until seeing clearly through the back window without mirrors
    4. Face forward and use the backup camera only
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    Turn head and body to the right until seeing clearly through the back window without mirrors. Turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the rear window without mirrors. For straight-line reversing, place the right hand and arm over the front passenger seat back and the left hand at the top of the steering wheel. When steering through a reverse turn, use both hands on the wheel while looking through the rear window.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and vehicle control

15. 15. What penalty may follow a conviction for fraud on New Jersey insurance applications or claims forms?

    1. Fines up to $5,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both
    2. A $100 fine only
    3. Loss of registration for one month
    4. Community service only
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    Fines up to $5,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both. The manual lists fines up to $5,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both for fraud on insurance applications and claims forms. If a motorist fraudulently receives or attempts to receive $500 or less, the listed penalty is up to $500 and/or up to six months in jail. A person convicted of an automobile insurance crime also loses their driver license for one year.

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

16. 16. When must a New Jersey driver show the vehicle insurance identification card?

    1. Only at license renewal
    2. Only when registering the vehicle
    3. Before inspection, when involved in a crash, and when stopped by law enforcement
    4. Only after receiving a ticket
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    Before inspection, when involved in a crash, and when stopped by law enforcement. The insurance ID card must remain in the vehicle with the driver. It must be shown before inspection, when involved in a crash, and when stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation or roadside spot check. An electronic version is acceptable. The cited passage reads: "It must be shown prior to inspection, when involved in a crash and when stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation or roadside spot check." Among the options, "Before inspection, when involved in a crash, and when stopped by law enforcement" matches that passage, while "Only at license renewal", "Only when registering the vehicle", and "Only after receiving a ticket" each alter its terms.

17. 17. Hitting a dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is compared in the manual to what event?

    1. Falling from a one-story roof
    2. Falling from the top of a three-story building
    3. Striking a parked car at 10 mph
    4. Tripping on a staircase
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    Falling from the top of a three-story building. Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like falling from the top of a three-story building. The cited passage reads: "Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like falling from the top of a three-story building." Among the options, "Falling from the top of a three-story building" matches that passage, while "Falling from a one-story roof", "Striking a parked car at 10 mph", and "Tripping on a staircase" each alter its terms.

18. 18. On a dual highway, when does a motorist not need to stop for a frozen dessert truck showing flashing red lights and a stop arm?

    1. When the motorist is in a hurry
    2. When the motorist is on the other side of a safety island or raised median
    3. When the truck is across a four-lane road with only painted lines
    4. When children are not yet visible
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    When the motorist is on the other side of a safety island or raised median. A motorist on a dual highway need not stop for the signaling frozen dessert truck when on the other side of a safety island or raised median. The manual also instructs motorists to yield to people crossing to or from the truck, watch for children and be prepared to stop. The cited passage reads: "• A motorist needs not stop on a dual highway if they are on the other side of a safety island or raised median." Among the options, "When the motorist is on the other side of a safety island or raised median" matches that passage, while "When the motorist is in a hurry", "When the truck is across a four-lane road with only painted lines", and "When children are not yet visible" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, intersections and passing

19. 19. A probationary holder whose period was not extended skips the MVC upgrade visit after 12 months. What follows in New Jersey?

    1. The basic license arrives by mail automatically
    2. All probationary restrictions expire at 12 months anyway
    3. Only a small late fee applies with no restriction effect
    4. The holder remains subject to probationary restrictions and may be cited for violating them
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    The holder remains subject to probationary restrictions and may be cited for violating them. A probationary license holder whose period has not been extended must visit an MVC Licensing Center to upgrade after the standard 12 months. Failure to upgrade leaves the holder subject to probationary restrictions and possible citations for violating them. The cited passage reads: "Motorists who fail to do so will remain subject to the probationary driver license restrictions and could be cited by law enforcement for violating the restrictions" Among the options, "The holder remains subject to probationary restrictions and may be cited for violating them" matches that passage, while "The basic license arrives by mail automatically", "All probationary restrictions expire at 12 months anyway", and "Only a small late fee applies with no restriction effect" each alter its terms.

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

20. 20. A cloverleaf is needed to enter or exit an expressway. How should a motorist drive it?

    1. Take the loop at highway speed
    2. Watch for entrance and exit signs and drive slowly in the circle, obeying the posted speed limit
    3. Ignore signs and follow the car ahead
    4. Stop midway to read the signs
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    Watch for entrance and exit signs and drive slowly in the circle, obeying the posted speed limit. For a cloverleaf, watch for entrance and exit signs and drive slowly in the circle, obeying the posted speed limit. The manual also advises slowing before entering a curve and avoiding drifting into another lane. The cited passage reads: "A motorist should watch for entrance and exit signs and drive slowly in the circle, obeying the posted speed limit." Among the options, "Watch for entrance and exit signs and drive slowly in the circle, obeying the posted speed limit" matches that passage, while "Take the loop at highway speed", "Ignore signs and follow the car ahead", and "Stop midway to read the signs" each alter its terms.