NJ Permit Practice Test 20

All 20 questions in test 20

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1. 1. What may the MVC do when a New Jersey motorist fails to pay violation surcharges?

   1. Forgive the balance after one mailed notice
   2. File a judgment action in state Superior Court and secure a lien against real property the motorist owns
   3. Convert the surcharge into motor vehicle points
   4. Send the debt to the motorist's insurance agent for billing
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   File a judgment action in state Superior Court and secure a lien against real property the motorist owns. Failure to pay violation surcharges may result in a collection action. The MVC may file a judgment action in state Superior Court, secure a lien against real property the motorist owns, file for wage garnishment, or take other legal actions. The cited passage reads: "Failure to pay any violation surcharges may result in a collection action. The MVC may file a judgment action in state Superior Court for unpaid surcharges, secure a lien against any real property that a motorist owns," Among the options, "File a judgment action in state Superior Court and secure a lien against real property the motorist owns" matches that passage, while "Forgive the balance after one mailed notice", "Convert the surcharge into motor vehicle points", and "Send the debt to the motorist's insurance agent for billing" each alter its terms.

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

2. 2. Which definition does the New Jersey manual give for a cognitive driving distraction?

   1. Any task that takes the driver's eyes off the road
   2. Any task that takes the driver's hands off the steering wheel
   3. Sounds loud enough to reduce attention to driving
   4. Any task that takes the driver's mind or attention off the road
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   Any task that takes the driver's mind or attention off the road. The manual defines cognitive distraction as any task that takes the driver’s mind or attention off the road. Visual distractions take the eyes off the road, manual distractions take the hands off the wheel, and auditory distractions are caused by sounds that can reduce attention to driving. The cited passage reads: "Cognitive: Any task that takes the driver’s mind or attention off the road." Among the options, "Any task that takes the driver's mind or attention off the road" matches that passage, while "Any task that takes the driver's eyes off the road", "Any task that takes the driver's hands off the steering wheel", and "Sounds loud enough to reduce attention to driving" each alter its terms.

3. 3. A closed New Jersey vehicle plunges into water. About how long will it float with windows and doors shut?

   1. Less than ten seconds
   2. About thirty seconds
   3. About thirty to forty minutes
   4. About three to ten minutes
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   About three to ten minutes. The manual says a vehicle with windows and doors closed will float for about three to ten minutes. It advises wearing a seat belt for the initial impact and escaping through an open window while the vehicle is still floating. Power windows may short out, so try to open them at once. The cited passage reads: "A vehicle with windows and doors closed will float for about three to ten minutes" Among the options, "About three to ten minutes" matches that passage, while "About thirty seconds", "About thirty to forty minutes", and "Less than ten seconds" each alter its terms.

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

4. 4. What is the minimum age for a New Jersey moped license for an unlicensed motorist?

   1. 16 years old
   2. 14 years old
   3. 15 years old
   4. 17 years old
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   15 years old. The minimum age for a moped license is 15. A separate moped license is not needed for someone who already holds a Class A, B, C, D, or E license. The cited passage reads: "Moped License (Standard/REAL ID) For unlicensed motorists 15 years of age and" Among the options, "15 years old" matches that passage, while "14 years old", "16 years old", and "17 years old" each alter its terms.

5. 5. What fine and jail exposure follow lying on a New Jersey license or registration application?

   1. A fine of not less than $50 or more than $150 and up to 30 days imprisonment
   2. A fine of $200 to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both
   3. A fine up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to three years
   4. A fine of not less than $100 or more than $250 and up to 60 days imprisonment
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   A fine of $200 to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. Lying on a license or registration application can result in a fine of $200 to $500, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. The motorist also loses license or registration privileges for six months to two years. The cited passage reads: "Lying when applying for a license or registration will result in a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 and/ or up to six months"

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

6. 6. Which driver-side air bag cutoff criterion is stated in the New Jersey Driver Manual?

   1. A driver who cannot keep at least 6 inches between the steering wheel center and the breastbone center
   2. A driver who cannot properly operate the vehicle while keeping at least 10 inches between the steering wheel center and the breastbone center
   3. Any driver who prefers the air bag turned off
   4. A driver who cannot keep at least 15 inches between the steering wheel center and the breastbone center
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   A driver who cannot properly operate the vehicle while keeping at least 10 inches between the steering wheel center and the breastbone center. The manual lists individuals who cannot properly operate the vehicle while keeping at least 10 inches between the center of the steering wheel and the center of the breastbone. It provides NHTSA contact information for an air bag on-off switch application. The cited passage reads: "For individuals who cannot properly operate the vehicle and keep at least 10 inches between the center of the steering wheel and the center of the breastbone"

7. 7. How close to a railroad crossing may a driver pass another vehicle?

   1. Passing is allowed right up to the crossing
   2. Passing is allowed if the crossing has no gates
   3. Passing is banned within 10 feet only
   4. Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
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   Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Cross tracks only at designated crossings, and do not shift gears while crossing tracks in a standard-transmission vehicle. The cited passage reads: "Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing." Among the options, "Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing" matches that passage, while "Passing is allowed right up to the crossing", "Passing is banned within 10 feet only", and "Passing is allowed if the crossing has no gates" each alter its terms.

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

8. 8. How many motor vehicle points follow a New Jersey conviction for racing on a highway?

   1. Two points
   2. Three points
   3. Five points
   4. Eight points
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   Five points. Racing on a highway carries five points. Failure to observe traffic lanes or traffic signals carries two points, improper right or left turns carry three, and leaving a crash scene involving personal injury carries eight. The cited passage reads: "N.J.S.A. 39:4-52 and N.J.S.A. 39:5C-1 Racing on highway 5" Among the options, "Five points" matches that passage, while "Two points", "Three points", and "Eight points" each alter its terms.

9. 9. When may a school bus driver use a handheld or hands-free phone in connection with the bus?

   1. Only in an emergency, or when the bus is parked in a safe area off a highway
   2. Any time the bus is moving slowly
   3. At every red light while loaded
   4. Whenever the route is familiar
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   Only in an emergency, or when the bus is parked in a safe area off a highway. A school bus driver may not use a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone while operating the bus, except in an emergency or when the bus is parked in a safe area off a highway. Slow travel, a red light or a familiar route is not a listed exception. The cited passage reads: "A school bus driver may not use a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone while operating a school bus, except in an emergency or when the school bus is parked in a safe area off a highway." Among the options, "Only in an emergency, or when the bus is parked in a safe area off a highway" matches that passage, while "Any time the bus is moving slowly", "At every red light while loaded", and "Whenever the route is familiar" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Where not to park, headlights and phones

10. 10. Where is parking prohibited around a pedestrian safety zone?

    1. Parking is allowed right at the zone end
    2. Parking is barred within 5 feet only
    3. Between the safety zone and the adjacent curb and within 20 feet of the end of the zone
    4. Parking is barred within 50 feet
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    Between the safety zone and the adjacent curb and within 20 feet of the end of the zone. The manual prohibits stopping or parking between a pedestrian safety zone and the adjacent curb, or within 20 feet of the end of the zone, unless directed by police or necessary to avoid a crash. The 50-foot distances apply to railroad crossings and stop signs. The cited passage reads: "• Between a safety zone for pedestrians and the adjacent curb or within 20 feet of the end of the safety zone." Among the options, "Between the safety zone and the adjacent curb and within 20 feet of the end of the zone" matches that passage, while "Parking is barred within 5 feet only", "Parking is allowed right at the zone end", and "Parking is barred within 50 feet" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Where not to park, headlights and phones

11. 11. A motorist signals a right turn while a bicyclist is moving through the intersection. Who must yield?

    1. The motorist must yield to bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters moving through the intersection
    2. The bicyclist must always stop for turning cars
    3. Whoever reaches the corner first, regardless of signals
    4. No one; both proceed at once
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    The motorist must yield to bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters moving through the intersection. A turning car crosses the path of riders going straight, so the motorist yields to bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters already moving through the junction. Forcing riders to halt for every turning car would erase their right to proceed, a first arrival race ignores the crossing conflict, and proceeding together puts the car across the rider's line. Wait until the intersection clears, then complete the turn behind them.

12. 12. What lights do private vehicles of volunteer fire and rescue squad members use when responding to an emergency call?

    1. Green lights on the roof
    2. Red lights and sirens like an ambulance
    3. Blue lights, with emergency vehicle identification
    4. No lights of any kind
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    Blue lights, with emergency vehicle identification. Private vehicles operated by volunteer fire and rescue squad members, with emergency vehicle identification, use blue lights when responding to an emergency call. The manual says motorists must yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights. The cited passage reads: "Private vehicles operated by volunteer fire and rescue squad members (with emergency vehicle identification) responding to an emergency call use blue lights." Among the options, "Blue lights, with emergency vehicle identification" matches that passage, while "Red lights and sirens like an ambulance", "Green lights on the roof", and "No lights of any kind" each alter its terms.

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

13. 13. You finish a license transaction at a New Jersey Licensing Center. How long is the temporary license or ID you receive at that visit valid?

    1. 30 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 60 days
    4. 90 days
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    30 days. A temporary license or ID valid for 30 days will be issued at the time of transaction. The cited passage reads: "A temporary license or ID valid for 30 days will be issued at the time of transaction." Among the options, "30 days" matches that passage, while "10 days", "60 days", and "90 days" each alter its terms. Keeping the passage wording in view, with its exact figures and conditions, is the cue for picking "30 days" over the alternatives listed here.

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

14. 14. How many questions make up the New Jersey knowledge test, apart from one added survey item?

    1. 50 questions, plus a second road test
    2. 40 questions, plus a vision survey
    3. 60 questions, plus a survey about insurance
    4. 50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation
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    50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation. Fifty scored items form the knowledge portion, and a single survey item about organ donation rides along with them. Forty is the count that must be answered correctly to reach eighty percent, not the size of the test itself. Sixty inflates the total, and no second road test hides inside the written exam. Count the survey separately when you picture the booklet: fifty questions decide the score, one extra asks about donation.

    Study this in the handbook: The knowledge test and road test

15. 15. A New Jersey driver is moving forward on a public road. What rule applies to the vehicle's backup lights?

    1. It is against the law to have any backup lights on while moving forward
    2. They must stay on for visibility
    3. They may stay on in daylight only
    4. They replace the need for taillights
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    It is against the law to have any backup lights on while moving forward. It is against New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:3-52) to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving forward. The cited passage reads: "It is against New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:3-52) to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving forward." Among the options, "It is against the law to have any backup lights on while moving forward" matches that passage, while "They must stay on for visibility", "They may stay on in daylight only", and "They replace the need for taillights" each alter its terms.

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

16. 16. Which dashboard or wheel markings tell a motorist the vehicle has an air bag?

    1. The words air bag, or the letters SRS or SIR, on the steering wheel and dashboard panel
    2. The letters ABS on the brake pedal
    3. A red triangle on the rear window
    4. The word PARK on the gear selector
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    The words air bag, or the letters SRS or SIR, on the steering wheel and dashboard panel. The words 'air bag' or the letters 'SRS' (supplemental restraint system) or 'SIR' (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel and dashboard panel identify air bag equipment. ABS refers to an anti-lock braking system. The cited passage reads: "A motorist can tell if their vehicle has an air bag by the words “air bag” or the letters “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) or “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel and dashboard panel." Among the options, "The words air bag, or the letters SRS or SIR, on the steering wheel and dashboard panel" matches that passage, while "The letters ABS on the brake pedal", "A red triangle on the rear window", and "The word PARK on the gear selector" each alter its terms.

17. 17. On New Jersey's chart of sign colors and shapes, what message do brown rectangular signs convey?

    1. Motorist services and information
    2. Direction guidance
    3. Construction and maintenance warning
    4. Public recreation and scenic guidance
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    Public recreation and scenic guidance. In the New Jersey sign color chart, brown rectangles convey public recreation and scenic guidance. Blue rectangles give motorist services and information, green rectangles give direction guidance, and orange diamonds warn of construction and maintenance. Knowing the color and shape of a sign helps a driver understand its message even before reading it. The chart also lists red octagons for stop signs only, yellow pentagons for school signs, and yellow pennants for no passing warnings, so each color and shape pairing has its own meaning.

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

18. 18. A driver is referred for alcohol treatment after an IDRC assessment. How long is that treatment program, at minimum?

    1. 4 weeks
    2. 16 weeks
    3. 8 weeks
    4. 52 weeks
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    16 weeks. Those deemed in need of treatment are referred to an appropriate provider for at least a 16-week treatment program. Satisfactory participation in a state-assigned program is a condition for re-licensing. Failure to comply results in further loss of driving privileges and possible imprisonment. The cited passage reads: "Those deemed in need of treatment are referred to an appropriate provider for at least a 16-week treatment program." Among the options, "16 weeks" matches that passage, while "4 weeks", "8 weeks", and "52 weeks" each alter its terms.

19. 19. How should a lap belt be worn for proper seat belt fit?

    1. Behind the back, off the hips
    2. High across the stomach
    3. Under the abdomen and low across the hips
    4. Loose across the thighs only
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    Under the abdomen and low across the hips. Wear the lap belt under the abdomen and low across the hips. The manual also says seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be fastened so they are firm and comfortable. The cited passage reads: "• Wear the lap belt under the abdomen and low across the hips." Among the options, "Under the abdomen and low across the hips" matches that passage, while "High across the stomach", "Behind the back, off the hips", and "Loose across the thighs only" each alter its terms.

20. 20. A bicyclist wants to signal a right turn without extending the left arm upward. What alternative signal is allowed?

    1. Extend the right arm downward
    2. Extend the right hand and arm straight out
    3. Wave the left hand in a circle
    4. Point the left arm at the ground
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    Extend the right hand and arm straight out. A bicyclist may signal a right turn by extending the right hand and arm straight out instead of raising the left hand and arm. The standard stop-or-slow signal uses the left hand and arm downward, with the palm facing the rear. The cited passage reads: "In addition, instead of extending the left hand and arm upward to indicate a right turn, bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters may extend the right hand and arm straight out to indicate a right turn." Among the options, "Extend the right hand and arm straight out" matches that passage, while "Extend the right arm downward", "Wave the left hand in a circle", and "Point the left arm at the ground" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Turn signals, hand signals and the horn