License System
How soon must you report an address change to the MVC?
Within one week (7 days).
What must you bring for your road test besides your accompanying licensed driver?
A valid examination permit and acceptable identification, plus a properly registered, insured vehicle with valid inspection status.
What is the required order of colors on a vertical traffic light, from top to bottom?
Red, yellow, green.
What does a red, eight-sided traffic sign mean?
Stop
What is New Jersey's standard Accident Prevention Formula?
Be alert, be prepared, and act in time.
What color reflective decals must GDL drivers under 21 display, and where?
Red reflective decals on the front and rear license plates.
Name two things that could cause a vehicle to be rejected for the road test.
Examples include unsafe tires, defective brakes, a faulty parking brake, missing seat belts, or other unsafe conditions
What should you do with your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb?
Turn the wheels toward the curb
What is the usual speed limit in a school, business, or residential district unless otherwise posted?
25 mph
When is a road usually most slippery during a rainstorm?
Right after the rain begins, when water mixes with oil and dirt on the road
What three things must a GDL driver have before practice driving?
A valid permit, a qualified supervising driver, and a vehicle displaying the required GDL decals
What driving skills are evaluated during the road test?
Skills such as stopping, turning, approaching corners and intersections, and steering properly.
How far before a turn should you signal?
At least 100 feet before
At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who generally goes first?
The driver on the right; the driver on the left yields
What is hydroplaning?
The tires ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road, making steering and braking difficult
What are the usual nighttime and passenger restrictions for a GDL driver under 21?
No driving from 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; generally no more than one passenger unless an exception applies, such as a parent or guardian accompanying the drive
You arrive for your road test in a car with unsafe brakes. What should you expect?
The vehicle may be rejected because it is unsafe to operate
At 60 mph, how does braking distance compare with braking distance at 20 mph?
It is 9 times as great
What do you do if you miss your highway exit?
Continue to the next exit. Never reverse or make a U-turn.
Your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do with the accelerator and brakes?
Take your foot off the gas and avoid using the brakes.
A driver with a GDL probationary license wants a basic license. What minimum age and unsupervised driving period are generally required?
At least 18 years old and one year of unsupervised driving on the probationary license, plus the required fee.
A student has a valid permit but arrives without acceptable identification. Why is this a problem?
The applicant must present the required identification and documents before taking the test
A child is under 8 years old and shorter than 57 inches. What restraint is generally required?
A properly secured child safety seat or booster seat, generally in the rear seat; an appropriate exception applies if the vehicle has no rear seat
A railroad crossing has flashing lights. What must you do?
Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing and wait until the signals stop and it is safe to proceed.
Your brakes fail while driving. What actions should you take?
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal quickly and firmly; if that does not work, carefully use the parking brake and steer to safety