GDL Rules & Restrictions
During what times is it forbidden to drive as a holder of a special learner permit, examination permit, or probationary driver license?
A. 11:01 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
B. 11:01 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
C. 10:01 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
D. From sunset until sunrise
a. 11:01 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. (chapter 1, page 18).
Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of traffic control equipment, such as railroad-crossing signs or airport signals?
a. Only a small fine is issued if the equipment is returned within 24 hours.
b. Court penalties, including fines or imprisonment, will be imposed for stealing or damaging this equipment.
c. Damaging equipment is only a crime if it leads to a traffic accident.
d. Law enforcement only issues a warning for a first-time offense of removing a road sign.
b. Court penalties, including fines or imprisonment, will be imposed for stealing or damaging this equipment. (page 211)
What is the speed limit in school zones, business, or residential districts?
a. 25 mph
b. 35 mph
c. 55 mph
d. 65 mph
ANSWER: A. 25mph (Chapter 4 Page 62). The speed limit in school zones, business districts, and residential districts is 25mph unless otherwise posted or stated. This applies for the safety of pedestrians, especially children in school zones and residents in various areas.
What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration before a driver over 21 is convicted of DUI?
a. 0.08%
b. 0.05%
c. 0.16%
d. 0.01%
Answer: a. 0.08% (Chapter 6 Page 115). For a driver over 21, 0.08% is the maximum BAC.
What is a habitual offender?
a. A driver who has been convicted of three or more moving violations in a year
b. A driver whose license has been suspended three times in three years
c. A driver who accumulates 12 or more points within 5 years
d. A driver who has violated traffic laws two times in three years
ANSWER: B. A driver whose license has been suspended three times in three years (Chapter 7, Page 122). A habitual offender is specifically defined as someone who has had their driving privileges suspended three times in three years.
If a student driver commits a traffic offense, the responsibility lies with ____.
a. The student
b. The instructor/adult supervisor
c. The owner of the vehicle
d. A and B
Answer: d. A and B (chapter 1, page 19). Both the student and instructor/supervisor are held accountable.
When traffic signals are horizontal, where is the red light positioned?
a. On the left
b. On the right
c. In the middle
d. Traffic signals are never horizontal
a. On the left (page 212)
Which of the following designate opposite moving traffic where passing IS allowed when safe?
a. Yellow solid lines
b. White solid lines
c. Yellow broken lines
d. White broken lines
ANSWER: C. Yellow broken lines (Chapter 4 Page 64). Yellow lines indicate opposite moving traffic while white lines are typically for lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. When the line is broken, a car is allowed to pass, and when it is solid a car is not allowed to pass.
What is the maximum blood alcohol concentration before a driver under 21 is convicted of DUI?
a. 0.08%
b. 0.05%
c. 0.16%
d. 0.01%
Answer: d. 0.01% (Chapter 6 Page 115). For a driver under 21, 0.01% is the maximum BAC, as consumption of alcohol is illegal under this age.
According to the New Jersey "implied consent" law, motorists agree to do what simply by using state roadways?
a. Carry a minimum of $500 in cash for fines.
b. Allow police to search their trunk at any time.
c. Submit to a breath test if suspected of driving under the influence.
d. Stop at every sobriety checkpoint they encounter.
ANSWER: C. Submit to a breath test if suspected of driving under the influence. (Chapter 7, Page 127). Motorists automatically give their “implied consent” to be tested for alcohol by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for an intoxicated driving offense. Drivers who refuse this are subject to a fine of $1,000 per year for three years and taken to a hospital where staff may draw blood.
Which is not true about the restrictions for GDL drivers under age 21 with a permit or probationary license?
a. Red reflective decals must be displayed on the front and rear license plates.
b. Time restrictions apply, regardless of whether the driver has a religious or employment justification.
c. The permit/license holder and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
d. Handheld and hands-free cell phones/electronic devices are forbidden.
Answer: b (chapter 1, page 19). If the driver carries and presents written evidence of a need to drive for religious or employment reasons, they are exempt from the GDL time restrictions.
Double yellow lines mean
a. Do not cross the solid yellow line to pass. Stay in the lane. Keep to the right when driving slowly.
b. Separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane; show edges of roads.
c. Separate traffic flow going in opposite directions.
d. Separate traffic lanes on multi-lane highways.
a. Do not cross the solid yellow line to pass. Stay in the lane. Keep to the right when driving slowly. (Page 216)
If a driver does not stop for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, how much can they be fined?
a. $250
b. $500
c. $750
d. $1000
ANSWER: B. $500 (Chapter 4 Page 66). A driver must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. If they fail to comply with this rule, they can be fined up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points.
Which of these contains approximately the most alcohol?
a. 1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor
b. 12 ounce bottle/can of beer
c. 5 ounce glass of wine (12%)
d. All contain approximately the same amount of alcohol
Answer: d. All are approximately the same (Chapter 6 Page 114). What matters is not what you drink, but rather how many drinks you have.
What does IDRC stand for in New Jersey?
a. Intensive Driver Reeducation Center
b. Intensive Driver Resource Center
c. Intoxicated Driving Resource Center
d. Intoxicated Driver Rehabilitation Center
ANSWER: C. Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (Chapter 7, Page 128). Every county in NJ has IDRCs, where offenders are detained. First and third offenders are detained at local county IDRCs, while second offenders go to one of three regional IDRCs. During detention, all offenders attend an alcohol and highway safety education program.
In the GDL program, how many hours of driving practice must be done with an adult supervising driver?
a. 50, including 10 at night
b. 40, including 10 at night
c. 60, including 15 at night
d. 60, including 12 at night
Answer: a (chapter 1, pages 15–16). You must complete 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours during darkness, and your adult supervisor must complete a Certification of Supervised Driving form.
Dashed lines mean
a. On a motorist’s side of the center line means do not pass.
b. Do not cross the solid yellow line to pass. Stay in the lane. Keep to the right when driving slowly.
c. On a motorist’s side of the center line of the road mean that passing is permitted when safe.
d. Separate traffic flow going in opposite directions.
c. On a motorist’s side of the center line of the road mean that passing is permitted when safe. (Page 216)
When an emergency vehicle is using sirens and/or flashing red or blue lights, a motorist must:
a. Slow down to 10 mph below the speed limit and continue driving
b. Stop only if the emergency vehicle is directly behind them
c. Change lanes only if on a highway
d. Steer to the extreme right, stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass
ANSWER: D. Steer to the extreme right, stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass (Chapter 4 Page 78). A driver must pull over and stop for emergency vehicles, steering to the right, stopping, and waiting for the vehicle to pass. Afterwards, they must maintain a distance of at least 300 feet behind the vehicle.
Which of these is not true regarding DUI?
a. It is required to consent to a breathalyzer test when pulled over.
b. DUI laws apply only to alcohol, not to other drugs.
c. The only way to become sober is through time.
d. Alcohol still affects driving when a driver is under the maximum BAC.
Answer: b. DUI laws also apply to everyone under the influence of “intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs” (Chapter 6 Page 115).
Motorists who accumulate 12–14 points in 24 months may receive:
A. A fine only
B. Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC
C. Automatic license revocation
D. Court summons for DUI
ANSWER: B. Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC (Chapter 7, Page 133). Points trigger a warning notice and possible suspension. Motorists have the choice to: attend a New Jersey Driver Improvement Program (may not be able to if points were accumulated in a 24 month period), request a hearing, or surrender his/her driver license for the period.
What is the pathway for the Early Bird Road?
a. Examination Permit -> Practice Supervised -> Probationary License -> Practice Unsupervised -> Basic Driver License
b. Special Learner Permit -> Practice Supervised -> Probationary License -> Practice Unsupervised -> Basic Driver License
c. Examination Permit -> Practice Supervised -> Basic Driver License
d. Special Learner Permit -> Practice Unsupervised -> Probationary License -> Basic Driver License
Answer: b (chapter 1, page 15). A special learner’s permit is the first step after completing your knowledge/vision tests. From there, you must practice supervised driving, receive your probationary license, practice unsupervised driving, and receive your basic license at the age of 18.
How many sides does a school sign have?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
4. 8
c. 5 (Page 214)
If litter is thrown from a vehicle while it is moving, the driver:
a. Receives only a fine
b. Receives a $1,000 fine and may lose driving privileges
c. Receives 2 automatic points
d. Is charged only if the object causes damage
ANSWER: B. Receives a $1,000 fine and may lose driving privileges (Chapter 4, Page 86). Throwing litter from a moving vehicle is a serious offense, and can result in fines up to $1,000, license being revoked, and other jurisdictions that are decided by the severity of the crime.
If a motorist has reached a BAC of 0.15%, the risk of a crash is _____ as great.
a. 2 times
b. 6 times
c. 25 times
d. 10 times
Answer: c. “The risk is 25 times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.15 percent” (Chapter 6 Page 115)
Motorists who accumulate six or more points within three years are subject to a fine of:
a. $150 for six points and $25 for each additional point
b. $100 for six points and $50 for each additional point
c. $200 for six points and $20 for each additional point
d. $250 flat regardless of points
ANSWER: A. $150 for six points and $25 for each additional point (Chapter 7, Page 136). NJ law specifies $150 for six points and $25 for each extra point, plus surcharges that remain if points are posted from violations in the last three years