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What is the fine amount for GDL violations?
$100
You should never place an infant car seat in the vehicle facing which way?
facing forward, should always be to the rear of the vehicle
What is the speed limit for Non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
How many days do you have to title and register a car in NJ if you have moved from out of state?
60 days
Who are the only people who can overrule a traffic signal?
The only people who can overrule a traffic signal are police officers.
How many months of supervised driving practice must you have prior to being allowed to take the road test?
a minimum of 6 months (of practice driving)
What type of offense is the NJ seat belt law?
primary offense
What is the most common way to fatal accidents?
Speeding
What three legal processes must you do with a car before being able to drive it legally on any NJ road?
Title, Register, and Insure
What are edge lines and where are they located?
Edge Lines: separate the shoulder from the travel lane; they are located on the edge of highways
What are the only ways to “get around” the GDL time exemptions?
religious service after hours, signed document from employer
At what speed do airbags inflate?
200 mph
How many feet should you stop before a railroad crossing?
15 feet
What is the possible fine for insurance fraud?
$15,000
What is an UNLIT signal and what are you supposed to do if you approach one of these?
An unlit signal is a broken signal. When you come upon one, stop if a signal doesn’t have any of its bulbs working. It is considered a four-way stop sign. Yield to traffic coming from the right to left.
What is the difference between the early bird and young adult routes for getting a license?
Early bird starts at 16+ and you must do 6 hours behind the wheel. Young Adults start at 17+ and you don’t have to do 6 hours behind the wheel.
How much time are motorists required to restrict vehicle idling?
no more than 3 minutes
What side should you drive and what side should pass?
You should drive on the right and pass on the left.
Who should you tell if your plates are lost or stolen AND WHY?
The local police should tell you if your plates are stolen because they are the most trustworthy people that can handle this situation.
What is the difference between a speed bump/hump and what is their purpose?
A speed hump is longer and flatter than a speed bump. Their purpose is to slow cars down.
When you have a learner’s permit, what are 5 restrictions or things you must adhere to?
No using hand-held devices or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices, No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am, Must display decals on license plates, Driver and passenger must all wear seatbelts, and Must be accompanied by an adult that has 3 or more years of experience driving and has a valid New Jersey license
When turning as you drive in reverse, the front of your car will what?
The front of your car will turn the opposite way.
Acceleration lanes are extra lanes at highways entrances to speed up to join the flow of traffic.
Deceleration lanes are exit lanes at highway exits to help you slow down.
Fake license plates will result in what type of punishment?
A fine of $500, 60 days of imprisonment, or a license suspension of up to six months, or all of these.
What are rumble strips and where are they located?
Rumble Strips: small indentations on the highway or shoulder that are put there to alert the motorist that there is a decision point ahead