Driver Licensing Basics
What is the minimum age for a New Jersey learner’s permit?
16 years old
What does a solid yellow line mean?
No passing allowed
When must headlights be used according to New Jersey law?
Headlights are required between a half-hour after sunset and a half-hour before sunrise or during poor visibility due to weather
Legal BAC limit for drivers over 21?
(0.08%)
What do orange signs on the road typically signify?
Answer:
Construction or maintenance ahead.
What are the three tests you must pass in order to get a license?
The Vision, knowledge and road all must be completed.
What is the speed limit in a school zone during posted hours?
(25 mph)
How should you position your wheels when parking uphill or downhill?
Uphill with a curb: urn the wheels away from the curb.
Downhill: Turn the wheels toward the curb.
What is the Implied Consent Law?
By driving on New Jersey roadways, you agree to submit to a breath test following an arrest for suspected drinking and driving.
What does a white line across the road at an intersection signify?
The (Stop line): vehicles must stop behind this line for a traffic signal or sign.
How long is a New Jersey permit valid before it expires?
When must you yield to emergency vehicles?
When they are giving warning signs such as flashing lights or sirens; steer to the extreme right, stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass.
When should high beams be used according to New Jersey law, and when must they be dimmed?
High beams should be used when driving in dark conditions with limited visibility, such as on unlit rural roads. They must be dimmed when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet or when following another vehicle within 300 feet to avoid blinding other drivers.
What is the only way to sober up after drinking?
(TIME) ONLY time can remove alcohol from the bloodstream.
What do double solid lines mean?
No passing on either side
How long must a driver with a probationary license drive without any violations to be eligible for a basic driver’s license?
At least 1 year.
How far must you stop from a school bus?
25 feet
What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Take your foot off the gas, steer in the direction you want to go, and do not use the brakes.
What is the penalty for a first offense of DUI with a BAC of 0.10% or higher?
A fine of $300–$500, 7 months to 1 year license suspension, and mandatory participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
What does a yellow diamond shaped sign indicate?
Warning of potential hazards ahead.
What is the earliest age you can upgrade from a probationary license to a basic driver’s license?
18 years old, Assuming that you you have completed the probationary period and met all requirements.
What is the correct procedure at a 4-way stop when two drivers arrive at the same time?
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
What is the first thing you should do if your brakes suddenly fail?
Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes rapidly to try to build up pressure.
What is the penalty for refusing to take a breath test?
Equivalent to driving with a BAC of 0.10%: loss of driving privileges for 7 months to 1 year, and a surcharge of $1,000 per year for 3 years.
What are regulatory signs?
Signs that control traffic flow, such as speed limits, stop, and yield signs