STATE OF NEW JERSEY

MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION

BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM #1

Please type or clearly print the following information:

SCHOOL NAME: ____________________________________________ SCHOOL CERT #: _____________

APPLICANT’S NAME: _______________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _____________

APPLICANT SIGNATURE: ___________________________________ DATE OF EXAM: _____________

INSTRUCTOR NAME: _______________________________________ INSTRUCTOR ID#: ____________

INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE: __________________________________

Are you aware of the provisions of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and the procedure for indicating on the Driver
License the intention to make a donation of body organs or tissues? YES NO (Please circle your answer.)

1. When 2 roads intersect and there are no signs or signals, it is a good practice to:

A. (__) blow your horn as a warning

B. (__) be ready to stop if necessary
C. (__) pull to the right hand lane and stop
D. (__) always yield to traffic on the left

2. You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

A. (__) 10 feet
B. (__) 50 feet
C. (__) 25 feet
D. (__) 20 feet

3. When making a left turn from a two-way road onto a 4 lane highway, the proper way to turn is:

A. (__) approach the turn as close to the centerline of the road as possible
B. (__) make the turn before reaching the center of the intersection
C. (__) turn into the left lane of the road going in your direction
D. (__) all of the above

4. When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection you should:

A. (__) always come to a full stop

B. (__) slow down and look straight ahead
C. (__) speed up to clear intersection quickly
D. (__) reduce speed and be ready to stop

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5. Dim your lights to low beam when:

A. (__) a car is approaching you or when you are behind another car
B. (__) parking on an unlit highway
C. (__) entering a curve
D. (__) driving on dark roads

6. On a two-lane road, not near a school, when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing:

A. (__) you must stop

B. (__) you may pass the bus from either direction
C. (__) you may pass the bus at a speed of 10 m.p.h. or less
D. (__) you may pass the bus with caution

7. In the event of a crash or sudden stop, use of seat belts may:

A. (__) keep you from being thrown from the car

B. (__) keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard
C. (__) keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car
D. (__) all of the above

8. Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means:

A. (__) your senses or judgment are impaired by alcohol

B. (__) drinking while in process of driving the vehicle
C. (__) the driver shows obvious signs of being drunk
D. (__) driving even if the driver has had one drink

9. Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking:

A. (__) beer
B. (__) whiskey
C. (__) wine
D. (__) mixed drinks

10. To safely share the road with large trucks and buses, you must know:

A. (__) The impact trucks and large vehicles have on the environment.
B. (__) The horsepower rating of your vehicle.
C. (__) Limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distances required and
maneuverability.
D. (__) The history of the trucking industry.

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11. You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard
accident prevention formula:

A. (__) be alert
B. (__) be prepared
C. (__) act in time
D. (__) all of the above

12. If a vehicle is passing you, you should

A. (__) slow down to make it easier for the driver to complete the pass in time
B. (__) flash your lights and sound your horn to warn the car passing that it is unsafe
C. (__) continue at the same speed and signal oncoming traffic
D. (__) speed up so he will not complete the pass

13. If you approach an intersection and a large truck is stopped for the traffic light, you should:

A. (__) Stop as close to the rear of the truck as possible so no one can get in front of you.
B. (__) Go around the truck on the right because he will start up slower.
C. (__) Blow your horn so the driver will know you are there.
D. (__) Stop with enough distance so you will not be in a blind spot and you can see the driver in his
mirror.

14. If you are under 21 years of age and drive a vehicle with as little as 0.01% blood alcohol
concentration, you are subject to a penalty of:

A. (__) 30 to 90 day driver license suspension.

B. (__) 15 to 30 days community service.
C. (__) participation in an intoxicated driver resource center or other alcohol education highway
safety program.
D. (__) all of the above.

15. In New Jersey, studded snow tires can be legally used between:

A. (__) April 1st and December 15th

B. (__) September 30th and May 30th
C. (__) November 15th and April 1st
D. (__) October 15th and March 15th

16. The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is to:

A. (__) reduce your drinking

B. (__) have a meal before drinking
C. (__) not drive at all after drinking
D. (__) know your own limits

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17. The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are upward is:

A. (__) U-Turn
B. (__) Slow-Stop
C. (__) Left-Turn
D. (__) Right-Turn

18. The best way to take a curve is:

A. (__) slow down before entering the curve

B. (__) speed up while in the curve
C. (__) lean in the direction of the curve
D. (__) slow down after entering the curve

19. Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seat belt in the vehicle?

A. (__) The driver and all passengers

B. (__) The driver and front seat passenger
C. (__) The driver and supervising driver
D. (__) The driver

20. Road surfaces are most slippery:

A. (__) during very hot, humid weather

B. (__) during the first few minutes of a rainfall
C. (__) after a very heavy rainfall
D. (__) during very cold, dry weather

21. You should always yield to:

A. (__) emergency vehicles

B. (__) pedestrians
C. (__) other vehicles already in the intersection
D. (__) all of the above

22. Altering a driver’s license, or showing an altered driver’s license, may result in

A. (__) a fine of up to $1,000

B. (__) up to 6 months imprisonment
C. (__) loss of your driving privilege
D. (__) all of the above

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23 Which of the following drinks contain the highest alcohol content?

A. (__) 5 ounces of table wine

B. (__) 1 ½ ounces of whiskey
C. (__) 12 ounces of beer
D. (__) all of the above are about equal in content

24. In adverse weather conditions, a truck takes longer to stop. This can be as much as:

A. (__) 100% more

B. (__) 50% more
C. (__) 25% more
D. (__) 70% more

25. The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential area, unless otherwise posted, is:

A. (__) 30 m.p.h.
B. (__) 25 m.p.h.
C. (__) 20 m.p.h.
D. (__) 35 m.p.h.

26. To regain control while in a skid, you should:

A. (__) keep a tight grip on the steering wheel

B. (__) turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
C. (__) turn in the opposite direction the back of the car is skidding
D. (__) make a fast turn in the direction of the skid and lock the brakes

27. You can not take your road test in a vehicle with any obstructions or consoles between the driver
and the examiner because:

A. (__) examiner cannot reach the brakes

B. (__) obstruction is illegal
C. (__) console takes up too much space
D. (__) examiner cannot observe your feet

28. Effective July 1, 2004, motorist in New Jersey may not use a hand-held wireless telephone while
driving except for the following instances:

A. (__) Fire
B. (__) Traffic accidents
C. (__) Medical emergency
D. (__) All of the above

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29. The order of colors on a traffic light hung top to bottom:

A. (__) red, yellow, green

B. (__) red, green, yellow
C. (__) green, yellow, green
D. (__) yellow, green, red

30. High beam lights are used for:

A. (__) city streets without lamps

B. (__) signaling emergencies
C. (__) foggy weather
D. (__) open country driving

31. How many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners Permit in
the vehicle?

A. (__) 0
B. (__) Any passengers from their shared residence plus 1 additional person
C. (__) 2
D. (__) None of the above.

32. The holder of a Provisional Driver License, under 21 years if age, is permitted to have how many
non-household members in the car?

A. (__) 3 or more
B. (__) 2
C. (__) 1
D. (__) 0

33. You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

A. (__) 25 feet
B. (__) 10 feet
C. (__) 20 feet
D. (__) 50 feet

34. The holder of a validated GDL Student Learner’s Permit must meet which of the following
requirements to obtain a Provisional License:

A. (__) Pass road test

B. (__) Attain 17 years of age
C. (__) 6 month minimum of supervised driving
D. (__) A, B and C

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35. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must:

A. (__) stop at the crossing

B. (__) slow down and look both ways
C. (__) slow down, blow your horn and proceed with caution
D. (__) all of the above

36. When making a left turn from a two-way road, you should get close to the:

A. (__) line nearest to the center of the road

B. (__) left lane nearest to the left curb
C. (__) right lane, or the lane furthest from the center lane
D. (__) right lane, or the lane nearest to the right curb

37. The holder of a Provisional Driver License is not permitted use of which of the following while
driving:

A. (__) Hand held electronic devices

B. (__) Hand held video game
C. (__) Cell phones
D. (__) All of the above

38. How much is the fine for violation of any of the conditions of the GDL Permits or Provisional
License?

A. (__) No fine.
B. (__) $500.00
C. (__) $100.00
D. (__) $250.00

39. The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are downward is:

A. (__) Right-turn
B. (__) U-turn
C. (__) Left-turn
D. (__) Slow or stop

40. Whether your blood alcohol content rises above legal limits depends on:

A. (__) amount you drink

B. (__) your weight
C. (__) time you take to drink
D. (__) all of the above

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41. If not prohibited by a “no turn on red sign”, New Jersey law permits you to turn right on red after:

A. (__) making a full stop and checking traffic

B. (__) blowing your horn
C. (__) slowing down to check traffic
D. (__) checking traffic to your right

42. Laws of New Jersey require you to keep to the right except:

A. (__) when impractical to travel on that side of the roadway

B. (__) when passing
C. (__) when on a one-way street
D. (__) all of the above

43. Which of the following convictions will result in an Insurance Surcharge:

A. (__) Operating Under the Influence of Liquor/Drugs

B. (__) Operating Under the Influence of Liquor/Drugs and Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test
C. (__) Refusal to Take a Breathalyzer Test
D. (__) All of the above

44. If you go into a skid you should:

A. (__) straighten your wheels

B. (__) make a fast turn
C. (__) apply your brakes
D. (__) make your foot off the gas pedal

45. When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, you should:

A. (__) Give more roadway to a truck making a wide turn.

B. (__) Leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus.
C. (__) Maintain a consistent speed when passing.
D. (__) All of the above.

46. A motorist will be subject to the following for a conviction of a 3rd violation of Operation Under
the Influence of Liquor/Drugs:

A. (__) Installation of interlock device OR suspension of all vehicle registrations

B. (__) Installation of interlock device AND suspension of all vehicle registrations
C. (__) Suspension of driving privilege
D. (__) A and C

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47. Before turning, you must signal at least:

A. (__) 500 feet in advance

B. (__) 100 feet in advance
C. (__) 100 yards in advance
D. (__) 1 block in advance

48. The holder of a validated GDL Examination Permit (21 years of age or older) is required to drive
with supervision for a:

A. (__) Minimum of 3 months

B. (__) No supervision is required
C. (__) Minimum of 9 months
D. (__) Minimum of 6 months

49. Emotions can have a great effect on your driving; if you are angry or excited you should:

A. (__) give yourself time to cool off

B. (__) blow your horn to warn other drivers
C. (__) drive with your radio on
D. (__) none of the above

50. The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner’s permit must not drive between the hours of:

A. (__) 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM

B. (__) 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
C. (__) 11:01 PM and 6:00 AM
D. (__) No restrictions apply