STATE OF NEW JERSEY

MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION

BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM # 3

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. New Jersey law requires that a child must be seated in a child restraint device while riding in a
car if:

A. (__) the child is under 5 years of age and riding in the front seat
B. (__) the child is under 18 months of age and is riding in the front seat
C. (__) the child is under 18 months of age and is riding in the back seat
D. (__) all of the above

2. A Railroad Crossing Sign is:

A. (__) Black and Red (Triangle)

B. (__) White and Blue (Square)
C. (__) Black and Yellow (Circle)
D. (__) Green and White (Diamond)

3. 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.

4. If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road,
you should:

A. (__) drive along the shoulder until you get to an acceleration lane
B. (__) drive along the shoulder until you are going as fast as the traffic on the road
C. (__) move slowly along shoulder and wave traffic around you
D. (__) slow down, turn back onto the pavement slowly

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM #3

5. At the time of your Road Test, you must present

A. (__) a valid vehicle registration

B. (__) a valid examination permit
C. (__) a valid insurance ID. Card
D. (__) all of the above

6. A green light means:

A. (__) be ready to stop

B. (__) slow down
C. (__) slow before an intersection
D. (__) go when safe

7. If you have a flat tire or blowout you should:

A. (__) grip the wheel firmly

B. (__) letup on the gas pedal
C. (__) let car coast to a stop
D. (__) all of the above

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

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

9. 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

10. When driving around a curve, your vehicle may tend to:

A. (__) keep going straight

B. (__) slow down
C. (__) follow the curve
D. (__) speed up

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM #3

11. When the pavement is marked with 2 centerlines, 1 solid and 1 broken:

A. (__) passing is not permitted on either side

B. (__) passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line
C. (__) passing is permitted on either side
D. (__) passing is permitted on both sides, but only when the road is clear

12. 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

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

A. (__) 70% more

B. (__) 100% more
C. (__) 25% more
D. (__) 50% more

14. Dim your lights to low beam when:

A. (__) driving on dark roads

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

15. Any change of address must be reported to the Motor Vehicle Commission within what time
period?

A. (__) 1 week
B. (__) 6 weeks
C. (__) 2 months
D. (__) 2 weeks

16. To avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway, it is a good practice to:

A. (__) look straight ahead to the side

B. (__) spend as much time looking at your mirrors as you do looking in front of you
C. (__) rest yours eyes by slowly blinking them from time to time
D. (__) avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
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17. Hydroplaning is a driving condition wherein tires lose traction on a wet road and float on a layer
of water or slush; when this happens, you should

A. (__) push the brake pedal down hard

B. (__) increase speed
C. (__) change lanes
D. (__) slow down

18. A person may operate a Moped with:

A. (__) a valid basic license

B. (__) a valid motorcycle license
C. (__) a valid moped license
D. (__) any of the above

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

A. (__) No restrictions apply

B. (__) 12:01 AM and 5:00 AM
C. (__) 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
D. (__) 11:01 PM and6:00 AM

20. If under 21, New Jersey law states that you may be under the influence if your blood alcohol level
content is

A. (__) More than .10% but less than .15%

B. (__) More than .05% but less than .10%
C. (__) More than .01% but less than .05%
D. (__) All of the above

21. A twelve-ounce can of beer has as much alcohol in it as:

A. (__) a pint of brandy

B. (__) 2 martinis
C. (__) 1 ½ ounces of 86 proof whiskey
D. (__) a bottle of rum

22. When you move into New Jersey from another state, you must have your vehicle inspected
within:

A. (__) 90 days after registering it

B. (__) 2 months after registering it
C. (__) 6 months after registering it
D. (__) 14 days after registering it

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM #3

23. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to
emergencies use sirens and red or blue flashing lights. When you see or hear them, you must:

A. (__) speed up and stay at least 100 feet ahead of them

B. (__) slow up and let them pass you
C. (__) pull over to the extreme right of roadway and stop, letting them pass you
D. (__) follow them and offer assistance

24. 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

25. 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

26. The speed limit in a school zone, unless otherwise posted, is:

A. (__) 25 m.p.h.
B. (__) 15 m.p.h.
C. (__) 10 m.p.h.
D. (__) 35 m.p.h.

27. 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 6 months

B. (__) Minimum of 9 months
C. (__) Minimum of 3 months
D. (__) No supervision is required

28. New Jersey law states that if you are 21 or over you may or may not be under the influence if
your blood alcohol content is:

A. (__) more than .10% but less than .15%

B. (__) more than .15% but less than .20%
C. (__) more than .05% but less than .08%
D. (__) all of the above

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
EXAM #3

29. The shape of a yield sign is:

A. (__) circle in square

B. (__) triangle
C. (__) eight-sided
D. (__) diamond

30. The holder of a Provisional License, who is under the age of 21, may drive unsupervised when
the following requirement is met:

A. (__) Pass a road test after 6 months of supervised driving

B. (__) 6 months of supervised driving
C. (__) Pass a road test after 6 months of supervised driving, excluding any suspensions or
postponements
D. (__) Pass a road test

31. Signals should be used:

A. (__) when changing lanes

B. (__) when turning
C. (__) when slowing down
D. (__) all of the above

32. The driving hours of a GDL Examination Permit or Provisional License (under 21 years of age)
are restricted to:

A. (__) No restrictions apply

B. (__) 5:01AM to 11:00 PM
C. (__) 6:01 AM to midnight
D. (__) 5:01 AM to midnight

33. 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 with caution
C. (__) you may pass the bus from either direction
D. (__) you may pass the bus at a speed of 10 mph. or less

34. If a person has been drinking, which of the following can sober them up?

A. (__) a cold shower

B. (__) time
C. (__) drinking strong black coffee
D. (__) fresh air

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
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35. A supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL Permit must meet which of the following
requirements:

A. (__) Must be 21 years or older

B. (__) Must be a New Jersey licensed driver
C. (__) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years
D. (__) A, B, and C

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

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

37. If you have a tire blowout:

A. (__) apply your brakes

B. (__) continue at regular speed until it is safe to slow down
C. (__) slow down gradually
D. (__) turn off the road quickly

38. 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

39. At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner’s Permit eligible to obtain a basic driver
license?

A. (__) 17, with passing the road test

B. (__) 18
C. (__) 18, with completion of Provisional requirements
D. (__) 17, with one year of supervised driving and passing the road test

40. A provisional driver, during daylight hours when raining, must have

A. (__) Wipers on
B. (__) Headlights on
C. (__) Both A & B
D. (__) Defrosters only

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
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41. 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

42. A diamond shaped sign is a:

A. (__) yield sign

B. (__) stop sign
C. (__) warning sign
D. (__) railroad sign

43. If you drink and have reached a BAC of slightly above .05%, the risk of your causing a motor
vehicle accident is:

A. (__) no different
B. (__) triple
C. (__) double
D. (__) none of the above

44. When parking downhill on a street with a curb on your right, your car wheels should be:

A. (__) turned to the left

B. (__) turned straight ahead
C. (__) turned toward the curb
D. (__) turned away from the curb

45. A deceleration lane is:

A. (__) the passing lane

B. (__) an extra lane at a highway exit
C. (__) for slow drivers only
D. (__) for fast drivers only

46. If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home,
you could:

A. (__) be charged with a crime

B. (__) not be held responsible
C. (__) become involved in a lawsuit
D. (__) none of the above

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BASIC DRIVER EXAMINATION
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47. 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

48. The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to:

A. (__) be courteous and wave

B. (__) use your horn and lights
C. (__) roll down your window and yell
D. (__) all of the above

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

A. (__) Go around the truck on the right because he will start up slower.
B. (__) Stop as close to the rear of the truck as possible so no one can get in front of you.
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.

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

A. (__) not drive at all after drinking

B. (__) reduce your drinking
C. (__) know your own limits
D. (__) have a meal before drinking