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How soon do you have to report a change in address to the MVC? |
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What documents are required to drive? |
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A drivers license or permit, insurance, and vehicle registration |
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How soon do you have to report a name change? |
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What is the youngest age one can recieve an unrestricted license at? |
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Who must wear a seatbelt in NJ? |
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Who is the driver responsible for? |
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Himself and any children under 18 in the car |
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When must a child sit in a booster seat? |
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How should the driver adjust the outside mirrors? |
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The outside mirror should be adjusted so that the motorist can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror. |
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Where should your hands be on the steering wheel? |
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What is the hand signal for a left turn? |
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What is the hand signal for a right turn? |
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What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down? |
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Hand and arm downward, palm facing rear |
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How many feet must you signal before turning? |
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When parallel parking, what is the farthest the car should be from the curb? |
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What is the speed limit on unposted rural roads? |
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When is passing on the right allowed? |
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On roads with more than 1 lane going in the same direction, 2 or more continuous lines of cars, or if someone ahead is making a left turn |
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What is a less obvious place where passing is not allowed? |
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What less obvious vehicles must be yeilded to as they re-enter traffic? |
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buses and postal vehicles |
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Which vehicle has right of way at an intersection with no lights? |
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What should you do to signal a disabled vehicle? |
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turn on emergency flashers and raise the hood |
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When should a motorist stop for a school bus? |
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when picking up or letting off children and/or the red lights are flashing
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When turning onto a multilane road, which lane should you turn into? |
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The lane closest to the center |
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How far must you stop from a railroad crossing when the lights are on? |
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How far must you stop from a school bus with the stop sign out? |
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25 feet for traffic coming from behind AND oncoming |
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What must you do when an ice cream truck has a stop sign out? |
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stop, then drive 15mph passed it |
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How far behind must you stay behind a signaling emergency vehicle? |
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What is the car's bright beam for? |
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open-country driving with no traffic |
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How far must you park from a pedestrian crosswalk? |
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How far away must you park from a fire hydrant? |
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How far must you park from a railroad crossing? |
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How far away must you park from a stop sign? |
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How far must you park from a fire station driveway? |
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20 ft on the same side, 75 ft on the opposite side of the road |
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What rules can be used for keeping distance from other drivers? |
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1 car length per 10mph or the 3 second rule |
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When are roads most slippery? |
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The first few minutes of a rainfall |
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What should you do after driving through a puddle? |
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pump the breaks to test them. |
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When does hydroplaning occur? |
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When may studded snow tires be used? |
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Between November 15 and April 1 |
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What is the longest a vehicle should idle for? |
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When must headlights be turn on? |
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Dusk, Dawn, Night and when visibility is less than 500 feet |
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How much are traffic fines in counstruction areas? |
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Which direction should you turn the steering wheel when entering a skid? |
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In the same direction as the rear of the vehicle is skidding |
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What should you do if the vehicle runs off the pavement on a highway? |
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Slow down. • Regain control. • Turn slowly onto the road. |
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What is the DUI BAC for adults 21+? |
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What is the DUI BAC for those under 21? |
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(ch6) How many ounces of liquor, beer, and wine counts as a drink? |
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1.5 ounces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine |
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(ch7) What is a habitual offender? |
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How are fines different if speeding 10mph or more above in 65mph zones? |
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How often do vehicles need to be inspected? |
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5 years after registering new vehicles, then every 2 years after that |
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What type of insurance is mandatory to drive in NJ? |
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