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NJ Driver's manual
NJ Driver's manual
49
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
06/21/2013

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Term
How soon do you have to report a change in address to the MVC?
Definition
1 week
Term
What documents are required to drive?
Definition
A drivers license or permit, insurance, and vehicle registration
Term
How soon do you have to report a name change?
Definition
2 weeks
Term
What is the youngest age one can recieve an unrestricted license at?
Definition
18
Term
Who must wear a seatbelt in NJ?
Definition
Everyone in the car
Term
Who is the driver responsible for?
Definition
Himself and any children under 18 in the car
Term
When must a child sit in a booster seat?
Definition
Under age 8 or 80 pounds
Term
How should the driver adjust the outside mirrors?
Definition

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.

Term
Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?
Definition
9 and 3 o clock
Term
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Definition
Straight out
Term
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
Definition
hand and arm upward
Term
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
Definition
Hand and arm downward, palm facing rear
Term
How many feet must you signal before turning?
Definition
100
Term
When parallel parking, what is the farthest the car should be from the curb?
Definition
6 inches
Term
What is the speed limit on unposted rural roads?
Definition
50
Term
When is passing on the right allowed?
Definition
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
Term
What is a less obvious place where passing is not allowed?
Definition

At a railroad crossing

 

 

Term
What less obvious vehicles must be yeilded to as they re-enter traffic?
Definition
buses and postal vehicles
Term
Which vehicle has right of way at an intersection with no lights?
Definition
The vehicle on the right
Term
What should you do to signal a disabled vehicle?
Definition
turn on emergency flashers and raise the hood
Term
When should a motorist stop for a school bus?
Definition

when picking up or letting off children and/or the red lights are flashing

 

Term
When turning onto a multilane road, which lane should you turn into?
Definition
The lane closest to the center
Term
How far must you stop from a railroad crossing when the lights are on?
Definition
15 feet
Term
How far must you stop from a school bus with the stop sign out?
Definition
25 feet for traffic coming from behind AND oncoming
Term
What must you do when an ice cream truck has a stop sign out?
Definition
stop, then drive 15mph passed it
Term
How far behind must you stay behind a signaling emergency vehicle?
Definition
300ft
Term
What is the car's bright beam for?
Definition
open-country driving with no traffic
Term
How far must you park from a pedestrian crosswalk?
Definition
25ft
Term
How far away must you park from a fire hydrant?
Definition
10 ft
Term
How far must you park from a railroad crossing?
Definition
50ft
Term
How far away must you park from a stop sign?
Definition
50ft
Term
How far must you park from a fire station driveway?
Definition
20 ft on the same side, 75 ft on the opposite side of the road
Term
What rules can be used for keeping distance from other drivers?
Definition
1 car length per 10mph or the 3 second rule
Term
When are roads most slippery?
Definition
The first few minutes of a rainfall
Term
What should you do after driving through a puddle?
Definition
pump the breaks to test them.
Term
When does hydroplaning occur?
Definition
over 35mph
Term
When may studded snow tires be used?
Definition
Between November 15 and April 1
Term
What is the longest a vehicle should idle for?
Definition
3 minutes
Term
When must headlights be turn on?
Definition
Dusk, Dawn, Night and when visibility is less than 500 feet
Term
How much are traffic fines in counstruction areas?
Definition
doubled
Term
Which direction should you turn the steering wheel when entering a skid?
Definition
In the same direction as the rear of the vehicle is skidding
Term
What should you do if the vehicle runs off the pavement on a highway?
Definition
Slow down.
• Regain control.
• Turn slowly onto the road.
Term
What is the DUI BAC for adults 21+?
Definition
0.08%
Term
What is the DUI BAC for those under 21?
Definition
0.01%
Term
(ch6) How many ounces of liquor, beer, and wine counts as a drink?
Definition
1.5 ounces of liquor, 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine
Term
(ch7) What is a habitual offender?
Definition
3 offenses in 3 years
Term
How are fines different if speeding 10mph or more above in 65mph zones?
Definition
2x higher fines
Term
How often do vehicles need to be inspected?
Definition
5 years after registering new vehicles, then every 2 years after that
Term
What type of insurance is mandatory to drive in NJ?
Definition
Liability insurance
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