New Jersey Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: About the same amount of alcohol

It does not matter which alcoholic beverage is consumed. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and 1½ ounces of 80-proof liquor all contain about the same amount of alcohol — roughly a half ounce per drink.

Correct answer: 17 years old

GDL Option B, the young-adult road, requires the applicant to be at least 17 years old to get an Examination Permit, pass the knowledge and vision tests, and (if under 18) obtain parent or guardian consent.

Correct answer: 10 feet

Unless directed by a police officer or to avoid a crash, you may never stop or park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138)

Correct answer: Remove 2 points from your record (once every five years)

Completing a defensive driving course removes two points from a driver record and may qualify the motorist for an insurance rate reduction. The MVC recognizes a defensive driving course for point reduction only once every five years. (N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.9)

Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right. Reduce speed and be ready to stop for any cross traffic.

Correct answer: Supplement seat belts in frontal crashes, not replace them

Air bags supplement seat belts in frontal crashes; they do not replace them. Children 12 and younger are safest belted properly in the back seat, especially in vehicles with a passenger-side air bag.

Correct answer: Slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop until it is safe to pass

If a 4-foot safety zone is not possible on a section of road, the driver must slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop until able to pass safely without endangering those sharing the road. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.4)

Correct answer: Proceed only as shown by the arrow, yielding to pedestrians

A green arrow, shown alone or in combination with the red signal, means you may proceed only in the direction of the arrow. Be cautious and yield to pedestrians.

Correct answer: Double fines

Motorists pay double fines for exceeding the 65 mph limit by 10 mph or more, and double fines also apply to most other moving violations committed in a 65 mph zone. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.6)

Correct answer: 100 feet

Always use a proper turn signal at least 100 feet before making any turn, and cancel the signal after completing the turn. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-126)

Correct answer: Slow absorption but not prevent a high BAC or make you sober

Although food slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, eating will not prevent a high BAC when drinking steadily, and it does not make a motorist sober. Heavy drinking always produces a high BAC.

Correct answer: Three months

On the adult road (Option C), a driver 21 or older must practice with an adult supervising driver for at least three months — half the six months required of younger drivers on Options A and B — before taking the road test.

Correct answer: 50 feet

You may never stop or park within 50 feet of a stop sign, since a parked vehicle can hide the sign or block the view of approaching traffic. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138)

Correct answer: Tailgating (following too closely)

Tailgating is assessed five points, while careless driving and failure to keep right are each two points. Other five-point violations include reckless driving, racing, and improperly passing a stopped school bus.

Correct answer: Yield to all traffic already on the main road

A motorist coming from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic on the main road before entering or crossing it.

Correct answer: An odorless, colorless gas that can be fatal

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas present in vehicle exhaust that can accumulate to fatal levels. CO can kill even before symptoms such as headache, dizziness, or nausea are noticed.

Correct answer: A white or metallic cane, or is accompanied by a guide dog

The law is specific: a motorist must stop for a blind person using a predominantly white or metallic cane, or accompanied by a guide dog, or for a guide-dog instructor, at any highway or intersection. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-37.1)

Correct answer: Stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and go only when it is safe

A flashing red light means stop, the same as a stop sign. Yield to traffic and pedestrians and go only when safe. A flashing yellow light, by contrast, means slow down and proceed with care.

Correct answer: Doubles fines for a variety of driving offenses to improve highway safety

The Safe Corridors Program doubles fines on designated state highways for a variety of driving offenses to improve safety on stretches with high crash rates. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.5)

Correct answer: Cancel the turn signal if it did not turn off on its own

Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn. A signal left blinking could mislead other motorists about what you intend to do.