Question 1:
In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:
A
rideplaning.
B
hydroplaning.
C
pavement-planing.
D
waterplaning.
When hydroplaning on water: hydroplaning. Gently ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight without sudden braking.
Question 2:
On slippery roads, drivers should:
A
slow down.
B
increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.
C
not drive faster than 25 MPH.
D
go faster.
For safe speed and stopping control: slow down. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 3:
This road sign means:
A
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
B
You must come to a complete stop
C
You may proceed at regular speed through the intersection
D
Wrong Way
This traffic sign indicates: slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 4:
Drivers should use the horn:
A
if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.
B
only when necessary, to avoid collisions.
C
when feeling angry or upset.
D
to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.
The correct driving rule is: only when necessary, to avoid collisions. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
If your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain you should:
A
brake and pull off the road.
B
roll down the driver's side window and put your head out so you can see ahead.
C
slow down.
D
All of the above.
Hazardous road and weather conditions require extra caution: brake and pull off the road; roll down the driver's side window and put your head out so you can see ahead; slow down. Reducing speed and expanding following distance preserves control.
Question 6:
This sign means:
A
You can only park between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
B
Parking is not allowed at 8:30 AM and at 5:30 PM
C
No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.
This traffic sign indicates: No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
Highway hypnosis is a driving condition that can result from:
A
heavy traffic.
B
staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
C
travelling on HOV lanes.
D
frequent rest stops.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: staring at the roadway for long periods of time. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 8:
This road sign means:
A
Traffic increases ahead
B
Steep grade ahead
C
Winding road ahead
D
Slippery road ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Slippery road ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
When parking on a public road, drivers should:
A
move as far away from traffic as possible.
B
always park on the left side of the roadway.
C
All of the above.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: move as far away from traffic as possible. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 10:
When changing lanes, you should not:
A
signal your intentions early.
B
check your side and rear view mirrors.
C
use the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots
D
check to see if other drivers are moving into the same lane.
The correct driving rule is: use the inside rearview mirror to check for blind spots. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
you should:
A
drive slower than the flow of traffic.
B
drive with the flow of traffic.
C
maintain a constant speed.
D
drive faster than the flow of traffic.
The correct driving rule is: drive with the flow of traffic. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 12:
This road sign means:
A
Crossroads ahead
B
Side Road
C
Turn right or go through
D
Flagger ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Crossroads ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
This road sign means:
A
Stop before turning right
B
4-way stop ahead
C
Lane closed for traffic
D
There is a traffic signal ahead
This traffic sign indicates: There is a traffic signal ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 14:
What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?
A
Do not panic.
B
Run away.
C
Call the police.
The correct driving rule is: Do not panic. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
A flashing yellow light means:
A
Merging traffic ahead
B
Pedestrian crossing
C
Come to a full stop
D
Proceed with caution
According to standard right-of-way regulations: proceed with caution. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 16:
This road sign means:
A
Curves ahead
B
Divided highway ahead
C
Divided highway ends
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway ends. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
Passing is prohibited:
A
when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.
B
at intersections.
C
whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.
D
All of the above.
Defensive driving best practices include: when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road; at intersections; whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane. Staying alert and maintaining spacing prevents unexpected hazards.
Question 18:
To check your blind spot before changing lanes:
A
look into the right side mirror.
B
look into the rearview mirror.
C
look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
D
look into the left side mirror.
Large commercial trucks have extensive blind spots on all four sides called the 'No-Zone': look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. If you cannot see the truck driver in their side mirrors, they cannot see you.
Question 19:
Which of the following must you obey over the others?
A
A flashing red light.
B
A stop sign.
C
A steady red light.
D
A police officer.
The correct driving rule is: A police officer. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
In the following situations, drivers should increase their following interval:
A
When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings.
B
When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: When following vehicles that are required to come to a stop at railroad crossings; When it is hard to see ahead because of bad weather. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 21:
All New Jersey driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove:
A
legal presence in the U.S.
B
their age.
C
their identity.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: legal presence in the U.S; their age; their identity. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 22:
When you pass another vehicle, before you return to the right lane, you must:
A
look at your interior rear-view mirror.
B
signal.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: look at your interior rear-view mirror; signal. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 23:
A flashing red light means:
A
The same as a STOP sign.
B
The light will soon change to steady red.
C
Drive with caution.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights or sirens, you must safely pull over to the right curb and stop completely until it passes.
Question 24:
Which shape is a speed limit sign?
A
Round
B
Pentagon
C
Vertical rectangle
For safe speed and stopping control: Vertical rectangle. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 25:
At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:
A
come to a complete stop.
B
slow down and enter the intersection.
C
signal other vehicles to stop.
The correct driving rule is: come to a complete stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 26:
As you drive, you must turn your headlights on:
A
one-half hour before sunrise.
B
one-half hour after sunset.
C
when the road ahead is clear.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: one-half hour before sunrise; one-half hour after sunset; when the road ahead is clear. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 27:
When driving on major highways you should:
A
be ready to react to road hazards.
B
stay alert.
C
keep your eyes moving.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: be ready to react to road hazards; stay alert; keep your eyes moving. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 28:
When drivers see this road sign:
A
they must come to a complete stop and call the police.
B
they must not drive past this sign.
C
they must turn around immediately.
This traffic sign indicates: they must turn around immediately. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 29:
This sign means:
A
The road will curve to the right, then to the left.
B
Road slippery when wet. Drive slowly.
C
Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.
This traffic sign indicates: Road slippery when wet. Drive slowly. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 30:
What does this road sign indicate?
A
Hospital service
B
Area reserved for people with disabilities
C
Interstate highway
This traffic sign indicates: Hospital service. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 31:
From top to bottom, traffic lights are:
A
green, red and yellow.
B
green, yellow and red.
C
red, yellow and green.
The correct driving rule is: red, yellow and green. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 32:
A red traffic sign means?
A
Construction warning.
B
Railroad crossing.
C
Stop.
This traffic sign indicates: stop. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 33:
Arrows on the roadway:
A
show which lanes you must use.
B
indicate reserved lanes.
C
indicate HOV lanes.
The correct driving rule is: show which lanes you must use. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 34:
This is:
A
a side road sign.
B
a merging traffic sign.
C
a right curve sign.
The correct driving rule is: a side road sign. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 35:
You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
A
Whoever enters the intersection first.
B
You.
C
The car on your right.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: The car on your right. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 36:
Blind spots are:
A
Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.
B
At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.
C
Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.
The correct driving rule is: Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 37:
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
A
when you first see the exit sign.
B
before moving into the exit lane.
C
once you have moved into the exit lane.
D
once you see the toll booth.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: once you have moved into the exit lane. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 38:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
No right turn
C
No U-turns
This traffic sign indicates: No right turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 39:
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
A
change lanes.
B
speed up.
C
use your brake lights.
D
slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely.
The correct driving rule is: slow down to allow room for the other driver to complete the pass safely. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 40:
If an aggressive driver is behind you:
A
sound your horn and move to the left lane.
B
slow down and confront the aggressive driver.
C
try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
D
increase you speed and flash your brake lights.
The correct driving rule is: try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 41:
You may not pass another vehicle on either side of a _______ centerline.
A
solid or broken yellow
B
single broken white
C
double solid yellow
D
single broken yellow
The correct driving rule is: double solid yellow. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 42:
What should you do if your vision through the windshield becomes blocked?
A
Pull your vehicle off the road and park it.
B
Turn on your emergency lights.
C
Open the side window so you can see.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: Pull your vehicle off the road and park it; Turn on your emergency lights; Open the side window so you can see. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 43:
What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?
A
Yield.
B
Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
C
Construction and maintenance warning.
The correct driving rule is: Construction and maintenance warning. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 44:
You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
A
if it’s raining.
B
AFTER you move.
C
BEFORE you move.
State laws require signaling your intention: BEFORE you move. Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
Question 45:
While inside the roundabout, you should:
A
remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.
B
change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.
C
use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.
Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield right-of-way to circulating traffic already inside: remain in your lane until you are ready to exit. Wait for a safe gap before entering.
Question 46:
Road signs that direct drivers to services are:
A
brown and white.
B
blue and white.
C
green and white.
The correct driving rule is: blue and white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 47:
When they see this sign, drivers:
A
should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.
B
need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.
C
should not speed up or brake quickly.
This traffic sign indicates: should not speed up or brake quickly. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 48:
When you approach this sign, you must:
A
stop if necessary.
B
watch for workers crossing the road.
C
None of the above.
This traffic sign indicates: stop if necessary. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 49:
You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
A
if you need to check your smartphone for directions.
B
only if you have an emergency.
C
if no part of your vehicle is on the road.
D
as long as you turn on your emergency flashers.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: only if you have an emergency. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 50:
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:
A
enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
B
stop first, then gradually enter traffic.
C
accelerate to the speed of traffic.
D
drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: accelerate to the speed of traffic. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.