When must you signal before making a turn? - At least 100 feet before the intersection How close may you park to a stop sign? - 50 feet How close may you park to a corner? - 25 feet How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - 10 feet What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - 243 feet What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - 6 inches or less What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - Suspension of driver's license and registration and fines Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to? - A Division of motor Vehicles office Points are only issued for? - Moving Violations When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - After receiving 12 points What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long? - One year What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - 6 months suspension (first offense) Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - Slow down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible What is a good practice while driving? - Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - The lane nearest the center in the direction you are heading When driving at night you should be able to stop? - Within the distance you can see ahead Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? - The lane nearest the center of the road What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - Slow down and be prepared to stop` What is the purpose of traffic laws? - To protect you and other drivers If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - Never If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - The tires What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - Stay with your car What is a good practice when driving in the city? - Check intersections ahead for signals What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - Yield to oncoming traffic If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - Steering What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - Pedestrian cross walk Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - Low beams, or fog lights What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - License, registration, and insurance card When should you use your horn? - When coming out of a dark alley What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously? - The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right Yellow center lines would usually be found where? - On a two-way road (no passing) Why should you use seat belts and shoulder belts? - They increase your chance of surviving an accident When may you pass on the right? - If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right What does a flashing red light mean? - Stop, proceed with caution What does a green light mean? - Proceed when safe What does a single solid white line across an intersection mean? - You should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean? - Warning or caution When should you use your parking lights? - Only when parking Which way should you turn if you are going into a skid? - In the direction the back of your car is skidding How far should you stay behind the car that you are following? - At least two seconds What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection? - The left If two cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure? - The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right What should you do if you go into a skid? - Take your foot off the gas What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the brakes? - Pushing the brake too hard What is the best way to talk to other drivers? - Through the use of your horn and lights What does a red eight-sided sign mean? - Stop What does a red and white triangular sign mean? - Yield If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do? - Test your brakes When is the road surface most slippery? - During the first few minutes of rain When should you use your high beams? - Open country driving situations If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do? - Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane A driver's left hand extended upward means what? - He's making a right turn A driver's left hand extended straight out means what? - He's making a left turn A driver's left hand extended downward means what? - He's making a stop or slowing down The safest way to exit an expressway is to? - Slow your car to the posted speed limit What should you do if your brakes fail? - Shift to a lower gear and pump your brakes What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate? - Use hand signal(s) What should you do if you have a blowout? - Slow down gradually One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a: - Fixed object on the side of the road What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway? - Go to the next exit. Don't back up When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will go in what direction? - Straight What is good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal? - Be ready to stop if necessary (cover the brake) It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to? - Give you time to react One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is: - Proper wearing of seat belt When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed no more than: - 10 miles per hour How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb? - To the right towards the curb Special permits may be issued for a 16 year old when: - The 16 year old is enrolled in a Behind the Wheel Driver Education Course or enrolled in a Commercial Driving Education course and when the permit is purchased by a state approved Driving Instructor In city driving, a good habit is to: - Look ahead 12 seconds When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights: - Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail You are required by new Jersey law to keep to the right except: - When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway