NEW JERSEY DMV PRACTICE TEST
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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public streets or highways in New Jersey is required to have a valid driver's license or learner’s permit. A vision screening is required for all motorists. The questions on the New Jersey written knowledge test will be based on the contents of the New Jersey Driver's Manual, and will concern the New Jersey traffic laws, road rules, road signs and safe driving practices. The NJ MVC written test consists of 50 questions, and you'll need at least 40 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the New Jersey driver's license test.
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Drowsy drivers:
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Can stay awake by opening a window.
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Are typically older drivers.
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Should drink coffee to stay awake.
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Are at risk of being involved in a crash.
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The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This means that the driver plans to:
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Turn right.
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Turn left.
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Come to a stop.
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Slow down.
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3.
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
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black
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yellow
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white
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orange
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4.
Braking distance is affected by:
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The speed your vehicle is traveling.
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The condition of your brakes and tires.
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Pavement conditions.
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All of the above.
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5.
You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
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Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.
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A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
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Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.
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None of the above.
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6.
This road sign means:

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Pedestrian crossing
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School crossing
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Flagger ahead
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Mountain trail
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7.
This road sign means:

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Low clearance.
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Yield the right-of-way.
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Prepare to stop.
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Side road.
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8.
To safely pass a bicyclist you should:
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Leave a safe distance when passing, and maintain clearance until safely past the bicyclist.
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Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.
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Honk at the bicyclist to let them know youre trying to pass.
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The other answers are all correct.
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9.
When a traffic signal light turns green while a pedestrian is in the street, you must:
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Back up slowly.
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Wait 5 seconds before proceeding.
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Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.
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Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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This red and white sign means you should:

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Stop and check traffic both ways before proceeding.
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Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.
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Keep a steady speed and check traffic both ways.
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Back up or turn around immediately
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