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NJ DMV Knowledge Test Preparation Flashcards

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  1. What does the NJ Driver Manual advise about driving in a roundabout?

    Answer: Entering vehicles must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout

    When approaching a roundabout, entering vehicles must yield to vehicles already circulating in the roundabout.

  2. According to the NJ Driver Manual, what is hydroplaning?

    Answer: When a thin layer of water causes tires to lose contact with the road surface, reducing steering control

    Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires ride on a film of water rather than the road surface, causing loss of traction and steering control.

  3. What is the NJ 'Basic Speed Law'?

    Answer: You must drive at a speed that is reasonable and safe for current conditions, regardless of the posted limit

    NJ's Basic Speed Law requires drivers to drive at a speed that is safe for current road, weather, and traffic conditions, even if that means driving below the posted limit.

  4. According to the NJ Driver Manual, when is it legal to pass on the right?

    Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn, or on a multi-lane road

    In NJ, passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left, or when on a roadway with two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction.

  5. What action does the NJ Driver Manual recommend if your vehicle's brakes fail while driving?

    Answer: Pump the brakes, downshift to a lower gear, use the emergency/parking brake gradually, and steer to safety

    If brakes fail, the NJ Driver Manual recommends pumping the brakes to build pressure, downshifting, applying the emergency brake gradually, and steering to a safe stop.

  6. According to the NJ Driver Manual, what should you do immediately after a minor traffic accident with no injuries?

    Answer: Move vehicles out of travel lanes if possible, exchange information with the other driver, and report to police

    After a minor accident, NJ recommends moving vehicles to safety if possible, exchanging driver/insurance information, and filing a police report as required.

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