NJ DMV NJ DMV Knowledge Test Preparation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a driver do if they feel drowsy while driving on a NJ highway?
- Open a window and turn up the radio
- Pull off safely at a rest area and take a short nap or rest before continuing (Correct answer)
- Drink coffee and continue driving
- Drive faster to reach the destination sooner
Correct answer: Pull off safely at a rest area and take a short nap or rest before continuing
The safest action when drowsy is to pull off the road safely and rest; drowsy driving is a leading cause of highway accidents in NJ.
Question 2: According to the NJ Driver Manual, what is the proper way to use expressway entrance ramps?
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap
- Accelerate to match highway traffic speed and merge smoothly (Correct answer)
- Creep slowly onto the highway and let others yield
- Use the shoulder as an extension of the ramp
Correct answer: Accelerate to match highway traffic speed and merge smoothly
Entrance ramps are designed to allow drivers to accelerate and match the speed of highway traffic before merging smoothly.
Question 3: What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel recommended by the NJ Driver Manual?
- 12 and 6 o'clock
- 10 and 2 o'clock (or 9 and 3 o'clock) (Correct answer)
- One hand at 12 o'clock
- Both hands at 6 o'clock
Correct answer: 10 and 2 o'clock (or 9 and 3 o'clock)
The NJ Driver Manual recommends the 9 and 3 o'clock (or 10 and 2 o'clock) hand position for optimal steering control.
Question 4: According to the NJ Driver Manual, what is the recommended space cushion to maintain around your vehicle at highway speeds?
- 1-second following distance
- 2-second following distance
- 3-second following distance (Correct answer)
- 5-second following distance
Correct answer: 3-second following distance
The NJ Driver Manual recommends maintaining at least a 3-second following distance at highway speeds, increasing to 4-5 seconds in poor conditions.
Question 5: What does the NJ Driver Manual say about using a cell phone while driving?
- Allowed only at speeds under 25 mph
- Hand-held cell phone use while driving is prohibited; hands-free devices are permitted (Correct answer)
- Allowed if using speakerphone
- Only prohibited for drivers under 18
Correct answer: Hand-held cell phone use while driving is prohibited; hands-free devices are permitted
NJ law prohibits using hand-held cell phones while driving; drivers must use hands-free devices and fully licensed drivers may use Bluetooth.
Question 6: According to the NJ Driver Manual, when should you check your mirrors?
- Only before changing lanes
- Every 5-8 seconds as part of routine driving, plus before any lane changes, turns, or stops (Correct answer)
- Only at intersections
- Only when reversing
Correct answer: Every 5-8 seconds as part of routine driving, plus before any lane changes, turns, or stops
The NJ Driver Manual advises checking mirrors every 5-8 seconds routinely and always before lane changes, turns, braking, or any maneuver.
NJ DMV NJ DMV Knowledge Test Preparation 2
What should a driver do if they feel drowsy while driving on a NJ highway?