NJ DMV NJ DMV Knowledge Test Preparation 2

Question 1

What should a driver do if they feel drowsy while driving on a NJ highway?

Accepted Answer

Pull off safely at a rest area and take a short nap or rest before continuing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match highway traffic speed and merge smoothly

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10 and 2 o'clock (or 9 and 3 o'clock)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

3-second following distance

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Hand-held cell phone use while driving is prohibited; hands-free devices are permitted

Answer

NJ law prohibits using hand-held cell phones while driving; drivers must use hands-free devices and fully licensed drivers may use Bluetooth.

NJ DMV - New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test