NJ DMV NJ Road Signs & Traffic Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the default speed limit in a New Jersey residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 35 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The default speed limit in New Jersey residential areas is 25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 2: What is the speed limit in a New Jersey school zone during school hours unless otherwise posted?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
The speed limit in New Jersey school zones during school hours is 25 mph unless signs indicate a lower limit.
Question 3: In New Jersey, when must drivers use headlights?
- Only at night after 9 PM
- From half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
- Only in rain or fog
- Only on highways
Correct answer: From half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet
NJ law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and whenever visibility drops below 500 feet.
Question 4: How close to a fire hydrant may a New Jersey driver legally park?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
New Jersey law prohibits parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
Question 5: What does a white rectangular sign with black letters indicate in New Jersey?
- Warning of a hazard
- Regulatory information drivers must obey (Correct answer)
- Guidance or directional information
- Construction zone ahead
Correct answer: Regulatory information drivers must obey
White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs in NJ that convey laws and rules drivers must follow.
Question 6: In New Jersey, how far from an intersection must a driver signal before turning?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet (Correct answer)
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
New Jersey law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn at an intersection.
NJ DMV NJ Road Signs & Traffic Laws 2
What is the default speed limit in a New Jersey residential district unless otherwise posted?