NJMVC Regulatory & Safety Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In New Jersey, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for drivers under 21 years old?
- 0.08%
- 0.05%
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.00%
Correct answer: 0.02%
New Jersey's zero-tolerance law sets the legal BAC limit at 0.02% for drivers under 21.
Question 2: When must New Jersey drivers yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
- Only at marked crosswalks with signals
- Only when a pedestrian is already in the roadway
- At both marked and unmarked crosswalks (Correct answer)
- Only in school zones
Correct answer: At both marked and unmarked crosswalks
NJ law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.
Question 3: What does a flashing yellow traffic light indicate in New Jersey?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- The signal is out of order
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution — slow down and be alert.
Question 4: How far from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked in New Jersey?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
New Jersey law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Question 5: Which vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings in New Jersey, regardless of signals?
- Motorcycles and bicycles
- Buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials (Correct answer)
- SUVs and pickup trucks
- Any vehicle over 3,000 lbs
Correct answer: Buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Buses, school buses, and hazmat vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings in NJ.
Question 6: In New Jersey, what is required when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously?
- The larger vehicle goes first
- The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
- Both drivers must wait for a signal
Correct answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
When two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Question 7: What is the penalty for a first-offense DUI in New Jersey if your BAC is between 0.08% and 0.10%?
- License suspension of 30 days and $250 fine
- License suspension of 3 months and fines up to $400 (Correct answer)
- Mandatory jail time of 30 days
- Automatic license revocation for 1 year
Correct answer: License suspension of 3 months and fines up to $400
A first DUI offense with BAC 0.08–0.10% in NJ results in 3-month license suspension and fines between $250–$400.
NJMVC Regulatory & Safety Compliance 2
In New Jersey, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) allowed for drivers under 21 years old?