NJMVC Safe Driving Practices 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When driving at night, when should you switch from high beams to low beams?
- Within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle
- Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle (Correct answer)
- Within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle
- Only when the other driver flashes their lights
Correct answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
New Jersey law requires you to dim your high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.
Question 2: What should you do if you experience a tire blowout at highway speed?
- Brake hard immediately and steer to the shoulder
- Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight (Correct answer)
- Turn on hazard lights and immediately change lanes
- Accelerate briefly to stabilize the vehicle
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight
Grip the steering wheel firmly, gradually release the accelerator, and steer straight until you can safely pull over.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the two-second rule in driving?
- The time allowed to proceed after a light turns green
- Minimum following distance from the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- The time to check mirrors while driving
- How long to signal before changing lanes
Correct answer: Minimum following distance from the vehicle ahead
The two-second rule is a method to maintain a safe following distance by ensuring at least two seconds of travel time between you and the vehicle ahead.
Question 4: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in New Jersey?
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane (Correct answer)
- When the speed limit is over 50 mph
- Only on multi-lane highways
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane
You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is sufficient road width.
Question 5: What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Proceed normally — the light is about to turn green
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all oncoming traffic before proceeding
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 6: What is the recommended action when you feel drowsy while driving on a long trip?
- Open the window and turn up the radio to stay alert
- Pull off the road in a safe area and take a short nap (Correct answer)
- Drink caffeinated beverages and continue driving
- Drive faster to shorten the trip time
Correct answer: Pull off the road in a safe area and take a short nap
Pulling off the road and resting is the only truly safe response to drowsiness while driving.
Question 7: In New Jersey, what is the minimum age requirement to supervise a permit holder as a licensed driver?
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
- 21 years old (Correct answer)
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 21 years old
A permit holder must be supervised by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has held a valid license for at least 3 years.
NJMVC Safe Driving Practices 3
When driving at night, when should you switch from high beams to low beams?