What is the youngest age you can get a special learner permit in New Jersey?
16 A special learner permit is available at 16, but only if you're enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel course through a high school or a licensed driving school. The instructor buys the permit for you.
A permit driver under 21 must log how many hours of supervised practice before the road test?
At least 50 hours, including 10 after dark Under 21, you need at least six months of supervised driving and at least 50 practice hours, 10 of them in darkness. A parent, guardian or supervising driver signs form BA-CSD to confirm it.
If you're under 21 and hold a permit or probationary license, during which hours are you NOT allowed to drive?
11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. GDL drivers under 21 can't drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The only exceptions are for work or religious reasons, and you have to carry a signed letter on official letterhead to prove it.
Where do the two red GDL decals go on a car driven by a permit holder under 21?
On the top left corner of the front and rear license plates Drivers under 21 with a permit or probationary license must show two red reflective decals, one at the top left of each license plate. They cost $4 a pair and are removable, so you can move them between cars.
A child under 8 who is shorter than 57 inches must ride how?
In a rear seat, in a car seat with a five-point harness or a booster seat New Jersey law says children under 8 and under 57 inches tall must ride in a rear seat, in a federally approved car seat with a five-point harness or a booster seat.
A 17-year-old with an examination permit wants to take a call. What does New Jersey allow?
No phone use at all, not even hands-free GDL permit and probationary drivers under 21 can't use handheld or hands-free phones or any other electronic devices while driving. Even a Bluetooth call is off limits.
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a New Jersey school zone?
25 mph New Jersey sets 25 mph as the top speed in school zones and in business and residential districts. Suburban business and residential areas are 35 mph.
What is the speed limit on a rural road in New Jersey with no posted speed limit?
50 mph On non-posted rural roadways the top speed is 50 mph. Certain state highways and interstates are 55 mph, and some interstates are posted at 65.
When must you turn on your headlights in New Jersey?
From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and whenever you use your wipers or can see 500 feet or less Headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. You also need them when visibility is 500 feet or less, in fog or smoke, and any time your windshield wipers are on.
Two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
The car on the right At a multi-way stop, you yield to the driver on your right if you both arrive at the same time. You also yield to any vehicle already stopped at the intersection.
Is a right turn on a red light allowed in New Jersey?
Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign says no turn on red Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, you may turn right on red after coming to a full stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians.
How far before a turn should you turn on your signal?
At least 100 feet New Jersey law says to signal at least 100 feet before any turn, and to cancel the signal once the turn is done.
A school bus ahead of you on a two-lane road stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?
Stop at least 25 feet away and wait until the lights go off You must stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights, whether you're behind it or coming toward it on a two-lane road. Move only after the signals turn off, and watch for children.
After an emergency vehicle with its siren on has passed you, how far behind it should you stay?
At least 300 feet Pull to the far right, stop and let the emergency vehicle pass. Afterward, stay at least 300 feet behind any emergency vehicle that is signaling.
Flashing red lights are on at a railroad crossing. Where must you stop?
At least 15 feet from the crossing You must stop at least 15 feet from the crossing when there are flashing lights, bells, lowered gates or a flag signal. Don't cross until the gates are up and the lights and bells have stopped.
When passing a bicycle on a single-lane road, how much space must you give if you can?
At least 4 feet Allow at least four feet when passing a cyclist. If four feet isn't possible, slow to 25 mph and be ready to stop until you can pass safely.
If you are under 21, what blood alcohol content (BAC) is illegal for driving in New Jersey?
0.01 percent or higher For drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher is illegal. For drivers 21 and over, the limit is 0.08 percent.
Which of these lowers your blood alcohol content once you've been drinking?
Time Your body removes alcohol at a steady rate, and only time brings your BAC down. The manual lists what affects BAC: how much you drink, your body weight, how fast you drink and food eaten.
How close to a fire hydrant can you legally park in New Jersey?
No closer than 10 feet You can't park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Other limits to know: 25 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, and 50 feet from a stop sign or a railroad crossing.
A probationary driver is convicted of two or more moving violations totaling four or more points. What happens?
They must enroll in the Probationary Driver Program During the two-year probationary period that starts with your permit, two or more moving violations adding up to four or more points means you must take the Probationary Driver Program. Skip it, or get another point violation, and your license is suspended.
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