New Jersey Permit Test (MVC Knowledge Test) — All Questions
4 questions
A good way to keep a safe following distance in good conditions is to:
- a.Stay one car length back at any speed
- b.Match the bumper ahead of you
- c.Use at least a two- to three-second gap behind the car ahead✓
- d.Follow closely to save fuel
A two- to three-second following gap gives you time to react and stop safely, and it should grow in poor conditions. (NJ Driver Manual, following distance)
Before changing lanes, in addition to using mirrors and signaling, you should:
- a.Close your eyes and drift over
- b.Turn your head to check your blind spot✓
- c.Speed up sharply
- d.Rely only on the rearview mirror
Mirrors do not show blind spots, so glance over your shoulder before moving into another lane. (NJ Driver Manual, changing lanes)
When sharing the road with a motorcycle, a car driver should:
- a.Allow a motorcycle a full lane and extra following room✓
- b.Share the lane side by side
- c.Follow closely to be seen
- d.Pass with only inches to spare
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane; give them extra space because they can stop quickly and are easy to overlook. (NJ Driver Manual, sharing the road)
A school bus ahead of you stops and displays flashing red lights on a two-lane road. You must:
- a.Pass slowly on the left
- b.Continue if no children are visible
- c.Pass on the right
- d.Stop at least 25 feet away in both directions✓
You must stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights, whether behind it or oncoming, until the lights stop. (NJ Driver Manual, school buses)