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Laws-DMV Knowledge Test
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May
May
1. Driver License Law
License and Documentation Requirements
- Drivers must carry a valid license/permit, insurance, and registration at all times while driving.
Change Notifications
- Address changes must be reported to the MVC within 1 week.
- Legal name changes must be reported within 2 weeks.
Out-of-State/Out-of-Country Transfers
- Out-of-state license holders must apply for a NJ license within 60 days or before their current license expires.
- Out-of-country license holders may drive up to 1 year with a valid license.
Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program
- New drivers must follow a multi-step licensing process:
- Special Learner Permit (age 16) → Probationary License (age 17) → Basic License (age 18+)
- Restrictions include passenger limits, driving curfews (no driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM), and decal display.
2. Road Rules and Traffic Regulations
Speed Limits
- Vary by location: 25 mph in school zones, 35 mph in suburban areas, 50 mph on most highways unless otherwise posted.
Right-of-Way and Yielding
- Drivers must yield to pedestrians, emergency vehicles, buses re-entering traffic, and vehicles already in an intersection.
Passing and Lane Usage
- Pass only when safe, and stay right unless passing.
- Use turn signals at least 100 feet before turning.
Stopping
- Full stops are required at STOP signs, red lights (unless turning on red is permitted), and for school buses when red lights flash.
Intersections
- Uncontrolled intersections: yield to the driver on the right.
- Controlled intersections: follow traffic signals and signage.
3. Pedestrian and Safety Regulations
Pedestrian Right-of-Way
- Must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. Failure to do so results in a $200 fine and 2 points.
Seat Belt Law
- Required for all occupants. The driver is responsible for passengers under 18. (Primary offense)
Child Passenger Law
- Children under 8 and under 57 inches must be in a proper child safety or booster seat.
- Children under 2 or under 30 lbs must ride rear-facing.
Air Bags
- Airbags must not be disabled unless medically necessary. Children should not sit in front with active airbags.
4. Parking Rules
Prohibited Parking
- Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, 25 feet of a crosswalk, 50 feet of a stop sign, or on crosswalks and sidewalks.
Hills and Curbs
- Turn wheels properly when parking uphill or downhill.
5. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Laws
Handheld Use Prohibited
- Illegal to use a handheld device while driving unless it’s an emergency. First offense carries a $200-$400 fine.
Kulesh’s, Kuberts’, and Bolis’ Law
- Treats texting while driving that results in injury or death as reckless driving and allows criminal charges.
6. DUI and Substance Use Laws
DUI Threshold
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
- Drivers under 21 are subject to zero tolerance (0.01% BAC or more).
Refusal to Take Breath Test
- Results in penalties equal to those of a DUI conviction, including license suspension and ignition interlock installation.
Ignition Interlock Device
- Required for DUI offenders and repeat violators for up to 3 years following license restoration.
7. Driver Responsibility & Point System
Moving Violations and Points
- Points are assigned for violations like speeding, improper passing, and running red lights. Accumulating 12 or more points may lead to license suspension.
Surcharge System
- Drivers with six or more points in three years or specific offenses (e.g., DUI) must pay annual surcharges.
Suspensions and Restorations
- Licenses can be suspended for repeated offenses, DUI, or driving without insurance. Restoration requires fees and MVC approval.
8. Environmental and Miscellaneous Rules
Littering
- Throwing trash from a vehicle may lead to fines up to $1,000 and loss of license for repeated offenses.
Safety Pledges (Nikhil’s Law)
- Drivers are encouraged to pledge to obey traffic rules and remain alert in memory of traffic victims.
Driving in Adverse Conditions
- Requires use of headlights, reduced speed, and increased following distances. Special care needed in fog, rain, and snow.
Defensive Driving
- Encourages proactive hazard recognition, proper vehicle spacing, and speed adjustment to avoid accidents.
