New Jersey MVC Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Pull the vehicle completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is the side that is hit.

If your vehicle is hit from the side, your body will seem to be thrown toward the side that is hit – relative to the vehicle, that is. Relative to the ground, the side that is hit is actually being pushed toward you.

Not quite. The answer is Continue to your exit, pull over, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Don't block a roundabout or any other type of intersection, even if an emergency vehicle is approaching. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sounding a siren approaches while you are driving in a roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Not quite. The answer is the steering wheel.

In a skid, the most important vehicle control device is the steering wheel. If you start to skid sideways, stay calm, ease your foot off the gas, and carefully steer in the direction in which you want your vehicle to go. Avoid braking, especially if your vehicle is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This procedure, known as “steering into the skid,” will bring the rear end of your vehicle into line with the front. Once the vehicle is back under your control, straighten the wheels.

Not quite. The answer is from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

You must use your headlights from one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise. Under New Jersey law, you must also use your headlights whenever visibility is difficult at 500 feet and whenever you use your windshield wipers.

Not quite. The answer is Steer straight and gradually slow down

If your car hydroplanes, stay calm, steer straight ahead, and gradually slow down to regain traction.

Not quite. The answer is do any of the above.

To avoid a collision or at least reduce its severity, you have three options to choose from, depending on the situation: Slow down or stop, turn away, or even speed up.

Not quite. The answer is toward the right edge of the road

If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, don't stare at the lights. Look toward the right edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Not quite. The answer is slow down, move to the right side of the road,

Hills and curves on rural roads are often steeper and sharper than highways. Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, slow down, move to the right side of the road, and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, brake hard, flash your headlights, and veer as far to the right as you safely can. Don't try to veer to your left. The other driver may suddenly realize his or her mistake and return to his or her proper lane.

Not quite. The answer is get out of the way.

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If the driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, do not retaliate or engage the driver in any way. Instead, get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called “hydroplaning.” It may result in a loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and pull off the road.

When windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow, the motorist should slow down, pull to a safe area off the roadway and turn on emergency flashers. Call for help if necessary.

Not quite. The answer is Operating visual screen devices and texting while driving

It is illegal to drive while operating a visual screen device or texting. Performing such actions while driving are prohibited by the law.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and stop.

When driving in fog, slow down and use your low-beam headlights. You should also use your fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them. However, if fog closes in completely and visibility is reduced to near zero, pull as far off the road as possible and stop until conditions improve. Remember: If you can't see, you can't drive.

Not quite. The answer is High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

You should use high beams when you are driving in open country and there is no traffic in sight. High beams help you see farther ahead, but they can blind the driver of a nearby vehicle. They can also reflect off precipitation, causing glare. New Jersey law requires you to use low beams when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Also use low beams in fog, rain, or snow.

Not quite. The answer is Hydroplaning

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called “hydroplaning.” It may result in a loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is as much as four times.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is drawing your attention away from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

Not quite. The answer is Steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

New Jersey law requires all motorists to yield to emergency vehicles when emergency vehicles sound sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights. A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass. Afterward, the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle. A motorist should never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle in service or drive over a fire hose unless directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue or police official.