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New Jersey Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions
Traffic lights, flashing signals, lane lines and curb colors.
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Question 1
How far from a railroad crossing must you stop when lights flash, bells ring or gates lower?
At least 15 feet
At least 5 feet
Right at the rail
At least 50 feet
Correct answer: At least 15 feet
Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing and don't cross until gates rise, bells stop and lights stop flashing.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 2
Which vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings, so you should be ready to stop behind them?
Pickup trucks
Motorcycles, pickup trucks and taxis carrying passengers
School buses, buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Motorcycles
Correct answer: School buses, buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
School buses, buses and hazmat vehicles must always stop at crossings; be prepared to stop behind them.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 3
Warning devices activate while you are crossing railroad tracks. What should you do?
Immediately proceed to the other side
Get out of the car
Stop on the tracks and wait for the gates to lift
Back up
Correct answer: Immediately proceed to the other side
If warning devices activate while you're crossing, immediately proceed to the other side.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 4
When traffic signals are hung vertically, which light is always on top?
Yellow
Green arrow
Red
Green
Correct answer: Red
Vertically, red is always on top, yellow in the center, green third, and a green arrow on the bottom.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 5
What does a flashing amber/yellow light mean?
The road is closed
Speed up
Stop completely and wait for a green light
Slow down and proceed with care
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with care
A flashing amber/yellow light means slow down and proceed with care.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 6
Who has the same authority as a regulatory sign in a New Jersey work zone?
A passing driver
A construction worker without a flag
A flagger
A sign company
Correct answer: A flagger
Flaggers have the same authority as a regulatory sign; disobeying them can bring a citation.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 7
Do road markings have the same force of law as signs and signals in New Jersey?
No, they're advice only
Only on highways
Yes
Only at night
Correct answer: Yes
Road markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 8
What may white diamonds painted on a lane indicate?
A high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
A lane for school buses only
A railroad crossing
A school zone
Correct answer: A high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
HOV lanes may be marked with white diamonds painted on the pavement.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 9
What is the purpose of rumble strips?
To alert drivers to a decision point or danger ahead
To show bike lanes
To mark the edge of parking spaces on a highway
To damage tires
Correct answer: To alert drivers to a decision point or danger ahead
Rumble strips vibrate the wheel and make noise to warn of a decision point ahead or wake a drowsy driver; they won't damage a vehicle.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
Question 10
Why do roundabouts substantially reduce severe crashes?
They have traffic lights
Traffic enters and exits only through right turns
Cars must stop at the center island before exiting
Speeds are higher
Correct answer: Traffic enters and exits only through right turns
Because roundabout traffic enters or exits only through right turns, severe crashes are substantially reduced.
Source: Appendix: Driver Safety (signals, signs and road markings)
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