New Jersey permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 4 questions.
When does New Jersey law require you to use your headlights?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
When does New Jersey law require you to use your headlights?
- A Only between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
- B Only when streetlights are not working
- C From sunset to sunrise only, but not during daytime rain or snow, even with wipers on
- D Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and with wipers on
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D. Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and with wipers on
New Jersey requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, when visibility is 500 feet or less, when wipers are on, and in fog, mist or smoke.
At about what speed can tires start to hydroplane on a wet road?
- A About 35 mph
- B About 55 mph
- C About 15 mph
- D Only above 65 mph
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A. About 35 mph
Tires can begin to hydroplane, riding up on a film of water, at about 35 mph. The risk grows with speed, and after 55 mph tires may lose contact with the road completely.
During which period may New Jersey drivers use studded snow tires?
- A November 15 to April 1
- B October 1 to May 1
- C December 1 to March 1
- D Any time of year
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A. November 15 to April 1
New Jersey allows studded snow tires only between November 15 and April 1. Chains give the best traction on ice and in hard-packed or deep snow.
The rear of your car starts to skid to the right. What should you do?
- A Brake hard and hold the pedal down
- B Steer quickly to the left
- C Ease off the gas and steer to the right, without oversteering
- D Accelerate to regain traction
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C. Ease off the gas and steer to the right, without oversteering
If the rear end slides, take your foot off the gas and turn in the direction the rear is skidding, without oversteering. Look where you want to go and straighten the wheels once you regain control.