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Driving Test Practice

If you’re preparing to take the New Jersey driving test, or you’re looking to work your way through the graduated driver's license program, you’ll want to study up to make sure you’re prepared. The test is required for all motorists between the ages of 16 and 17. As part of this process, you’ll need to take the NJ permit test and the NJ MVC written test (often referred to as the NJ DMV written test) along with the road skills test to prove you have the safe driving skills to operate a motor vehicle in New Jersey. This website offers up NJ driving test simulations that include multiple-choice questions to help you practice your knowledge of road signs and traffic laws. All of the tests are free and work on both computers and mobile devices, so take them as often as you’d like. These New Jersey practice driving tests can be a valuable component to help you pass your permit test section of the NJ MVC written test. This is the sample passenger vehicle driver’s test for the state of New Jersey. You will be presented with 50 questions and you must answer 40 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the “Start Quiz” button below to begin.

1 / 50

You should ____ before backing up.

rely on the car camera

turn your head and look through the rear window

flash your headlights

sound three short beeps on your horn

2 / 50

Slow traffic shall remain in the _____ lane when on a highway with four or more lanes.

lane furthest to the left

center lane

shoulder

lane furthest to the right

3 / 50

You should not follow cars too closely to allow:

a better view of the road between the cars

enough time to stop if the vehicle ahead of you slows down or brakes abruptly

a better view of other vehicle's turn signals

space for a car to merge in front of you

4 / 50

You must make a full stop in all of these situations except:

when there is a steady red traffic signal

when at a flashing yellow traffic light

when there is a red flashing traffic signal

when there is a stop sign

5 / 50

To retain your license you must complete Basic Driver Improvement course in these cases:

You have a DUI.

You drive through a yellow light.

You are involved in a car accident.

You were convicted of passing a school bus when it's displaying a stop signal.

6 / 50

_____ is known as the distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver realizes there is a problem and when he / she applies the brakes.

reaction distance

awareness distance

speed distance

half-speed distance

7 / 50

It is best to _____when under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle.

call a parent while driving

chug coffee

have someone else drive or stop driving

turn the volume of the radio up

8 / 50

Broken white lines on pavement are used to indicate _____ in this area.

changing lanes is permitted

multiple expressway exits

it is illegal to change lanes

traffic is driving in opposing directions

9 / 50

You must ____ if a transit vehicle (bus) has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway.

yield

come to a complete stop

speed up

move to the left lane

10 / 50

You must file a crash report with New Jersey Department of Transportation within _________ if the crash results in property of $1,000 or more and the crash is not investigated by the police.

2 weeks

36 hours

10 days

24 hours

11 / 50

You must not drive in a lane with this signal:

A green arrow

A red "X"

A flashing yellow arrow

A flashing red light

12 / 50

If a railroad track has no signals or gates you should ____ when you are in a line of traffic that is crossing the tracks.

you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains

assess the situation to make sure there is enough room for you to fully cross the railroad tracks

there is nothing special you need to do

speed up to get across the tracks quicker

13 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Cross road ahead

School zone ahead

Railroad ahead

Stop sign ahead

14 / 50

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

stop after crossing the first railroad track to watch for another train

speed up to pass in front of one of the trains before it reaches the intersection

make sure you have a clear view of all the tracks

honk your horn for the train to go faster

15 / 50

If there is no way to avoid a collision with an animal, you should do which of the following:

keep control of your vehicle on the roadway

aim for the head of the animal

honk your horn multiple times

speed up

16 / 50

Which of these is a valid document to prove your social security number?

proof of chance of address

a 1099 form

W-3 form

a social security receipt

17 / 50

To compensate for reduced braking action due to water or rain, the driver should take the following steps until proper braking action is restored.

engage the brakes lightly several times

put more pressure on the car horn

put more pressure on the chair

slam down on the brakes

18 / 50

This sign is used when:

closed lane ahead

road curves ahead

divided highway

merging traffic

19 / 50

Enter to the ______ of the central island when you approach a roundabout.

right

diagonal

straight on

perpendicular

20 / 50

Should your vehicle break down on the highway you should:

Stay in the lane you broke down in

Park off the pavement where you can be seen

All of these answers are correct

Stand in the right lane to flag down help

21 / 50

If you are found guilty of the following offenses your license must be revoked:

Driving across state lines

Murder

Felony drug possession

Robbery

22 / 50

When approaching a car with headlights that are blinding you should:

look away toward the right side of the road

honk your horn at the driver

turn on your parking lights

flash your high beam lights at the other driver

23 / 50

A speeding conviction of more than 15 mph over the speed limit results in how many "points" on your license.

24 / 50

It is wrong to ______ if you encounter an aggressive driver on the road.

Increase distance between you and that driver

Decrease your speed

Make gestures back

Avoid eye contact

25 / 50

This sign indicates:

traffic moving in opposing directions

median ahead

intersection ahead

four lane traffic ahead

26 / 50

The two-second rule is for:

Time needed to adjust for bad weather

Time you should wait before proceeding when the traffic signal turns green

Amount of time you should give a pedestrian to cross the road

To allow a safe gap between another vehicle and yourself

27 / 50

Except when passing, or on a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the ___ lane.

left

right

shoulder

any

28 / 50

You must attend a Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education Course before you can get a hardship license if you are under 21 and are suspended for a BAC of 0.02 to___.

0.04

0.06

0.05

0.025

29 / 50

Which of these scenarios is a legal way to park a vehicle?

While at a police station 15 feet from the driveway entrance

Within a no parking zone if running a quick errand

Across the front of a private driveway

Within 10 feet of a stop sign

30 / 50

If your blood alcohol level is at ______ and you are under the age of 21 years old you are considered to be driving under the influence.

.02% or higher

.05% or higher

.03% or higher

.08% or higher

31 / 50

Crosswalk that are not marked by painted lines are located where?

Where there is a pedestrian crossing sign

At intersections

In parking lots

There are no unmarked crosswalks

32 / 50

Do not __________ until you have successfully overtaken a vehicle while passing on a two-lane road.

move to the passing lane

return to the driving lane

increase your speed

decrease your speed

33 / 50

A gross vehicle weight rating of how many pounds or more means you are required to have a commercial driver license?

22,001

18,001

26,001

28,001

34 / 50

Tampering with your emissions control devices ____________.

Creates increased air pollution

Is safe

Decreases maintenance costs

Decreases air pollution

35 / 50

At a railroad crossing you must always stop before the tracks when:

When the railroad blockades are up

You cannot fully clear the tracks after crossing

There are more than two tracks

You have young children in the car

36 / 50

It is illegal for any person 21 years or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of:

.05 percent

0.10 percent

0.08 percent

.03 percent

37 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

at a green arrow

you encounter a red light

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

38 / 50

A driver's license will be suspended at what blood alcohol level if the driver is under 21 years old?

.07 or higher blood alcohol level

.025 or higher blood alcohol level

.06 or higher blood alcohol level

.02 or higher blood alcohol level

39 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Construction Flagman Ahead

Pull Over

Increase Speed

Turn Around

40 / 50

When approaching a slow-moving vehicle you in your driving lane you should _______.

stop to give them time to go farther down the road

slow down in a safe manner by adjusting your speed

speed up to catch up with the driver

perform a u-turn

41 / 50

If you cannot see well with your low-beam headlights on a road with few street lights on a clear night, this action should help:

Turn on your high beams

Turn on your fog lights

Turn on your emergency flashers

Turn on the parking lights

42 / 50

A flashing yellow light indicates:

construction ahead

you must come to a complete stop

speed through the intersection

proceed with caution

43 / 50

The right-of-way is given to ______ when a driver enters a traffic circle.

cars waiting to enter the traffic circle

drivers already in the circle

pedestrians on the sidewalk

drivers already in the circle and pedestrians

44 / 50

"Transit" is used to indicate _____.

a lane for semi trucks only

a lane for buses only

a lane for motorcycles only

a lane for high efficiency vehicles only

45 / 50

____ lines divide traffic moving in the same direction.

white

black

green

yellow

46 / 50

Car skids are mainly caused by what?

Driving at an unsafe speed

The size and weight of the car

New asphalt on the roads

Tires with limited tread

47 / 50

It is safe for a pedestrian to begin crossing the street when:

the crosswalk indicator shows a flashing red hand

the crosswalk indicator shows a white hand

the crosswalk indicator shows a walking person

the crosswalk count down timer has reached 2 seconds

48 / 50

Double solid yellow lines on the road separating two lanes of traffic indicate:

traffic is moving in opposite directions

traffic moving in the same direction

okay to pass

drive to the left of the lines

49 / 50

When you see a "merging traffic" sign on the freeway you should:

move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter

slow down to allow traffic to enter

all of these answers

speed up (while not breaking the speed limit) to allow traffic to enter

50 / 50

Federal law requires any male that is between 18 and ____ to meet Selective Service requirements.

22 years old

26 years old

19 years old

25 years old

Your score is

The average score is 55%

5/5 - (5 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A New Jersey Drivers License

The process for getting a New Jersey’s driver’s license is essentially a three stage process of obtaining a Special Learner’s Permit, Probationary License and then a Basic Driver License. While this may initially seem complicated, we can guide you by answering some of the most common questions people have about the state of New Jersey’s requirements for getting a driver’s license.

How old do you have to be to get a New Jersey driver’s license? You can apply for a special learner’s permit when you are 16 years old, once you have enrolled in a licensed driving school. After completing your driver’s education, you will then pass a vision test and your knowledge permit test. You will need to complete 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction with a licensed instructor. Once a person has these steps, they must then wait until they are 17 for the next step for a basic New Jersey drivers license.

After completing your driver’s education, you will then pass a vision test and your knowledge permit test. You will need to complete 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction with a licensed instructor. Once a person has these steps, they must then wait until they are 17 for the next step for a basic New Jersey drivers license.

Can you take the New Jersey driver’s permit test online? You cannot take the New Jersey permit test online. You will need to schedule it and make an appointment for your knowledge test in person after you purchase your examination permit.

What are the steps for obtaining a driver’s permit in New Jersey?

To earn your learner’s permit you’ll need to pass a driver’s education course that covers New Jersey traffic laws and the basics of operating a motor vehicle safely. Beyond that you will need to:

Provide the requirements documents of your personal identification and address
Complete and submit form BA-412D
Pass the written driver’s permit test
Schedule a Knowledge Test
Pass a vision test
Pass the knowledge test
Pay your $10 fee
Complete the required 6 hours of driving instruction with a certified and licensed driving instructor

What driving restrictions does New Jersey have for permit holders?

Holders of New Jersey driver’s permits must practice supervised driving for 6 months. Supervised driving has a number of regulations, including:

Purchase a decal for $4 and display on your front and back license plate
Not permitted to drive after 11:01 and before 5:00 AM
Accompanied by an adult, over 21 supervised license driver who possesses a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Only parents, guardians, or dependents are allowed as passengers
Only one additional passenger is permitted
Cell phones or any wireless device, regardless of it being “hands-free” or not, is not permitted
Seat belt usage is required

Pass The Test

How To Pass the New Jersey Driver's License Test

To pass the New Jersey knowledge permit test preparation is essential in the process to obtain your full license. Read the New Jersey driver’s manual. Study the manual and take notes on critical sections. Additionally, take good notes during your driver’s education course. As you study the manual and your notes from driver’s education, you can begin to gauge your progress by taking a NJ permit practice test like the one available on this site. You can also take our road signs practice test if you want to improve your knowledge of those.

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New Jersey License Frequently Asked Questions

You can do a same day renewal online for your driver’s license. You can do renew in person. You can do so online, in person, or through the mail. In both instances, you will need a valid Required documentation includes proof of ID (license, passport, birth certificate, etc.), social security number, and proof of current address. There is also an option to renew your drivers license in person. There is a $24 fee.

For those renewing their license in New Jersey no additional testing is necessary.

You can reschedule a road test if you fail. However, you must wait 14 days to take your road test again.

The following skills are commonly a part of the New Jersey driving skills test:

Driving in reverse
Stopping at appropriate signs
Nearing corners or intersections
Stopping smoothly
Sitting properly
Turning around
Steering properly
Parallel parking
Yielding to right-of-way

For drivers with a valid license or permit from another state, no additional testing is required. Bring in your license or permit with a secondary form of identification to a New Jersey DMV location within 30 days of moving to New Jersey and you can update to a new license relatively seamlessly.

Additional Information

Information on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

The MVC is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/index.html
Phone: 609.292.6500

To find the location nearest you, please visit:
https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/new-jersey/

Additional New Jersey Drivers License Helpful Links

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Even More New Jersey Drivers Tests

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