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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

______ years old is the minimum drinking age in this state.

2 / 50

The first thing to do when pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space is _______.

honk your horn

signal a left-turn signal and check for approaching traffic

adjust mirrors

give a right-turn signal

3 / 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.

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

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

speed up to get across the tracks quicker

there is nothing special you need to do

4 / 50

You are required to ______ if an emergency vehicle with red flashing lights or is using a siren is in your lane.

move from the right traffic lane to the left traffic lane

stop at the curb after pulling over

cross over to the lane with approaching traffic

tailgate behind the emergency vehicle

5 / 50

A bad habit that was discussed in the manual that some people may develop when driving is:

Driving while under the influence of drugs

Singing along to the radio while driving

Texting, calling, or otherwise using a mobile phone while driving

Driving while drinking a soda

6 / 50

_________ to stop your vehicle safely when your ability to see ahead is affected by rain, snow, or ice.

Allow for increased following distance

Drive over the rumble strip

Increase your speed

Apply pressure to brakes every 4 seconds

7 / 50

At an intersection, a single solid white line across the road indicates that the motorist must _______.

stop 5 ft back from the line

stop when the reach the line

speed up

stop halfway across the line

8 / 50

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

the crosswalk indicator shows a walking person

the crosswalk indicator shows a white hand

the crosswalk count down timer has reached 2 seconds

the crosswalk indicator shows a flashing red hand

9 / 50

Yield the right-of-way to _____ when making a turn at an intersection.

oncoming traffic

other vehicles already in the intersection

pedestrians

all of these answers

10 / 50

You should not follow cars too closely to allow:

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

space for a car to merge in front of you

a better view of the road between the cars

a better view of other vehicle's turn signals

11 / 50

You should ____ on slippery roads.

drive 5 mph over the speed limit

not drive faster than 15 mph

reduce speed

maintain the speed limit

12 / 50

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

shoulder

lane furthest to the right

lane furthest to the left

center lane

13 / 50

Your license and registration will be suspended for up to _____ year(s) if you are unable to show proof of insurance under the No-Fault Law.

14 / 50

If you reside in New Jersey for more than _____ you are considered a resident of the state of New Jersey.

1 year

7 months

10 months

6 months

15 / 50

The two-second rule is for:

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

Time needed to adjust for bad weather

To allow a safe gap between another vehicle and yourself

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

16 / 50

Which of the following is not a proper use of a turn signal?

to indicate to drivers behind you that it is safe to pass your vehicle

to indicate you plan to change lanes

to indicate your intent to turn

to indicate you are pulling over

17 / 50

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

18,001

26,001

28,001

22,001

18 / 50

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

.025 or higher blood alcohol level

.07 or higher blood alcohol level

.02 or higher blood alcohol level

.06 or higher blood alcohol level

19 / 50

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

speed up

move to the left lane

yield

come to a complete stop

20 / 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

21 / 50

If you are pulled over by a police officer you should do which of the following?

throw your keys out of the window

pull over to the extreme right, clear of traffic

rev the engine

turn on your high-beams

22 / 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 stop sign

when there is a red flashing traffic signal

23 / 50

The document that proves vehicle ownership and that is required to apply for a license plate and vehicle registration is:

Receipt for purchase of the vehicle

Insurance document signed by a notary

Proof of insurance listing the vehicle as insured

Certificate of title of the vehicle

24 / 50

A fine for a first offense of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) by a minor 17 years of age or older, but less than 21 is:

Up to $100.00

Up to $75.00

Up to $500.00

Up to $1000.00

25 / 50

Should your vehicle break down on the highway you should:

Stand in the right lane to flag down help

Park off the pavement where you can be seen

All of these answers are correct

Stay in the lane you broke down in

26 / 50

When driving near a school zone a driver must:

watch out for children who may not be aware of a vehicle

honk your horn at all children

swerve around children in intersections

speed up so that children will need to stop

27 / 50

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

Within a no parking zone if running a quick errand

Across the front of a private driveway

While at a police station 15 feet from the driveway entrance

Within 10 feet of a stop sign

28 / 50

You can be fined up to how much if you dump more than 15 pound of trash?

500

1000

1500

29 / 50

You should not _____ when changing lanes.

use your turn signal to indicate your intentions

check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you

use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear

check your blind spot before changing lanes

30 / 50

Do avoid carbon monoxide poisoning you should:

Not run the engine of your vehicle in enclosed spaces

Turn the car on in the garage with the garage door closed

Always drive with your windows closed

Leave vents open when following closely behind another car

31 / 50

You should _____ if your car breaks down on the highway.

call a parent

wave to passing drivers

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

honk your horn at passing drivers

32 / 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.

10 days

36 hours

24 hours

2 weeks

33 / 50

If you need to make a right turn, left turn, a U-turn, or continue forward, the driver must _____ in a roundabout.

merge into the circle after turning right

perform a U-turn

turn left and then right

drive through the island circle

34 / 50

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

perpendicular

diagonal

straight on

right

35 / 50

On a hot day when is has just begun to rain be cautious of ________ which can cause the road to be slippery for the first few minutes.

ice

bugs

oily road surfaces

condensation

36 / 50

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

a social security receipt

proof of chance of address

W-3 form

a 1099 form

37 / 50

You must not drive in a lane with this signal:

A red "X"

A flashing yellow arrow

A green arrow

A flashing red light

38 / 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

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

all of these answers

39 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

you encounter a red light

at a green arrow

40 / 50

This sign indicates:

traffic moving in opposing directions

median ahead

intersection ahead

four lane traffic ahead

41 / 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.

put more pressure on the chair

engage the brakes lightly several times

slam down on the brakes

put more pressure on the car horn

42 / 50

Crashes most often occur where?

at the end of a driveway

on freeways

at intersections

on side streets

43 / 50

The rear wheels follow a ____compared to the front wheels when turning.

smaller path

broader path

straighter path

more angular path

44 / 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 and pedestrians

pedestrians on the sidewalk

drivers already in the circle

45 / 50

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

46 / 50

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

honk your horn for the train to go faster

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

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

make sure you have a clear view of all the tracks

47 / 50

Tampering with your emissions control devices ____________.

Is safe

Decreases maintenance costs

Decreases air pollution

Creates increased air pollution

48 / 50

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

0.10 percent

0.08 percent

.05 percent

.03 percent

49 / 50

You should ____ before backing up.

flash your headlights

rely on the car camera

sound three short beeps on your horn

turn your head and look through the rear window

50 / 50

Your braking distance increases by ______ when you double your speed on the highway.

two times

six times

five times

four times

Your score is

The average score is 62%

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

Please use the links below to learn more about helpful topics related to the New Jersey drivers license test or other New Jersey drivers license related topics.

Even More New Jersey Drivers Tests

We have put together ten additional tests to help you practice for your New Jersey Driver's License. Click below and get practicing!

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