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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

What does this sign indicate?

sidewalk zone

pedestrian crossing

bicycle crossing

school crossing

2 / 50

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

stop at the curb after pulling over

move from the right traffic lane to the left traffic lane

tailgate behind the emergency vehicle

cross over to the lane with approaching traffic

3 / 50

What is the maximum amount of light that any treatment on your side windows can reflect?

35 percent

45 percent

55 percent

25 percent

4 / 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

.03 percent

0.08 percent

5 / 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.

oily road surfaces

ice

condensation

bugs

6 / 50

This road sign indicates:

merging traffic

no passing zone

begin divided highway; keep right

keep left

7 / 50

This sign indicates:

median ahead

traffic moving in opposing directions

intersection ahead

four lane traffic ahead

8 / 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.

.03% or higher

.08% or higher

.02% or higher

.05% or higher

9 / 50

You should ____ on slippery roads.

not drive faster than 15 mph

reduce speed

drive 5 mph over the speed limit

maintain the speed limit

10 / 50

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

stop halfway across the line

stop 5 ft back from the line

speed up

stop when the reach the line

11 / 50

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

At intersections

There are no unmarked crosswalks

In parking lots

Where there is a pedestrian crossing sign

12 / 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

13 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Increase Speed

Turn Around

Pull Over

Construction Flagman Ahead

14 / 50

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

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.

You have a DUI.

15 / 50

This sign indicates what when you enter an exit ramp?

The speed limit is 25 mph on the following road

The speed limit on the highway is 25 mph

The regulatory speed limit at this exit is 25 mph.

You should proceed at 25 mph or less for safety

16 / 50

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

flash your high beam lights at the other driver

turn on your parking lights

look away toward the right side of the road

honk your horn at the driver

17 / 50

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

18 / 50

To get a New Jersey license you must have ____ proofs of address.

19 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

at a green arrow

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

you encounter a red light

20 / 50

Do avoid carbon monoxide poisoning you should:

Always drive with your windows closed

Leave vents open when following closely behind another car

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

Not run the engine of your vehicle in enclosed spaces

21 / 50

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

7 months

6 months

1 year

10 months

22 / 50

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

drive to the left of the lines

traffic moving in the same direction

traffic is moving in opposite directions

okay to pass

23 / 50

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

26 years old

19 years old

22 years old

25 years old

24 / 50

You should ______ when crossing railroad tracks in heavy traffic.

honk at cars to speed up

race other cars across the tracks

cross once there is enough room for you to fully clear the tracks

stop on the tracks if there isn't enough room to cross

25 / 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

0.025

0.05

26 / 50

____ lines divide traffic moving in the same direction.

white

green

yellow

black

27 / 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

28 / 50

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

When the railroad blockades are up

You have young children in the car

You cannot fully clear the tracks after crossing

There are more than two tracks

29 / 50

Should your vehicle break down on the highway you should:

All of these answers are correct

Park off the pavement where you can be seen

Stand in the right lane to flag down help

Stay in the lane you broke down in

30 / 50

A flashing yellow light indicates:

speed through the intersection

you must come to a complete stop

construction ahead

proceed with caution

31 / 50

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

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

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

slow down to allow traffic to enter

all of these answers

32 / 50

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

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

Singing along to the radio while driving

Driving while drinking a soda

Driving while under the influence of drugs

33 / 50

You should ____ before backing up.

sound three short beeps on your horn

flash your headlights

turn your head and look through the rear window

rely on the car camera

34 / 50

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

give a right-turn signal

honk your horn

adjust mirrors

signal a left-turn signal and check for approaching traffic

35 / 50

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

all of these answers

oncoming traffic

pedestrians

other vehicles already in the intersection

36 / 50

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

smaller path

straighter path

more angular path

broader path

37 / 50

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

have someone else drive or stop driving

turn the volume of the radio up

call a parent while driving

chug coffee

38 / 50

You should stop at an intersection with a stop sign and:

flash your headlights

look left first, then right, then left again

look right, then right again, and then left

perform a rolling stop

39 / 50

You should not _____ when changing lanes.

use your turn signal to indicate your intentions

check your blind spot before changing lanes

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

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

40 / 50

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

22,001

28,001

26,001

18,001

41 / 50

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

42 / 50

This sign indicates:

proceed carefully through the intersection; stopping only for pedestrians

stop only if another car is coming

proceed when safe after coming to a full stop

come to a rolling stop

43 / 50

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

five times

two times

four times

six times

44 / 50

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

pedestrians on the sidewalk

drivers already in the circle and pedestrians

drivers already in the circle

cars waiting to enter the traffic circle

45 / 50

The _______ allows you to increase your speed at the end of most entry ramps on the freeway.

left lane

slow lane

braking lane

acceleration lane

46 / 50

This sign is a:

warning sign

exit sign

stop sign

national park sign

47 / 50

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

traffic is driving in opposing directions

multiple expressway exits

changing lanes is permitted

it is illegal to change lanes

48 / 50

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

Increase your speed

Allow for increased following distance

Apply pressure to brakes every 4 seconds

Drive over the rumble strip

49 / 50

When driving near a school zone a driver must:

swerve around children in intersections

speed up so that children will need to stop

honk your horn at all children

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

50 / 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 car horn

engage the brakes lightly several times

put more pressure on the chair

slam down on the brakes

Your score is

The average score is 65%

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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