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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

This sign is used when:

closed lane ahead

road curves ahead

divided highway

merging traffic

3 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Cross road ahead

Stop sign ahead

School zone ahead

Railroad ahead

4 / 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___.

0.025

0.05

0.04

0.06

5 / 50

An inspection of a motor vehicle registered in New Jersey should occur each year by:

a mechanic

an auto repair shop

an official motor vehicle inspection station

a car dealer

6 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Pull Over

Turn Around

Increase Speed

Construction Flagman Ahead

7 / 50

To improve your safety when driving at night it is best to:

Decrease your speed

Keep your eyes focused to the right side of the road

Blink your eyes often

Flash between your high-beam and low-beam lights frequently

8 / 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.

9 / 50

Following a complete stop at a traffic signal with a solid red light, you may:

proceed straight ahead once giving the right-away to traffic in the intersection

turn right unless prohibited by signage

proceed straight ahead

turn left unless prohibited by signage

10 / 50

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced two or more feet apart indicate:

passing lane

parking lot

a barrier

one-way traffic

11 / 50

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

signal a left-turn signal and check for approaching traffic

adjust mirrors

honk your horn

give a right-turn signal

12 / 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

turn left and then right

drive through the island circle

perform a U-turn

13 / 50

This sign indicates:

four lane traffic ahead

median ahead

intersection ahead

traffic moving in opposing directions

14 / 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

15 / 50

This road sign indicates:

begin divided highway; keep right

no passing zone

merging traffic

keep left

16 / 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

tailgate behind the emergency vehicle

cross over to the lane with approaching traffic

move from the right traffic lane to the left traffic lane

17 / 50

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

18 / 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 $75.00

Up to $500.00

Up to $1000.00

Up to $100.00

19 / 50

A driver must slow down or stop for pedestrians within _____ when there are no traffic control signals.

standing in a parking spot

the median

marked crosswalks

sidewalk

20 / 50

This sign indicates:

come to a rolling stop

stop only if another car is coming

proceed when safe after coming to a full stop

proceed carefully through the intersection; stopping only for pedestrians

21 / 50

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

0.10 percent

.03 percent

.05 percent

0.08 percent

22 / 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.

23 / 50

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

While at a police station 15 feet from the driveway entrance

Across the front of a private driveway

Within a no parking zone if running a quick errand

Within 10 feet of a stop sign

24 / 50

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

look right, then right again, and then left

look left first, then right, then left again

flash your headlights

perform a rolling stop

25 / 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.

speed distance

half-speed distance

reaction distance

awareness distance

26 / 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 the parking lights

Turn on your emergency flashers

Turn on your high beams

Turn on your fog lights

27 / 50

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

the crosswalk indicator shows a white hand

the crosswalk indicator shows a flashing red hand

the crosswalk count down timer has reached 2 seconds

the crosswalk indicator shows a walking person

28 / 50

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

return to the driving lane

decrease your speed

increase your speed

move to the passing lane

29 / 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.

speed up to get across the tracks quicker

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

30 / 50

You should _____ when you plan to exit a controlled-access highway.

be prepared to slam on the brakes

increase your speed on the exit ramp

slow down on the exit ramp

drive as closely to the person ahead of you as possible

31 / 50

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

to indicate you are pulling over

to indicate you plan to change lanes

to indicate your intent to turn

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

32 / 50

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

Singing along to the radio while driving

Driving while under the influence of drugs

Driving while drinking a soda

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

33 / 50

You should look towards the ______ of the road if a vehicle is approaching you with their high beams on.

back and forth between the right and left side

center

left side

the right side

34 / 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

35 / 50

A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians because:

these vehicles and individuals are difficult to see in traffic

they have the right-of-way

they have their own set of traffic laws

they do not have turn signals

36 / 50

____ lines divide traffic moving in the same direction.

black

white

yellow

green

37 / 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

38 / 50

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

Felony drug possession

Murder

Robbery

Driving across state lines

39 / 50

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

have someone else drive or stop driving

chug coffee

turn the volume of the radio up

call a parent while driving

40 / 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

41 / 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

make sure you have a clear view of all the tracks

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

honk your horn for the train to go faster

42 / 50

"Transit" is used to indicate _____.

a lane for buses only

a lane for motorcycles only

a lane for high efficiency vehicles only

a lane for semi trucks only

43 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

at a green arrow

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

you encounter a red light

44 / 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

24 hours

10 days

36 hours

45 / 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

.05% or higher

.02% or higher

46 / 50

The two-second rule is for:

To allow a safe gap between another vehicle and yourself

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

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

Time needed to adjust for bad weather

47 / 50

You should not follow cars too closely to allow:

a better view of other vehicle's turn signals

space for a car to merge in front of you

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

a better view of the road between the cars

48 / 50

You should not _____ when changing lanes.

use your turn signal to indicate your intentions

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

check your blind spot before changing lanes

49 / 50

Do avoid carbon monoxide poisoning you should:

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

Always drive with your windows closed

50 / 50

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

speed up to catch up with the driver

stop to give them time to go farther down the road

slow down in a safe manner by adjusting your speed

perform a u-turn

Your score is

The average score is 67%

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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