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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

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

they have the right-of-way

these vehicles and individuals are difficult to see in traffic

they have their own set of traffic laws

they do not have turn signals

2 / 50

It is best to keep a space cushion:

on the left side of the vehicle

on all sides of the vehicle

on the right side of the vehicle

at the front of the vehicle

3 / 50

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

Driving across state lines

Felony drug possession

Murder

Robbery

4 / 50

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

turn on your parking lights

flash your high beam lights at the other driver

honk your horn at the driver

look away toward the right side of the road

5 / 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

the right side

left side

6 / 50

You should ____ on slippery roads.

reduce speed

not drive faster than 15 mph

drive 5 mph over the speed limit

maintain the speed limit

7 / 50

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

okay to pass

drive to the left of the lines

traffic is moving in opposite directions

traffic moving in the same direction

8 / 50

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

slow down in a safe manner by adjusting your speed

stop to give them time to go farther down the road

speed up to catch up with the driver

perform a u-turn

9 / 50

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

to indicate you plan to change lanes

to indicate your intent to turn

to indicate you are pulling over

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

10 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

you encounter a red light

at a green arrow

11 / 50

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

Drive over the rumble strip

Allow for increased following distance

Apply pressure to brakes every 4 seconds

Increase your speed

12 / 50

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

You have young children in the car

When the railroad blockades are up

There are more than two tracks

You cannot fully clear the tracks after crossing

13 / 50

____ lines divide traffic moving in the same direction.

white

green

yellow

black

14 / 50

Car skids are mainly caused by what?

Tires with limited tread

The size and weight of the car

New asphalt on the roads

Driving at an unsafe speed

15 / 50

You do not have to stop for an actively loading / unloading school bus if you are traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway with an unpaved divider of at least ____ in width.

5 feet

4 feet

1 foot

You must always stop your vehicle for a stopped school bus regardless of direction or dividers.

16 / 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

0.025

0.06

0.05

17 / 50

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

26,001

22,001

18,001

28,001

18 / 50

This sign is a:

warning sign

stop sign

exit sign

national park sign

19 / 50

You should ______ when crossing railroad tracks in heavy traffic.

honk at cars to speed up

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

race other cars across the tracks

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

20 / 50

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

26 years old

22 years old

19 years old

25 years old

21 / 50

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

a 1099 form

proof of chance of address

a social security receipt

W-3 form

22 / 50

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

look left first, then right, then left again

perform a rolling stop

flash your headlights

look right, then right again, and then left

23 / 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.

24 / 50

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

increase your speed on the exit ramp

be prepared to slam on the brakes

slow down on the exit ramp

drive as closely to the person ahead of you as possible

25 / 50

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

26 / 50

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

six times

four times

five times

two times

27 / 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.

.05% or higher

.03% or higher

.02% or higher

.08% or higher

28 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Increase Speed

Turn Around

Pull Over

Construction Flagman Ahead

29 / 50

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

when there is a stop sign

when there is a red flashing traffic signal

when there is a steady red traffic signal

when at a flashing yellow traffic light

30 / 50

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

.02 or higher blood alcohol level

.06 or higher blood alcohol level

.07 or higher blood alcohol level

.025 or higher blood alcohol level

31 / 50

This sign indicates:

proceed when safe after coming to a full stop

stop only if another car is coming

proceed carefully through the intersection; stopping only for pedestrians

come to a rolling stop

32 / 50

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

Insurance document signed by a notary

Receipt for purchase of the vehicle

Certificate of title of the vehicle

Proof of insurance listing the vehicle as insured

33 / 50

You should not follow cars too closely to allow:

space for a car to merge in front of you

a better view of other vehicle's turn signals

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

a better view of the road between the cars

34 / 50

This road sign indicates:

begin divided highway; keep right

keep left

no passing zone

merging traffic

35 / 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

10 days

36 hours

24 hours

36 / 50

Should your vehicle break down on the highway you should:

Park off the pavement where you can be seen

All of these answers are correct

Stay in the lane you broke down in

Stand in the right lane to flag down help

37 / 50

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

adjust mirrors

honk your horn

give a right-turn signal

signal a left-turn signal and check for approaching traffic

38 / 50

You should increase space between your vehicle and others during a hard rain because:

it will decrease chances of hydroplaning

it helps you see vehicles ahead of you

you need the space when using your high beam headlights

the vehicle is more difficult to control on wet roads

39 / 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.

there is nothing special you need to do

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

speed up to get across the tracks quicker

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

40 / 50

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

speed up

stop 5 ft back from the line

stop when the reach the line

stop halfway across the line

41 / 50

Passing is prohibited:

when you are driving on the side with a dotted yellow lines and a solid line on the other

when there is no oncoming traffic

on hills and curves

at double yellow dotted lines

42 / 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

43 / 50

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

pedestrians

all of these answers

other vehicles already in the intersection

oncoming traffic

44 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

school crossing

sidewalk zone

bicycle crossing

pedestrian crossing

45 / 50

You should not _____ when changing lanes.

check your blind spot before changing lanes

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

use your turn signal to indicate your intentions

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

46 / 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

47 / 50

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

Keep your eyes focused to the right side of the road

Decrease your speed

Blink your eyes often

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

48 / 50

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

tailgate behind the emergency vehicle

move from the right traffic lane to the left traffic lane

cross over to the lane with approaching traffic

stop at the curb after pulling over

49 / 50

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

multiple expressway exits

changing lanes is permitted

traffic is driving in opposing directions

it is illegal to change lanes

50 / 50

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

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

honk your horn at passing drivers

call a parent

wave to passing drivers

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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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