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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?

pedestrian crossing

sidewalk zone

bicycle crossing

school crossing

2 / 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___.

0.06

0.04

0.05

0.025

3 / 50

This sign indicates what when you enter an exit ramp?

The speed limit is 25 mph on the following road

You should proceed at 25 mph or less for safety

The speed limit on the highway is 25 mph

The regulatory speed limit at this exit is 25 mph.

4 / 50

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

center lane

shoulder

lane furthest to the left

lane furthest to the right

5 / 50

This sign is a:

warning sign

exit sign

stop sign

national park sign

6 / 50

You should ____ on slippery roads.

not drive faster than 15 mph

maintain the speed limit

reduce speed

drive 5 mph over the speed limit

7 / 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

8 / 50

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

four times

five times

six times

two times

9 / 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

cross over to the lane with approaching traffic

stop at the curb after pulling over

tailgate behind the emergency vehicle

10 / 50

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

straight on

right

diagonal

perpendicular

11 / 50

"Transit" is used to indicate _____.

a lane for high efficiency vehicles only

a lane for buses only

a lane for motorcycles only

a lane for semi trucks only

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.

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

13 / 50

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

Robbery

Murder

Felony drug possession

Driving across state lines

14 / 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

15 / 50

It is best to keep a space cushion:

on all sides of the vehicle

at the front of the vehicle

on the right side of the vehicle

on the left side of the vehicle

16 / 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

Driving while under the influence of drugs

Driving while drinking a soda

Singing along to the radio while driving

17 / 50

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

you need the space when using your high beam headlights

it helps you see vehicles ahead of you

the vehicle is more difficult to control on wet roads

it will decrease chances of hydroplaning

18 / 50

You are required to stop your vehicle when _____.

when a traffic officer indicates for you to proceed

you encounter a red light

at a green arrow

when approaching a flashing yellow light without oncoming traffic

19 / 50

What does this sign indicate?

Turn Around

Pull Over

Construction Flagman Ahead

Increase Speed

20 / 50

Car skids are mainly caused by what?

Tires with limited tread

Driving at an unsafe speed

The size and weight of the car

New asphalt on the roads

21 / 50

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

22 / 50

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

yield

speed up

move to the left lane

come to a complete stop

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

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

honk your horn at the driver

look away toward the right side of the road

flash your high beam lights at the other driver

turn on your parking lights

25 / 50

You must not drive in a lane with this signal:

A green arrow

A red "X"

A flashing red light

A flashing yellow arrow

26 / 50

This sign indicates:

come to a rolling stop

proceed when safe after coming to a full stop

proceed carefully through the intersection; stopping only for pedestrians

stop only if another car is coming

27 / 50

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

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.

You drive through a yellow light.

28 / 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

You have young children in the car

There are more than two tracks

29 / 50

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

honk your horn at passing drivers

wave to passing drivers

use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers

call a parent

30 / 50

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

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

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

make sure you have a clear view of all the tracks

31 / 50

An arrow that is flashing yellow indicates.

go ahead and turn

stop at the light

you have the right-of-way

after yielding to pedestrians and cars, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow

32 / 50

You should ____ before backing up.

turn your head and look through the rear window

rely on the car camera

flash your headlights

sound three short beeps on your horn

33 / 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 $500.00

Up to $1000.00

Up to $75.00

Up to $100.00

34 / 50

On a road with an odd number of lanes on which traffic is allowed to travel in both directions, the center lane is used for:

Merging

Two-way left-turns

Backing up

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV)

35 / 50

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

honk your horn multiple times

speed up

aim for the head of the animal

keep control of your vehicle on the roadway

36 / 50

Crashes most often occur where?

on side streets

on freeways

at intersections

at the end of a driveway

37 / 50

____ lines divide traffic moving in the same direction.

white

black

green

yellow

38 / 50

A flashing yellow light indicates:

construction ahead

speed through the intersection

proceed with caution

you must come to a complete stop

39 / 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 emergency flashers

Turn on your high beams

Turn on your fog lights

Turn on the parking lights

40 / 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

41 / 50

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

traffic is moving in opposite directions

okay to pass

traffic moving in the same direction

drive to the left of the lines

42 / 50

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

acceleration lane

left lane

slow lane

braking lane

43 / 50

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

44 / 50

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

55 percent

35 percent

45 percent

25 percent

45 / 50

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

drive through the island circle

perform a U-turn

merge into the circle after turning right

turn left and then right

46 / 50

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

1 year

6 months

10 months

7 months

47 / 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 to drivers behind you that it is safe to pass your vehicle

to indicate you are pulling over

48 / 50

When driving near a school zone a driver must:

honk your horn at all children

speed up so that children will need to stop

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

swerve around children in intersections

49 / 50

This road sign indicates:

no passing zone

keep left

merging traffic

begin divided highway; keep right

50 / 50

This sign indicates:

traffic moving in opposing directions

four lane traffic ahead

intersection ahead

median ahead

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

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Even More New Jersey Drivers Tests

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