Printable NJ Permit Practice Test

1. A New Jersey resident plans to learn with a parent instead of a driving school. What is the minimum age for this examination permit?

1. 17
2. 16
3. 18
4. 21

2. What do double yellow and white solid lines prohibit?

1. Passing
2. Turning into every driveway
3. Using a railroad crossing
4. Parking at a fire hydrant

3. What should a driver do at a flashing yellow traffic signal?

1. Slow down and proceed with care
2. Stop and wait for green
3. Accelerate before the signal changes
4. Treat it as a flashing red stop sign

4. A New Jersey probationary driver under 21 has a job that starts at 4:30 a.m. What makes driving to work during the restricted hours lawful?

1. A parent's spoken permission
2. Carrying a signed certification from the employer on business letterhead
3. Nothing, because the hours rule has no exceptions
4. Displaying an extra pair of GDL decals

5. A New Jersey driver experiences a tire blowout. What should the driver do first?

1. Brake hard before moving toward the shoulder
2. Turn sharply toward the nearest open lane
3. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can coast freely
4. Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight

6. Which statement describes New Jersey's yellow and dashed center-line combination?

1. Pass whenever the solid line is on your side
2. Cross the lines to make a U-turn at any time
3. Ignore the markings if no vehicle is visible
4. Pass only when the dashed line is on your side, and finish before it becomes solid

7. How long must a New Jersey permit holder under 21 practice with a supervising driver before a probationary license can be issued?

1. At least three months, with no suspensions or postponements
2. At least one full year of supervised practice
3. At least six months, with no suspensions or postponements
4. No set period once the 50 practice hours are logged

8. What is the New Jersey response when an engine dies and power steering fails?

1. Release the wheel so the vehicle can center itself
2. Keep a firm grip because extra hand power is needed, then stop safely
3. Turn off all warning lights and continue at normal speed
4. Apply the parking brake sharply while making a fast turn

9. A motorist becomes angry in traffic. What should the driver do before continuing?

1. Use the horn repeatedly
2. Follow another vehicle closely
3. Make an abrupt lane change
4. Take time to cool off

10. What do yellow edge lines separate from the travel lane?

1. Opposing traffic lanes
2. The shoulder
3. A railroad crossing gate
4. A pedestrian waiting area

11. Is it lawful in New Jersey to drive across private property to bypass a traffic signal or stop sign?

1. Yes, whenever the property entrance is open to the public
2. Yes, but only if the driver activates hazard lights
3. No, unless the maneuver is made after midnight
4. No, using public or private property to avoid the control is a motor-vehicle violation

12. What does New Jersey law impose on a driver convicted of failing to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, when no one is seriously injured?

1. A $54 fine with no points
2. A written warning for a first offense
3. A $1,000 fine and 8 points
4. A $200 fine, with possible community service of up to 15 days

13. What fine range may apply to a New Jersey Move Over law violation?

1. $25 to $75
2. $100 to $500
3. Only a warning for a first offense
4. $500 to $1,000

14. What do New Jersey road work signs alert motorists to?

1. Permanent license restrictions
2. Temporary roadway conditions such as lane shifts and detours
3. The current color of a traffic signal
4. A guaranteed dry road surface

15. What is New Jersey's speed limit on rural roads where no limit is posted?

1. 35 mph
2. 50 mph
3. 55 mph
4. 65 mph

16. A New Jersey motorcycle rider notices a vehicle following too closely. What does the manual advise the rider to do?

1. Speed up quickly to get away from the vehicle
2. Brake suddenly to warn the driver behind
3. Move closer to the vehicle ahead
4. Open up additional following distance ahead

17. In bad weather, how much longer can a truck, tractor-trailer or bus take to stop, according to the New Jersey manual?

1. About 5 percent longer
2. No longer than a car
3. About twice as long
4. As much as 25 percent longer

18. A red-bordered inverted triangle in New Jersey identifies which instruction?

1. YIELD
2. STOP
3. No passing
4. Railroad crossing ahead

19. What do road arrows show when used with other signs?

1. The location of the nearest inspection station
2. That passing is always permitted
3. That the roadway is closed to all traffic
4. The correct direction a motorist must take in that lane

20. A pedestrian has not entered the roadway and faces an orange steady raised palm. What should happen?

1. Start crossing quickly
2. Remain on the sidewalk and do not enter
3. Walk diagonally against traffic
4. Enter after a driver waves

21. How should a New Jersey motorist secure a vehicle parked facing downhill?

1. Turn the wheels straight and use first gear
2. Turn the wheels away from the curb and use neutral
3. Leave it in drive with the brake set
4. Set the hand brake, turn the wheels toward the curb, and use park or reverse with a manual transmission

22. On a two-lane road, a school bus ahead has flashing red lights. How far away must approaching motorists stop?

1. At least 10 feet
2. At least 50 feet
3. At least 25 feet
4. Only after the bus begins moving again

23. What kinds of hazards can New Jersey warning signs identify?

1. Only toll booths and route numbers
2. Only vehicle inspection stations and rest areas
3. Only lane-use rules printed on white signs
4. Road conditions, deer crossings, railroad crossings, school crossings, or curved roadways

24. May a GDL permit or probationary license holder use a hands-free cellular telephone while driving?

1. Yes, if the phone is mounted securely
2. No, neither handheld nor hands-free cellular use is allowed
3. Yes, but only before 11:01 p.m.
4. Yes, when a passenger answers the call

25. What should a motorist do after reading a road work warning sign?

1. Follow the directions and prepare to slow down or stop
2. Ignore the sign if no worker is visible
3. Accelerate before the lane pattern changes
4. Stop in the active travel lane immediately

26. What does New Jersey law require for trash or debris carried in a vehicle?

1. There is no requirement
2. It must be in the trunk
3. It must weigh under 50 pounds
4. It must be covered to keep it from littering the roadway

27. During what hours may a New Jersey permit or probationary holder under 21 not drive?

1. From 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
2. From midnight until 4:00 a.m.
3. From 11:01 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
4. From 9:01 p.m. until 5:01 a.m.

28. A New Jersey motorist's vehicle becomes disabled. What are the first steps the manual lists?

1. Stop in the lane and put out flares
2. Leave the vehicle and walk for help
3. Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median, turn on the emergency flashers, and raise the hood
4. Wait in the travel lane with the lights off

29. What does a white steady pedestrian silhouette or countdown indication allow?

1. Pedestrians must wait until every vehicle stops
2. Only turning vehicles may use the crosswalk
3. Pedestrians may cross anywhere without watching traffic
4. Pedestrians may cross in the indicated direction

30. What must an applicant under 18 present when applying for a New Jersey driver license?

1. A court order waiving all testing
2. A letter from an employer confirming full-time work
3. A completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian
4. A signed statement from any adult passenger

31. What program must a person who has never held a driver license complete in New Jersey?

1. The defensive driving point-removal course
2. The commercial vehicle endorsement course
3. The vehicle inspection program
4. The Graduated Driver License Program

32. What should a New Jersey driver do after missing an exit on a highway, parkway, or turnpike?

1. Cross the median to return to the missed ramp
2. Back up on the exit ramp when traffic clears
3. Stop in the travel lane and wait for a gap
4. Continue to the next exit

33. For a first DUI with BAC from 0.10% to below 0.15%, what interlock period follows license restoration?

1. Three months
2. Nine to 15 months
3. Exactly two years
4. Seven months to one year

34. When should a New Jersey driver slow down to help avoid hydroplaning?

1. Only after the tires leave the road surface
2. Only when driving on a dry center lane
3. When heavy rain, standing water, or slush is present
4. After accelerating above 55 mph

35. A New Jersey special learner permit holder is supervised by a qualified adult who is not a parent or guardian. Besides the permit holder’s dependents, how many additional passengers may ride?

1. No additional passengers
2. Two additional passengers
3. One additional passenger
4. As many as the vehicle’s seat belts allow

36. Where does the New Jersey manual specifically tell drivers to slow down even when no reduced limit is posted?

1. Only on interstates during daylight
2. Only on roads with a school-zone sign
3. Only after a vehicle begins skidding
4. At intersections and railroad crossings

37. A school bus stops on the opposite side of a dual-lane highway, separated by a safety island or raised median. What should a New Jersey driver do?

1. Stop 25 feet behind the bus
2. Slow to 10 mph
3. Continue at the posted speed without checking
4. Pass the bus at 35 mph if no children are visible

38. A single solid white line crosses a New Jersey road at an intersection. Where should the motorist stop?

1. Past the line inside the intersection
2. Behind the line for the traffic signal or sign
3. Beside the line only if a pedestrian is present
4. On the shoulder before reaching the intersection

39. What fine can follow a violation of New Jersey's child passenger restraint law?

1. Not less than $50 nor more than $75, plus fees and court costs
2. $500 to $1,000
3. A warning only for a first offense
4. $5 per child

40. What does a cross buck sign require a New Jersey driver to do?

1. Stop only when a gate is lowered
2. Yield the right-of-way to trains
3. Pass the tracks without checking both directions
4. Treat the sign as permission to cross anywhere

41. How long may a motorist drive in New Jersey with a valid license from another country?

1. Up to 30 days
2. Until the foreign license expires, regardless of time
3. Only while accompanied by a New Jersey license holder
4. Up to one year

42. What are New Jersey warning signs for?

1. License renewal fees and document requirements
2. Parking payment instructions at municipal meters
3. Road conditions that need caution and specific hazards
4. Information about motorist services only

43. Which organization is associated with New Jersey’s designated-driver campaign?

1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2. The Safe Neighborhood Services Fund
3. The Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
4. The New Jersey Driver Improvement Program

44. If a vehicle leaves the pavement onto a shoulder, what recovery method is recommended?

1. Stay on the shoulder, ease off the gas, then return at 25 mph or less
2. Brake hard while cutting across the lane
3. Accelerate onto the pavement
4. Turn sharply back at the original speed

45. Which sign tells a New Jersey driver not to enter a roadway or ramp?

1. A red octagon with white lettering
2. A yellow pennant with three sides
3. A blue rectangle with service information
4. The white square with a red circle and horizontal white band

46. If a solid yellow line is on your side of the road, what passing action is allowed?

1. Pass whenever the road ahead appears clear
2. Do not pass
3. Pass only at night
4. Cross the line to avoid a slow vehicle

47. What authority does a New Jersey flagger have in a road work zone?

1. Authority only after a police officer arrives
2. The same authority as a regulatory sign
3. Authority to change the posted speed limit permanently
4. Authority to waive every traffic law in the work zone

48. While turning left at a New Jersey intersection, what must a driver do before crossing the opposing lane?

1. Turn first because a green signal gives absolute priority
2. Wait only for a police officer’s hand signal
3. Yield to oncoming traffic and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk
4. Yield to vehicles behind the turning car

49. If New Jersey law enforcement asks a driver using prescription medication for proof, what must the driver show?

1. Proof of the prescription
2. A receipt for the vehicle
3. A note from a passenger
4. A certificate showing the last oil change

50. What is the ordinary maximum idling time for a vehicle in New Jersey?

1. Five minutes at all locations
2. Three minutes
3. Ten minutes when parked
4. There is no statewide limit