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. Which statement about train width is given in the New Jersey Driver Manual?

1. Exactly the width of the tracks
2. Six inches wider than the tracks
3. Three or more feet wider than the tracks
4. Trains never extend beyond the tracks on either side

13. What does the round yellow railroad sign warn of in New Jersey?

1. A railroad crossing behind the vehicle
2. A railroad crossing ahead
3. A station where parking is required
4. A crossing reserved for pedestrians only

14. How does a BAC of 0.10 percent affect the risk of causing a crash, according to the New Jersey manual?

1. The risk is twice as great
2. The risk is ten times as great
3. The risk is six times as great
4. The risk is twenty-five times as great

15. A frozen dessert truck flashes red lights with its stop arm out in New Jersey. To whom must an approaching motorist yield?

1. Only children already standing at the truck window
2. Only adults returning to the truck with empty hands
3. Nobody, if the motorist slows to 15 mph
4. Any person crossing the roadway to or from the truck

16. In a heavy rainstorm in New Jersey, where should a motorist try to drive on a multiple lane highway?

1. On the highest point of the road, using the center lane when available
2. In the right lane beside the deepest runoff
3. Directly behind a truck to use its cleared path
4. On the shoulder above the flooded lanes

17. For most motorists, how should the driver seat be set relative to the steering wheel?

1. Pressed against the wheel with bent elbows on the rim
2. Sitting an arm's length from the steering wheel, able to reach all pedals and controls easily
3. As far back as the rails allow, toes barely touching pedals
4. Low enough that the wheel hides the road

18. For a three-year-old child weighing 35 pounds in a vehicle with rear seats, which restraint options does the manual list?

1. A federally approved rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint with a five-point harness, in a rear seat
2. An adult shoulder belt in a rear seat
3. A booster seat without a harness in a front seat
4. A forward-facing restraint with no harness in a rear seat

19. A driver looks down to read a text message. Which distraction type does that act fall under?

1. Visual, taking the driver's eyes off the road
2. Manual only
3. Auditory
4. None, if the road looks straight

20. What may the MVC do when a New Jersey motorist fails to pay violation surcharges?

1. Forgive the balance after one mailed notice
2. File a judgment action in state Superior Court and secure a lien against real property the motorist owns
3. Convert the surcharge into motor vehicle points
4. Send the debt to the motorist's insurance agent for billing

21. What condition must a vehicle's headlights, both bright and dim, be in according to the manual?

1. Bright lights only need to work
2. They must work and be properly aligned
3. Alignment matters only after a crash
4. They may point upward if kept clean

22. What share of driving decisions is based on what a motorist sees?

1. About half
2. Nearly 90 percent
3. About 25 percent
4. Nearly all decisions use hearing first

23. How many license plates does New Jersey provide when registering a trailer, moped, or motorcycle?

1. Two matching plates
2. One plate
3. No plate until the second year
4. Three plates including a spare

24. At what tread depth does the manual say a vehicle should not be driven in New Jersey?

1. Less than 3/16 inch
2. Less than 1/4 inch
3. Less than 1/16 inch, about the edge of a penny
4. Any visible wear at all

25. Where is practice driving forbidden before a New Jersey road test?

1. On any public road with a validated permit
2. On the test course or in the parallel parking area
3. In an empty shopping center lot with an instructor
4. On rural roads during daylight hours

26. 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

27. 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

28. In daylight, which lighting practice does the New Jersey handbook recommend while driving through the work zone warned of here?

1. Use parking lights instead of headlights
2. Turn on the headlights
3. Use emergency flashers instead of headlights
4. Leave headlights off until the nighttime lighting period begins

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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

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

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

33. 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

34. 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

35. Which gear does the New Jersey handbook specify for a manual-transmission vehicle parked facing downhill?

1. First or low gear
2. Neutral
3. The highest forward gear
4. Reverse

36. 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

37. A GDL driver loses one red decal. How can a replacement pair be obtained, and at what cost?

1. Free, by mail only
2. For $4 per pair at any MVC Licensing Center
3. For $10 per pair at a police station
4. Replacements are not sold; a new permit is required

38. When may a New Jersey motorist drive over a fire hose?

1. Only when directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue, or police official
2. When no fire truck is visible nearby
3. Whenever the hose looks flat and empty
4. At any speed, if the motorist honks first

39. Why does the New Jersey manual urge lower speeds where pedestrians may be present?

1. They only matter on highways
2. They mostly reduce fuel use
3. They have little effect on injuries
4. They give drivers more time to react and greatly improve pedestrian survival

40. What can tailgating cause in New Jersey traffic, according to the manual?

1. A series of rear-end crashes when many vehicles are too close together
2. Lower fuel use for all vehicles
3. Smoother traffic flow on the highway
4. Better visibility of the road ahead

41. How should pedestrians walk along New Jersey roadways that have no sidewalks?

1. Walk with traffic so drivers approach from behind
2. Walk in the center of the lane after dark
3. Face away from traffic while wearing dark clothing
4. Face traffic, and wear reflective or light-colored clothing at night

42. In a New Jersey car, who is legally responsible for passengers under age 18 wearing seat belts?

1. Each young passenger alone
2. No one, until age 18
3. The oldest passenger
4. The driver

43. Under New Jersey’s Move Over law, what must a driver do when changing lanes is unsafe near a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Stop in the adjacent lane beside the emergency vehicle
2. Maintain the posted speed if the vehicle is partly on the shoulder
3. Reduce speed below the posted limit and be prepared to stop
4. Pass on the shoulder to create extra room

44. How does the New Jersey manual compare the danger of a tired driver with other impaired drivers?

1. A tired driver is safe if the radio is on
2. A tired driver can be as dangerous as a drunk driver
3. A tired driver is only a risk at night
4. A tired driver is safer than a distracted driver

45. Which definition does the New Jersey manual give for a cognitive driving distraction?

1. Any task that takes the driver's eyes off the road
2. Any task that takes the driver's hands off the steering wheel
3. Sounds loud enough to reduce attention to driving
4. Any task that takes the driver's mind or attention off the road

46. What minimum advance notice must an applicant give the MVC when requesting a state-approved interpreter for the knowledge test?

1. At least two weeks before the intended test date
2. At least two days before the intended test date
3. Only on the morning of the test
4. At least two months before the intended test date

47. On snow-covered roads, what following distance does New Jersey guidance recommend?

1. Three seconds
2. Six seconds or more
3. Four seconds
4. Two seconds

48. What does the New Jersey manual require operators of snowmobiles, ATVs, and dirt bikes to do concerning insurance and registration?

1. Proof of insurance, with the vehicle registration displayed
2. A municipal parking permit for trail access
3. A passenger vehicle license plate on the front
4. Proof of a basic driver license test score

49. Your car stalls on railroad tracks as a train approaches. After getting out, which way should you run?

1. Directly away from the tracks, opposite the train
2. Along the tracks away from the train
3. At a 45-degree angle away from the vehicle and tracks, but in the direction of the train
4. Stay beside the car until help arrives

50. Unless otherwise posted, what speed limit applies in New Jersey school zones, business districts, or residential districts?

1. 25 mph
2. 30 mph
3. 35 mph
4. 20 mph