NJ Permit Practice Test 25

All 20 questions in test 25

Every question below comes from the New Jersey question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. 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
   Show answer

   On the test course or in the parallel parking area. The road test checklist prohibits practice driving on the test course or in the parallel parking area. The manual allows supervised practice after permit validation, subject to the applicable permit requirements. The cited passage reads: "No practice driving is permitted on the test course or in the parallel parking area" Among the options, "On the test course or in the parallel parking area" matches that passage, while "On any public road with a validated permit", "In an empty shopping center lot with an instructor", and "On rural roads during daylight hours" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Permits and the Graduated Driver License

2. 2. 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
   Show answer

   25 mph. The manual lists 25 mph for school zones, business districts, and residential districts unless otherwise posted. It separately lists 35 mph for suburban business and residential districts. The cited passage reads: "25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts" Among the options, "25 mph" matches that passage, while "20 mph", "30 mph", and "35 mph" each alter its terms. Keeping the passage wording in view, with its exact figures and conditions, is the cue for picking "25 mph" over the alternatives listed here.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and safe speed

3. 3. How many points follow a failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in New Jersey?

   1. 3 points
   2. 2 points
   3. 5 points
   4. 4 points
   Show answer

   2 points. Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle carries two points. An improper turn at a traffic light carries three points, and improper passing in a no-passing zone carries four. The cited passage reads: "Failure to yield to emergency vehicle 2 N.J.S.A. 39:4-96" Among the options, "2 points" matches that passage, while "3 points", "4 points", and "5 points" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, surcharges and driver programs

4. 4. How many points are assessed for careless driving in New Jersey?

   1. 5 points
   2. 4 points
   3. 3 points
   4. 2 points
   Show answer

   2 points. Careless driving carries two points. Reckless driving and racing on a highway each carry five points, while improper passing in a no-passing zone carries four. The cited passage reads: "N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 Careless driving 2 N.J.S.A. 39:4-97a Destruction of agricultural or recreational property 2" Among the options, "2 points" matches that passage, while "5 points", "4 points", and "3 points" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, surcharges and driver programs

5. 5. How long is an initial registration valid for a brand-new vehicle in New Jersey?

   1. One year
   2. Four years
   3. Two years
   4. Five years
   Show answer

   Four years. An initial registration for a brand-new vehicle is valid for four years. Other registrations are typically valid for one year. The cited passage reads: "An initial registration for a brand-new vehicle is valid for four years." Among the options, "Four years" matches that passage, while "One year", "Two years", and "Five years" each alter its terms. Keeping the passage wording in view, with its exact figures and conditions, is the cue for picking "Four years" over the alternatives listed here.

6. 6. Seat belts are required on New Jersey road test vehicles manufactured after which date?

   1. After July 1, 1966
   2. After January 1, 1981
   3. After July 1, 1976
   4. Only on vehicles built this year
   Show answer

   After July 1, 1966. A missing belt can end a road test before driving begins, and the equipment line reaches back to vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1966. The 1981 date belongs to child restraint design standards, 1976 shifts the cutoff a decade too late, and limiting belts to current year models would excuse almost every older test car. Check every belt in an older vehicle long before test day arrives.

7. 7. A New Jersey driver under 21 is convicted for the first time of driving with a BAC of at least 0.01% but below 0.08%. What license penalty applies?

   1. A 7 day suspension
   2. A 30 to 90 day suspension of driving privileges
   3. A lifetime revocation
   4. No suspension, only an alcohol class
   Show answer

   A 30 to 90 day suspension of driving privileges. New Jersey's underage offense covers drivers under 21 whose BAC is 0.01% or more but less than 0.08%. A first offense brings a 30 to 90 day loss of driving privileges, plus 15 to 30 days of community service and an IDRC or alcohol education program. The suspension starts on the day the person becomes eligible for a license or the day of conviction, whichever is later, so an unlicensed teen does not escape it. A week is too short, a lifetime ban goes far beyond a first offense, and a class alone leaves out the suspension.

   Study this in the handbook: DUI, breath test refusal and interlock penalties

8. 8. Which condition does the manual specifically list as a cause of dangerous carbon monoxide accumulation in or around a vehicle?

   1. Using the heater on a cold morning
   2. Driving with the windows cracked an inch
   3. Parking outside on a windy day
   4. Operating with the trunk or rear tailgate open
   Show answer

   Operating with the trunk or rear tailgate open. The manual lists operating a vehicle with the trunk or rear tailgate open as a condition that can cause dangerous carbon monoxide levels in or around the vehicle. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas present in vehicle exhaust. The cited passage reads: "• Operating a vehicle with the trunk or rear tailgate open." Among the options, "Operating with the trunk or rear tailgate open" matches that passage, while "Driving with the windows cracked an inch", "Parking outside on a windy day", and "Using the heater on a cold morning" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and vehicle control

9. 9. What is the best defense against crashes involving animals darting onto the road?

   1. Close your eyes briefly and brake hard
   2. Swerve sharply whenever an animal appears
   3. Speed up to pass animals quickly
   4. Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement
   Show answer

   Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement. Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement. Swerving to avoid an animal may cause your vehicle to hit something else or be hit from behind. The cited passage reads: "The best defense against such crashes is to watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement." Among the options, "Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement" matches that passage, while "Swerve sharply whenever an animal appears", "Speed up to pass animals quickly", and "Close your eyes briefly and brake hard" each alter its terms.

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

10. 10. How should the outside mirror be adjusted using the door handle as a reference?

    1. So no part of the vehicle shows at all
    2. So the handle fills the whole mirror
    3. So the tip of the driver-side front door handle shows in the lower right of the mirror
    4. So the handle appears at the top left corner
    Show answer

    So the tip of the driver-side front door handle shows in the lower right of the mirror. Adjust the outside mirror so the tip of the driver-side front door handle is visible in its lower right. The manual says this allows the driver to see part of the lanes to the left and rear of the vehicle. The cited passage reads: "The outside mirror should be adjusted so that the motorist can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror." Among the options, "So the tip of the driver-side front door handle shows in the lower right of the mirror" matches that passage, while "So the handle fills the whole mirror", "So no part of the vehicle shows at all", and "So the handle appears at the top left corner" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and vehicle control

11. 11. Before backing out of an angle parking space, which step warns people nearby on foot?

    1. Back out quickly without stopping
    2. Sound the horn continuously while parked
    3. Tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians, after slowly reversing and checking the lane is clear
    4. Open the door into the lane as a warning
    Show answer

    Tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians, after slowly reversing and checking the lane is clear. When backing out of an angle parking space, slowly reverse and make sure the lane is clear, then tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians. When you can see past the tops of the vehicles beside you, stop and look again. The cited passage reads: "• Slowly move the vehicle in reverse and be sure that the lane is clear of traffic. • Tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians." Among the options, "Tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians, after slowly reversing and checking the lane is clear" matches that passage, while "Sound the horn continuously while parked", "Back out quickly without stopping", and "Open the door into the lane as a warning" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Hill parking and parallel parking

12. 12. In the Safety Pledge to Nikhil, how much extra travel time does the driver promise to allow?

    1. No extra time, only slower speeds
    2. An extra 15 minutes to reach any destination
    3. An extra 30 minutes on highways only
    4. An extra 5 minutes to reach any destination
    Show answer

    An extra 5 minutes to reach any destination. The Safety Pledge to Nikhil includes a promise to allow an extra 5 minutes to reach any destination. It does not specify 15 minutes, restrict the promise to highways, or replace the extra time with a promise of slower speeds. The cited passage reads: "I will give myself an extra 5 minutes to get to any destination." Among the options, "An extra 5 minutes to reach any destination" matches that passage, while "An extra 15 minutes to reach any destination", "An extra 30 minutes on highways only", and "No extra time, only slower speeds" each alter its terms.

13. 13. What is the youngest age at which a person can register as an organ and tissue donor in New Jersey?

    1. 14 years old
    2. 16 years old
    3. 17 years old
    4. 18 years old
    Show answer

    14 years old. Anyone 14 years and older can register as a donor. The cited passage reads: "Anyone 14 years and older can register as a donor." Among the options, "14 years old" matches that passage, while "16 years old", "17 years old", and "18 years old" each alter its terms. Keeping the passage wording in view, with its exact figures and conditions, is the cue for picking "14 years old" over the alternatives listed here.

14. 14. Which actions can make a vehicle skid?

    1. Using turn signals before a lane change
    2. Driving slowly on dry pavement
    3. Accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, or braking improperly
    4. Checking mirrors frequently
    Show answer

    Accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, or braking improperly. The manual says a vehicle will skid if a motorist accelerates too quickly, turns too fast, or brakes improperly. In snow and ice, start with low engine speed; if the wheels spin, use a lower gear. If stuck, rock the vehicle by shifting between forward and reverse. The cited passage reads: "A vehicle will skid if a motorist: • Accelerates too quickly • Turns too fast • Brakes improperly" Among the options, "Accelerating too quickly, turning too fast, or braking improperly" matches that passage, while "Driving slowly on dry pavement", "Using turn signals before a lane change", and "Checking mirrors frequently" each alter its terms.

15. 15. Which driver is identified as being at risk for drowsy driving in the New Jersey manual?

    1. A passenger who shares driving with another licensed motorist
    2. A motorist who takes regular rest breaks every two hours
    3. A motorist driving through the night when normally asleep
    4. A driver traveling a short familiar route after adequate sleep
    Show answer

    A motorist driving through the night when normally asleep. The drowsy-driving list includes motorists traveling through the night or at times when they would normally be asleep. Resting every two hours or sharing the driving with another licensed motorist are protective measures, not risk factors. The trip-planning cue is an overnight schedule: fatigue risk rises when driving overlaps normal sleep, even if the route itself is familiar during a normal sleep period.

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance, weather and staying alert

16. 16. A boater is convicted of operating under the influence on New Jersey waterways. Which privileges face suspension?

    1. Boating privileges only, with driving untouched
    2. Driver license privileges only, with boating untouched
    3. Neither privilege until a second conviction
    4. Both boating privileges and all driver license privileges
    Show answer

    Both boating privileges and all driver license privileges. A boater convicted of operating under the influence on New Jersey waterways will be suspended from both boating and all driver license privileges. The manual also states that the person is subject to imprisonment and offense-based fines, including a $250 to $500 fine for a first offense. The cited passage reads: "A boater convicted of operating under the influence (DUI) on New Jersey’s waterways will be suspended from both boating and all driver license privileges and is subject to imprisonment, and will be fined $250 to $500 for the first offense" Among the options, "Both boating privileges and all driver license privileges" matches that passage, while "Boating privileges only, with driving untouched", "Driver license privileges only, with boating untouched", and "Neither privilege until a second conviction" each alter its terms.

17. 17. What usually appears before an uncontrolled intersection in New Jersey?

    1. A red light that stays dark
    2. A warning sign prior to reaching the intersection, most of the time
    3. A police officer at every corner
    4. Painted arrows across both roads
    Show answer

    A warning sign prior to reaching the intersection, most of the time. Most of the time, a warning sign appears before an uncontrolled intersection. As you approach, reduce speed and be ready to stop for traffic from the right or left. An unilluminated traffic signal due to a power failure or other malfunction is treated as a four-way stop. The cited passage reads: "Most of the time there will be a warning sign prior to reaching the intersection." Among the options, "A warning sign prior to reaching the intersection, most of the time" matches that passage, while "A red light that stays dark", "A police officer at every corner", and "Painted arrows across both roads" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way, intersections and passing

18. 18. Before driving over a railroad crossing, what must be true of the space on the far side of the tracks?

    1. That there is room on the other side to get completely across, without stopping on the tracks
    2. That another car is waiting to race across
    3. That the gates are fully closed
    4. That the train has already passed yesterday
    Show answer

    That there is room on the other side to get completely across, without stopping on the tracks. Before crossing railroad tracks, make sure there is room on the other side for the vehicle to get completely across. Never stop on the tracks. Descending or lowered gates require a stop; do not cross until the gates are raised, bells have stopped and red lights have stopped flashing. The cited passage reads: "A motorist should never stop their vehicle on railroad tracks. When crossings railroad tracks, a motorist should make sure there is room on the other side to get completely across." Among the options, "That there is room on the other side to get completely across, without stopping on the tracks" matches that passage, while "That another car is waiting to race across", "That the gates are fully closed", and "That the train has already passed yesterday" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses, railroad crossings and highway ramps

19. 19. What defines a low-speed vehicle, or LSV, under New Jersey rules?

    1. A gas powered cart topping out at 15 mph
    2. Any electric bicycle with pedals
    3. A four-wheeled vehicle reaching more than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface, not powered by gas or diesel
    4. A farm tractor used on public roads
    Show answer

    A four-wheeled vehicle reaching more than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface, not powered by gas or diesel. An LSV is a four-wheeled vehicle capable of more than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface. It cannot use gas or diesel fuel and must comply with federal safety standards. The cited passage reads: "A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a four-wheeled vehicle with an attainable speed of more than 20 mph, but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface." Among the options, "A four-wheeled vehicle reaching more than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface, not powered by gas or diesel" matches that passage, while "A gas powered cart topping out at 15 mph", "Any electric bicycle with pedals", and "A farm tractor used on public roads" each alter its terms.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, cyclists, trucks and trains

20. 20. A buyer purchases a new passenger vehicle in New Jersey. What inspection sticker does it receive, and for how long?

    1. A new car dealer sticker expiring five years after initial registration
    2. A one year sticker
    3. No sticker until the first inspection
    4. A sticker that never expires
    Show answer

    A new car dealer sticker expiring five years after initial registration. New cars get a long runway before their first inspection: all new passenger vehicles less than five model years old are issued a new car dealer sticker expiring five years after they are initially registered. One year would send a new car to a station far too early, skipping the sticker ignores the display duty, and no sticker lasts forever. When that five year mark approaches, plan the first inspection rather than discovering an expired sticker at a stop.