NJ Permit Test Questions/Answers (Multiple Choice)
A driver should signal at least how far before his intended turn? a) 100 feet b) 1000 feet c) 50 feet d) 60 yards
a) 100 feet
In New Jersey, you must be at least __ years old to register a motor vehicle. a) 17 b) 16 c) 15 d) 21
a) 17
Your eye sight must be at least this in one eye or both eyes to obtain a Special Learner's Permit: a) 20/50 b) 20/20 c) 20/40 d) 20/70
a) 20/50
A motorist with a valid out-of-state commercial driver license (CDL) who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey license within: a) 30 days b) 60 days c) 45 days d) 90 days
a) 30 days
What is the minimum time of supervised driving you must have with your Special Learner's Permit before you can get a Probationary Driver's License? a) At least six months b) One year c) Two years d) Sixty days
a) At least six months
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving had been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage? a) Beer b) Wine c) Whiskey d) Mixed drinks
a) Beer
Who gets the ticket if you get pulled over for a motor vehicle infraction while practice driving with your Probationary Driver's License? a) Both the student driver and the adult supervising b) The student driver c) The adult supervising d) The parents of the student driver
a) Both the student driver and the adult supervising
The Implied Consent Law means: a) Driver agrees to take the breath test b) Driver is of legal age c) Driver agrees to cooperate d) It means nothing
a) Driver agrees to take the breath test
What tests must you pass to get a Special Learner's Permit? a) Eye test and written test b) Road test c) Written test d) All of the above
a) Eye test and written test
NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from your driving record if you commit no moving violations for how long? a) For one year from the posted date of the last violation b) For six months c) For eight months d) For three years
a) For one year from the posted date of the last violation
A yield sign means do which of the following a) Give the right of way b) Stop, go only when safe c) Go slow through the intersection d) Stop and wait for a green light
a) Give the right of way
Using both safety belts and shoulder belts is important because they: a) Increase your chances of surviving a collision b) Are required by law c) Are required by the Division of Motor Vehicles d) Keep children away from the driver
a) Increase your chances of surviving a collision
What tests must a student driver have before he can practice driving? a) Law knowledge test and vision test b) Physical examination c) Road test d) High school driver education course
a) Law knowledge test and vision test
Dashed center lines mean which of the following? a) Passing b) No passing c) One way traffic d) Two way traffic
a) Passing
Not wearing your seatbelt in the front seat and not buckling up children under 18 years old is a: a) Primary offense b) Secondary offense c) Non-offense d) Moving violation
a) Primary offense
What should a driver do if they are being tailgated? a) Slow down and encourage the following car to pass b) Brake quickly to scare the following vehicle into backing off c) Speed up to increase the distance between you and the vehicle that is following d) Speed up and then resume normal speed
a) Slow down and encourage the following car to pass
What does an octagon shaped sign indicate? a) Stop b) Warning c) Yield d) Do not enter
a) Stop
If you are driving behind a school bus and it shows a flashing red light signaling a stop, you must: a) Stop at least 25 feet away b) Slow down to 10 mph c) Speed up and pass d) Stop directly behind the bus
a) Stop at least 25 feet away
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: a) Stop behind the line for a traffic light and pedestrians b) Bus stop c) No parking zone d) No passing
a) Stop behind the line for a traffic light and pedestrians
What must you do at a flashing red light? a) Stop, go when safe b) Stop, wait until it turns green c) Slow down d) Be careful
a) Stop, go when safe
The best way to talk to other drivers is to: a) Use your horn or lights b) Be courteous and wave c) Roll down the window and yell d) Motion with your hands
a) Use your horn or lights
A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within ________ after moving including people who are moving out of New Jersey: a) one week b) two weeks c) one month d) five days
a) one week
How long must you drive with the Probationary Driver License before you can apply for a Basic Driver License? a) 3 months b) 1 year c) 6 months d) 2 years
b) 1 year
What is the minimum age you can get a Probationary Driver License? a) 21 b) 17 c) 16 d) 18
b) 17
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a school zone is: a) 35 mph b) 25 mph c) 20 mph d) 15 mph
b) 25 mph
What is New Jersey law that sets top speed limits for certain state highways and all interstates? a) 65 mph b) 55 mph c) 50 mph d) 35 mph
b) 55 mph
How much time do you have to notify the MVC after an address change: a) 14 days b) 7 days c) 30 days d) 10 days
b) 7 days
What are the fines and penalties for refusing to take the breathalyzer test? a) Automatic DUI conviction b) 7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs, and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years c) $10,000 fine, 6 months jail time, license suspension/loss d) License revoked for life
b) 7 months to 1 year license suspension, court costs, and fines, insurance surcharge of $1,000 for three years
Your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock? a) 10 and 2 b) 9 and 3 c) 12 and 6 d) 11 and 1
b) 9 and 3
Why would you be attending the DMV Driver Improvement Program? a) To improve your driving b) Because of the point system c) Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol d) Because you failed your road test more than twice
b) Because of the point system
What does a square with a red circle sign indicate? a) No passing b) Do not enter c) Warning d) Yield
b) Do not enter
What is tailgating? a) Stopping too short at a traffic light b) Driving too close to the car in front of you c) Parking too close to the car in front of you d) Driving with a burned-out tail light
b) Driving too close to the car in front of you
For sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car? a) Push and pull b) Hand over hand c) Continuous d) 3 and 9 steering
b) Hand over hand
If your license is stolen or lost: a) Forget it b) Notify police c) Get a new license d) Notify the MVC
b) Notify police
In NJ, when can studded snow tires legally be used? a) December 15 - April 1 b) November 15 - April 1 c) November 15 - March 1 d) October 15 - April 1
b) November 15 - April 1
White center lines mean which of the following? a) Two way traffic b) One way traffic c) Passing d) No passing
b) One way traffic
The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is upward is: a) U-turn b) Right turn c) Left turn d) Slow or stop
b) Right turn
A pentagon shaped sign means which of the following? a) Rail road crossing b) School zone c) No passing zone d) Road narrows
b) School zone
In order to steer the car while moving backward, you should turn: a) The steering wheel in the direction opposite the way you want the rear of the car to go b) The steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go c) The steering wheel clockwise for the rear of the car to go the left d) The steering wheel in direction you want the front of the car to go
b) The steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go
The law allows you to turn right after stopping and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians at a red light unless: a) There is a flashing red light b) There is a sign "no turn on red" c) There is a stop sign d) There is a red arrow pointing right
b) There is a sign "no turn on red"
Permit holders older than 21 must have this much supervised driving prior to taking the road test? a) Six months b) Three months c) One month d) Two weeks
b) Three months
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: a) Your own reaction time b) Time of day c) Condition of your vehicle's brakes c) Condition and type of vehicle's tires
b) Time of day
When parking downhill on a street with a curb on your right, the vehicle's wheels should be: a) Straight b) Toward the curb c) Away from the curb d) None of the above
b) Toward the curb
You must yield for emergency vehicles: a) Never b) When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren c) Only when other vehicles yield d) None of the above
b) When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren
Graduated Driver License fines are how much? a) $50 b) $150 c) $100 d) $75
c) $100
How long do you have to notify the MVC after a name change? a) 7 days b) 10 days c) 14 days d) 30 days
c) 14 days
How old must you be to get a Special Learner's Permit? a) 15 b) 18 c) 16 d) 17
c) 16
How long will your basic license be good for in New Jersey? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 4 years d) 2 years
c) 4 years
What is a habitual offender? a) Any person whose license has been suspended once b) Any person whose license has been suspended 2 times in 2 years c) Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years d) Any person whose license has been suspended 1 time in 2 years
c) Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years
If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the first time, how long must he/she wait before taking it again? a) 5 days b) 7 days c) At least two weeks d) 30 days
c) At least two weeks
When parking uphill with a curb on your right, your wheels should be facing? a) Straight b) Towards the curb c) Away from the curb d) None of the above
c) Away from the curb
You can practice driving with a valid special learner's permit (for a 16 year old): a) Between 12:01 am and 5 am b) Between 9 am and 9 pm c) Between 5:01 am and 11 pm d) Anytime
c) Between 5:01 am and 11 pm
Who must have a reflectorized, red decal on the front and back license plates while driving? a) Only Special Learner's Permit drivers b) All drivers under the age of 21 c) Both Special Learner's Permit and Probationary Driver's License drivers d) All family cars must have red decals permanently placed on them
c) Both Special Learner's Permit and Probationary Driver's License drivers
How many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner's Permit in the vehicle? a) Two b) None c) Immediate family members and one non-member d) Any number of passengers
c) Immediate family members and one non-member
When driving in bad weather, drivers should: a) Increase speed to reach the final destination more quickly b) Decrease the "two-second" rule c) Increase the "two-second" rule d) None of the above
c) Increase the "two-second" rule
The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is straight out is: a) U-turn b) Right turn c) Left turn d) Slow or stop
c) Left turn
Solid center lines indicate which of the following? a) Passing allowed b) Crosswalk c) No passing allowed d) Right turns allowed
c) No passing allowed
If a passenger over 18 is found without a seat belt, who is held responsible? a) Driver b) Passenger and driver c) Passenger only d) All of the above
c) Passenger only
What should you do at a yellow light? a) Slow down and go through b) Speed up and go through c) Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green d) Slam on the brakes
c) Stop, if you can do so safely, then wait for green
If a person has been drinking what can sober them up? a) Drinking lots of water b) Taking a hot shower c) Time d) A full meal
c) Time
Yellow center lines mean: a) One way traffic b) Stop line c) Two way traffic d) Crosswalk
c) Two way traffic
The Implied Consent Law is: a) Permission for someone to drive your vehicle b) All passengers must wear their seat belts c) You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving d) None of the above
c) You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving
What are three items you must have with you when driving? a) passport; SS card; insurance card b) birth certificate; student ID; SS card c) license or permit; registration; and insurance card d) none of the above
c) license or permit; registration; and insurance card
How old must you be to get an examination permit? a) 18 b) 16 c) 15 d) 17
d) 17
If you move to New Jersey, how long do you have to transfer your basic driver license? a) 7 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first b) 14 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first c) 30 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first d) 60 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first
d) 60 days or until your out-of-state driver license expires, whichever comes first
Seatbelts can improve a motorists chance of surviving a crash by what percent? a) 100% b) 50% c) 70% d) 60%
d) 60%
Getting a driver's license illegally may result in: a) A fine of $25 to $100 b) Imprisonment of 6 months c) A court trial d) A fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days
d) A fine of $200 to $500 and/or imprisonment from 30 to 90 days
For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a valid registration, a valid inspection sticker and what other document? a) A valid driver's license b) A valid birth certificate c) A valid student ID d) A valid insurance card
d) A valid insurance card
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: a) At an intersection with a stop sign b) Where there is a red light c) When a traffic officer orders you to stop d) All of the above
d) All of the above
As you drive, you must turn your headlights on: a) When you turn your wipers on b) One-half hour after sunset c) One-half hour before sunrise d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are: a) Cold pills b) Tranquilizers c) Some prescription drugs d) All of the above
d) All of the above
If a collision is possible, you should: a) Choose to hit something that will give way rather than something that's rigid b) Choose to hit something that's standing still rather than something moving toward you c) If you have to hit anything, try to make it a glancing blow or sideswipe d) All of the above
d) All of the above
If a driver receives a "proposed license suspension", which of the following choices would he/she have? a) Attend a NJ Driver Improvement Program b) Ask for a hearing with the Division of Motor Vehicles c) Turn in your license for the suspension period d) All of the above
d) All of the above
If you are on a Special Learner's Permit, you: a) May not drive between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am b) May not use cell phones or other handheld devices c) May only have passengers from their household, plus 1 additional person d) All of the above
d) All of the above
It is important to slow down: a) On narrow or winding roads b) At intersections or railroad crossings c) When the road is wet or slippery d) All of the above
d) All of the above
MVC may terminate your road test before it starts because of: a) An unsafe vehicle b) A center console or other equipment in your vehicle that obstructs the examiner's access to the brake pedal c) Missing seat belts d) All of the above
d) All of the above
To obtain a New Jersey driver license or non-driver ID card, you must present: a) Proof of age b) Proof of address c) Proof of legal US presence d) All of the above
d) All of the above
What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver? a) Weaving between lanes b) Driving slower than normal traffic flow c) Quick and sudden stops d) All of the above
d) All of the above
When driving on major highways: a) Stay alert b) Keep your eyes moving c) Be ready to react to road hazards d) All of the above
d) All of the above
if your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow you should: a) Slow down b) Roll down the driver's side window and put your head out so you can see ahead c) Brake and pull off the road d) All of the above
d) All of the above
The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors is known as: a) Space cushion b) Safety zone c) Vision spots d) Blind spots
d) Blind spots
If a student driver commits a traffic offense, who is responsible? a) The student b) The instructor c) The parent d) Both a and b
d) Both a and b
At what age must children ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear of the vehicle? a) Children 2 and under b) Children 4 and under c) Children under age 5 and over 80 lbs d) Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs
d) Children under age 8 and under 80 lbs
Which of these lines separate the shoulder from the travel lane? a) Dashed lines b) Yellow lines c) End lines d) Edge lines
d) Edge lines
What state of mind describes a driver who has been driving for a long time resulting in a "trance-like" state? a) Tired driving b) Road rage c) Habitual offender d) Highway hypnosis
d) Highway hypnosis
Hydroplaning is most likely to occur: a) In snow b) In fog c) During nighttime hours d) In a heavy rainstorm
d) In a heavy rainstorm
You needn't stop your vehicle for an ice cream truck when: a) It shows flashing red lights b) It shows a stop signal arm c) A person is crossing the roadway to or from the frozen dessert truck d) On a dual highway if you're on the other side of a safety islands or median from the ice cream truck
d) On a dual highway if you're on the other side of a safety islands or median from the ice cream truck
A 5-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as: a) One pint of whiskey b) A gallon of wine c) A 6-pack of beer d) One 12-ounce can of beer
d) One 12-ounce can of beer
To obtain a NJ driver license or non-driver ID card, you must present: a) Proof of age b) Proof of identity c) Proof of citizenship d) Proof of age, identity, address, and that your presence in this country is authorized under federal law
d) Proof of age, identity, address, and that your presence in this country is authorized under federal law
After several road test failure the MVC may require an applicant to wait how long before retaking the road test? a) Thirty days b) Sixty days c) Ninety days d) Six months
d) Six months
What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping? a) Pushing the brake too lightly b) Pushing the gas pedal c) Pushing both gas and brake d) Slamming on the brakes
d) Slamming on the brakes
The meaning of a hand signal when driver's hand and arm is downward is: a) U-turn b) Right turn c) Left turn d) Slow or stop
d) Slow or stop
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: a) Slow down at the light b) Drive carefully without stopping c) Merge to the right d) Stop before entering the intersection
d) Stop before entering the intersection
A motorist approaching an unlit signal should do which of the following? a) Stay where you are until help arrives b) Slow down and go through cautiously c) Yield d) Stop, go only when safe
d) Stop, go only when safe
Hydroplaning means: a) Road surfaces become slippery during the first minutes of rainfall b) A car will skid when water is deeper than the tire tread c) Brakes fail to hold when cars are driven through deep water d) Tire treads lose contact with a wet road
d) Tire treads lose contact with a wet road
Two yellow lines down the center of the road, one dashed and one solid, indicate which of the following? a) Two way traffic, no passing b) One way traffic, passing only on dashed side c) One way traffic, passing on both sides d) Two way traffic, passing only on dashed side
d) Two way traffic, passing only on dashed side
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only: a) If the driver stops the vehicle before crossing the sidewalk b) With the permission of the property owner c) Anytime d) When directed to do so by a police officer
d) When directed to do so by a police officer
In New Jersey, persons under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI) when their BAC is: a) .01 b) .05 c) .10 d) all of the above
d) all of the above
To get a Basic Driver License, you must: a) be at least 17 years old b) be at least 16 years old c) be at least 21 years old d) be at least 18 years old
d) be at least 18 years old
When driving on a permit, a 16-year old must be accompanied by a licensed driver who: a) is over 18 years old b) is over 21 years old c) has never had an accident d) is over 21 years old and has at least 3 years driving experiences
d) is over 21 years old and has at least 3 years driving experiences
