Free NJ permit practice test — 75 questions

Correct answer: D. Construction or maintenance work ahead In New Jersey, orange diamond signs warn of construction and maintenance work such as lane closures, flaggers and detours. Traffic fines are doubled in work zones.

Correct answer: C. A fine of $200 to $500 and possible jail time Lying on a license or registration application (N.J.S.A. 39:3-37) carries a $200-$500 fine and/or up to six months in jail, plus loss of license or registration privileges for six months to two years.

Correct answer: C. Left turn NJ hand signals: arm straight out = left turn; arm bent upward = right turn; arm pointing downward with palm to the rear = stop or slow down.

Correct answer: D. All of the above The Driver Manual says to yield to emergency vehicles giving warning signals, and to buses and postal vehicles when they re-enter the flow of traffic. Once a bus is back in traffic, you do not have to yield to it when it changes lanes.

Correct answer: B. 6 months Under-21 permit holders need at least 6 months of supervised practice. For permits issued on or after Feb. 1, 2025, they also need at least 50 practice hours, including 10 after dark.

Correct answer: D. Parallel parking The Driver Manual calls parallel parking the most common type of parking on city streets, and you must parallel park to pass the MVC road test.

Correct answer: A. Stop or slow down Arm and hand pointing downward with the palm facing the rear means you are stopping or slowing down.

Correct answer: A. 6 times Per the NJ Driver Manual, crash risk doubles just above 0.05% BAC, is six times as great at 0.10%, and is 25 times as great at 0.15%.

Correct answer: D. $500 Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-36 the standard fine is $200, plus up to 15 days of community service and 2 points. If a pedestrian is seriously injured, fines up to $500, up to 25 days in jail and a license suspension of up to 6 months can apply.

Correct answer: B. Slow down in heavy rain or standing water, and keep good tread on your tires Tires can start to hydroplane at about 35 mph on wet roads, and the risk grows with speed. The manual says not to drive on bald or badly worn tires and to slow down in heavy rain, standing water or slush.

Correct answer: C. Neither of these For examination permit and probationary license holders 21 or older, the hour, passenger and decal restrictions do not apply. A permit holder of any age must still drive with a qualified adult supervising driver.

Correct answer: D. Come to a full stop, yield, and go when it is safe Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and go only when safe. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with care.

Correct answer: A. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right At an intersection with no signs or signals, slow down and be ready to stop. As a rule, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.

Correct answer: B. Go only in the direction the arrow points A green arrow, shown alone or with a red light, means you may go only in the direction shown. Still yield to pedestrians.

Correct answer: B. An extra lane at a highway entrance Acceleration lanes are extra lanes at highway entrances used to speed up to the flow of traffic. Yield to traffic already on the highway and avoid stopping in the acceleration lane.

Correct answer: D. All of the above Alcohol, cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription drugs can impair driving. Read medicine labels, ask a professional, and never mix alcohol with drugs.

Correct answer: B. 4 seconds or more Use the three-seconds-plus rule in good conditions. On wet roads or in bad weather, increase it to four or more seconds; on snow-covered roads, six seconds or more.

Correct answer: C. Slow down before entering the curve Slow down before you enter a curve, stay in your lane, and watch for curve warning signs and advisory speeds.

Correct answer: C. 18 Under the Graduated Driver License program you can get a probationary license at 17. The basic license requires age 18 and one year of probationary driving.

Correct answer: D. All of the above A special learner's permit also needs signed parent/guardian consent. The course is 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a dual-controlled car, and the instructor buys the permit.

Correct answer: B. To the left (away from the curb) Uphill with a curb: turn the wheels away from the curb, set the parking brake and shift to park. Downhill: turn the wheels toward the curb.

Correct answer: A. By driving on NJ roads, you have agreed to take a breath test if you are arrested for an intoxicated-driving offense Drivers on NJ roads have agreed to a breath test after an arrest for drunk or drugged driving. Refusing is a separate offense with license loss, fines, an ignition interlock and a $1,000-a-year surcharge for three years.

Correct answer: B. Stop at least 25 feet away and stay stopped until the red lights are turned off Stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights. Go only after the bus signals are off, and still watch for children. Improperly passing a school bus costs 5 points.

Correct answer: B. 0.08% or higher The legal limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50). For drivers under 21 it is 0.01%, which is effectively zero tolerance.

Correct answer: B. Use your turn signals, make eye contact, and tap the horn if needed The manual recommends turn signals (or hand signals), eye contact, and a tap of the horn to warn others. Never flash your high beams at an approaching driver.

Correct answer: A. $100 Breaking a GDL restriction (curfew, passenger limit, phone ban or decals) is a $100 fine (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.8) and can also lead to a suspension.

Correct answer: A. Had their license suspended 3 times within 3 years The Driver Manual defines a habitual offender as a motorist whose license has been suspended three times in three years. Driving while suspended as a habitual offender brings extra penalties.

Correct answer: C. Liability insurance Every vehicle registered in NJ must have liability insurance. Keep the insurance ID card (paper or electronic) in the car.

Correct answer: C. Doubles fines for certain offenses on designated state highways On highways designated as Safe Corridors, fines are doubled for offenses such as speeding and aggressive driving. NJDOT keeps the list of designated highways.

Correct answer: A. One red reflective decal on each license plate (front and rear) Kyleigh's Law requires GDL drivers under 21 to put a red reflective decal on the top left corner of both the front and rear plates. Decals cost $4 a pair; driving without them is a $100 fine.

Correct answer: B. May be involved in a lawsuit The manual warns that hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest crashes after drinking at their party. Serve food and non-alcoholic drinks, stop serving early, and never let an impaired guest drive.

Correct answer: C. Turn your head and body so you can see clearly out the rear window Turn your head and body to the right so you can see through the back window without mirrors, and back slowly (walking speed). Backup cameras are allowed on the road test, but these basics come first.

Correct answer: A. Judgment NHTSA's BAC chart lists 'some loss of judgment' at just 0.02% BAC, before obvious signs like poor coordination. That is why drinkers often don't realize they are impaired.

Correct answer: C. Yield The triangle is used only for YIELD signs. Slow down, let traffic on the other road go first, and stop if needed.

Correct answer: A. 3 months GDL permit holders 21 and older need at least three months of supervised practice. The 50-hour requirement applies only to permits issued to drivers under 21.

Correct answer: A. Come to a full stop and yield to traffic and pedestrians You must come to a full stop, then yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning right on red (N.J.S.A. 39:4-115). Watch for bicycles and mopeds.

Correct answer: A. The center line on your side is broken (dashed) Pass only where the center line on your side is broken and the way is clear, and finish before the line turns solid. Never pass on hills, curves, at intersections or at railroad crossings.

Correct answer: A. 10 feet NJ law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138) bans parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Correct answer: A. A stop sign The red octagon is used only for STOP signs. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk.

Correct answer: C. Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing and wait until it is safe Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing when lights flash, bells ring, gates are down or a flagger signals. Do not cross until the gates are up and the lights and bells have stopped (N.J.S.A. 39:4-127.1).

Correct answer: B. 2 times greater According to the NJ Driver Manual, crash risk doubles at a BAC slightly above 0.05%, even though that is below the 0.08% legal limit for adults.

Correct answer: A. 35 mph Tires can start to ride up on a film of water at about 35 mph, and the risk rises with speed. Above 55 mph tires may leave the road surface entirely, making braking and steering nearly impossible.

Correct answer: A. Avoid staring at any one thing for more than a few seconds Keep your eyes moving and avoid fixing on one thing for more than a few seconds. The manual also recommends resting every two hours or sharing the driving.

Correct answer: B. Hold the steering wheel firmly, keep the car straight, and ease off the gas Hold the wheel firmly and keep the car straight, take your foot off the gas without using the brakes, and let the car slow down as you steer to a safe spot off the road.

Correct answer: C. 25 feet NJ law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138) bans parking within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, and parking in the crosswalk itself.

Correct answer: A. Toward the curb Downhill: turn the wheels toward the curb, set the parking brake and put the car in park (or reverse, with a manual transmission). If the car rolls, the curb stops it.

Correct answer: D. Both the examiner-reachable brake and the valid inspection sticker The examiner must be able to reach the foot brake or a parking brake, and the car needs a valid inspection sticker, registration and an insurance ID card. Collision coverage is not required.

Correct answer: C. 25 mph NJ's limit for school zones and business or residential districts is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. Suburban business and residential districts are 35 mph (N.J.S.A. 39:4-98).

Correct answer: B. In the rear seat, facing backward Children under 2 who weigh under 30 lbs must ride rear-facing in a seat with a five-point harness, and all children under 8 belong in a rear seat. Never put a rear-facing seat in front of an active passenger air bag.

Correct answer: B. 25% longer The manual says large vehicles can take as much as 25% longer to stop in bad weather. Don't cut in front of them, and stay out of their blind spots (no-zones).

Correct answer: B. 50 hours, including 10 at night A parent, guardian or supervising driver certifies the 50 hours (10 after dark) on MVC form BA-CSD, which the driver presents at licensing. A fraudulent certification means a 6-month suspension.

Correct answer: A. 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. An exemption requires a signed letter on employer or religious-institution letterhead, which the driver must carry (N.J.A.C. 13:21-8.18).

Correct answer: C. Their dependents plus one other passenger Passengers are limited to the driver's dependents plus one other person unless a parent or guardian is riding along. Everyone must wear a seat belt.

Correct answer: D. No, GDL drivers may not use hand-held or hands-free phones or other wireless devices The phone ban is a GDL restriction, and breaking it is a $100 fine. Adult drivers may use hands-free phones, although the MVC discourages it.

Correct answer: A. Using a hands-free phone that does not interfere with safe driving Hand-held phone use is a primary offense: $200-$400 for a first offense, rising to $600-$800 plus 3 points for a third. Hand-held use is allowed only in emergencies such as a fire, crash or medical emergency.

Correct answer: B. At least 21, with a valid NJ license and at least 3 years of driving experience The supervising driver sits in the front seat. Driving with an unqualified supervisor breaks the permit rules.

Correct answer: B. Move to a lane not next to it if it is safe; if you can't, slow below the speed limit and be ready to stop The law covers emergency, tow, highway-maintenance and service vehicles with flashing lights, and any stopped vehicle using hazard lights, flares or triangles. Fines are $100-$500 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.2).

Correct answer: D. Stop and stay stopped until they have cleared your lane and the next lane in your direction NJ requires a complete stop, not just yielding, and you may never pass a car that has stopped for a pedestrian. Violations bring a $200 fine and 2 points.

Correct answer: B. One way around a center island, entering and exiting with right turns A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection. Because cars enter and exit only by right turns, it removes the left turns that cause many serious crashes.

Correct answer: A. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle approaching from the right NJ has no single rule for traffic circles: stop or yield signs at the entrances, and the circle's usual traffic pattern, decide who goes. When in doubt, use the uncontrolled-intersection rule and be extra careful.

Correct answer: B. The car on the right At a multi-way stop, yield to the driver on your right if you arrive together, and to any vehicle already stopped at the intersection.

Correct answer: A. Warning sign about a hazard or road condition ahead Yellow diamonds warn of curves, crossings, merges and other hazards. White rectangles are regulatory signs, green signs give directions, and blue signs show motorist services.

Correct answer: C. A school zone or school crossing Sign shapes carry meaning: pentagon = school, pennant = no passing, round yellow = railroad crossing ahead, octagon = stop, triangle = yield.

Correct answer: B. No-passing zone In the NJ Driver Manual's sign chart, the yellow pennant is the no-passing warning sign. Do not pass where the center line on your side is solid.

Correct answer: D. All of the above N.J.S.A. 39:3-46 also requires headlights in fog, mist or smoke. Parking lights may not be used in place of headlights.

Correct answer: A. Slow to no more than 10 mph and watch for children Drivers on the other side of a safety island or raised median slow to 10 mph. On two-lane roads, or multi-lane roads divided only by painted lines, all traffic must stop at least 25 feet away.

Correct answer: C. 300 feet When an emergency vehicle signals, pull to the extreme right and stop until it passes. Then keep at least 300 feet behind it (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92).

Correct answer: A. Treat it as a four-way stop An unlit signal is treated as a four-way stop (N.J.S.A. 39:4-81). Stop, look left and right, yield, and go only when safe.

Correct answer: B. Leave at least 4 feet of space, or slow to 25 mph and wait until it is safe to pass NJ's Safe Passing Law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.4) protects bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters and other vulnerable road users. Causing an injury brings a $500 fine and 2 points.

Correct answer: D. At least 100 feet State law requires you to get into the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before turning, then cancel the signal (N.J.S.A. 39:4-126).

Correct answer: C. 50 feet Other no-parking distances in N.J.S.A. 39:4-138: 10 feet from a hydrant, 25 feet from a crosswalk at an intersection, and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.

Correct answer: B. In a car seat or booster seat in a rear seat N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2a requires a car seat with a harness or a booster seat in a rear seat. Violations bring a $50-$75 fine plus court costs.

Correct answer: A. 0.01% or higher A first underage offense (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14) brings a 30-90 day license suspension, 15-30 days of community service and an alcohol education program.

Correct answer: B. 40 You need 80%, or 40 of 50 correct. You also need at least 20/50 vision (with or without glasses or contacts) to pass the vision screening.

Correct answer: C. 14 days You must wait at least 14 days to retake the road test. If you fail the knowledge test, you can retest in 7 days.