New Jersey MVC permit practice test
25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, speed limits, parking, right of way, turns and intersections and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real New Jersey MVC test has 50 questions and you need 40 right.
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Question 1What is the minimum age for a New Jersey special learner permit?
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B: 16. A special learner permit can be obtained at 16 by a resident enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course. New Jersey Driver Manual: Special Learner Permits for New Jersey Residents, page 19.
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Question 2Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in New Jersey school zones, business districts and residential districts?
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C: 25 mph. New Jersey's limit in school zones, business and residential districts is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. New Jersey Driver Manual: Speed Control, page 62.
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Question 3How far from the curb may your wheels be when you are parked in New Jersey?
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A: No more than 6 inches. It is illegal for a vehicle to be parked more than six inches from the curb. New Jersey Driver Manual: Parking Regulations, page 84.
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Question 4At a multi-way stop, you and another driver arrive at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?
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B: The driver on your right. At a multi-way stop, yield to the motorist on the right if both arrive at the same time. New Jersey Driver Manual: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 5At least how far before a turn must you signal in New Jersey?
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B: 100 feet. State law requires moving to the proper lane and signaling at least 100 feet before any turn. New Jersey Driver Manual: Turning, page 55.
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Question 6On a two-lane road, a school bus ahead has stopped with flashing red lights. How far away must you stop?
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C: At least 25 feet. State law requires stopping at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop for School Buses, page 77.
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Question 7What does this red, eight-sided sign require?
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B: Come to a complete stop. The red octagon is used only for STOP signs; you must come to a complete stop. New Jersey Driver Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 215.
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Question 8When traffic lights are hung vertically, which light is always on top?
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C: Red. On a vertical signal the red light is always on top, yellow in the center and green below; a green arrow is at the bottom. New Jersey Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 212.
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Question 9How do you enter a highway, parkway or turnpike?
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B: Use the acceleration lane to speed up to the flow of traffic and yield to traffic on the highway. Use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed, avoid stopping, and yield to traffic already on the main road. New Jersey Driver Manual: Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes, page 68.
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Question 10What following-distance rule does the New Jersey manual recommend for normal conditions?
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C: Three-seconds-plus rule. The three-seconds-plus rule helps judge a safe following distance at any speed. New Jersey Driver Manual: Three Seconds-Plus Rule, page 95.
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Question 11In a heavy rainstorm on a multi-lane highway, where does the manual suggest you drive?
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B: On the highest point of the road, such as the center lane. To reduce hydroplaning, drive on the highest point of the road, such as the center lane of a multi-lane highway. New Jersey Driver Manual: Hydroplaning, page 97.
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Question 12Your conventional (non-ABS) brakes suddenly fail. What should you do first?
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B: Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard. Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard; if that fails, use the parking brake while holding the release. New Jersey Driver Manual: Brake Failure, page 107.
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Question 13In New Jersey, it is illegal for a driver 21 or older to drive with a BAC of:
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B: 0.08% or higher. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, or while under the influence, is illegal. New Jersey Driver Manual: How Much is Too Much, page 115.
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Question 14What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel for normal driving?
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B: 9 and 3 o'clock. Grip the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions; this reduces injury risk if the airbag deploys. New Jersey Driver Manual: Hand Position, page 51.
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Question 15What is the minimum age to get a New Jersey examination permit (without a driver training course)?
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B: 17. Any New Jersey resident at least 17 who is not suspended can obtain an examination permit; no instructor or school enrollment is needed. New Jersey Driver Manual: Examination Permits for New Jersey Residents, page 20.
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Question 16What is the New Jersey speed limit in suburban business and residential districts unless otherwise posted?
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C: 35 mph. Suburban business and residential districts have a 35 mph limit unless posted otherwise. New Jersey Driver Manual: Speed Control, page 62.
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Question 17You must not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant in New Jersey?
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B: 10 feet. Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. New Jersey Driver Manual: Do Not Park, page 85.
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Question 18At an uncontrolled intersection, which vehicle should yield as a rule?
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B: The vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right. As a rule, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right at uncontrolled intersections. New Jersey Driver Manual: Uncontrolled, page 68.
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Question 19You missed the street where you wanted to turn. What should you do?
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B: Take the next turn instead. Never back up if you miss a turn; it is better to take the next turn than risk a crash. New Jersey Driver Manual: Turning, page 55.
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Question 20You are on a dual highway, on the other side of a raised median from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. What must you do?
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B: Slow to 10 mph. On a dual-lane highway, if you are on the other side of a safety island or raised median, slow to 10 mph. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop for School Buses, page 77.
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Question 21What shape is a YIELD sign?
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B: Inverted (downward-pointing) triangle. The YIELD sign is a white inverted triangle with red wording and border. New Jersey Driver Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 215.
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Question 22When traffic lights are arranged horizontally, where is the red light?
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C: On the left. When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left. New Jersey Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 212.
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Question 23You missed your exit on the Turnpike. What should you do?
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B: Go on to the next exit. If you miss an exit, go on to the next one; never back up on an exit ramp or deceleration lane. New Jersey Driver Manual: Leaving Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes, page 69.
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Question 24In bad weather, how much following time does the manual recommend?
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C: Four or more seconds. During bad weather or on wet roads, increase the interval to four or more seconds. New Jersey Driver Manual: Three Seconds-Plus Rule, page 95.
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Question 25When must headlights be on in New Jersey?
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B: From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and whenever visibility is 500 feet or less. Headlights are required from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, when visibility is 500 feet or less, and in fog, mist or smoke. New Jersey Driver Manual: Using Headlights, page 83.
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