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New Jersey MVC permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, covering parking, right of way, turns and intersections, sharing the road, road signs 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When parking facing downhill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    A: Toward the curb. Facing downhill, set the brake and turn the wheels toward the curb. New Jersey Driver Manual: Parking, page 57.

  2. Question 2A pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk. What does New Jersey law require?

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    B: Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until they clear your lane and the adjacent lane. You must stop, not just slow or yield, and stay stopped until the pedestrian has cleared your lane and the next lane in the same direction. New Jersey Driver Manual: Pedestrians in a Crosswalk, page 66.

  3. Question 3Two vehicles facing each other at an intersection both signal left turns. How should they turn?

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    B: Each turns to the left of the center of the intersection. When safe, each driver turns to the left of the center of the intersection. New Jersey Driver Manual: Left Turns, page 73.

  4. Question 4Which vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings, so you should be ready to stop behind them?

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    B: School buses, buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. School buses, buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials must always stop at railroad crossings. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop at Railroad Crossings, page 76.

  5. Question 5A yellow pennant-shaped (sideways triangle) sign on the left side of the road means:

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    B: No passing zone. Yellow pennant-shaped signs are no-passing zone warning signs. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign shapes and colors), page 214.

  6. Question 6When pedestrians are crossing on a white walking-person signal, what must turning drivers do?

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    B: Yield to the pedestrians. New Jersey law requires turning motorists to yield to pedestrians crossing on the walk signal and those in the crosswalk. New Jersey Driver Manual: White, Steady Pedestrian Silhouette/Countdown, page 213.

  7. Question 7Highways, parkways and turnpikes have speeds of up to what?

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    C: 65 mph. Highways, parkways and turnpikes are high-speed divided roads with speeds up to 65 mph. New Jersey Driver Manual: Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes, page 68.

  8. Question 8What are the components of stopping distance listed in the manual?

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    B: Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance. Stopping distance equals perception distance plus reaction distance plus braking distance. New Jersey Driver Manual: Three Seconds-Plus Rule, page 95.

  9. Question 9Which headlight setting should you use in fog?

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    B: Low beams, plus fog lights if equipped. In fog, slow down and keep headlights on low beam, using fog lights if you have them. New Jersey Driver Manual: Reduced Visibility, page 99.

  10. Question 10If your engine dies, what happens to power steering?

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    B: It fails, so you need a firm grip and extra effort to steer. When the engine dies, power steering fails; keep a firm grip and use extra hand power to steer to a safe stop. New Jersey Driver Manual: Power Steering Failure, page 107.

  11. Question 11At a BAC of 0.10 percent, how much greater is the risk of causing a crash?

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    B: Six times. The crash risk doubles slightly above 0.05, is six times as great at 0.10 and 25 times as great at 0.15. New Jersey Driver Manual: How Much is Too Much, page 115.

  12. Question 12Under normal conditions, a horn should be audible for at least how far?

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    C: 200 feet. The horn should be able to be heard for at least 200 feet under normal conditions. New Jersey Driver Manual: Driving Signals, page 54.

  13. Question 13How long must a driver hold a probationary license before upgrading to a basic license?

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    B: One year. Probationary drivers must complete at least one year of unsupervised driving before getting the basic license. New Jersey Driver Manual: GDL: Option B, page 16.

  14. Question 14Which statement about the posted speed limit is correct?

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    B: You must drive slower than the limit when weather, road or traffic conditions require it. Never drive faster than conditions safely allow, regardless of the posted limit; failing to do so can be a moving violation. New Jersey Driver Manual: Speed Control, page 63.

  15. Question 15When parking facing uphill on a street with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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    B: Away from the curb. Facing uphill with a curb, set the brake and turn the wheels away from the curb. New Jersey Driver Manual: Parking, page 57.

  16. Question 16A pedestrian is still in the crosswalk when the signal changes to "Don't Walk." What must you do?

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    B: Stop and wait for them to finish crossing. You must stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk, even if the signal changes to Don't Walk while they are crossing. New Jersey Driver Manual: Pedestrians in a Crosswalk, page 66.

  17. Question 17How should you make a 3-point (K) turn?

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    B: Start from the right edge, turn left forward, back up turning right, then go forward turning left. Start at the right edge, move forward turning left, back up turning right, then move forward turning left and straighten. New Jersey Driver Manual: The 3-Point Turn (K-Turn), page 56.

  18. Question 18The warning lights start flashing while you are already crossing the railroad tracks. What should you do?

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    C: Immediately proceed to the other side. If warning devices activate while you are crossing, continue across immediately. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop at Railroad Crossings, page 76.

  19. Question 19What does a five-sided (pentagon) yellow sign warn of?

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    B: School zone or school crossing. The yellow pentagon is used for school signs. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign shapes and colors), page 214.

  20. Question 20Who can overrule a traffic signal?

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    B: A police officer directing traffic. A police officer can overrule traffic signals, and officers' directions must always be obeyed. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety, page 211.

  21. Question 21When approaching a toll plaza, what do green lights or signals indicate?

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    B: Open booths. Green lights or signals highlight open toll booths. New Jersey Driver Manual: Toll Booths, page 71.

  22. Question 22Where must all passing be completed on a two-lane road?

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    B: Before the center lines become solid again. All passing must be completed before the center lines are solid again. New Jersey Driver Manual: Passing, page 64.

  23. Question 23At what speed can tires start to hydroplane on wet roads?

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    B: About 35 mph. Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane starting at about 35 mph; above 55 mph they may totally leave the road. New Jersey Driver Manual: Hydroplaning, page 97.

  24. Question 24Your car catches fire. What should you do?

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    B: Get everyone out and away from the vehicle at once and call for help. Get passengers out and away from the vehicle immediately and call for help; never try to put out the fire. New Jersey Driver Manual: Car Fires, page 106.

  25. Question 25What does New Jersey's implied consent law mean?

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    B: By driving on New Jersey roads you have agreed to submit to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving. By using New Jersey roads, motorists agree to submit to a breath test after an arrest for an intoxicated driving offense. New Jersey Driver Manual: Breath Test, page 127.

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