New Jersey MVC permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, speed limits, parking, right of way 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 1Is it legal for an adult (non-GDL) driver in New Jersey to talk on a hand-held cell phone while driving?
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B: No; it is a primary offense, but hands-free use is permitted. Using a hand-held phone or texting device while driving is a primary offense; hands-free phones are allowed but discouraged. New Jersey Driver Manual: Cellular Telephones, page 85.
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Question 2What is the minimum age for an unrestricted basic New Jersey driver license?
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B: 18. The GDL program requires a minimum age of 18 to receive an unrestricted basic driver license. New Jersey Driver Manual: Graduated Driver License (GDL), page 14.
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Question 3When passing a school bus that is stopped directly in front of a school, what is the maximum speed?
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B: 10 mph. At a school bus stopped in front of a school, you may pass from either direction at no more than 10 mph. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop for School Buses, page 77.
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Question 4When parallel parking, about how far from the vehicle in front should you pull up alongside before backing?
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B: About two to four feet. Pull up alongside, parallel to the car in front, about two to four feet away before backing in. New Jersey Driver Manual: Parallel Parking, page 58.
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Question 5A car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. What should you do?
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B: Stop; never pass a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. Never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk. New Jersey Driver Manual: Pedestrians in a Crosswalk, page 66.
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Question 6At a stop sign, where must you bring your vehicle to a complete stop?
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B: Within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line. You must come to a complete stop within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line before proceeding. New Jersey Driver Manual: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 7Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?
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B: Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the direction the train is coming from. Run at a 45-degree angle away from the tracks in the direction of the train to avoid flying debris. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stalling on Railroad Tracks, page 106.
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Question 8Blue rectangular or square signs give what kind of information?
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B: Motorist services and information. Blue signs show motorist services such as gas, food or hospitals. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign shapes and colors), page 214.
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Question 9What do yellow center lines separate?
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B: Traffic moving in opposite directions. Yellow center lines separate traffic flowing in opposite directions. New Jersey Driver Manual: Road Markings, page 216.
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Question 10You see a disabled vehicle on the shoulder ahead. What should you do?
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B: Reduce speed and increase space, changing lanes if needed. Reduce speed and increase the space between you and the disabled vehicle, which may mean changing lanes; watch for people and tow trucks. New Jersey Driver Manual: Disabled Vehicles, page 71.
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Question 11When is passing on the right allowed in New Jersey?
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B: On roads with more than one lane in your direction, or when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room. Passing on the right is allowed on multi-lane roads or when the driver ahead is turning left and there is room; never on the shoulder. New Jersey Driver Manual: Passing, page 65.
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Question 12At about what speed may tires totally leave the road surface when hydroplaning?
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C: 55 mph. After about 55 mph, tires may totally leave the road surface, making braking and steering nearly impossible. New Jersey Driver Manual: Hydroplaning, page 97.
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Question 13Your car plunges into water. What is the best way to escape while it is still floating?
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B: Escape through an open window. While the car floats, escape through an open window; a window rolls down more easily than a door opens against water pressure. New Jersey Driver Manual: Plunging Into Water, page 106.
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Question 14What violation surcharge applies to a driver who refuses a breath test in New Jersey?
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C: $1,000 per year for three years. Refusing a breath test brings a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years. New Jersey Driver Manual: Breath Test, page 127.
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Question 15What is the fine range for a first offense of using a hand-held phone while driving?
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C: $200-$400. A first offense is $200-$400; second $400-$600; third or later $600-$800 plus 3 points. New Jersey Driver Manual: Cellular Telephones, page 86.
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Question 16A permit or probationary driver under 21 may not drive during which hours?
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B: 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.. GDL permit and probationary drivers under 21 may not drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless they have an employment or religious exemption. New Jersey Driver Manual: Special Learner Permit Restrictions, page 18.
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Question 17After stopping for an ice cream truck that shows flashing red lights and a stop arm, how fast may you pass it?
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C: 15 mph. Stop, then pass a frozen dessert truck at no more than 15 mph while watching for children. New Jersey Driver Manual: Stop for Frozen Dessert Trucks, page 78.
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Question 18How close may you park to a fire department vehicle that is in service?
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C: No closer than 200 feet. Never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle in service. New Jersey Driver Manual: Pull Over and Stop for Emergency Vehicles, page 78.
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Question 19What penalties can result from failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk in New Jersey?
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B: Fines up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, up to 6 months suspension and 2 points. Penalties include fines up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a suspension of up to six months and two points. New Jersey Driver Manual: Pedestrians in a Crosswalk, page 66.
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Question 20Driving through a gas station or parking lot to avoid a traffic signal is:
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B: A motor vehicle violation. Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is a motor vehicle violation (2 points). New Jersey Driver Manual: Intersections, page 67.
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Question 21Within how many feet of a railroad crossing should you not pass other vehicles?
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B: 100 feet. Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. New Jersey Driver Manual: Trains, page 153.
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Question 22What do brown rectangular signs show?
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B: Public recreation and scenic guidance. Brown rectangular signs are for public recreation and scenic guidance. New Jersey Driver Manual: Appendix: Driver Safety (sign shapes and colors), page 214.
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Question 23What do white lane lines separate?
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B: Traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving the same way and show road edges. New Jersey Driver Manual: Road Markings, page 216.
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Question 24Divided highways usually use what kind of interchange to enter or exit?
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B: A cloverleaf. To enter or exit an expressway, a cloverleaf turn is often necessary. New Jersey Driver Manual: Interchanges, page 72.
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Question 25Is it legal to pass on the right shoulder of the road?
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B: No, it is against the law. Never pass on the right shoulder; it is against the law (4 points). New Jersey Driver Manual: Passing, page 65.
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