New Jersey MVC Driver’s License & Permit Practice – 2026
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#1. If you see this sign beside your lane:
The Right Turn Only sign tells you that you can only turn right from this lane.
#2. It is important to always allow more space than normal in front of your vehicle when following:
A motorist should increase following distance behind a truck or other large vehicle so its driver can spot a motorist’s vehicle in the rear-view mirrors. Never tailgate or remain sandwiched between trucks. A motorist should maintain a sizable space cushion between his/her vehicle and larger vehicles.
#3. Which is a piece of good advice when dealing with driving and social drinking situations?
The best way to avoid drinking and driving is to arrange for a designated driver, use public transportation or call a cab.
#4. A large truck turns right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
Give more road space to a truck driver who is making a wide turn. Because trucks are larger than other vehicles, their drivers may have to slow, back up or swing wide to negotiate a turn. They cannot see smaller vehicles directly behind or beside them. For example, a truck driver may have to swing wide to the left to make a right turn.
#5. What does this sign mean?
Hospital is a word message sign or an H symbol sign. General service signs like this are accompanied with a directional message if used at intersections.
#6. When there is an oncoming car to your left and a child on a bicycle to your right on a two-way road, you should:
Pass only when safe. Instead of driving between the car and the child, take one danger at a time. First, slow down and let the car pass. Then, move to the left to allow plenty of room before you pass the child.
#7. Weariness, dizziness, nausea, and headache in congested traffic could be signs of:
Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include sudden fatigue, headache, dizziness, and nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, open the windows, turn off the ignition, and get out of the vehicle or garage as soon as possible. It is important to understand that CO can kill even before any of these symptoms are noticed.
#8. Driving with a heavy load can seriously affect:
You should allow a greater following distance when you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer. Heavier vehicles may take longer to stop.
#9. Why can it be dangerous to start your vehicle or warm up the engine in a closed garage?
Avoid idling a vehicle in a garage. Certain conditions can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate in or around a vehicle
#10. If you are involved in a collision, you must:
If you are involved in a collision, you must stop at the scene. Assume the worst and get help (notify the police and call an ambulance). You must always notify the police of accidents where there is injury, death, or vehicle or property damage.
If no one is injured or killed, you should try not to block traffic. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.
Show your driver license, registration card, evidence of financial responsibility, and current address to the other driver, persons involved, or police officer.
#11. Exceeding the speed limit by 10 mph when passing another vehicle:
You must comply with speed limits. If you have to speed to pass, you probably do not need to pass.
#12. Double parking is allowed:
It is against the law to park beside a parallel parked vehicle (double parking).
#13. Road signs with a yellow background indicate:
Yellow is used for general warning and advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.
#14. Which of the following must you obey over the other two?
Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, or pavement markings.
#15. It can be dangerous to leave a motor running in a garage because of:
Avoid idling a vehicle in a garage. Certain conditions can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate in or around a vehicle
#16. When you see this sign, what should you expect ahead?
Steep hill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shift to lower gear to control speed and protect brakes from damage.
A motorist should always be on the lookout for signs that warn of road hazards. These include hills, dips, narrow bridges, bumps, and railroad tracks.
#17. Three vehicles arrive at an intersection where there are no signs or signals. Vehicle A is turning left. Vehicles B and C are going straight. Vehicle B should:
Vehicle C goes first. Vehicle A must yield to both B and C. Vehicle B must yield to vehicle C.
An intersection is uncontrolled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device. As a general rule, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
#18. If a school bus stops on the other side of a four-lane road without median separation and activates flashing red lights, you must:
If a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle has its lights flashing and a stop sign extended, you must stop. It is the law. It does not matter which side of the road you are traveling on.
The only exception to this law is if a school bus has stopped on the other side of a divided highway with a barrier between travel directions. In this case, you do not have to stop.
#19. A solid green traffic signal light means:
A motorist should proceed through the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection and when turning left or right. Before making a left turn, yield to approaching vehicles.
Do not block the intersection.
#20. A car passenger, less than two years of age, must:
Children under age two who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in a federally approved rear facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness.
#21. New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to no more than:
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less.
Among the exceptions for this prohibition include motor vehicles stopped in the line of traffic, motor vehicles being repaired, motor vehicles waiting to be inspected, emergency vehicles in emergency situations and buses while discharging or picking up passengers.
#22. Where is the pavement marked with the letter R on each side of a large X?
At railroad crossings, the pavement is usually marked with the letter R on each side of a large X (R X R).
#23. You should adjust your seat and mirrors:
- All windows should be clean, and nothing should block your vision.
- The seat must be adjusted so a motorist can reach all pedals and controls easily. (For most motorists, the seat may be adjusted so he/she is sitting an arm’s length from steering wheel).
- Inside and outside rear-view mirrors should be adjusted.
- Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be fastened so that they are firm and comfortable.
- The vehicle should be in park or neutral gear and the parking brake should be set.
- Doors should be locked.
#24. If there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you should:
When a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane, slow down immediately. Sound your horn. Keep to the right even if this means running off the road.
#25. If you are on the main road when you see this sign:
Merging Traffic sign. You are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.
#26. It is illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep. This law, enacted in 2003, is known as:
Maggie’s Law, which was enacted in June 2003, makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep.
#27. What does driving within the range of your headlights mean?
Make sure you can stop within the distance you can see ahead (the distance lighted by your headlights). This is called driving within the range of your headlights.
Facts about Your New Jersey Driver’s License Test
| New Jersey Written Knowledge Test for a Permit or Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 50 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 40 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | No limit |
| Wait time before retest: | No official wait time |
| This New Jersey MVC Sample Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice |
New Jersey Permit Practice Tests at Driver’s Prep
Each practice test has 25 sample questions based on the handbook and NJ MVC tests. After each question, you will get instant feedback on whether your answer is correct. Should you get it wrong, a short explanation can help you understand the correct answer. You can also use this to look up the facts in the New Jersey Driver Manual.
Keeping the manual handy when you take the practice tests is a good idea. This way, you will learn everything faster.
Typically, you can get the latest version of the New Jersey Driver Manual from your nearest MVC office or download it online .
Do not use practice tests instead of the manual. Practice tests are a supplement to the manual, not a replacement.
The Real New Jersey Knowledge Test
On the actual examination, you will get 50 questions. The passing score is 80 percent, meaning you can only miss up to 10 out of the 50 exam questions. On practice tests, aim for perfection and try to answer all 50 questions correctly.
Read every question and all choices carefully. Make sure you fully understand everything before answering. A single word can make a choice wrong, even if it looks like it could be the correct answer. Look out for words like unless, not, and only.
You should also be careful with questions that have “All of the above” or “None of the above” as an option. These alternatives are not considered best testing practices today, but New Jersey still uses them (you will also see them on this practice test).
All questions on the knowledge test are from the New Jersey Driver Manual. Expect questions about road signs and signals, traffic laws, and specific New Jersey rules and regulations.
Questions on the test are random multiple-choice questions, where only one answer is acceptable.
You take the test on a computer-based system with touch screens. Paper tests are no longer available.
Read more about acing the MVC test .
Is the New Jersey Knowledge Test Hard?
About 30% of all first-time applicants fail the New Jersey knowledge examination for a permit or driver’s license. With a high demand for testing appointments, you should pass the test the first time to avoid unnecessary waiting times.
Who Must Take the Knowledge Examination?
First-time applicant
All first-time applicants must pass all three tests: the written knowledge test, the vision test, and the road test.
They must also complete the NJ MVC’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program.
The program has different requirements depending on the applicant’s age.
Expired license (more than three years)
You must apply for a new license if you let your New Jersey Driver’s License expire after a three-year grace period. Like any new applicant, you must pass all tests, including the knowledge and skills tests.
Licensed drivers from another country
All out-of-country applicants, including U.S. possessions and territories, must pass the knowledge and vision tests.
In some situations, MVC can also ask a driver with an out-of-country license to complete the road test.
Exception: Out-of-State Licenses
MVC typically waives the knowledge and skills tests if you move to New Jersey and have a valid out-of-state non-provisional driver’s license issued by any 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Exception: Suspensions
After a license suspension in New Jersey, MVC does not require new tests, unless they question your ability to drive.
Unlike states with revocation policies, you don’t have to apply for a new license when MVC has terminated your New Jersey license.
More about the New Jersey Knowledge Test
Besides English, MVC also offers the New Jersey written knowledge test in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. There is also a test using sign language visuals available.
For other languages, you may use an approved interpreter. The interpreter can be a full-time faculty member of a state-accredited college or university with proper identification, a priest, minister, rabbi, or other religious leader of a recognized organization with appropriate credentials, or an approved Department of State interpreter. Interpreters can be scheduled and paid for by MVC.
If you have trouble reading, you can ask for headphones. All tests have audio support.
If you are hard of hearing, you can take the knowledge test with an MVC-approved Department of State interpreter. The interpreter must be certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and listed with the New Jersey Division of the Deaf or evaluated by the Division of the Deaf and on the approved list of that division’s interpreters. MVC pays the interpreter’s fee for such applicants.
What Happens if I Fail the New Jersey Knowledge Test?
New Jersey has no specific rules about retesting, but you may not be able to retest on the same day due to service limitations. So, it is essential that you prepare well and don’t waste time on retesting.
New Jersey Graduated Driver’s License Law
All New Jersey residents who have never had a driver’s license must follow New Jersey’s Graduated Driver’s License program to get their first unrestricted basic driver’s license.
16 years old follow The Early Bird Road
17-21 years old follow The Young Adult Road
21 years and older follow The Adult Road
The law is designed to give new drivers increased, step-by-step instruction and driving experience on the road.
You must pass the knowledge and vision test before practicing driving, regardless of age. After passing the tests, MVC issues a permit that lets you get behind the wheel with a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and has been licensed to drive for at least three years. The supervising driver must sit beside you in the front seat.
The Early Bird Road (16 Years Old)
To get the Special Learner Permit for young drivers, you must be at least 16 years old.
You must also:
Have a signed parent or guardian consent
Be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training course
Have an approved instructor purchase the permit
Pass the MVC’s knowledge and vision tests
Pay required fee
Your Learner Permit has the following restrictions:
You cannot drive alone
No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
No more than 1 passenger
Must have red GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving
No use of cell phones (handheld or hands-free), iPods etc.
Seat belts are required
The night curfew has an exemption when driving to and from work or a religious event. To qualify for the work or religious exemption, drivers must carry legible documentation on letterhead signed by the employer, organization, or religious institution stating the reasons for the exemption from the curfew restriction. The letter must include the designated official’s signature, title, address, and telephone number.
There is also an exemption from the passenger restriction when a parent or legal guardian accompanies a teen or the passengers are the driver’s dependents (children).
Note: You cannot get behind the wheel and start driving until you have completed the behind-the-wheel driver training course and got the permit validated at an MVC Driver Testing Center.
After practicing driving skills, MVC can issue a Probationary License after you have completed at least six months of supervised training and turned 17.
You must pass the road test to be eligible for the Probationary License.
With the Probationary License, you can continue to practice driving without a supervising driver.
Your Probationary License has the same restrictions as the permit, except that you can now drive alone.
You must hold your Probationary License for one year and be 18 years old before MVC issues a basic and unrestricted Driver’s License.
The Young Adult Road (17-21 Years Old)
You can apply for the Examination Permit if you are between 17 and 21 years old.
You must be at least 17, pass the knowledge and vision tests, and pay the required fee.
If you are under 18 years old, you must also obtain parent or guardian consent.
With the Examination Permit, completing a behind-the-wheel driver training course is unnecessary.
Restrictions are the same as on the N.J. Learner Permit.
You cannot drive alone
No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
No more than 1 passenger
Must have red GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving
No use of cell phones (handheld or hands-free), iPods etc.
Seat belts are required
MVC may issue the Probationary License after you have completed at least six months of supervised driving.
You must hold your Probationary License for one year and be 18 years old before MVC issues a basic and unrestricted Driver’s License.
The Adult Road (21 Years Old)
As an adult, MVC issues the Examination Permit after you have passed the knowledge and vision tests and paid the required fee.
You must practice driving with a supervising driver who is at least 21 years old and has been licensed to drive for at least three years. You must practice for at least three months.
There are no passenger restrictions or night curfew when you are 21.
However, electronic devices are still prohibited and you must have red GDL decals and must use seat belts.
After three months of training and passing the road skills test, MVC issues a Probationary License. With the Probationary License, you can drive alone.
You must hold the Probationary License for at least one year before applying for the basic license.
