New Jersey permit practice tests
5 free practice tests built like the MVC knowledge test: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass. Every answer is explained and cites the page of the New Jersey Driver Manual it comes from.
Practice tests
- Practice test 150 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 250 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 350 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 450 questions · answers explained
- Practice test 550 questions · answers explained
- Road signs test25 sign and pavement-marking questions
The New Jersey knowledge test at a glance
| Official test | Knowledge test |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 questions |
| Passing score | 40 of 50 correct (80%) |
| Minimum age for a permit | A student learner's permit can be issued at 16, only through an authorized driving instructor. The auto examination permit has a minimum age of 17. |
| Permit fee | New Jersey's car permit costs $10, both the student learner's permit (age 16) and the auto examination permit (17+). GDL permits are valid for two years. |
| Handbook used | New Jersey Driver Manual |
| Questions last checked | November 2, 2026 |
All New Jersey permit test facts, with sources · New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
How to use these tests
Take one test at a time and read the explanation after every question, including the ones you get right. The five tests share no questions, so working through all of them covers 250 different questions from across the handbook. If you miss a question, the citation tells you which handbook page to re-read.