New Jersey permit test facts
The format of the MVC knowledge test and where each fact comes from.
| Fact | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official test | Knowledge test | nj.gov Official handbook · NJ Driver Manual, PDF pp. 32–33 · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Number of questions | 50 questions | Same source as above |
| Passing score | 40 of 50 correct (80%) | Same source as above |
| 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. | nj.gov Agency website · NJ MVC 'License and Permit Fees', table 'Permit fees, restrictions & valid time frames', 'Minimum age' column · checked November 1, 2026 |
| 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. | nj.gov Agency website · NJ MVC 'License and Permit Fees', table 'Permit fees, restrictions & valid time frames' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| What to bring | New Jersey uses a 6 Points of ID system: bring identity documents worth 6 points, proof of your NJ address (1 for Standard, 2 for REAL ID), and your Social Security number, ITIN or an affidavit, and complete form BA-208. | nj.gov Agency website · NJ MVC '6 Points of ID', section 'What to Bring for Your Driver License/ID Transaction' · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Test languages | Written test in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian and Turkish; oral test in English and Spanish. | nj.gov Agency website · Foreign language options · checked November 1, 2026 |
| If you fail | If you fail the New Jersey knowledge test, you can retest in 7 days. | nj.gov Agency website · NJ MVC 'First Driver License/ID', step 'Take Your Knowledge Test' (same wording on https://www.nj.gov/mvc/license/youngadult.htm for the age-16 path) · checked November 1, 2026 |
| Handbook to study | New Jersey Driver Manual, downloaded November 1, 2026 | nj.gov Official handbook · checked November 1, 2026 |
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the New Jersey permit test?
The New Jersey knowledge test has 50 questions. You need 40 of 50 correct (80%) to pass.
What score do you need to pass the New Jersey permit test?
40 of 50 correct (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in New Jersey?
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.
How much does a New Jersey learner's permit cost?
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.
What do you need to bring for the New Jersey permit test?
New Jersey uses a 6 Points of ID system: bring identity documents worth 6 points, proof of your NJ address (1 for Standard, 2 for REAL ID), and your Social Security number, ITIN or an affidavit, and complete form BA-208.
What languages can you take the New Jersey permit test in?
Written test in English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian and Turkish; oral test in English and Spanish.
How soon can you retake the New Jersey permit test if you fail?
If you fail the New Jersey knowledge test, you can retest in 7 days.
Which handbook should you study for the New Jersey permit test?
The New Jersey Driver Manual (downloaded November 1, 2026), published by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Fees and document rules change more often than the test itself. Check the MVC website before you go.
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