New Jersey Permit Practice Test 5
50 questions, the same length as the MVC test. You need 40 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the New Jersey Driver Manual, last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 50 · Licensing rules
GDL drivers under 21 in NJ must put reflective decals on the vehicles they drive. How many decals are required and where do they go?
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Correct answer: D. Two, at the top left corner of the front and rear plates
Two red reflective decals are required, one at the top left corner of each license plate, front and rear.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey Driver License System”, PDF page 21. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 50 · Licensing rules
In NJ's Early Bird path (GDL Option A), what is the minimum age to get a special learner permit?
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Correct answer: C. 16 years old
The Option A path begins at age 16, with parent or guardian consent and enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel training course.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “III”, PDF page 17. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 50 · Sharing the road
Where do most crashes between motorcycles and passenger cars occur, often because an oncoming vehicle turns left across the rider's path?
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Correct answer: C. At intersections
Intersections carry the greatest chance of conflict between riders and other traffic. Left-turning oncoming vehicles cause many of these crashes, so riders should use SIPDE there.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 187. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 50 · Safe driving practices
While riding, the front tire of a motorcycle suddenly loses air. How will the steering most likely feel to the rider?
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Correct answer: B. Heavy and hard to turn
A flat front tire makes the steering feel heavy. A flat rear tire is the one that makes the back of the bike jerk from side to side.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 198. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Your car has stopped on the highway shoulder in an emergency. How far behind the vehicle should you place a second warning device?
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Correct answer: B. At least 300 feet back
One warning device goes just behind the vehicle, and another goes at least 300 feet back (about 120 paces) so approaching drivers get early notice.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Defensive Driving”, PDF page 107. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 50 · Safe driving practices
After starting the engine and before backing out, how should a motorist make sure the path behind the vehicle is clear?
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Correct answer: B. Turn and look back over the shoulder
Mirrors leave blind spots and may not show small or less visible road users such as bicycles and mopeds. The driver should turn and look back directly before moving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 52. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In NJ, what is the usual fine range for driving with snow or ice left on the vehicle's exposed surfaces when nothing actually comes loose?
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Correct answer: A. $25 to $75
Under NJ's snow and ice law, a driver who fails to clear the vehicle faces a $25 to $75 fine whether or not anything falls off. Larger fines apply only when dislodged snow or ice causes injury or damage.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 49. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 50 · Licensing rules
You move to a new home within New Jersey. How soon must you notify the Motor Vehicle Commission of your new address?
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Correct answer: A. Within one week of moving
New Jersey drivers have to report an address change to the MVC within one week after they move. This also applies to people leaving the state.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey”, PDF page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In NJ, you must have your headlights on whenever weather conditions limit how far you can see to less than what distance?
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Correct answer: D. Less than 500 feet
New Jersey requires headlights whenever poor weather cuts visibility below 500 feet, in addition to dusk, night, dawn and dark days.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Defensive Driving”, PDF page 103. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 50 · Safe driving practices
When is a motorcyclist riding at night supposed to use the high beam?
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Correct answer: A. Only when no vehicle is directly ahead or coming toward the rider
High beam should be used whenever the rider is not following or approaching another vehicle. The rider must still be able to stop within the distance lit.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 197. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 50 · Licensing rules
A 22-year-old holds a GDL permit and wants a road test appointment. How much supervised practice driving must this person complete first?
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Correct answer: D. At least three months
Permit holders aged 21 and over need a minimum of three months of supervised practice. The six-month requirement is for those under 21.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Road Test”, PDF page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A motorcycle rider is about to change lanes. What is the only reliable way to spot a vehicle sitting in the blind spot of the next lane?
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Correct answer: C. Turn your head and look at the traffic behind you
Mirrors cannot show a vehicle in the blind spot. A rider has to turn and look back to see traffic beside and behind before moving over.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 188. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 50 · Licensing rules
Which driver in New Jersey needs a Class C commercial license rather than being exempt from the CDL requirement?
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Correct answer: A. A person driving a school vehicle designed for 15 or fewer people
Class C covers school vehicles designed for 15 or fewer occupants, including the driver. Taxi drivers, personal-use recreational vehicle operators, and farmers within the distance limit are exempt.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “III”, PDF page 27. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
A bicyclist in NJ wants to signal a right turn using the alternative to the standard upward-pointing arm signal. Which signal is allowed?
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Correct answer: D. Hold the right arm straight out to the side
Bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters may signal a right turn by extending the right arm straight out instead of raising the left arm. A left arm held straight out means a left turn.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 56. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You back into a parked car and nobody is around. What must you do?
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Correct answer: D. Notify the police and try to find the vehicle's owner
Hitting a parked vehicle requires notifying the police. You should also make an effort to locate the owner.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Defensive Driving”, PDF page 112. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A New Jersey driver refuses a breath test after an intoxicated driving arrest and is convicted of refusal. What surcharge applies to this conviction?
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Correct answer: D. $1,000 each year for three years
A conviction for refusing the breath test carries a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year over three years. The $250 figure belongs to other offenses such as driving without insurance.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Privilege”, PDF page 129. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 50 · Licensing rules
A NJ driver leaves the scene of a crash in which someone was hurt. How many points does the violation add to the record?
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Correct answer: A. Eight points
Leaving the scene of a crash with personal injury adds eight points. Leaving when no one was hurt adds only two.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Privilege”, PDF page 142. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
In NJ, no sign prohibits turning on red, and you want to turn right at a red light. What must you do first?
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Correct answer: D. Stop fully, check traffic, and yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians
A right turn on red is allowed in NJ after a full stop and a check for traffic. The driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians, including hard-to-see bicycles and mopeds.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “SAFE DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS”, PDF page 74. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 50 · Speed limits
In NJ, what is the top speed limit in a school zone when no other limit is posted?
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Correct answer: B. 25 mph
NJ sets a 25 mph top limit for school zones, as well as for business and residential districts, unless a different limit is posted.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Speed Control”, PDF page 64. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
Under New Jersey's implied consent law, what has every motorist agreed to simply by driving on the state's roadways?
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Correct answer: C. Taking a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving
Implied consent means that using NJ roads counts as agreeing to a breath test after an arrest for an intoxicated driving offense. It does not cover searches or checkpoints.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Privilege”, PDF page 129. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Which of the following is the best way for a motorcyclist to find out whether the tires have the correct air pressure?
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Correct answer: A. Measure the pressure of each tire with a gauge
A tire can be underinflated without looking any different, so pressure must be measured with a gauge and compared with the owner's manual.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “▼ START”, PDF page 178. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A driver rests a foot near the brake pedal when traffic ahead looks like it may slow suddenly. Which part of total stopping distance does this shorten?
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Correct answer: C. Reaction distance
Stopping distance has perception, reaction, and braking parts. A foot positioned near the brake cuts the time needed to start braking, so it reduces reaction distance.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Defensive Driving”, PDF page 97. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In NJ, how far before a turn should a driver be in the proper lane and have the turn signal on?
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Correct answer: A. At least 100 feet
State law requires drivers to signal and move into the correct lane at least 100 feet ahead of any turn. This gives other road users enough warning.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 57. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 50 · Sharing the road
You have stopped for a pedestrian walking across a street at a marked crosswalk. When may you start driving again?
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Correct answer: A. After the pedestrian has cleared your lane and the next lane going your way
Drivers must remain stopped until the pedestrian has fully left their own lane and the adjoining lane traveling in the same direction.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “PASS”, PDF page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 50 · Speed limits
A New Jersey driver is convicted of going 20 mph over the posted speed limit. How many points are added to the driving record?
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Correct answer: A. Four points
Speeding 15 to 29 mph over the limit adds four points. One to 14 over is two points, and 30 or more over is five.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Privilege”, PDF page 141. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 50 · Road signs
In NJ, crosswalks exist at all corners of an intersection. Which situation means pedestrians may not legally cross at a particular corner?
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Correct answer: A. A sign there prohibits pedestrian crossings
Corner crosswalks exist whether or not they are painted. They are removed only where signage prohibits pedestrians from crossing.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “PASS”, PDF page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 50 · Parking
While practicing parallel parking in an empty lot, you keep knocking over the markers that stand in for other cars. What does this tell you?
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Correct answer: B. You need more practice before parking between real vehicles
Hitting the practice markers means you are not ready to park between real vehicles. Keep practicing, and back in slowly and smoothly.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 60. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Under NJ child passenger safety law, how must a one-year-old child who weighs 25 pounds ride in a vehicle?
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Correct answer: D. In a rear-facing restraint with a five-point harness
Children under age two, and those under 30 pounds, must ride in a federally approved rear-facing restraint system that has a five-point harness.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 44. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 50 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old applicant has no bills or records in their own name showing a home address. What residency proof can the applicant use?
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Correct answer: A. A statement from a parent or guardian certifying the address
Applicants under 18 may submit a parent or guardian statement certifying their address, using the MR-24 Parent-Guardian Consent form.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey Driver License System”, PDF page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 50 · Parking
You have parked on a busy city street and your passengers want to get out. Which exit is generally safer for them to use?
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Correct answer: D. The curbside doors, away from moving traffic
Exiting on the curb side keeps passengers away from passing vehicles, so it is the safer choice when leaving a parked car.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Parking Regulations”, PDF page 86. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You feel small raised strips vibrating your steering wheel and hear a loud noise as your car crosses them. What are they meant to do?
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Correct answer: C. Warn you of a decision point ahead and prompt you to slow down
Rumble strips alert drivers to something ahead, such as an intersection, and wake those who may be drowsy. They are meant to get drivers to slow down and are usually paired with a caution sign.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Traffic signs, signals, and road”, PDF page 220. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A 17-year-old and a 30-year-old friend ride in a car you are driving, and the teen is not wearing a seat belt. Who is responsible for the teen's belt use?
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Correct answer: D. The driver
The driver is responsible for making sure all passengers under age 18 are buckled. Only passengers 18 and older answer for themselves in the front seat.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Responsibility”, PDF page 42. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 50 · Right of way
The vehicle ahead of you in your lane has stopped at a crosswalk, and you cannot see why. What is the correct action?
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Correct answer: C. Stay behind it and do not go around
A stopped vehicle at a crosswalk may be yielding to a pedestrian you cannot see. Drivers must never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Sharing the Road”, PDF page 146. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 50 · Licensing rules
In New Jersey, which modification to a motorcycle is against the law?
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Correct answer: A. Handlebars that extend above the rider's shoulders
Extended handlebars that rise higher than the operator's shoulders are illegal in New Jersey. The other items are safe, recommended additions.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 209. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 50 · Licensing rules
A licensed driver from another state becomes a permanent New Jersey resident. Within how long must this person buy a NJ examination permit, unless the old license expires sooner?
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Correct answer: A. 60 days
Out-of-state drivers must buy an examination permit within 60 days of becoming permanent NJ residents, or when their old license expires if that happens first.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey Driver License System”, PDF page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 50 · Road signs
You notice a brown rectangular sign with an arrow pointing toward a state park. What does the brown color of this sign stand for?
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Correct answer: D. Public recreation and scenic guidance
Brown rectangular signs point drivers toward public recreation areas and scenic sites. Services use blue and work zones use orange.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Traffic signs, signals, and road”, PDF page 216. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A rider wants to stop a motorcycle as safely and effectively as possible. Roughly how much of the total stopping power comes from the front brake?
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Correct answer: B. About three-quarters
The front brake supplies about three-quarters of a motorcycle's stopping power, which is why both brakes need to be used together.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “▼ START”, PDF page 181. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 50 · Right of way
A motorcyclist sees a driver waiting at a side street who appears to be looking straight at the motorcycle. What is the safest assumption?
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Correct answer: C. The driver may still pull out without having noticed the rider
Eye contact does not prove a driver is aware of a motorcycle. Drivers often look right at a rider and still fail to see them, so the rider must not count on getting the right-of-way.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 184. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 50 · Licensing rules
A New Jersey farmer hauls the farm's own products and equipment and does not need a CDL. Within what distance of the farm must this hauling stay?
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Correct answer: C. 150 miles
Farmers moving their own products and equipment are exempt from needing a CDL only if they stay within 150 miles of their farms.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “III”, PDF page 27. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 50 · Sharing the road
Which lane position helps discourage other drivers from trying to squeeze past a motorcycle within the same lane?
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Correct answer: A. A center lane position
Staying centered in the lane signals that the motorcycle needs the whole lane. Riding at the far side of the lane invites other vehicles to share it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual”, PDF page 192. Handbook PDF
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Question 41 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
In NJ, you approach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power outage. How should you treat the intersection?
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Correct answer: D. As a four-way stop
When a signal is out because of a power failure or other malfunction, drivers must treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “SAFE DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS”, PDF page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 42 of 50 · Licensing rules
An applicant waits in the road test line when the accompanying licensed driver steps out of the car. What is the rule about moving the vehicle?
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Correct answer: D. It may not be moved without a licensed driver inside
A licensed driver must stay in the vehicle with the applicant at all times, and the car cannot be moved even within the test line without one.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Accompanying Driver Requirements”, PDF page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 43 of 50 · Licensing rules
You move to New Jersey with a valid out-of-state license that will expire in 20 days. By when must you apply for a New Jersey license?
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Correct answer: D. Before the out-of-state license expires
Newcomers must apply within 60 days or before their current license expires, whichever is sooner. Here the expiration date comes first.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey”, PDF page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 44 of 50 · Road signs
In NJ, how close to the crosswalk or stop line must you stop when you reach a red, eight-sided stop sign?
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Correct answer: B. Within five feet of it
A driver must stop completely within five feet of the closest crosswalk or stop line before proceeding, after yielding to pedestrians and close traffic.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “PASS”, PDF page 69. Handbook PDF
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Question 45 of 50 · Parking
You need to run a quick errand, and cars are already parked along the curb. May you stop in the roadway beside one of those parked cars?
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Correct answer: A. No, because double parking is prohibited
Stopping or parking next to a vehicle already parked at the curb is double parking, which New Jersey prohibits.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “PASS”, PDF page 87. Handbook PDF
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Question 46 of 50 · Sharing the road
You approach a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with flashing amber lights, and you cannot safely move to another lane. What should you do?
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Correct answer: D. Slow to a reasonable speed under the limit
Under the Move Over law, if you cannot change lanes safely, you must slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit and be ready to stop.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “PASS”, PDF page 80. Handbook PDF
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Question 47 of 50 · Road signs
A yellow curve warning sign has a smaller advisory speed sign beneath it showing a number lower than the posted speed limit. What does this mean?
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Correct answer: D. The safe speed through the curve is below the posted limit
An advisory speed sign is added to a warning sign when the maximum safe speed around a curve is lower than the posted limit, so you should slow to that speed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Traffic signs, signals, and road”, PDF page 216. Handbook PDF
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Question 48 of 50 · Licensing rules
What is a key difference between a NJ examination permit and a special learner permit?
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Correct answer: A. The applicant need not be a student or have an instructor
An examination permit is open to residents who are at least 17 without enrolling in a driving course or using an instructor. Knowledge and vision tests still apply.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “The New Jersey Driver License System”, PDF page 22. Handbook PDF
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Question 49 of 50 · Speed limits
A New Jersey driver is convicted of driving 10 mph over the posted maximum speed limit. How many points does this conviction add to the driving record?
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Correct answer: C. 2 points
Going 1 to 14 mph over the limit is the lowest speeding tier in New Jersey's point chart, and it adds two points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Driver Privilege”, PDF page 141. Handbook PDF
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Question 50 of 50 · Safe driving practices
The conventional brakes on your car suddenly fail while you are driving. What should you try first?
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Correct answer: A. Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal hard and fast
Downshifting and pumping the pedal fast and hard several times may build enough pressure to stop the car. The parking brake is a later option, used carefully, if pumping fails.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, “Defensive Driving”, PDF page 109. Handbook PDF
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