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New Jersey DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about New Jersey's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In New Jersey, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.04%
    2. 0.05%
    3. 0.08%
    4. 0.10%

    Answer: C. New Jersey: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, How Much is Too Muchor with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.

  2. In New Jersey, a commercial vehicle driver is in violation starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.02%
    2. 0.04%
    3. 0.05%
    4. 0.08%

    Answer: B. New Jersey: the limit for commercial drivers is 0.04%.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Ignition Interlock Deviceoperation of a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% but less than 0.08%

  3. In New Jersey, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.01%
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: A. New Jersey: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.01%.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, How Much is Too MuchFor individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher.

  4. In New Jersey, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a breath test if arrested for intoxicated driving
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. New Jersey has an implied consent law: by using New Jersey roads you agree to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving; refusing is illegal and penalties include loss of driving privileges.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Breath TestThis means that motorists on New Jersey roadways have agreed, simply by using New Jersey roadways, to submit to a breath test

  5. In New Jersey, a driver under 21 convicted for the first time of driving with a BAC of 0.01% or more but less than 0.08% faces a suspension of:

    1. 7 to 14 days
    2. 30 to 90 days
    3. 6 to 12 months
    4. 2 years

    Answer: B. First underage offense: 30- to 90-day suspension, 15 to 30 days of community service and an IDRC or alcohol education program.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Underage Offense30- to 90-day suspension of driving privilege

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In New Jersey, a required crash report must be filed within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: B. New Jersey: file the crash report within 10 days.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Reporting CrashesSend a written report to the MVC within 10 days if no police report is filed.

  2. In New Jersey, what amount of property damage makes a crash one that must be reported?

    1. $250
    2. $500
    3. $750
    4. $1,000

    Answer: B. New Jersey: the property-damage threshold for reporting a crash is $500 (see the handbook for who receives the report).

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Reporting CrashesWhen damage to the property is more than $500 or there is personal injury, a motorist must:

License rules

  1. In New Jersey, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 5 days
    2. 7 days
    3. 10 days
    4. 15 days

    Answer: B. New Jersey: report an address change within 7 days.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Laws Governing Driver LicensesA motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within one week after moving.

  2. How many questions are on the New Jersey written permit test, and how many must you answer correctly?

    1. 40 questions, 30 correct
    2. 46 questions, 38 correct
    3. 50 questions, 40 correct
    4. 50 questions, 41 correct

    Answer: C. New Jersey: 50 questions; you need 40 correct to pass.

    Source: https://www.nj.gov/mvc/about/manuals.htm

  3. In New Jersey, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?

    1. 10 hours
    2. 20 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 40 hours

    Answer: A. New Jersey: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Road Testwhich must include a minimum of 50 practice driving hours, including 10 during darkness prior to a road test appointment.

  4. In New Jersey, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 15½ years old
    2. 16 years old
    3. 16½ years old
    4. 17 years old

    Answer: B. New Jersey: you can apply for a learner's permit at 16 years old.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Special Learner Permits for New Jersey ResidentsAny New Jersey resident who is at least 16 years old and is not in suspension status may enroll in a behind-the-wheel driver training course to obtain a special learner permit

  5. In New Jersey, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months

    Answer: B. New Jersey: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Road TestGDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of six months supervised practice driving

  6. In New Jersey, what point total can lead to license suspension?

    1. 11 points in 18 months
    2. 11 points in 24 months
    3. 12 points in 24 months
    4. 12 points in 36 months

    Answer: C. New Jersey: 12 points in 24 months can lead to suspension.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Driver ProgramsMotorists who accumulate between 12 and 14 points in a 24-month period or more will receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension

  7. In New Jersey, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 3 years
    2. 4 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 6 years

    Answer: B. New Jersey: a standard license is usually valid for 4 years.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Enhanced Security and License Issuance ProcessLicenses and IDs are valid for four years.

  8. In New Jersey, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 50 hours
    3. 60 hours
    4. 65 hours

    Answer: B. New Jersey: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Road Testwhich must include a minimum of 50 practice driving hours, including 10 during darkness prior to a road test appointment.

  9. In New Jersey, the licensed driver supervising a permit holder must be at least:

    1. 18 years old
    2. 19 years old
    3. 21 years old
    4. 25 years old

    Answer: C. New Jersey: the supervising driver must be at least 21 years old.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Graduated Driver License (GDL)Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age

  10. In New Jersey, holders of a GDL permit or probationary license under 21 may not drive between:

    1. 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
    2. 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
    3. Midnight and 5:00 a.m.
    4. 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

    Answer: A. GDL permit and probationary drivers under 21 may not drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Graduated Driver License (GDL)No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am

  11. In New Jersey, GDL drivers under 21 must display how many red reflective decals on the vehicle they drive?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

    Answer: B. Two decals: one on the top left corner of the front plate and one on the rear plate.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, GDL Decalare required to display two visible, red reflective decals

  12. In New Jersey, completing a voluntary defensive driving course removes how many points from your driver license?

    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 5
    4. 2

    Answer: D. Two points are removed; the MVC recognizes the course for point reduction only once every five years.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Defensive Driving CoursesTwo points will be removed from the accumulated points currently on a driver license.

Parking

  1. In New Jersey, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: C. New Jersey: do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Parking RegulationsWithin 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

  2. In New Jersey, when you parallel park, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    1. 6 inches
    2. 12 inches
    3. 18 inches
    4. 24 inches

    Answer: A. New Jersey: park with your wheels within 6 inches of the curb.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, ParkingThe vehicle’s tires should be no more than six inches from the curb.

  3. In New Jersey, you may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway (on the same side of the street)?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. New Jersey: do not park within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Parking RegulationsWithin 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station

  4. In New Jersey, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 5 feet
    2. 10 feet
    3. 15 feet
    4. 20 feet

    Answer: B. New Jersey: do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Parking RegulationsWithin 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

  5. In New Jersey, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. New Jersey: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Parking RegulationsWithin 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

  6. In New Jersey, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 30 feet
    2. 40 feet
    3. 50 feet
    4. 75 feet

    Answer: C. New Jersey: do not park within 50 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Parking RegulationsWithin 50 feet of a stop sign.

Rules of the road

  1. In New Jersey, children who outgrow a car seat must use a booster seat until at least what age (unless they are tall enough for the seat belt)?

    1. 7 years old
    2. 8 years old
    3. 9 years old
    4. 10 years old

    Answer: B. New Jersey: booster seat until at least 8 years old, or until the child fits the adult belt as the law describes.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Child Passenger Safety LawChildren under age eight who are less than 57 inches (4 feet, 9 inches) tall must ride in either:

  2. In New Jersey, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: C. New Jersey: keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Three Seconds-Plus RuleIf it takes at least three seconds before your vehicle passes the object, a motorist should have enough distance for a sudden stop.

  3. In New Jersey, from what time in the evening must your headlights be on?

    1. At sunset
    2. 15 minutes after sunset
    3. 30 minutes after sunset
    4. 60 minutes after sunset

    Answer: C. New Jersey: headlights must be on from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Using HeadlightsHeadlights must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.

  4. In New Jersey, you must turn on your headlights whenever you cannot clearly see people or vehicles within:

    1. 300 feet
    2. 350 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. 1,000 feet

    Answer: C. New Jersey: headlights are required when visibility is 500 feet or less.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Using HeadlightsHeadlights must also be used when visibility is 500 feet or less

  5. In New Jersey, when must you turn on your headlights during the day?

    1. Never during the day
    2. Only in tunnels
    3. When you use your windshield wipers because of weather
    4. Only on interstates

    Answer: C. New Jersey: headlights must be on when your wipers are in use because of rain, snow or other weather.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Night DrivingState law requires the headlights to be on when windshield wipers are in use.

  6. In New Jersey, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. New Jersey Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Move Over LawIf a lane change is impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of their vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit

  7. In New Jersey, may an adult driver hold a cell phone to talk while driving?

    1. Yes, if traffic is light
    2. Yes, at red lights only
    3. No, only hands-free use is allowed
    4. Yes, outside cities

    Answer: C. New Jersey: drivers may not hold a phone while driving; use a hands-free device.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Cellular TelephonesState law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices (such as cellular telephone) while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway.

  8. In New Jersey, may you turn right on a steady red light?

    1. Never
    2. Yes, after a full stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
    3. Yes, without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Only between midnight and 6 a.m.

    Answer: B. New Jersey: right on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic, unless a sign says NO TURN ON RED.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Turning RegulationsUnless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, New Jersey law authorizes a right turn on a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic.

  9. In New Jersey, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. New Jersey: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Stop at Railroad CrossingsA motorist must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals.

  10. In New Jersey, how far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

    1. 10 seconds
    2. 12 seconds
    3. 15 seconds
    4. 20 seconds

    Answer: B. New Jersey: look at least 12 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Driving SituationsA motorist should look at least 12 seconds ahead.

  11. In New Jersey, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: B. New Jersey: stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Stop for School BusesWhen a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching the bus must stop their vehicles at least 25 feet away.

  12. In New Jersey, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 50 feet
    2. 75 feet
    3. 100 feet
    4. 150 feet

    Answer: C. New Jersey: signal at least 100 feet before turning.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Driving SignalsA motorist should put on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning

  13. In New Jersey, what happens to traffic fines for speeding in a highway work zone?

    1. They are cancelled
    2. They can be doubled
    3. They are the same as anywhere else
    4. They are paid by the construction company

    Answer: B. New Jersey: fines for speeding in work zones can be doubled.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Construction Zones/Work ZonesIn New Jersey, traffic fines are doubled for motor vehicle violations committed in roadway construction zones.

  14. New Jersey law requires motorists to limit vehicle idling to:

    1. 1 minute or less
    2. 5 minutes or less
    3. 10 minutes or less
    4. 3 minutes or less

    Answer: D. Idling is limited to three minutes or less; owners face fines of $250 to $1,000 per violation.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Idling Your VehicleNew Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less.

  15. In New Jersey, after stopping for an ice cream truck that is flashing red lights and showing a stop arm, you may pass it at no more than:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 10 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: A. Stop, then pass the truck at no more than 15 mph, yielding to anyone crossing.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Stop for Frozen Dessert TrucksStop, and then drive past the truck at a speed of no more than 15 mph.

  16. In New Jersey, after an emergency vehicle passes, you should stay at least how far behind a signaling emergency vehicle?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 200 feet
    3. 300 feet
    4. 500 feet

    Answer: C. Keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Pull Over and Stop for Emergency VehiclesAfterward, the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.

  17. In New Jersey, motorists may use studded snow tires between:

    1. October 1 and May 1
    2. December 1 and March 1
    3. November 15 and April 1
    4. November 1 and April 15

    Answer: C. Studded snow tires are allowed from November 15 to April 1.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Snow and IceIn New Jersey, motorists may use studded snow tires between November 15 and April 1.

Sharing the road

  1. In New Jersey, when you pass a bicyclist, you must leave at least:

    1. 4 feet
    2. 5 feet
    3. 10 feet
    4. 15 feet

    Answer: A. New Jersey: give bicyclists at least 4 feet of space when passing.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Safe Passing Law (Vulnerable Road Users)Allow at least four feet of space when passing on a single-lane road

Speed

  1. In New Jersey, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: C. New Jersey: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Speed Control25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts

  2. In New Jersey, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: C. New Jersey: 25 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Speed Control25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts

  3. In New Jersey, how many points are added for exceeding the speed limit by 1–14 mph?

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 5

    Answer: B. 1–14 mph over: 2 points; 15–29 mph: 4 points; 30 mph or more: 5 points.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Moving Violation Point ChartExceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over the limit 2

  4. In New Jersey, the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways is:

    1. 40 mph
    2. 45 mph
    3. 50 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: C. Non-posted rural roadways: 50 mph.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Speed Control50 mph Non-posted rural roadways

  5. In New Jersey, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts is:

    1. 25 mph
    2. 30 mph
    3. 40 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: D. Suburban business and residential districts: 35 mph; school zones and urban business or residential districts: 25 mph.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Speed Control35 mph Suburban business and residential districts

  6. In New Jersey, fines are doubled in a 65 mph zone when you speed at least how much above the posted limit?

    1. 10 mph
    2. 5 mph
    3. 15 mph
    4. 20 mph

    Answer: A. Speeding 10 mph or more over the limit in a 65 mph zone means doubled fines.

    Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, Motor Vehicle ViolationsSpeeding 10 mph or more above the posted speed limit or other certain moving violations in a 65 mph speed zone means doubled fines.

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