Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Road Rules and Right-of-Way 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the safe following distance rule in New Jersey under normal conditions?
- At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- At least 10 feet per mph of speed
- Exactly one car length per 10 mph
- At least 3 seconds behind trucks only
Correct answer: At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
The 2-second rule is the standard minimum following distance — increase to 4+ seconds in bad weather or at higher speeds.
Question 2: In New Jersey, what is the speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 15 mph
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The default speed limit in New Jersey school zones is 25 mph when children are present, unless otherwise posted.
Question 3: What does 'right-of-way' mean in New Jersey traffic law?
- The legal right to proceed first in a traffic situation (Correct answer)
- The right to park in any lane
- The right to exceed the speed limit briefly
- Priority given only to commercial vehicles
Correct answer: The legal right to proceed first in a traffic situation
Right-of-way refers to the legal right of a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian to proceed first in a given traffic situation.
Question 4: When may a driver in NJ legally pass on the right?
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right (Correct answer)
- At any time if the road is wide enough
- Only on divided highways
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal in NJ
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right
Passing on the right is permitted in NJ when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is a safe lane or clear pavement to the right.
Question 5: What is the maximum speed limit on New Jersey interstate highways unless otherwise posted?
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 55 mph
- 70 mph
- 75 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The default maximum speed limit on New Jersey interstate highways is 65 mph, though some sections may be posted higher or lower.
Question 6: In New Jersey, how close to a fire hydrant may a vehicle be parked?
- No closer than 10 feet (Correct answer)
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 15 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 10 feet
New Jersey law prohibits parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Road Rules and Right-of-Way 2
What is the safe following distance rule in New Jersey under normal conditions?