Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How often must a passenger vehicle in New Jersey undergo a state safety and emissions inspection?
- Every year
- Every 2 years (Correct answer)
- Every 3 years
- Every 5 years
Correct answer: Every 2 years
Most passenger vehicles require inspection every two years.
Question 2: What must you do with your license plates when you sell a vehicle and do not transfer them to another car in New Jersey?
- Keep them as souvenirs
- Give them to the buyer
- Surrender them to the MVC (Correct answer)
- Throw them away
Correct answer: Surrender them to the MVC
Unused plates must be surrendered to the MVC to avoid insurance and registration issues.
Question 3: During the GDL permit phase, how many supervised driving hours are drivers encouraged to complete before the road test?
- 10 hours
- 25 hours
- 50 hours (Correct answer)
- 100 hours
Correct answer: 50 hours
New drivers are encouraged to complete at least 50 hours of supervised practice.
Question 4: Under GDL rules, what is the passenger restriction for a probationary driver in New Jersey?
- No passengers at all
- Only one passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or dependents (Correct answer)
- Up to four passengers
- No restrictions
Correct answer: Only one passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or dependents
Probationary drivers may carry only one passenger unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or transporting dependents.
Question 5: What is the nighttime driving curfew for GDL permit and probationary drivers in New Jersey?
- 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
- 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM (Correct answer)
- Midnight to 6:00 AM
- 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Correct answer: 11:01 PM to 5:00 AM
GDL drivers may not drive between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM.
Question 6: Which of the following is required to obtain a REAL ID compliant license at the NJ MVC?
- Only a Social Security card
- Proof of identity, Social Security number, and address documents (Correct answer)
- A passport only
- Just a birth certificate
Correct answer: Proof of identity, Social Security number, and address documents
REAL ID requires proof of identity, Social Security number, and two proofs of address.
Question 7: If your NJ driver's license is lost or stolen, what should you do?
- Nothing until renewal
- Apply for a duplicate license through the MVC (Correct answer)
- Report it only to police
- Wait for it to expire
Correct answer: Apply for a duplicate license through the MVC
You should apply for a duplicate license through the MVC.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Knowledge 3
How often must a passenger vehicle in New Jersey undergo a state safety and emissions inspection?