NJ DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield NJ DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the purpose of a NJ salvage title? → It indicates a vehicle was declared a total loss by an insurance company
2. What happens to a New Jersey driver's license if they are convicted of DWI in another state? → NJ will suspend the driver's NJ license
3. What does NJ's implied consent law mean for drivers? → Drivers automatically consent to chemical BAC testing when lawfully arrested for DWI
4. What emission-related system does NJ's vehicle inspection program primarily test? → OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics) system readiness
5. Who is eligible to apply for a New Jersey Non-Driver ID? → Any New Jersey resident who does not hold a driver’s license
6. What is the NJ MVC's requirement for notifying them when a registered vehicle is destroyed or junked? → Submit the title and a completed Form OS/SS-85 to surrender the title
7. What must a New Jersey probationary driver do to upgrade to a basic driver's license? → Hold the probationary license for 1 year without violations
8. In New Jersey, what does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pay for? → Medical expenses for you and your passengers regardless of fault
9. What information do you need to renew your vehicle registration online in New Jersey? → License Plate Number and Registration Renewal PIN
10. What device may a New Jersey DWI offender be required to install in their vehicle? → An ignition interlock device (IID)
11. What must a NJ driver do within 1 year of becoming a U.S. citizen to keep their driving privileges current? → Apply for a REAL ID-compliant license using new citizenship documents
12. How many questions are on the New Jersey MVC knowledge test for a standard driver's license? → 40 questions
13. During what hours are New Jersey probationary drivers restricted from driving unsupervised? → 11 PM – 5 AM
14. What is the New Jersey CURE (Citizens United Reciprocal Exchange) insurance program? → A nonprofit auto insurer designed for high-risk or hard-to-insure NJ drivers
15. When parallel parking in NJ, how far from a fire hydrant must your vehicle be parked? → 15 feet
16. What is the minimum age to apply for a New Jersey learner's permit? → 16 years old
17. When may a New Jersey permit holder drive on a highway? → Only when accompanied by a licensed adult passenger 21 or older
18. What is required to convert a foreign driver's license to a NJ driver's license? → Written test, road test, and vision test
19. A NJ probationary license holder is caught driving with 3 friends (all under 21, none are family) in the car. What is the penalty? → A fine and points added to driving record
20. Which NJ MVC knowledge test score is the minimum passing grade for a driver's license? → 80%
21. How many times can a NJ applicant fail the knowledge test before they must reapply with a new fee? → After the third failure within a permit cycle
22. Which of the following violations will result in points being added to your driving record in New Jersey? → Speeding
23. What additional penalty do New Jersey DWI offenders face if a passenger under 17 is in the vehicle? → Enhanced fines and mandatory additional jail time
24. When purchasing a used vehicle from a private seller in NJ, within how many days must the title be transferred? → 30 days
25. In New Jersey, who must sign the title when a vehicle is sold by a private owner? → Both the buyer and the seller
26. In New Jersey, how far from an intersection must a driver signal before turning? → 100 feet
27. How can you reduce points on your New Jersey driving record? → Accumulating more points to cancel out old ones
28. What is the minimum distance from a railroad crossing at which you must stop in NJ? → 15 feet
29. Which document system does New Jersey use for proving identity when applying for a driver's license? → Six Points of ID
30. Which of the following qualifies as an exemption to the NJ GDL nighttime driving curfew for probationary license holders? → Driving to and from employment