New Jersey MVC Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: How many hours of behind-the-wheel professional driving instruction must a NJ permit holder complete before applying for a probationary license?

10 hours
2 hours
6 hours (Correct answer)
4 hours

Correct answer: 6 hours

NJ GDL requires a permit holder to complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a certified driving instructor.

Question 2: Who is eligible to apply for a New Jersey Non-Driver ID?

Only residents who have lost their driver’s license due to suspension
Any New Jersey resident who does not hold a driver’s license (Correct answer)
Only minors under 18 years old
Only residents over 21 years old

Correct answer: Any New Jersey resident who does not hold a driver’s license

A New Jersey Non-Driver ID is specifically designed for any resident who needs a valid form of identification but does not possess a driver's license. It serves as a primary photo ID for various purposes, ensuring all residents can prove their identity regardless of their driving status. This makes it accessible to a broad range of individuals, not just specific age groups or those with suspended licenses.

Question 3: 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 (Correct answer)
Retake the road test
Nothing — the existing license remains fully valid
Retake the knowledge test

Correct answer: Apply for a REAL ID-compliant license using new citizenship documents

New U.S. citizens should update their NJ driver's license with REAL ID-compliant documents reflecting their citizenship status within the next renewal period.

Question 4: What is the default speed limit in a New Jersey residential district unless otherwise posted?

30 mph
25 mph (Correct answer)
20 mph
35 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph

The default speed limit in New Jersey residential areas is 25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

Question 5: At what BAC level does a first DWI offense in NJ result in a longer 7-to-12 month license suspension?

0.15% or above
0.10% or above (Correct answer)
0.12% or above
0.08% or above

Correct answer: 0.10% or above

A first DWI conviction in NJ with a BAC of 0.10% or above results in a license suspension of 7 to 12 months.

Question 6: What is the minimum age to apply for a New Jersey learner's permit?

17 years old
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 16 years old

New Jersey requires applicants to be at least 16 years old to apply for a learner's permit.

Question 7: How many points does a Social Security card earn in New Jersey's Six Points of ID system?

3 points
1 point (Correct answer)
2 points
4 points

Correct answer: 1 point

A Social Security card earns 1 point in New Jersey's Six Points of ID verification system.

Question 8: Under NJ law, what must you do when you see a solid yellow centerline on your side of the road?

Do not pass — passing is prohibited from your lane (Correct answer)
Slow down and stop
Pass with caution
Move to the right shoulder

Correct answer: Do not pass — passing is prohibited from your lane

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means passing is prohibited from your lane; you must not cross the line to pass.

Question 9: According to the NJ Driver Manual, when is it legal to pass on the right?

When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn, or on a multi-lane road (Correct answer)
Only on one-way streets
Never — passing on the right is always illegal in NJ
Only on rural two-lane roads

Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn, or on a multi-lane road

In NJ, passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left, or when on a roadway with two or more lanes of traffic in the same direction.

Question 10: What shape and color is a New Jersey warning sign?

Red and octagonal
White rectangle
Yellow diamond (Correct answer)
Green rectangle

Correct answer: Yellow diamond

Warning signs in New Jersey are yellow with a diamond shape, alerting drivers to potential hazards ahead.

Question 11: Which restriction code on a NJ driver's license indicates the driver must wear corrective lenses?

Code B (Correct answer)
Code C
Code D
Code A

Correct answer: Code B

Restriction Code B on a New Jersey driver's license means the driver must wear corrective lenses while operating a vehicle.

Question 12: In NJ, when must you use your headlights in addition to nighttime hours?

Only at night
When driving above 65 mph
Whenever windshield wipers are in use (Correct answer)
In tunnels only

Correct answer: Whenever windshield wipers are in use

New Jersey law requires headlights whenever windshield wipers are in use due to weather conditions such as rain or snow.

Question 13: How can you reduce points on your New Jersey driving record?

Accumulating more points to cancel out old ones (Correct answer)
Paying the fines for previous violations
Changing your vehicle registration
Completing a Driver Improvement Program (DIP)

Correct answer: Accumulating more points to cancel out old ones

New Jersey offers specific programs to help drivers reduce points on their record. One common method is completing a state-approved Driver Improvement Program (DIP), which can result in a reduction of points. Simply paying fines or accumulating more points will not reduce existing points; in fact, accumulating more points will worsen the situation.

Question 14: What is the minimum passing score on the New Jersey MVC written knowledge test?

75%
85%
70%
80% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 80%

Applicants must correctly answer at least 80% of questions — 40 out of 50 — to pass the NJ MVC knowledge test.

Question 15: What is the fee for obtaining a Non-Driver ID in New Jersey?

$24 for a standard Non-Driver ID
Both B and C (Correct answer)
Free for all applicants
$10 for seniors 62 and older, free for those with disabilities

Correct answer: Both B and C

The New Jersey MVC has varying fees for Non-Driver IDs based on the applicant's age and circumstances. A standard Non-Driver ID costs $24, while seniors aged 62 and older receive a reduced fee of $10. Additionally, individuals with disabilities are eligible to obtain a Non-Driver ID for free, making the correct answer a combination of these options.

Question 16: In New Jersey, what does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?

No passing zone (Correct answer)
Speed limit change
Pedestrian crossing
School zone ahead

Correct answer: No passing zone

A pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone in New Jersey.

Question 17: What does the NJ road skills test evaluator score applicants on?

Ability to parallel park only
Knowledge of state geography
Speed only
Observation, steering control, signaling, and adherence to traffic laws (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Observation, steering control, signaling, and adherence to traffic laws

The NJ road skills test evaluates observation, steering control, use of signals, and compliance with all traffic laws throughout the test route.

Question 18: What happens to a New Jersey driver's license if they are convicted of DWI in another state?

The driver must retake NJ road test
Nothing — only NJ convictions count
The out-of-state conviction is automatically dismissed
NJ will suspend the driver's NJ license (Correct answer)

Correct answer: NJ will suspend the driver's NJ license

Under the interstate Driver License Compact, an out-of-state DWI conviction will be reported to NJ and treated as if it occurred in NJ, resulting in license suspension.

Question 19: What part of the NJ driver's test evaluates actual driving ability?

The road skills test (driving test) (Correct answer)
The vision screening
The knowledge test
The permit application form

Correct answer: The road skills test (driving test)

The road skills test, also called the driving test, evaluates an applicant's ability to safely operate a vehicle in actual traffic conditions.

Question 20: What is the maximum speed limit on most New Jersey interstate highways?

70 mph
55 mph
60 mph
65 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 65 mph

The maximum posted speed limit on most New Jersey interstate highways is 65 mph.

Question 21: Who holds the title to a vehicle that is being financed (has a lien) in New Jersey?

The NJ MVC holds it in escrow
The lienholder (lender) until the loan is paid off (Correct answer)
The registered owner
Both owner and lienholder share the title equally

Correct answer: The lienholder (lender) until the loan is paid off

In NJ, when a vehicle has a loan, the lienholder (bank or finance company) holds the title until the loan is fully paid off.

Question 22: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black arrow curving back mean on a NJ highway?

Divided highway begins
Do not enter
Hairpin curve ahead (Correct answer)
One-way road ahead

Correct answer: Hairpin curve ahead

A yellow diamond sign with a reversing black arrow warns drivers of a sharp hairpin or U-curve ahead.

Question 23: What is the minimum age to take the NJ road skills test without a supervising adult present?

18 (Correct answer)
21
16
17

Correct answer: 18

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to take the NJ road skills test without a supervising adult present in the vehicle.

Question 24: In New Jersey, what is the 'Move Over' law?

Slow down or move over a lane when passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicles with lights flashing (Correct answer)
Stop completely for any vehicle on the shoulder
Change lanes when another driver wants to merge
Pull over to the right whenever a fire truck approaches

Correct answer: Slow down or move over a lane when passing stationary emergency or maintenance vehicles with lights flashing

NJ's Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane (or slow significantly if unable) when passing police, emergency, or utility vehicles stopped on the roadside with lights flashing.

Question 25: In New Jersey, when must drivers use headlights?

Only on highways
Only at night after 9 PM
From half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
Only in rain or fog

Correct answer: From half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet

NJ law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and whenever visibility drops below 500 feet.

Question 26: A NJ probationary license holder is caught driving with 3 friends (all under 21, none are family) in the car. What is the penalty?

Mandatory driver education course
A fine and points added to driving record (Correct answer)
A written warning only
Immediate license suspension

Correct answer: A fine and points added to driving record

Violating the GDL passenger restriction results in a fine and points on the driving record, which can also affect the probationary period.

Question 27: What is the NJ rule for turning right on red?

Permitted without stopping if no traffic is present
Permitted only between 6 AM and 10 PM
Permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it (Correct answer)
Always prohibited in NJ

Correct answer: Permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it

In NJ, you may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it.

Question 28: What must a NJ resident do with a vehicle registration when selling their vehicle?

Transfer it to the new owner
Leave it in the vehicle for the buyer
Surrender it to the MVC within 10 days
Keep it and apply a refund credit to the next registration (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Keep it and apply a refund credit to the next registration

When selling a vehicle, the NJ seller may apply the unused portion of their registration to a new vehicle or keep a credit on file with the MVC.

Question 29: What is required before a New Jersey knowledge test can be scheduled?

Completion of a driving school course only
Submission of a Six Points of ID application and payment of applicable fees (Correct answer)
A background check
A referral from a licensed driving instructor

Correct answer: Submission of a Six Points of ID application and payment of applicable fees

Before scheduling the NJ knowledge test, applicants must submit their Six Points of ID documentation and pay the applicable fee.

Question 30: Which of the following is a REAL ID-compliant document that satisfies NJ MVC's '6 Points of ID' requirement?

Any two credit cards
Social Security card alone
U.S. Passport (4 points) plus a utility bill (1 point)
A U.S. Passport (worth 4 points) and Social Security card (1 point) and a utility bill (1 point) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A U.S. Passport (worth 4 points) and Social Security card (1 point) and a utility bill (1 point)

NJ's 6 Points of ID requires documents totaling 6 points; a U.S. Passport (4 pts) + Social Security card (1 pt) + utility bill (1 pt) = 6 points.

Question 31: What is the fine range for a first DWI conviction in New Jersey (BAC 0.08%–0.10%)?

$250–$400 (Correct answer)
$100–$200
$1,500–$2,000
$500–$1,000

Correct answer: $250–$400

The fine for a first DWI conviction in NJ with BAC between 0.08% and 0.10% ranges from $250 to $400.

Question 32: In New Jersey, which type of vehicle is exempt from annual emissions inspection?

All hybrid vehicles
Diesel vehicles over 8,500 lbs GVWR
New vehicles in their first model year (Correct answer)
Motorcycles over 1,000cc

Correct answer: New vehicles in their first model year

In New Jersey, brand-new vehicles are typically exempt from emissions inspection for their first model year after purchase.

Question 33: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in New Jersey?

The light is about to turn red
Stop completely
Yield to pedestrians only
Proceed with caution (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution, as it signals a potential hazard or uncontrolled intersection.

Question 34: For how many years is a standard New Jersey driver's license valid?

4 years (Correct answer)
2 years
6 years
8 years

Correct answer: 4 years

A standard New Jersey driver's license is valid for four years from the date of issuance.

Question 35: In New Jersey, can a DWI conviction be expunged from your driving record?

Yes, if it is a first offense only
Yes, after 5 years
No, DWI convictions cannot be expunged in NJ (Correct answer)
Yes, after 10 years

Correct answer: No, DWI convictions cannot be expunged in NJ

DWI convictions in New Jersey cannot be expunged from a driver's record — they remain permanently.

Question 36: What is the consequence for a first-time refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test in New Jersey?

Immediate arrest only
License suspension of 7 months to 1 year plus fines (Correct answer)
A written warning
No penalty for a first refusal

Correct answer: License suspension of 7 months to 1 year plus fines

A first-time refusal in NJ results in a license suspension of 7 months to 1 year and significant fines, separate from DWI charges.

Question 37: In what formats is the New Jersey knowledge test available?

Only online from home
In English and Spanish only
Only in English
In multiple languages and audio format for accessibility (Correct answer)

Correct answer: In multiple languages and audio format for accessibility

The NJ knowledge test is available in multiple languages and in audio format to accommodate applicants with different needs.

Question 38: Under the NJ GDL program, what is the passenger restriction for a probationary license holder during their first year?

No more than 1 passenger under 21 (excluding immediate family) (Correct answer)
No passengers under 21 at any time
No more than 2 passengers under 21
No restriction on passengers

Correct answer: No more than 1 passenger under 21 (excluding immediate family)

During the first year of a probationary license, the driver may carry no more than 1 passenger under 21, not counting immediate family members.

Question 39: How many questions are on the New Jersey MVC knowledge test for a standard driver's license?

50 questions
10 questions
25 questions (Correct answer)
20 questions

Correct answer: 25 questions

The New Jersey MVC knowledge test for a standard driver's license consists of 50 questions.

Question 40: How long is the license suspension for a second DWI conviction in New Jersey?

2 years (Correct answer)
3 years
1 year
5 years

Correct answer: 2 years

A second DWI conviction in New Jersey results in a two-year license suspension.

Question 41: Which section of the NJ Driver Manual covers rules about sharing the road with motorcycles?

Chapter 7: Sharing the Road (Correct answer)
Chapter 10: Vehicle Registration
Chapter 2: Getting Your License
Chapter 4: Driving Safely

Correct answer: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road

The NJ Driver Manual's chapter on Sharing the Road covers interactions with motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, and large trucks.

Question 42: What notice does a New Jersey applicant receive when they pass the road skills test?

A probationary license is mailed within 30 days
Only a verbal confirmation from the examiner
A text message confirmation
A temporary paper license is issued immediately and the permanent license is mailed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A temporary paper license is issued immediately and the permanent license is mailed

Upon passing the NJ road skills test, applicants receive a temporary paper license immediately, while the permanent probationary license is mailed to their address.

Question 43: What color is a valid New Jersey vehicle inspection sticker?

It is always blue
It changes color each inspection cycle (Correct answer)
It is always green
It is always red

Correct answer: It changes color each inspection cycle

New Jersey inspection stickers change color with each inspection cycle to help law enforcement identify outdated stickers.

Question 44: In New Jersey, what is the required following distance when driving behind a school bus that is loading or unloading students?

Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
Stop at least 10 feet away
Come to a complete stop at least 25 feet away (Correct answer)
Stop behind the bus and wait

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop at least 25 feet away

NJ law requires all vehicles to stop at least 25 feet from a school bus that is loading or unloading students with its red lights flashing.

Question 45: Under the NJ GDL program, which document is a permit holder required to present when stopped by police to prove they are GDL-compliant?

Their learner's permit and proof of insurance
Only their learner's permit
A copy of their birth certificate
Their learner's permit along with the supervising driver's license (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Their learner's permit along with the supervising driver's license

When stopped, a permit holder must present their learner's permit and the supervising driver must also show their valid NJ driver's license.

Question 46: In New Jersey, who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection when two vehicles arrive at the same time?

The vehicle that entered the intersection first
The vehicle traveling faster
The vehicle traveling on the larger road
The vehicle to the right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The vehicle to the right

At an uncontrolled intersection in NJ, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.

Question 47: What does a flashing red traffic signal mean in New Jersey?

Proceed with caution at normal speed
Stop completely, then proceed when safe — treat like a stop sign (Correct answer)
Slow down — treat like a yield sign
The signal is malfunctioning — stop and call police

Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe — treat like a stop sign

A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when the way is clear.

Question 48: What must a New Jersey driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

Stop completely and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
Slow to 15 mph
Proceed slowly past the bus
Change lanes if possible

Correct answer: Stop completely and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

NJ law requires all drivers to come to a complete stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and remain stopped until lights stop.

Question 49: What does a white rectangular sign with black letters indicate in New Jersey?

Guidance or directional information
Warning of a hazard
Regulatory information drivers must obey (Correct answer)
Construction zone ahead

Correct answer: Regulatory information drivers must obey

White rectangular signs with black text are regulatory signs in NJ that convey laws and rules drivers must follow.

Question 50: For which maneuver are NJ road test applicants most commonly evaluated when parking?

Angle parking
Perpendicular parking
Hill parking
Parallel parking (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Parallel parking

Parallel parking is a standard component of the New Jersey road skills test and is commonly evaluated.

New Jersey MVC Knowledge Test

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) knowledge test assesses a driver's understanding of traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices required to obtain a New Jersey driver's license or learner's permit. Applicants must correctly answer 40 of 50 questions (80%) to pass.

Questions

60 min

Time Limit

80%

To Pass

Checking for saved progress...

Exam Rules

You can skip questions and return to them later
Flag questions for review before submitting
No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
Timer auto-submits when time runs out
Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds