NJ DMV NJ DMV Road Signs & Traffic Laws

Question 1

In New Jersey, what is the default speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hairpin curve ahead

Answer

One-way road ahead

Answer

Do not enter

Answer

Divided highway begins

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Do not pass — passing is prohibited from your lane

Answer

Pass with caution

Answer

Slow down and stop

Answer

Move to the right shoulder

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop at least 25 feet away

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

Answer

Stop at least 10 feet away

Answer

Stop behind the bus and wait

Question 5

What does a white rectangular sign with black text reading 'WRONG WAY' mean?

Accepted Answer

You are driving against traffic on a one-way or divided road — stop and turn around

Answer

You have made a wrong turn — find a legal U-turn

Answer

Road construction has changed the traffic pattern

Answer

You are on an off-ramp — use caution

Question 6

What is the NJ rule for turning right on red?

Accepted Answer

Permitted after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it

Answer

Always prohibited in NJ

Answer

Permitted without stopping if no traffic is present

Answer

Permitted only between 6 AM and 10 PM