NJMVC Driver Services 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long before your NJ driver's license expires can you renew it?
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 3 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
Correct answer: 6 months
NJ MVC allows you to renew your driver's license up to 6 months before the expiration date.
Question 2: Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity for a New Jersey REAL ID driver's license?
- Photocopy of a birth certificate (Correct answer)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Permanent resident card
- U.S. birth certificate
Correct answer: Photocopy of a birth certificate
A photocopy of a birth certificate is not accepted; you must provide the original or a certified copy.
Question 3: What is the minimum age to obtain a NJ basic driver's license (not permit)?
- 17 (Correct answer)
- 16
- 18
- 21
Correct answer: 17
In New Jersey, you must be at least 17 years old to obtain a basic driver's license after completing the GDL process.
Question 4: If your NJ driver's license is lost or stolen, what should you do first?
- Visit an MVC agency or request a replacement online (Correct answer)
- Wait for the renewal period
- Report to the DMV in another state
- Obtain a federal ID instead
Correct answer: Visit an MVC agency or request a replacement online
You should visit an MVC agency or use the online portal to request a replacement license promptly.
Question 5: How many points are required on your driving record before NJ MVC sends a warning letter?
- 6 points (Correct answer)
- 3 points
- 10 points
- 12 points
Correct answer: 6 points
NJ MVC sends a warning letter when you accumulate 6 points on your driving record.
Question 6: Which of the following allows NJ drivers to reduce points on their record?
- Completing a defensive driving course (Correct answer)
- Paying a points reduction fee
- Submitting a written appeal
- Completing community service hours
Correct answer: Completing a defensive driving course
Completing a NJ MVC-approved defensive driving course can reduce points on your driving record by 2.
Question 7: What is the fee for a standard NJ driver's license renewal for a 4-year term?
- $24 (Correct answer)
- $18
- $50
- $12
Correct answer: $24
The standard NJ driver's license renewal fee for a 4-year license is $24.
NJMVC Driver Services 2
How long before your NJ driver's license expires can you renew it?