NJMVC NJ License Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age can a New Jersey driver upgrade from a probationary license to a basic (unrestricted) license?
- 17
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 21
- 25
Correct answer: 18
NJ drivers can obtain an unrestricted standard license at age 18 after satisfying all GDL requirements.
Question 2: Which vision standard must be met to qualify for a standard NJ driver's license?
- 20/20 in both eyes without correction
- 20/50 or better in at least one eye (Correct answer)
- 20/40 or better in both eyes
- 20/200 corrected
Correct answer: 20/50 or better in at least one eye
NJ requires at least 20/50 vision in at least one eye, with or without correction, to qualify for a standard license.
Question 3: How long must a new NJ driver hold a probationary license before it can be upgraded?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 3 years
Correct answer: 1 year
NJ drivers must hold their probationary license for at least one year before upgrading to a basic license.
Question 4: What is the fee to obtain a 4-year standard New Jersey non-commercial driver's license?
- $12
- $18
- $24 (Correct answer)
- $36
Correct answer: $24
The standard fee for a 4-year NJ non-commercial driver's license is $24.
Question 5: Which of the following applicants is exempt from the NJ knowledge test when obtaining a first NJ license?
- A 17-year-old transferring from another state
- A licensed driver from a U.S. territory who is under 18
- A driver transferring from a state with reciprocity (Correct answer)
- A driver who completed an online course
Correct answer: A driver transferring from a state with reciprocity
Drivers transferring a valid license from a US state that has a reciprocal agreement with NJ may be exempt from the knowledge test.
Question 6: A New Jersey driver license renewal notice is typically mailed how far in advance of the expiration date?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 6 months
Correct answer: 60 days
NJ MVC sends renewal notices approximately 60 days before the license expiration date.
Question 7: Under NJ law, which of the following conditions requires a driver to notify the MVC?
- Change of hair color
- Diagnosis of a medical condition affecting driving ability (Correct answer)
- Change of employment
- Purchase of a new vehicle
Correct answer: Diagnosis of a medical condition affecting driving ability
NJ drivers must notify the MVC of any medical condition or disability that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
NJMVC NJ License Requirements 3
At what age can a New Jersey driver upgrade from a probationary license to a basic (unrestricted) license?