New Jersey Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

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From the official handbook, 2026, Sections 3, 4, 5, 11 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the MVC. New Jersey Driver Manual

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a line joining it from the right
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    Answer: Traffic from another lane will merge into yours ahead

    Watch for vehicles merging into your lane from the side and adjust your speed.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    In a traffic circle with no signs, when in doubt about the right-of-way, who yields?

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    Answer: The vehicle on the left yields to the one on the right

    New Jersey has no set traffic-circle rule; when in doubt, use the uncontrolled-intersection rule: left yields to right.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 68

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    How can you report an aggressive driver from a cell phone in New Jersey?

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    Answer: Call #77

    Report aggressive drivers at (888) SAF-ROAD or #77 from a cell phone, preferably after pulling over.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 91

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    Which foot should you use for the brake and gas pedals?

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    Answer: The right foot for both

    Use your right foot for both the brake and the gas; with a manual transmission the left foot is for the clutch.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 53

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    With good brakes, within what distance should you be able to stop at 20 mph?

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    Answer: 25 feet

    You should be able to stop within 25 feet at 20 mph; you can test it in an empty parking lot.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 45

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with one arrow pointing up and one arrow pointing down
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    Answer: Two-way traffic ahead: oncoming vehicles share the road

    The road ahead carries traffic in both directions; stay to the right.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    You are coming out of a private driveway. Who has the right-of-way?

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    Answer: All traffic on the main road

    Drivers coming from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic on the main road.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 68

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    How far does a car travel each second at 60 mph?

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    Answer: 88 feet

    At 60 mph you cover 88 feet every second, so even a short glance away means a long blind distance.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 53

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    How should you brake in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

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    Answer: Press firmly and steadily; do not pump or jerk the wheel

    With ABS keep firm, steady pressure; pumping the brakes or jerking the wheel can make you lose control.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 53

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    How should you adjust your speed at night?

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    Answer: Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights

    At night vision is reduced; drive within the range of your headlights so you can stop in the distance you can see.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 100

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    At about what speed can tires start to hydroplane on wet roads?

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    Answer: About 35 mph

    Hydroplaning can begin around 35 mph; above 55 mph tires may leave the road surface completely.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 97

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with an arrow curving to the right around a raised island
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    Answer: Keep to the right of the divider or island

    KEEP RIGHT means pass to the right of the median, island or obstruction.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    In a heavy rainstorm on a multi-lane highway, where should you try to drive?

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    Answer: On the highest point of the road, such as the center lane

    Water collects at the edges; driving on the highest part of the road, like the center lane, lowers the risk of hydroplaning.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 97

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Black rectangle with a white arrow pointing right and the words ONE WAY
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    Answer: Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow

    ONE WAY means drive only in the direction of the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 222

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    What does this pennant-shaped sign mean?

    Yellow pennant-shaped sign with the words NO PASSING ZONE
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    Answer: No passing zone

    The yellow pennant on the left side of the road marks the start of a no-passing zone.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    White rectangular sign with a red border, the red words NO PARKING ANY TIME and an arrow
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    Answer: Parking is not allowed at any time

    NO PARKING ANY TIME prohibits parking there at every hour, every day.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    You miss your highway exit. What should you do?

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    Answer: Go on to the next exit

    If you miss an exit, go on to the next one; never back up on a ramp or deceleration lane.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 69

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red and white triangle
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    Answer: A yield sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop

    A yield sign is ahead; slow down so you can yield or stop if needed.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 220

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    In a weave lane, who must yield?

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    Answer: The driver entering from the ramp yields to the driver leaving the expressway

    A weave lane is both an entrance and an exit; drivers entering must yield to drivers leaving.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 70

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red eight-sided shape
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    Answer: A stop sign is ahead: be ready to stop

    This warning sign tells you a STOP sign is coming up, often where it is hard to see.

    Handbook: Section 11, p. 221

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