New Jersey Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

How long must you drive with a probationary license before getting a basic license?

1. Six months
2. At least one year
3. Two years

Question 2 of 20

How many correct answers do you need to pass the knowledge test?

1. 35 of 50 (70 percent)
2. 45 of 50 (90 percent)
3. 40 of 50 (80 percent)

Question 3 of 20

At what age can you get a basic (unrestricted) New Jersey driver license?

1. 18
2. 17
3. 21

Question 4 of 20

What vision do basic license applicants need?

1. 20/50, with or without corrective lenses
2. 20/20 without lenses
3. 20/100 in one eye

Question 5 of 20

Under the GDL program, how much supervised practice must a driver under 21 complete before the road test?

1. At least 3 months and 20 hours
2. At least 1 year and 100 hours
3. At least six months and 50 hours, including 10 in darkness

Question 6 of 20

What is the minimum age for an examination permit?

1. 16
2. 17
3. 18

Question 7 of 20

For a first DUI with a BAC of 0.08 to less than 0.10 percent, what is the fine?

1. $50 to $100
2. $250 to $400
3. $1,000 to $2,000

Question 8 of 20

What is the minimum age for a special learner permit in New Jersey?

1. 16
2. 15
3. 17

Question 9 of 20

What is the fine for a first offense of carrying an open alcohol container in the passenger area?

1. $20
2. $1,000
3. $200

Question 10 of 20

Can police stop you only because the driver or a front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?

1. No, only with another violation
2. Yes, it is a primary offense
3. Only at night

Question 11 of 20

On the road test, how far will you be asked to drive in reverse in a straight line?

1. About 25 feet
2. About 500 feet
3. About 100 feet

Question 12 of 20

A 15-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who is responsible?

1. The passenger's parents only
2. No one
3. The driver

Question 13 of 20

Is liability insurance required for every vehicle registered in New Jersey?

1. Yes, it is mandatory
2. Only for new cars
3. Only if you finance the car

Question 14 of 20

After a crash with injury or more than $500 in damage, when should you notify your insurance company?

1. Within 90 days
2. At once, with complete information
3. Only if you were at fault

Question 15 of 20

A 6-year-old who is 48 inches tall rides in your car. What does New Jersey law require?

1. A car seat with a five-point harness or a booster seat, in a rear seat
2. A regular seat belt in the front seat
3. No special seat

Question 16 of 20

How much greater is the crash risk at a BAC of 0.15 percent?

1. 2 times
2. 25 times
3. 6 times

Question 17 of 20

What happens to your license if you are convicted of auto insurance fraud?

1. You lose it for one year, besides fines or prison
2. Nothing: it is a civil matter
3. You get 2 points

Question 18 of 20

A child under 2 who weighs less than 30 pounds must ride:

1. In a forward-facing booster
2. In a rear-facing seat with a five-point harness
3. On an adult's lap

Question 19 of 20

What sobers up a person who has been drinking?

1. Black coffee
2. A cold shower
3. Only time

Question 20 of 20

Is it legal to talk on a handheld cell phone while driving in New Jersey?

1. Yes, at low speed
2. Yes, if you are 21 or older
3. No, it is a primary offense