New Jersey Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

When may you use studded snow tires in New Jersey?

1. All year
2. Between November 15 and April 1
3. Only in January and February

Question 2 of 20

After an emergency vehicle passes, how far behind it should you stay?

1. At least 50 feet
2. At least 1,000 feet
3. At least 300 feet

Question 3 of 20

How close may you park to a fire department vehicle in service?

1. No closer than 200 feet
2. No closer than 50 feet
3. Anywhere, if you leave room

Question 4 of 20

On long drives, how often should you rest?

1. Every five hours
2. Only when you feel tired
3. Every two hours

Question 5 of 20

A private car with flashing blue lights is coming. Who is likely driving?

1. An undercover police car only
2. A volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member answering a call
3. A tow truck

Question 6 of 20

After passing a truck, when may you move back in front of it?

1. When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror
2. As soon as you clear its bumper
3. After it flashes its lights

Question 7 of 20

What does Maggie's Law do?

1. Bans phones for teen drivers
2. Makes it illegal to knowingly drive while impaired by lack of sleep
3. Requires seat belts in the back seat

Question 8 of 20

An ice cream truck shows flashing red lights and a stop arm. What must you do?

1. Pass at normal speed
2. Honk and pass quickly
3. Stop, then pass at no more than 15 mph, yielding to anyone crossing

Question 9 of 20

May you park on an interstate highway?

1. No, unless an officer directs you or to avoid a crash
2. Yes, on the shoulder for up to an hour
3. Yes, at night

Question 10 of 20

A truck is swinging wide to the left at an intersection. What may it be about to do?

1. Turn left
2. Turn right
3. Back up

Question 11 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. U-turns allowed
2. No U-turns
3. Sharp curve ahead

Question 12 of 20

Under New Jersey's Move Over law, what must you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

1. Change to a lane not next to it, or slow down below the limit and be ready to stop
2. Keep your lane and speed
3. Stop in your lane

Question 13 of 20

You may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway on the same side?

1. 5 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 20 feet

Question 14 of 20

Why should you leave extra room behind a motorcycle?

1. Motorcycles are slower
2. Motorcycles can stop in shorter distances than cars
3. To pass it on the right

Question 15 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Right lane ends
2. Keep right
3. You may not turn right

Question 16 of 20

A bus signals to re-enter traffic after a stop. What must you do?

1. Speed up to pass it
2. Yield the right-of-way to it
3. Honk to warn the driver

Question 17 of 20

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

1. 20 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 18 of 20

According to the New Jersey manual, how long can a car with closed windows float after going into water?

1. A few seconds
2. About three to ten minutes
3. Several hours

Question 19 of 20

In bad weather, how much longer can a truck or bus take to stop?

1. The same as a car
2. Twice as long
3. Up to 25 percent longer

Question 20 of 20

What does the three-seconds-plus rule help you judge?

1. When to change lanes
2. A safe following distance
3. How long a yellow light lasts