New Jersey Permit Practice Test: Getting Your License (2026)
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From the official handbook, 2026, Sections 1, 2, 3 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the MVC. New Jersey Driver Manual
Question 1 of 18
What is the minimum age for a special learner permit in New Jersey?
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Answer: 16
The special learner permit (early bird road) starts at 16, with parental consent and an approved behind-the-wheel course.
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Question 2 of 18
What is the minimum age for an examination permit?
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Answer: 17
The examination permit (young adult road) requires age 17 and passing the knowledge and vision tests; no driving school is needed.
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Question 3 of 18
Under the GDL program, how much supervised practice must a driver under 21 complete before the road test?
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Answer: At least six months and 50 hours, including 10 in darkness
Drivers under 21 need six months of supervised driving with at least 50 hours, 10 of them in darkness, certified by a parent or supervising driver.
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Question 4 of 18
At what age can you get a basic (unrestricted) New Jersey driver license?
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Answer: 18
New Jersey requires a minimum age of 18, after one year with a probationary license, for the basic license.
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Question 5 of 18
How long must you drive with a probationary license before getting a basic license?
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Answer: At least one year
The probationary period lasts at least one year of unsupervised driving, following the GDL restrictions.
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Question 6 of 18
A GDL permit or probationary driver under 21 may not drive during which hours?
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Answer: Between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
GDL drivers under 21 may not drive from 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., unless they carry a work or religious exemption letter.
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Question 7 of 18
Who must sit in the front seat with a special learner or examination permit holder?
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Answer: A New Jersey-licensed driver at least 21 with at least three years of driving experience
The supervising driver must be 21 or older, hold a valid New Jersey license and have at least three years of driving experience.
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Question 8 of 18
May a GDL driver use a hands-free phone while driving?
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Answer: No, GDL drivers may not use hand-held or hands-free phones
GDL permit and probationary drivers may not use any phone or electronic device while driving, not even hands-free.
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Question 9 of 18
Unless a parent or guardian is in the car, how many passengers may a probationary driver under 21 carry besides dependents?
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Answer: One
Probationary drivers under 21 may carry their dependents plus one other passenger unless a parent or guardian is with them.
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Question 10 of 18
Where must a GDL driver under 21 display the red reflective decals?
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Answer: On the top left corner of the front and rear license plates
Two red reflective decals go on the top left corner of the front and rear plates of any vehicle a GDL driver under 21 operates.
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Question 11 of 18
How many questions are on the New Jersey knowledge test?
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Answer: 50
The knowledge test has 50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation.
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Question 12 of 18
How many correct answers do you need to pass the knowledge test?
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Answer: 40 of 50 (80 percent)
You must answer at least 80 percent correctly: 40 of the 50 questions.
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Question 13 of 18
What vision do basic license applicants need?
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Answer: 20/50, with or without corrective lenses
Basic license applicants need 20/50 vision with or without lenses; CDL applicants need 20/40 in both eyes.
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Question 14 of 18
How soon must you report a change of address to the MVC?
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Answer: Within one week
New Jersey law requires reporting a change of address to the MVC within one week of moving.
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Question 15 of 18
You move to New Jersey with a valid license from another state. How long do you have to get a New Jersey license?
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Answer: 60 days, or sooner if your license expires first
New residents must apply within 60 days (30 for a CDL) or before their current license expires, whichever is sooner.
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Question 16 of 18
How many points of ID must a Standard New Jersey license applicant show?
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Answer: Six points
Applicants prove identity with at least six points of ID, including a primary and a secondary document, plus proof of address.
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Question 17 of 18
How long is a New Jersey driver license valid?
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Answer: Four years
New Jersey driver licenses and non-driver IDs are valid for four years.
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Question 18 of 18
On the road test, how far will you be asked to drive in reverse in a straight line?
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Answer: About 100 feet
The road test includes backing about 100 feet in a straight line, slowly and smoothly, looking through the rear window.
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