New Jersey DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

Question 1 of 50

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

1. Pump the brakes quickly
2. Press firmly and steadily; do not pump or jerk the wheel
3. Use the parking brake

Question 2 of 50

Which signs are eight-sided (octagons)?

1. Only STOP signs
2. STOP and YIELD signs
3. All regulatory signs

Question 3 of 50

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 4 of 50

What does this sign mean?

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

Question 5 of 50

You signal a right turn and a bicyclist is going straight through the intersection beside you. Who goes first?

1. You, because you signaled
2. The bicyclist
3. Whoever is faster

Question 6 of 50

What does a yellow arrow mean?

1. You may turn with priority
2. The signal is changing from green to red: be ready to stop
3. Yield to pedestrians only

Question 7 of 50

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 8 of 50

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

1. On the highest point of the road, such as the center lane
2. On the shoulder
3. In the right lane next to the gutter

Question 9 of 50

Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

1. Straight along the tracks
2. Stay in the car
3. Away at a 45-degree angle, toward the direction the train is coming from

Question 10 of 50

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

Question 11 of 50

How long may you leave your vehicle idling in New Jersey, in most cases?

1. Ten minutes
2. Three minutes or less
3. There is no limit

Question 12 of 50

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 13 of 50

How likely is a pedestrian to be killed when hit by a car at 40 mph?

1. About 5 percent
2. About 25 percent
3. About 85 percent

Question 14 of 50

Which turnaround maneuver is required on the MVC road test?

1. The three-point turn (K-turn)
2. A U-turn on a highway
3. Backing around a corner

Question 15 of 50

What surcharge applies for refusing a breath test?

1. $100 once
2. $250 a year for one year
3. $1,000 a year for three years

Question 16 of 50

Under New Jersey's Safe Passing Law, how much space must you give a bicyclist when passing on a single-lane road?

1. At least four feet
2. At least two feet
3. At least one car length

Question 17 of 50

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 18 of 50

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

1. The left foot for the brake
2. Either foot
3. The right foot for both

Question 19 of 50

How far can a freight train going 55 mph need to stop?

1. A mile or more
2. About 100 feet
3. About 500 feet

Question 20 of 50

How long is a New Jersey driver license valid?

1. Eight years
2. Four years
3. Ten years

Question 21 of 50

How should you adjust your speed at night?

1. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights
2. Drive faster to spend less time on the road
3. Keep your daytime speed

Question 22 of 50

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 23 of 50

What should you do at a flashing yellow light?

1. Stop and wait for green
2. Slow down and proceed with care
3. Speed up before it turns red

Question 24 of 50

On a multi-lane road, which lane should you normally drive in?

1. The left lane
2. The right-hand lane, except when passing or preparing for a left turn
3. The center lane

Question 25 of 50

What must you do at this sign?

1. Come to a complete stop within five feet of the crosswalk or stop line
2. Slow down and go if clear
3. Stop only for pedestrians

Question 26 of 50

From which side is it safer for passengers to get out of a parked car?

1. The traffic side
2. The curb side
3. Either side

Question 27 of 50

How many questions are on the New Jersey knowledge test?

1. 25
2. 50
3. 100

Question 28 of 50

An oncoming car has its high beams on. What should you do?

1. Look toward the right side of the road until it passes
2. Flash your high beams at it
3. Look straight at its lights

Question 29 of 50

How many points does New Jersey add for a moving violation committed in another state?

1. Two points
2. None
3. The same points as in that state

Question 30 of 50

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

1. About 10 mph
2. Only above 70 mph
3. About 35 mph

Question 31 of 50

You miss your turn. What should you do?

1. Back up carefully
2. Stop and wait for a gap
3. Take the next turn instead; never back up

Question 32 of 50

In city driving, how far ahead should you look?

1. At least 12 seconds ahead
2. Just the car in front
3. About 2 seconds ahead

Question 33 of 50

What is the license penalty for a first offense of driving with no insurance?

1. A warning
2. A 30-day suspension only
3. A one-year loss of license, plus a fine and surcharges

Question 34 of 50

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 35 of 50

What does this sign require?

1. Always stop
2. Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the other road, stopping if needed
3. Speed up to merge

Question 36 of 50

What does this sign mean?

1. Right lane ends
2. Keep to the right of the divider or island
3. Turn right only

Question 37 of 50

An animal is on the road ahead. What should you do?

1. Swerve around it at speed
2. Honk and speed up
3. Slow down until it has passed, staying alert for sudden moves

Question 38 of 50

You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?

1. 25 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 39 of 50

May your backup lights be on while you drive forward?

1. Yes, at night
2. Yes, in fog
3. No, that is against New Jersey law

Question 40 of 50

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 41 of 50

What should you do before getting into your car?

1. Start the engine from outside
2. Look behind and in front of it for children or objects
3. Adjust the radio

Question 42 of 50

You move to New Jersey with a valid license from another state. How long do you have to get a New Jersey license?

1. One year
2. 30 days, for every type of license
3. 60 days, or sooner if your license expires first

Question 43 of 50

You see this sign facing you. What does it tell you?

1. You are going against traffic: get out of the road safely and turn around
2. The road ends ahead
3. Use the left lane

Question 44 of 50

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 45 of 50

What does this sign mean?

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

Question 46 of 50

What sobers up a person who has been drinking?

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

Question 47 of 50

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 48 of 50

You are turning and pedestrians are crossing on a WALK signal. What must you do?

1. Go first: you have a green light
2. Honk and turn
3. Yield to them

Question 49 of 50

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 50 of 50

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