New Jersey Permit Practice Test: Weather, Breakdowns and Emergencies (2026)

Question 1 of 16

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 2 of 16

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 3 of 16

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 4 of 16

Which lights should you use in fog?

1. High beams
2. Parking lights only
3. Low beams, plus fog lights if you have them

Question 5 of 16

The rear of your car starts to skid. What should you do?

1. Take your foot off the gas and steer in the direction the rear is skidding
2. Brake hard
3. Turn sharply the other way

Question 6 of 16

Your wheels drift onto the shoulder. When may you steer back onto the road?

1. Immediately, turning sharply
2. After slowing to 25 mph or less, with a quarter turn of the wheel
3. Only after stopping completely

Question 7 of 16

Why should you never turn the ignition to the lock position while moving?

1. The engine will overheat
2. The lights will go out
3. The steering will lock and you will lose control

Question 8 of 16

A tire blows out. What should you do?

1. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas without braking and coast to a safe stop
2. Brake hard immediately
3. Speed up to keep control

Question 9 of 16

Your conventional brakes suddenly fail. What should you do first?

1. Turn off the engine
2. Shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard
3. Open the door

Question 10 of 16

Your gas pedal sticks. What should you do?

1. Turn the key to lock
2. Pump the gas pedal
3. Keep your eyes on the road, shift to neutral and steer to a safe place

Question 11 of 16

Your car catches fire. What should you do?

1. Get everyone out and away from the car and call for help
2. Try to put it out with water
3. Keep driving to a gas station

Question 12 of 16

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 13 of 16

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 14 of 16

After an emergency stop on a highway, how far back should you place a second warning device?

1. At least 300 feet
2. About 30 feet
3. About 1,000 feet

Question 15 of 16

A crash is unavoidable. Which is the better choice?

1. Hit an oncoming car head-on
2. Hit something not moving rather than something coming straight at you
3. Hit a solid tree rather than a bush

Question 16 of 16

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