Free New Jersey DMV permit practice tests
Free New Jersey permit and driver's license practice questions from the official driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Permit and driver's license tests
6 tests, 150 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 1 25 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 2 25 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 3 25 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 4 25 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 5 25 questions
- New Jersey DMV permit practice test 6 25 questions
What score do you need to pass the New Jersey permit test?
Facts checked against official sources.
The written test has 50 questions, and you need 80% to pass. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission handles driver licensing in New Jersey. The minimum age for a permit is 16. Our practice questions come from the New Jersey Driver Manual. We checked these facts against official sources on October 2, 2026.
| Passing score | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 50 |
| Minimum age for a permit | At least 16 years old |
| Licensing agency | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission |
| Official handbook | |
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Quick New Jersey permit practice tests
4 short tests of 12 questions each, made from the questions in the full tests. Each one takes a few minutes.
How do you get a New Jersey driver's license?
This is how the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission describes a first license for teens, based on the New Jersey Driver Manual and the MVC's first license page. Check nj.gov/mvc for current fees and appointments before you go.
Get a permit at 16 or 17
At 16, enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel course and your instructor buys a special learner permit. At 17 you can buy an examination permit yourself. Bring your 6 points of ID and a parent's consent if you're under 18.
Pass the knowledge and vision tests
The knowledge test has 50 questions and you need 40 right. Once you pass, the MVC validates the permit so you can start practicing. If you fail, you can retest in 7 days.
Practice for six months
Drive with a supervisor who is 21 or older and has three years of experience. Log at least 50 hours, 10 of them in darkness, with red GDL decals on the plates and no phone use at all.
Pass the road test, then upgrade at 18
Pass the road test to get a probationary license, then drive for a year under the GDL limits, including no driving from 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. After that year, and once you're 18, upgrade to a basic license.
Based on:New Jersey Driver Manual (New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 2026 edition)First Driver License (New Jersey MVC)
Checked on October 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the NJ permit test?
50, and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. The test also includes a survey question about organ donation, and you take a vision screening. If you fail the knowledge test, you can retest in 7 days.
How old do you have to be for a permit in New Jersey?
16 for a special learner permit, which requires you to be enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel course. The instructor buys the permit. At 17 you can get an examination permit without a course. Anyone under 18 needs a signed parent or guardian consent form.
How much supervised practice do I need before the road test?
If you are under 21, at least six months and 50 hours, 10 of them in darkness. A parent, guardian or supervising driver signs form BA-CSD, which you bring to the road test. Drivers 21 and older practice for at least three months.
Who can supervise a permit holder?
An adult who is at least 21, holds a valid New Jersey license and has at least three years of driving experience. They sit in the front seat.
What are the GDL restrictions in New Jersey?
Permit and probationary drivers under 21 may not drive between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., may not use any phone or electronic device, even hands-free, and must show two red GDL decals on the plates. Passengers are limited to dependents plus one other person unless a parent or guardian is in the car, and everyone must wear a seat belt.
When do I get a regular license?
Pass the road test at 17 or older to get a probationary license. After one year of unsupervised driving, and once you are 18, you upgrade to a basic license. If you don't upgrade, the probationary restrictions keep applying. If you fail the road test, you can retest in 14 days.
I'm moving to New Jersey with a license from another state. What do I do?
Apply for a New Jersey license within 60 days, or before your old license expires if that comes first. If you are 18 or older with a valid, non-probationary license from another state, the knowledge and road tests can be waived, but you still take a vision screening.
How much does a New Jersey permit cost?
As of October 2026, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's Driver Manual lists a $10 permit fee for the permit that leads to a probationary automobile license, plus $4 for the red reflectorized decals.
What do I need to get a New Jersey special learner permit?
For a special learner permit, you fill out the application form and provide 6 Points of ID Verification, proof of residential address and proof of your Social Security number. Your driving instructor can then buy the permit at any MVC Licensing Center, according to the New Jersey Driver Manual.
How long is a New Jersey permit valid?
Once you have your New Jersey permit, you have 2 years to finish the licensing steps and get your probationary license, according to the Motor Vehicle Commission. If you do not finish in that time, you must get a new permit.
Permit practice tests for states near New Jersey
Each state sets its own written test. These states border New Jersey.