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New Jersey DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free New Jersey practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the New Jersey Driver Manual. The sections it covers most are Chapter 8: Sharing the Road with Others (2), Chapter 9: Vehicle Information (1), and Chapter 11: Appendix: Driver Safety (2). To start, you'll answer this: "During which hours may a GDL permit or probationary driver under 21 not drive?" Explanations follow every answer.

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Questions
25
Passing score
80% (20 of 25)
Mistakes allowed
5
Official handbook
New Jersey Driver Manual

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During which hours may a GDL permit or probationary driver under 21 not drive?

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  1. Question 1: During which hours may a GDL permit or probationary driver under 21 not drive?

    • A. Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
    • B. 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
    • C. 11:01 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
    • D. 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System

  2. Question 2: What is the fine for a first offense of carrying an open alcohol container?

    • A. $50
    • B. $200
    • C. $1,000
    • D. $500

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties

  3. Question 3: Why should you never turn the ignition to lock while moving?

    • A. The steering will lock
    • B. The brakes will lock
    • C. The airbags will deploy
    • D. The headlights will go out

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Defensive Driving

  4. Question 4: What does an orange triangular sign on the back of a vehicle mean?

    • A. It carries hazardous materials
    • B. It is a school vehicle
    • C. It is an emergency vehicle
    • D. It's a slow-moving vehicle

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Appendix: Driver Safety

  5. Question 5: How close to a stop sign may you park?

    • A. No closer than 10 feet
    • B. No closer than 25 feet
    • C. No closer than 100 feet
    • D. No closer than 50 feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  6. Question 6: What number can you call from a cell phone to report an aggressive driver in New Jersey?

    • A. 911 only
    • B. #77
    • C. *99 on any phone
    • D. 411 directory assistance

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Defensive Driving

  7. Question 7: For most drivers, how far should the seat be from the steering wheel?

    • A. As far back as the seat goes
    • B. About an arm's length
    • C. About six inches away
    • D. Close enough to touch it with your chest

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility

  8. Question 8: What is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes?

    • A. Drivers not seeing motorcycles
    • B. Bad weather and slippery wet roads
    • C. Potholes and gravel
    • D. Motorcycle engine failure

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Sharing the Road with Others

  9. Question 9: A tire blows out. What should you do with the brakes?

    • A. Pull the parking brake
    • B. Brake hard right away
    • C. Pump the brakes
    • D. Don't brake; let it coast

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Defensive Driving

  10. Question 10: How far from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights must you stop?

    • A. At least 15 feet
    • B. At least 10 feet
    • C. At least 50 feet
    • D. At least 25 feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  11. Question 11: What is the minimum age for a special learner permit?

    • A. 16
    • B. 17
    • C. 15
    • D. 18

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System

  12. Question 12: What happens to fines on a Safe Corridor highway?

    • A. They are cut in half
    • B. They are replaced by points
    • C. They stay the same
    • D. They are doubled

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  13. Question 13: What are the three parts of the crash-prevention formula in the manual?

    • A. Brake, steer or speed up
    • B. Stop, look and listen at every corner
    • C. Be alert, be prepared, act in time
    • D. Slow down, signal, look behind

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Defensive Driving

  14. Question 14: What BAC is illegal for drivers 21 and older?

    • A. 0.01 percent or higher
    • B. 0.08 percent or higher
    • C. 0.10 percent or higher
    • D. 0.05 percent or higher

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Drinking, Drugs, and Health

  15. Question 15: Your brakes are working well if you can stop within what distance at 20 mph?

    • A. Within 25 feet
    • B. Within 100 feet
    • C. Within 75 feet
    • D. Within 50 feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility

  16. Question 16: What should you do at a traffic signal with no bulbs working and no officer?

    • A. Treat it as a yield sign
    • B. Flash your headlights and go
    • C. Treat it as a four-way stop
    • D. Go through if it looks clear

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 11: Appendix: Driver Safety

  17. Question 17: A car ahead of you in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. What do you do?

    • A. Pass it on the right side
    • B. Honk, then pass it
    • C. Never pass it
    • D. Pass it carefully at low speed

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  18. Question 18: From how far must the rear plate be visible at night?

    • A. 50 feet
    • B. 10 feet
    • C. 200 feet
    • D. 500 feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 9: Vehicle Information

  19. Question 19: On a single-lane road, how much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist?

    • A. At least two feet
    • B. At least ten feet
    • C. At least four feet
    • D. At least three feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Sharing the Road with Others

  20. Question 20: What is the minimum tire tread depth?

    • A. 1/2 inch
    • B. 1/16 inch
    • C. 1/4 inch
    • D. 1/32 inch

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility

  21. Question 21: How many questions are on the New Jersey knowledge test?

    • A. 50
    • B. 25
    • C. 30
    • D. 40

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 2: New Jersey Driver Testing

  22. Question 22: On the road test, how far will you be asked to back in a straight line?

    • A. About 100 feet
    • B. About 300 feet
    • C. About 25 feet
    • D. About 50 feet

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility

  23. Question 23: At what visibility must you use headlights?

    • A. 100 feet or less
    • B. Only in total darkness
    • C. 500 feet or less
    • D. 1,000 feet or less

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  24. Question 24: What should you avoid in an acceleration lane?

    • A. Speeding up
    • B. Yielding
    • C. Signaling
    • D. Stopping

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

  25. Question 25: How soon must you tell the MVC after you move to a new address?

    • A. Within 60 days
    • B. Within one week
    • C. Within two weeks
    • D. Within 30 days

    Source:New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System

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