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New Jersey DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short New Jersey permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the New Jersey Driver Manual. This one draws mostly on Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties (3), Chapter 9: Vehicle Information (1), and Chapter 11: Appendix: Driver Safety (2). It starts with: "How far from a railroad crossing must you stop when lights flash?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
New Jersey Driver Manual

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

How far from a railroad crossing must you stop when lights flash?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the New Jersey Driver Manual.

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: How far from a railroad crossing must you stop when lights flash?

    • A. At least 15 feet
    • B. At least 50 feet
    • C. At least 5 feet
    • D. At least 100 feet

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

  2. Question 2: Who is responsible for seat belt use by passengers under 18?

    • A. The vehicle's registered owner
    • B. The driver
    • C. Each passenger, whatever their age
    • D. The front-seat passenger

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

  3. Question 3: How soon must you report a legal name change to the MVC?

    • A. Within two weeks
    • B. Within one week
    • C. Within 60 days
    • D. At your next license renewal

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

  4. Question 4: Which type of distraction takes your mind off the road?

    • A. Auditory
    • B. Visual
    • C. Manual
    • D. Cognitive

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: After registering an older car in New Jersey, a new resident must have it inspected within how long?

    • A. One year
    • B. 60 days
    • C. 14 days
    • D. Seven days

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

  7. Question 7: How many points are added for a moving violation in another state?

    • A. Whatever the other state gives
    • B. Four
    • C. None
    • D. Two

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

  8. Question 8: What is the fine for refusing a police request to light up your car's interior?

    • A. $50
    • B. $200
    • C. $500
    • D. No fine at all

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

  9. Question 9: On a vertical traffic signal, where is the red light?

    • A. On the bottom
    • B. It varies
    • C. On top
    • D. In the middle

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

  10. Question 10: Do road markings have the force of law?

    • A. Only when police are nearby
    • B. Yes, like signs and signals
    • C. No, they are only advice
    • D. Only on highways

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

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: How many points does tailgating carry?

    • A. 8
    • B. 5
    • C. 2
    • D. 3

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

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