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New Jersey MVC Permit Test practice

Written knowledge test for a learner's permit or driver's license. The New Jersey MVC Permit Test is run by the MVC. It has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

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DMV Permit Test at a glance

80%to pass
50
Questions
40
Correct to pass
16
Minimum age

Good to know

Special learner's permit at 16 requires enrollment in behind-the-wheel training. If you fail, you can retest after 7 days.

Source: nj.gov. Rules change, so check before your test.

What you'll study

The app's roadmap for this test: 76 short lessons and 582 practice questions, in 6 steps.

  1. 1

    Read the Road

    Free27 lessons

    Signs, signals, and lane markings

    • Lane lines 1
    • Lane lines 2
    • Lane lines 3
    • Traffic lights 1
    • Traffic lights 2
    • Traffic lights 3
    • Flashing signals
    • Turn arrows 1
    • +19 more
  2. 2

    Make the Move

    9 lessons

    Turns, lane changes, parking, and highways

    • Turning safely
    • U-turn rules
    • Lane changes 1
    • Lane changes 2
    • Passing safely 1
    • Passing safely 2
    • Passing safely 3
    • Parking maneuvers
    • +1 more
  3. 3

    Drive Safely

    22 lessons

    Hazards, weather, distractions, and shared roads

    • Distractions 1
    • Distractions 2
    • Impaired driving 1
    • Impaired driving 2
    • Impaired driving 3
    • Alcohol rules 1
    • Alcohol rules 2
    • Safe choices
    • +14 more
  4. 4

    Handle Trouble

    3 lessons

    Breakdowns, emergency vehicles, and equipment

    • Crash response
    • Emergency vehicles
    • Mixed practice
  5. 5

    Know Who Goes First

    5 lessons

    Right-of-way, intersections, and yielding

    • Intersections 1
    • Intersections 2
    • Yielding to others 1
    • Yielding to others 2
    • Mixed practice
  6. 6

    Rules That Matter

    10 lessons

    Key laws, penalties, and exam-day requirements

    • Laws & penalties 1
    • Laws & penalties 2
    • Laws & penalties 3
    • Laws & penalties 4
    • Laws & penalties 5
    • Laws & penalties 6
    • Laws & penalties 7
    • Laws & penalties 8
    • +2 more

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Questions people ask

How many questions are on the New Jersey MVC Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 50 questions.

What score do you need to pass the New Jersey MVC Permit Test?

You need 40 out of 50 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the New Jersey MVC Permit Test?

You can take it from age 16. Special learner's permit at 16 requires enrollment in behind-the-wheel training. If you fail, you can retest after 7 days.

What's the best way to practice for the New Jersey MVC Permit Test?

Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.

Official sources

Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.

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