If you hold a Special Learner Permit, whom are you allowed to carry as passengers?

Your parent, guardian, or dependent, plus one additional passenger

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

To get an Examination Permit in the Adult Road, you must

pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests.

To participate in the GDL program, you must have __________ if you are under 18 years of age.

consent from a parent or guardian.

If you commit a moving violation in another state, will it be reflected on your New Jersey driver record?

Yes, but only speeding violations.

Yes, but no points will be added.

For Permit and Probationary drivers under 21 years of age, an exemption to the hours rule is available for

employment or religious purposes.

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New Jersey MVC Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

20 laws & requirements questions for the New Jersey MVC Permit Test, out of 29 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real New Jersey test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 20
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
2Question 2 of 20
If you are convicted of driving on the shoulder to pass another vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
A conviction for improper passing will add four points to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
3Question 3 of 20
If you are convicted of driving on a sidewalk, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of driving on a sidewalk, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
4Question 4 of 20
If you hold a Special Learner Permit, whom are you allowed to carry as passengers?
Not quite. The answer is Your parent, guardian, or dependent, plus one additional passenger
If you hold a Special Learner Permit, your passengers are limited to your parent, guardian, or dependent, plus one additional person. However, if you are at least 21 years old, this restriction does not apply.
Source: Special Learner Permit Restrictions; Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual
5Question 5 of 20
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
6Question 6 of 20
There are ____ steps in the Young Adult Road.
Not quite. The answer is 5
The Early Bird Road, the Young Adult Road, and the Adult Road each have five steps.
Source: Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual
7Question 7 of 20
If you are convicted of reckless driving, ___ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 5
If you are convicted of reckless driving, five points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
8Question 8 of 20
If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance, you will have to pay a fine of up to _______ if it was your first offense.
Not quite. The answer is $1,000
If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance, you will have to pay a fine of $300–$1,000 if it was your first offense. You will also have to pay a violation surcharge of $250 per year for three years.
Source: Mandatory Penalties, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
9Question 9 of 20
Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions may result in a fine of _____ or a possible suspension of driving privileges.
Not quite. The answer is $100
GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of the person's driving privileges.
Source: Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual
10Question 10 of 20
During a traffic stop, you must illuminate your vehicle's interior upon the request of a law enforcement officer. If you do not, you will be fined
Not quite. The answer is $50.
During a traffic stop, you must illuminate your vehicle's interior upon the request of a law enforcement officer. If you do not, you will be fined $50.
Source: Failure to Comply, Motor Vehicle Violations, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
11Question 11 of 20
To get an Examination Permit in the Adult Road, you must
Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.
To get an Examination Permit in the Adult Road, you must be at least 21 years old, pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests, and pay the required fee.
Source: Option C: The Adult Road; Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual
12Question 12 of 20
If you are convicted of driving so slowly as to obstruct or impede traffic, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of driving so slowly as to obstruct or impede traffic, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
13Question 13 of 20
If you are convicted of reckless driving, you may be sentenced to ________ in jail if it was your first offense.
Not quite. The answer is 60 days.
If you are convicted of reckless driving for the first time, you may have to go to jail for up to 60 days, pay a fine of $50–$200, or both. For a second offense, the possible penalties are imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of $100–$500, or both.
Source: Reckless Driving, Motor Vehicle Violations, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
14Question 14 of 20
If you move to New Jersey from another state, you must register your vehicle within
Not quite. The answer is 60 days.
Under New Jersey law, a motorist who moves into this state must have his or her vehicle titled and registered within 60 days; sooner, if the out-of-state registration expires before then.
15Question 15 of 20
To participate in the GDL program, you must have __________ if you are under 18 years of age.
Not quite. The answer is consent from a parent or guardian.
To participate in the GDL program, you must have a signed letter of consent from a parent or guardian if you are under 18 years of age.
Source: Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual
16Question 16 of 20
If you commit a moving violation in another state, will it be reflected on your New Jersey driver record?
Not quite. The answer is Yes, any violation counts.
If you are convicted of an out of state moving violation, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Point System, The New Jersey Driver Manual
17Question 17 of 20
If you are convicted of careless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of careless driving, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Moving Violation Point Chart, Chapter 7: Driver Privileges and Penalties, The New Jersey Driver Manual
18Question 18 of 20
If you move and change your address, the MVC must be notified no later than ____ after moving.
Not quite. The answer is one week
A motorist who changes addresses must report to the MVC within one week after moving. Drivers moving out of New Jersey must also report to the MVC.
19Question 19 of 20
If your car is at least five years old and you're moving to New Jersey from another state, you must have the car inspected within _______ after registering it.
Not quite. The answer is 14 days
When moving to New Jersey from another state, you must have your passenger vehicle inspected within 14 days after registering it if it is at least five model years old. Otherwise it will be exempt from inspection.
20Question 20 of 20
For Permit and Probationary drivers under 21 years of age, an exemption to the hours rule is available for
Not quite. The answer is employment or religious purposes.
For permit and probationary drivers under 21, exemptions to the hours restriction are available for employment or religious reasons, provided the driver has proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours. For an exemption, the driver must carry a legible certification of this need from his or her employer or religious official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious institution. It must be signed by the certifying official and state his or her name, title, address, and phone number.
Source: GDL Driver Exemptions; Graduated Driver License (GDL); Chapter 1: The New Jersey Driver License System; The New Jersey Driver Manual

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Is this New Jersey MVC Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test like the real New Jersey MVC Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 50 questions; this free test has 20.

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.

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Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you are convicted of driving on the shoulder to pass another vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of driving on a sidewalk, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you hold a Special Learner Permit, whom are you allowed to carry as passengers?

Which of the following statements is true?

There are ____ steps in the Young Adult Road.

If you are convicted of reckless driving, ___ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance, you will have to pay a fine of up to _______ if it was your first offense.

Failure to adhere to GDL restrictions may result in a fine of _____ or a possible suspension of driving privileges.

During a traffic stop, you must illuminate your vehicle's interior upon the request of a law enforcement officer. If you do not, you will be fined

To get an Examination Permit in the Adult Road, you must

If you are convicted of driving so slowly as to obstruct or impede traffic, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you are convicted of reckless driving, you may be sentenced to ________ in jail if it was your first offense.

If you move to New Jersey from another state, you must register your vehicle within

To participate in the GDL program, you must have __________ if you are under 18 years of age.

If you commit a moving violation in another state, will it be reflected on your New Jersey driver record?

If you are convicted of careless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If you move and change your address, the MVC must be notified no later than ____ after moving.

If your car is at least five years old and you're moving to New Jersey from another state, you must have the car inspected within _______ after registering it.

For Permit and Probationary drivers under 21 years of age, an exemption to the hours rule is available for

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