NJ MVC Written Test 2024
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? - answer valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? - answer an appropriately
licensed driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? - answer one
week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? - answer two
weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? -
answer60 days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how
long? - answerup to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the
license plates of the vehicle? - answerTo visible reflective GDL decals provided by the
MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? - answerFour years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? - answerA
vertical format, drivers license
What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers
license? - answerProof of New Jersey residency, one primary document, one secondary
document , social security number, and at least six points of ID
After getting the examination permit, what must be done in order to get the probationary
license? - answerYou must practice with an adult supervising driver for at least six
months and observe all examination permit driving restrictions; you must have the red
GDL decals attached to the vehicle when driving. After the six months you must pass
the MVC road test
What must be done to get the basic driver license? - answerYou must practice
unsupervised driving for at least one year following all probationary driver license
restrictions, as well as having to read GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving.
,Once the year has passed, you must visit an MVC licensing center to upgrade to a
basic drivers license and pay the required fee
Where should the two red decals be placed? - answerOne decal is to be displayed on
the top left corner of the rear license plate, and the other on the top left corner of the
front license plate. They are distributed through the MVC with a fee of four dollars.
What restrictions does an examination permit holder have? - answerNo driving between
11:01 PM and 5 AM
Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver, who is at least 21
years of age, who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license, and has minimum three
years of driving experience
Passengers are limited to dependence of the permit holder, and one additional
passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
All passengers must wear seatbelts
Must display decals on license plates
What is The Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara's Law)? - answerStatewide New Jersey web-
based system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntary submit and
maintain emergency contact information through the New Jersey MVC (This will only be
used by law enforcement if a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash that renders
him or her unable to communicate)
Nikhil's law does what? - answerReinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New
Jersey motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? - answerTo stop completely at any stop sign and never
go through a red light, to keep hands on the wheel in mind on the road, and to use a
hands-free phone system while driving and not texting
You are required by law to provide the MVC with your current New Jersey residential
address - answer
What class is a basic drivers license? - answerClass D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? - answerEvery passenger
in the vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? - answer60%
, What ways do seatbelts help? - answerThey keep motorist and passengers from being
thrown from the vehicle in a crash, face lower body down with the vehicle, they keep all
passengers from sliding on the seat, during sudden stops and turns
In which direction must an infant seat never be faced? - answerForward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a - answerRear seat
Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat -
answer
Children of any age are safest where? - answerWhen belted properly in the backseat of
a vehicle
How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? - answerBy the words, airbag
or the letters SRS (supplemental restraint system) or SIR (supplemental inflatable
restraint) on the dashboard panel or steering wheel
It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are in proper
working condition by - answerRegular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving
_______ - answerforward
A motorist should be able to brake - answersmoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? - answerIf the vehicle pulls to one
side when it stops, or if a motorist feels a top pedal or here's an unusual, squealing or
grinding sound
A motorist should be able to stop within - answer25 ft at 20 mph
with conventional disc and drum brakes, a motorist should ____ them gently after
driving through water to test them and dry them out. - answerpump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by -
answerApplying steady pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when - answerPump ; jerk
I'm very soft surfaces, such as loose, gravel or unpack snow, and ABS system may
_____ stopping distance - answerLengthen
In wet and slippery conditions a motorist should do what? - answerDrive carefully,
always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them, maintainers, be consistent
with the road conditions
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? - answer valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? - answer an appropriately
licensed driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? - answer one
week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? - answer two
weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? -
answer60 days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how
long? - answerup to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the
license plates of the vehicle? - answerTo visible reflective GDL decals provided by the
MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? - answerFour years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? - answerA
vertical format, drivers license
What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers
license? - answerProof of New Jersey residency, one primary document, one secondary
document , social security number, and at least six points of ID
After getting the examination permit, what must be done in order to get the probationary
license? - answerYou must practice with an adult supervising driver for at least six
months and observe all examination permit driving restrictions; you must have the red
GDL decals attached to the vehicle when driving. After the six months you must pass
the MVC road test
What must be done to get the basic driver license? - answerYou must practice
unsupervised driving for at least one year following all probationary driver license
restrictions, as well as having to read GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving.
,Once the year has passed, you must visit an MVC licensing center to upgrade to a
basic drivers license and pay the required fee
Where should the two red decals be placed? - answerOne decal is to be displayed on
the top left corner of the rear license plate, and the other on the top left corner of the
front license plate. They are distributed through the MVC with a fee of four dollars.
What restrictions does an examination permit holder have? - answerNo driving between
11:01 PM and 5 AM
Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver, who is at least 21
years of age, who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license, and has minimum three
years of driving experience
Passengers are limited to dependence of the permit holder, and one additional
passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
All passengers must wear seatbelts
Must display decals on license plates
What is The Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara's Law)? - answerStatewide New Jersey web-
based system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntary submit and
maintain emergency contact information through the New Jersey MVC (This will only be
used by law enforcement if a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash that renders
him or her unable to communicate)
Nikhil's law does what? - answerReinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New
Jersey motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? - answerTo stop completely at any stop sign and never
go through a red light, to keep hands on the wheel in mind on the road, and to use a
hands-free phone system while driving and not texting
You are required by law to provide the MVC with your current New Jersey residential
address - answer
What class is a basic drivers license? - answerClass D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? - answerEvery passenger
in the vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? - answer60%
, What ways do seatbelts help? - answerThey keep motorist and passengers from being
thrown from the vehicle in a crash, face lower body down with the vehicle, they keep all
passengers from sliding on the seat, during sudden stops and turns
In which direction must an infant seat never be faced? - answerForward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a - answerRear seat
Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat -
answer
Children of any age are safest where? - answerWhen belted properly in the backseat of
a vehicle
How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? - answerBy the words, airbag
or the letters SRS (supplemental restraint system) or SIR (supplemental inflatable
restraint) on the dashboard panel or steering wheel
It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are in proper
working condition by - answerRegular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving
_______ - answerforward
A motorist should be able to brake - answersmoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? - answerIf the vehicle pulls to one
side when it stops, or if a motorist feels a top pedal or here's an unusual, squealing or
grinding sound
A motorist should be able to stop within - answer25 ft at 20 mph
with conventional disc and drum brakes, a motorist should ____ them gently after
driving through water to test them and dry them out. - answerpump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by -
answerApplying steady pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when - answerPump ; jerk
I'm very soft surfaces, such as loose, gravel or unpack snow, and ABS system may
_____ stopping distance - answerLengthen
In wet and slippery conditions a motorist should do what? - answerDrive carefully,
always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them, maintainers, be consistent
with the road conditions
