NJ MVC Written Test 2024
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? - CORRECT ANS valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? - CORRECT ANS an appropriately licensed
driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? - CORRECT ANS one week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? - CORRECT ANS two weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? - CORRECT ANS 60
days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how long? - CORRECT
ANS up to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the license plates of
the vehicle? - CORRECT ANS To visible reflective GDL decals provided by the MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? - CORRECT ANS Four years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? - CORRECT ANS A vertical
format, drivers license
What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers license? - CORRECT ANS
Proof 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? -
CORRECT ANS You 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? - CORRECT ANS You 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? - CORRECT ANS One 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? - CORRECT ANS No 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)? - CORRECT ANS Statewide 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? - CORRECT ANS Reinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New Jersey
motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? - CORRECT ANS To 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 - CORRECT
ANS
What class is a basic drivers license? - CORRECT ANS Class D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? - CORRECT ANS Every passenger in the vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? - CORRECT ANS 60%
What ways do seatbelts help? - CORRECT ANS They 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? - CORRECT ANS Forward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a - CORRECT ANS Rear seat
Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat - CORRECT ANS
Children of any age are safest where? - CORRECT ANS When belted properly in the backseat of a vehicle
, How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? - CORRECT ANS By 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 - CORRECT ANS Regular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving _______ - CORRECT
ANS forward
A motorist should be able to brake - CORRECT ANS smoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? - CORRECT ANS If 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 - CORRECT ANS 25 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. - CORRECT ANS pump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by - CORRECT ANS Applying steady
pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when - CORRECT ANS Pump ; jerk
I'm very soft surfaces, such as loose, gravel or unpack snow, and ABS system may _____ stopping
distance - CORRECT ANS Lengthen
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? - CORRECT ANS valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? - CORRECT ANS an appropriately licensed
driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? - CORRECT ANS one week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? - CORRECT ANS two weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? - CORRECT ANS 60
days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how long? - CORRECT
ANS up to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the license plates of
the vehicle? - CORRECT ANS To visible reflective GDL decals provided by the MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? - CORRECT ANS Four years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? - CORRECT ANS A vertical
format, drivers license
What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers license? - CORRECT ANS
Proof 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? -
CORRECT ANS You 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? - CORRECT ANS You 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? - CORRECT ANS One 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? - CORRECT ANS No 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)? - CORRECT ANS Statewide 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? - CORRECT ANS Reinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New Jersey
motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? - CORRECT ANS To 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 - CORRECT
ANS
What class is a basic drivers license? - CORRECT ANS Class D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? - CORRECT ANS Every passenger in the vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? - CORRECT ANS 60%
What ways do seatbelts help? - CORRECT ANS They 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? - CORRECT ANS Forward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a - CORRECT ANS Rear seat
Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat - CORRECT ANS
Children of any age are safest where? - CORRECT ANS When belted properly in the backseat of a vehicle
, How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? - CORRECT ANS By 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 - CORRECT ANS Regular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving _______ - CORRECT
ANS forward
A motorist should be able to brake - CORRECT ANS smoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? - CORRECT ANS If 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 - CORRECT ANS 25 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. - CORRECT ANS pump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by - CORRECT ANS Applying steady
pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when - CORRECT ANS Pump ; jerk
I'm very soft surfaces, such as loose, gravel or unpack snow, and ABS system may _____ stopping
distance - CORRECT ANS Lengthen
