2024 NJ DMV PRACTICE EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If you are under 18 years of age, in order to apply for an examination permit
or a special learner permit you must present: - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsent
form signed by a parent or a guardian
All Graduated Driver License (GDL) permits are valid for how long? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTwo years
Individuals who are applying for their first driver license are required to
participate in which program? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGraduated Driver
License (GDL) program
When should you use your high beams? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOpen country
driving situations
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, you should - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLook to the lower right side of your traffic lane
A driver's left hand extended downward means what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHe is making a stop or slowing
The safest way to exit an expressway is to - CORRECT-ANSWERSSlow your
car to the posted exit speed
What should you do if your brakes fail? - CORRECT-ANSWERSShift into a
lower gear and pump your brakes
What should you do if your electric signals fail to work? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSUse hand signals
What should you do if you have a blowout? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHold the
wheel tightly, slow the vehicle gradually, and drive off the roadway
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGo to the next exit
When driving on a curve, your vehicle will want to go in what direction? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSStraight
,It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to - CORRECT-ANSWERSGive
you time to react
What is one of the best defenses against drunk drivers? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSProper wearing of a safety belt
When a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up children, you
may pass from either direction at a speed of - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo more
than 10 miles per hour
What must you do if a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSStop no closer than 25 feet
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTo the right toward the curb
Special permits may be issued at age 16 when - CORRECT-ANSWERSEnrolled
in a behind the wheel driver's ed course or enrolled in a commercial driver's
ed course and purchased by an approved driving instructor
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights - CORRECT-
ANSWERSStop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail
You are required by New Jersey law to keep to the right except - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWhen on a one way street, when passing, or it is impractical to
travel on that side of the roadway
The greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving drink what? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBeer
The speed limit in a school zone is - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 mph
The speed limit in a business area is - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 mph
The speed limit on state highways and interstates is - CORRECT-ANSWERS55
mph
The speed limit on other roadways is - CORRECT-ANSWERS50 mph
You should always yield to - CORRECT-ANSWERSVehicles in the intersection,
pedestrians, and emergency vehicles
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHow fast you drink, your weight, and amount you drink
, The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is
- CORRECT-ANSWERSDon't drive at all after drinking
When B.A.C. reaches 0.15% your chances of getting into a serious or fatal
accident will increase - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 times
What is a "Habitual Offender"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny person whose
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
What is a good "rule of thumb" in adjusting your sped to traffic? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTry to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
What is the "rule of thumb" for following distance on dry roads? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOne car length back for each 10 miles per hour of speed, or 2-3
second space between cars
What does the word "Tailgating" mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDriving close to
the vehicle in front
What does hydroplaning mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLosing the tire grip on
wet roads and riding on water
What is an uncontrolled intersection? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOne where there
are no traffic signs or signals
When should you dim your headlights? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIn city driving
and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
What is an acceleration lane? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn extra lane provided at
the entrance to an expressway
A driver's left hand extended upward means what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThey are making a right turn
A driver's left hand extended straight out means - CORRECT-ANSWERSThey
are making a left turn
Dates for studded snow tires - CORRECT-ANSWERSNovember 15 through
April 1
A driver must report a name change - CORRECT-ANSWERSWithin 14 days
The deceleration lane is used for - CORRECT-ANSWERSGetting off a highway
Persons under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI)
when their BAC is - CORRECT-ANSWERS.01%
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If you are under 18 years of age, in order to apply for an examination permit
or a special learner permit you must present: - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsent
form signed by a parent or a guardian
All Graduated Driver License (GDL) permits are valid for how long? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTwo years
Individuals who are applying for their first driver license are required to
participate in which program? - CORRECT-ANSWERSGraduated Driver
License (GDL) program
When should you use your high beams? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOpen country
driving situations
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, you should - CORRECT-
ANSWERSLook to the lower right side of your traffic lane
A driver's left hand extended downward means what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSHe is making a stop or slowing
The safest way to exit an expressway is to - CORRECT-ANSWERSSlow your
car to the posted exit speed
What should you do if your brakes fail? - CORRECT-ANSWERSShift into a
lower gear and pump your brakes
What should you do if your electric signals fail to work? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSUse hand signals
What should you do if you have a blowout? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHold the
wheel tightly, slow the vehicle gradually, and drive off the roadway
What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSGo to the next exit
When driving on a curve, your vehicle will want to go in what direction? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSStraight
,It is a good practice to keep a space cushion to - CORRECT-ANSWERSGive
you time to react
What is one of the best defenses against drunk drivers? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSProper wearing of a safety belt
When a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up children, you
may pass from either direction at a speed of - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo more
than 10 miles per hour
What must you do if a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSStop no closer than 25 feet
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSTo the right toward the curb
Special permits may be issued at age 16 when - CORRECT-ANSWERSEnrolled
in a behind the wheel driver's ed course or enrolled in a commercial driver's
ed course and purchased by an approved driving instructor
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights - CORRECT-
ANSWERSStop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail
You are required by New Jersey law to keep to the right except - CORRECT-
ANSWERSWhen on a one way street, when passing, or it is impractical to
travel on that side of the roadway
The greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving drink what? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSBeer
The speed limit in a school zone is - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 mph
The speed limit in a business area is - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 mph
The speed limit on state highways and interstates is - CORRECT-ANSWERS55
mph
The speed limit on other roadways is - CORRECT-ANSWERS50 mph
You should always yield to - CORRECT-ANSWERSVehicles in the intersection,
pedestrians, and emergency vehicles
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on -
CORRECT-ANSWERSHow fast you drink, your weight, and amount you drink
, The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol related accident is
- CORRECT-ANSWERSDon't drive at all after drinking
When B.A.C. reaches 0.15% your chances of getting into a serious or fatal
accident will increase - CORRECT-ANSWERS25 times
What is a "Habitual Offender"? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAny person whose
license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
What is a good "rule of thumb" in adjusting your sped to traffic? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTry to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
What is the "rule of thumb" for following distance on dry roads? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOne car length back for each 10 miles per hour of speed, or 2-3
second space between cars
What does the word "Tailgating" mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDriving close to
the vehicle in front
What does hydroplaning mean? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLosing the tire grip on
wet roads and riding on water
What is an uncontrolled intersection? - CORRECT-ANSWERSOne where there
are no traffic signs or signals
When should you dim your headlights? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIn city driving
and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
What is an acceleration lane? - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn extra lane provided at
the entrance to an expressway
A driver's left hand extended upward means what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThey are making a right turn
A driver's left hand extended straight out means - CORRECT-ANSWERSThey
are making a left turn
Dates for studded snow tires - CORRECT-ANSWERSNovember 15 through
April 1
A driver must report a name change - CORRECT-ANSWERSWithin 14 days
The deceleration lane is used for - CORRECT-ANSWERSGetting off a highway
Persons under 21 years of age are considered under the influence (DUI)
when their BAC is - CORRECT-ANSWERS.01%
