Free New Jersey Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official New Jersey driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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What this test covers
This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 6
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 4
- Sharing the Road — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 3
- Points & Penalties — 2
- Safe Driving — 1
- Vehicle Equipment — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (6 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are New Jersey-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in New Jersey, you should:
- Speed up
- Pull to the right and stop
- Turn left
- Stop in your lane
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
2. A New Jersey Special Learner Permit applicant must be enrolled in an approved:
- Sports team
- Job program
- College
- Behind-the-wheel driver training course
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Answer: Behind-the-wheel driver training course
You must be enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course.
3. New Jersey GDL permit/probationary drivers may not drive between:
- 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- Midnight and 6 a.m.
- 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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Answer: 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
4. During New Jersey's GDL stages, the driver and all passengers must:
- Ride quietly
- Wear seat belts
- Sit in front
- Be over 18
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Answer: Wear seat belts
The probationary driver and all passengers must wear seat belts.
5. When passing a bicyclist in New Jersey, you should:
- Give room and pass only when safe
- Speed up
- Honk and squeeze by
- Pass close
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Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when it is safe.
6. New Jersey notes an ABS-equipped vehicle can still lose control at just 35 mph if a driver:
- Slows down
- Brakes gently
- Steers smoothly
- Violently jerks the wheel and brakes
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Answer: Violently jerks the wheel and brakes
Even with ABS, violently jerking the wheel while braking can cause loss of control.
7. Accumulating too many points on a New Jersey driving record can lead to:
- A reward
- Lower fees
- Surcharges and license suspension
- Nothing
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Answer: Surcharges and license suspension
Too many points bring surcharges and possible suspension.
8. New Jersey drivers under 21 are subject to a lower BAC limit of:
- .05%
- .10%
- .08%
- .01% (zero tolerance)
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Answer: .01% (zero tolerance)
Under-21 drivers face a .01% zero-tolerance limit.
9. By driving in New Jersey, you have given implied consent to:
- A credit check
- A breath test if lawfully arrested for DUI
- Nothing
- A home search
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Answer: A breath test if lawfully arrested for DUI
Driving implies consent to a breath test if lawfully arrested for DUI.
10. New Jersey law requires the driver and front-seat passengers to:
- Buckle only children
- Buckle only at night
- Wear seat belts
- Do nothing
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Answer: Wear seat belts
Buckle up — New Jersey's seat-belt law is enforced.
11. New Jersey permit and probationary drivers must display on their license plates two visible:
- Yellow flags
- Blue stickers
- Red reflective GDL decals
- Parking permits
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Answer: Red reflective GDL decals
Two visible red reflective GDL decals must be displayed (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13).
12. New Jersey's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights, you:
- Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
- Stop in the lane
- Speed up
- Honk
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Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
13. In New Jersey, the minimum age for a Special Learner Permit is:
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Answer: 16
A Special Learner Permit is available at 16 (with parent consent and an approved behind-the-wheel course).
14. If you become drowsy while driving in New Jersey, you should:
- Speed up
- Pull over safely and rest
- Keep going
- Open a window only
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Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
15. In New Jersey, you are Driving Under the Influence (DUI) at a blood alcohol concentration of:
- .10% or higher
- .08% or higher
- .02% or higher
- .05% or higher
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Answer: .08% or higher
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is DUI.
16. In New Jersey, the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts is:
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Answer: 35 mph
35 mph applies in suburban business and residential districts.
17. A New Jersey commercial driver is considered under the influence at a BAC of:
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Answer: .04%
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04%.
18. In a New Jersey 65 mph zone, exceeding the limit by 10 mph or more brings:
- No penalty
- Double fines
- A warning
- Points only
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Answer: Double fines
Double fines apply for going 10+ mph over in a 65 mph zone (and most moving violations there).
19. A New Jersey GDL driver who fails to display the required decals may receive:
- Nothing
- A fine
- A reward
- Extra privileges
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Answer: A fine
Failing to display GDL decals is a finable violation.
20. The minimum age for a New Jersey basic (unrestricted) driver license is:
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Answer: 18
The basic license is available at 18.
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