NJ DRIVER'S ED TEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
What three things must a motorist that operates a motor vehicle in the state of New
Jersey carry with them? - Answer-a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a
validated New Jersey permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
What do individuals who have never had a driver's license before must complete? -
Answer-MVC's Graduated Driver License Program
The New Jersey (GDL) Graduated Driver License Program introduces what? - Answer-
driving privileges in phases with a period of suspended driving before getting a basic
driver license
GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid until what? - Answer-until all
qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever comes first.
All others are valid for 90 days
All examination permit and probationary drivers shall not operate a motor vehicle
without displaying what? - Answer-two visible, reflective decals on the license plates of
the vehicle
Altering a driver license or showing an altered driver license may result in... - Answer-
loss of a motorist's driving privilege, fine up to $1000, and/or up to six months
imprisonment
Getting a driver license illegally may result in... - Answer-a fine of up to $200 to $500
and/or imprisonment of 30-90 days
How old do you have to be to get a Basic Automobile License? - Answer-18
How old do you have to be to get a Probationary Automobile License? - Answer-17
Do you have to get a boating license to operate a power boat? - Answer-yes
How old do you have to be to get a boating license? - Answer-16
How many ID point verifications do you need in order to apply for a driver's license? -
Answer-at least one primary document, at least one secondary document, at least 6
points of ID and proof of address
Failure to follow the Graduated Driver License Restrictions placed upon first-time drivers
may result in... - Answer-a fine of $100 and possible suspension of a motorist's driving
privileges
,What is the difference between Special Learner Permit and an Examination Permit? -
Answer-for the examination permit the applicant does not have to be a student and an
instructor is not necessary, you need to be 16 for a special learner permit and 17 for an
examination permit
What requirements do you have to complete to get a Special Learner Permit? - Answer-
must be at least 16 years old
have signed parent or guardian consent
must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training through the N.J.
Department of Education or commercial driving school
an approved instructor must purchase the permit
must pass MVC's knowledge and vision tests
must pay required fee
The next step would be to obtain a Probationary Driver's License, what do you have to
complete? - Answer-six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or
postponements, must pass MVC's road test, must be at least 17 years old
In order to get an Examination Permit what requirements do you have to complete? -
Answer-must pass MVC's knowledge and vision test
must be at least 17 years old
must pay required feee
must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age
You cannot drive between what hours if you have a Special Learner Permit? - Answer-
11:01 pm and 5:00 am
You cannot drive between what hours if you have an Examination Permit or a
Probationary Driver's License? - Answer-11:01 pm and 5:00 am
If you have a Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or a Probationary Driver's
License who are you allowed as passengers? - Answer-limited to any parent, guardian
or dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger for special
learner permit and unless accompanied by a parent/guardian for examination permit
and probationary driver license
Under Special Learner Permit/Examination Permit/ or Probationary Driver License
restrictions what are you not allowed to do while driving? - Answer-never allowed to use
hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices
If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older do
hour and passenger restrictions apply? - Answer-no
If you DO NOT have a Special Learner's Permit can you still go out and practice driving
with a parent or guardian? - Answer-yes
, All GDL drivers under age 21, who possesses a permit or probationary license are
required to display what? - Answer-2 visible, red reflective decals, distributed through
the MVC on any vehicle that they operate
What do you need to provide to receive a GDL driver exemption to the hours rule? -
Answer-legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious
official on the official on the official letterhead of the business, organization, or religious
institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address,
and phone number
Can you drive a commercial truck with a basic driver's license? - Answer-no
How old do you have to be to apply for a Special Learner Permit? - Answer-at least 16
years old
How old do you have to apply for an Examination Permit? - Answer-at least 17 years old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Probationary Driver License? - Answer-at least
17 years old
How old do you have to be to apply for a Basic Driver License? - Answer-at least 18
years old
All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must have all required documents to
satisfy what? - Answer-the 6 point ID verification
What type of screening test is required for all motorists? - Answer-vision
Basic license applicants must have what kind of vision? - Answer-20/50 vision with or
without corrective lenses
The New Jersey State Knowledge test consists of 50 questions, what percent do you
need to pass the test? - Answer-80% correct
After an applicant passes the knowledge test and vision screening and an approved
behind-the-vehicle course, the MVC will validate his/her what so he/she can practice? -
Answer-permit
GDL permit holders, 21 years or older must have how many months of supervised
driving prior to a road test appointment? - Answer-minimum of 3 months supervised
driving prior to a road test appointment
What are the 3 important items (documents) that a vehicle must have in order for a road
test to begin? - Answer-valid inspection sticker, valid registration document, valid ID
card
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