2025 NJ DMV PERMIT TEST EVALUATION QUESTION WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What does the word " tailgating" mean? - Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This
does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows
What does hydroplaning mean? - Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film
of water
What is an uncontrolled intersection? - An intersection where there's no traffic signals or
signs
When should you dim your headlights? - In city driving and when following or meeting
another vehicle within 500 feet
What is an acceleration lane? - An extra lane provided at the entrance to an
expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed
You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on? - 25
What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being
applied? - Braking distance
Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are? - November 15th to April 1st
Information signs are what color? - Blue or green
What should you do if a traffic light is not working? - Slow down, yield to traffic, and
proceed when safe
Depth perception means the same as: - Distance judgment
Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their blood
alcohol content is: - .01, .05, or .08%.
Any amount of alcohol is over the limit
You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old): -
Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M.
You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle? - 17
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - At an intersection with a stop sign,
at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
NJ issues a _ year basic license? - 4
, It is important to slow down: - On narrow roads, at intersections or railroad
crossings,and when the road is wet or slippery
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: - Time of day
The best way to take a curve is to: - Slow down before entering the curve
If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the fist time, how long must he/she wait
before taking it again? - At least 14 days
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if: -
Directed to do so by a police officer
When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must: - Make a full stop and check
traffic
What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test? - Original Birth Certificate (county
issued, with the raised seal)
You can get alcohol out of your blood by: - Time. The more you wait, the less the
influence.
The position of the hands on the steering wheel are: - At 9 and 3 o'clock
The definition of a blind spot is: - Area which cannot be seen in the outside mirror(s)
The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for: - 24 months
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - 16 years
What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you? - Fine up to $100
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - Stop within 5 feet of
the line for a sign or traffic light
If you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license
within: - 60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually: - Swerving, going too fast or slow
What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker? - Fine, arrest
and registration revocation
On a three lane road, the center lane is used for: - Left turns
ANSWERS 2025/2026
What does the word " tailgating" mean? - Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This
does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows
What does hydroplaning mean? - Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film
of water
What is an uncontrolled intersection? - An intersection where there's no traffic signals or
signs
When should you dim your headlights? - In city driving and when following or meeting
another vehicle within 500 feet
What is an acceleration lane? - An extra lane provided at the entrance to an
expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed
You must stop at least _ feet from a school bus with its red lights on? - 25
What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being
applied? - Braking distance
Dates for studded tires on New Jersey roadways are? - November 15th to April 1st
Information signs are what color? - Blue or green
What should you do if a traffic light is not working? - Slow down, yield to traffic, and
proceed when safe
Depth perception means the same as: - Distance judgment
Persons under the age of 21 are considered under the influence (DUI) when their blood
alcohol content is: - .01, .05, or .08%.
Any amount of alcohol is over the limit
You can practice driving with a valid special learners permit (for a 16 year old): -
Between 5:01 am and 11 P.M.
You must be at least _ years old to register a motor vehicle? - 17
As you drive, you are required to stop your vehicle: - At an intersection with a stop sign,
at a red light and when an officer orders you to do so
NJ issues a _ year basic license? - 4
, It is important to slow down: - On narrow roads, at intersections or railroad
crossings,and when the road is wet or slippery
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: - Time of day
The best way to take a curve is to: - Slow down before entering the curve
If a student fails the driving test (road test) for the fist time, how long must he/she wait
before taking it again? - At least 14 days
You may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only if: -
Directed to do so by a police officer
When it is legal to make a right turn on red, you must: - Make a full stop and check
traffic
What is a good form of I.D. to bring to the Permit test? - Original Birth Certificate (county
issued, with the raised seal)
You can get alcohol out of your blood by: - Time. The more you wait, the less the
influence.
The position of the hands on the steering wheel are: - At 9 and 3 o'clock
The definition of a blind spot is: - Area which cannot be seen in the outside mirror(s)
The inspection sticker on a new vehicle is good for: - 24 months
At what age can a high school student with a valid learner's permit take commercial
driving lessons? - 16 years
What is the penalty for not having your insurance card with you? - Fine up to $100
A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means: - Stop within 5 feet of
the line for a sign or traffic light
If you have an out of state license, and move to NJ, you must apply for a NJ license
within: - 60 days, or before your current license expires, whichever comes first
Some signs of alcohol impairment are usually: - Swerving, going too fast or slow
What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker? - Fine, arrest
and registration revocation
On a three lane road, the center lane is used for: - Left turns
