Learner Permit Test: 03 of 05
Free New Jersey Driving Practice Test 3
Prepare for your New Jersey MVC driving knowledge test (NJ permit written test) with multiple-choice practice questions covering traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules.
STUDY TOPICS
Syllabus Covered
New Jersey Driver Manual.
TEST FORMAT
Question Pool
Multiple-choice practice questions.
YOUR GOAL
Target Pass Mark
Aim for 80% or Higher.
Before You Start the Test:
Read the official New Jersey Driver Manual at least twice, and make sure you know your road signs.
Which letters on a dashboard indicate an air bag?
ABS.
SRS or SIR.
ESC.
LATCH.
The letters SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) or SIR (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint) on the steering wheel or dashboard indicate the presence of air bags.
What is the speed limit for suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph.
25 mph.
45 mph.
55 mph.
In New Jersey, the speed limit for suburban business and residential districts is 35 mph, while for non-suburban districts, it is typically 25 mph.
If your vehicle skids, which way should you turn the wheel?
Opposite to the skid.
Keep it straight.
Toward the nearest shoulder.
Toward the rear of the skid.
To regain control during a skid, turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding.
When should you downshift gears?
Only when the engine stalls.
When you want to go faster.
As you slow down or stop.
Before a high-speed zone.
You should downshift as you slow down or stop to ensure you are in the correct gear for your speed and to maintain better control of the vehicle.
What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Hyperactivity.
Shortness of breath.
Loss of hearing.
Dizziness.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous because its symptoms—like dizziness, nausea, and headache—can be mistaken for other illnesses.
On a multi-lane road, how far back should you stop for a crosswalk?
10 feet.
30 feet.
20 feet.
50 feet.
You should stop 30 feet before a crosswalk on a multi-lane road to ensure other drivers can see the pedestrians crossing.
Where are second-time DUI offenders detained?
State prison.
County IDRC.
County jail.
Regional IDRC.
While first-time offenders go to a County IDRC, second-time offenders are detained at a Regional IDRC for 48 hours.
When are goggles NOT required by law?
With a windscreen.
During daylight.
Under 30 mph.
On local roads.
In NJ, motorcycle riders are not required to wear goggles or a face shield only if the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen.
Where should the lap belt be worn?
Across the stomach.
Over the ribcage.
Low across the hips.
High across the waist.
The lap belt must be worn under the abdomen and low across the hips to provide the best protection during a crash.
How do you avoid ‘highway hypnosis’?
Keep your eyes fixed.
Decrease your speed.
Increase your speed.
Shift your eyes often.
To avoid highway hypnosis, you must shift your eyes often and avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.
What does this sign represent?
Divided highway ends.
Divided highway begins.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep left of the median.
The black symbol at the top shows the highway is splitting into two separate roads. You must keep to the right of the divider.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers 21 or older?
0.01%.
0.05%.
0.10%.
0.08%.
In New Jersey, it is illegal for motorists 21 years or older to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.
What is the point penalty for improper passing of a school bus?
2 points.
4 points.
5 points.
8 points.
Improperly passing a school bus is a major violation and results in 5 points being added to your driving record because it puts children at high risk.
What should you do with plates if your car is junked?
Keep them as a souvenir.
Turn them in to the MVC.
Sell them with the car.
Transfer to any other car.
If you sell your vehicle and do not transfer the plates to another vehicle, you must turn in the old plates at any MVC agency or mail them to the MVC.
At night, you should be able to stop within:
One city block.
200 feet always.
Three car lengths.
The distance you see ahead.
You should always drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.
How often should drivers under 40 have eye exams?
Every 1 or 2 years.
Every 5 years.
Every 10 years.
Only when licensing.
Vision is important for safe driving. Motorists under age 40 should have their eyes checked every year or two to ensure they can see clearly.
What does this sign indicate?
Railroad crossing ahead.
Intersection ahead.
Railroad crossing near an intersection.
Slow down and proceed.
This sign warns that a railroad track is right next to an intersection. Don't stop on the tracks while waiting for a traffic light.
If only one center line is broken, passing is allowed:
Never.
On the solid line side.
On the broken line side.
On both sides.
You can only pass when the broken line is on your side of the road. If the solid line is on your side, passing is prohibited.
If a traffic signal has no power, you should:
Treat it as a green light.
Treat it as a four-way stop.
Yield only to the right.
Wait until it turns on.
When a traffic signal is unlit or not working due to power failure, it must be treated as a four-way stop for safety.
What should you do when a bus re-enters traffic?
Honk the horn.
Yield the right-of-way.
Speed up to pass.
Maintain your speed.
You must yield the right-of-way to a bus that is signaling to re-enter the flow of traffic.
How much alcohol is in a 12-ounce beer?
1 ounce.
1/2 ounce.
1.5 ounces.
2 ounces.
A 12-ounce bottle of beer contains about 1/2 ounce of alcohol, which is the same amount found in 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof whiskey.
What does this sign mean?
Left turn only.
Straight only.
Left turn or straight only.
Left turn or U-turn only.
This sign means you can either go straight or turn left from this lane. You cannot do only one or the other if the lane allows both.
If your car stalls on tracks and a train is coming, you should run:
Toward the train (at a 45° angle).
Toward the train (at a 90° angle).
Stay inside and call 911.
With the train's direction.
Running toward the train at a 45-degree angle keeps you away from the debris if the train hits your car. Staying inside or running with the train is extremely dangerous.
If a vehicle stops for a pedestrian, you should:
Never pass them.
Honk to signal.
Pass on the left.
Pass on the right.
NJ law prohibits passing a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross. It is extremely dangerous as you might not see the person crossing.
On which roads are low-speed motorcycles PROHIBITED?
Residential streets.
Rural roads.
Dirt roads.
State toll roads.
Low-speed motorcycles are prohibited on state toll roads (like the Turnpike or Parkway) and limited-access highways where speed limits are high.