New Jersey: Alcohol & drugs
Alcohol, BAC limits, drugs and New Jersey DUI penalties. Split into 6 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Alcohol & drugs — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, how may alcohol affect a motorist's thinking?”
StartAlcohol & drugs — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, how much greater is the risk of a crash when driving with a BAC of 0.15 percent?”
StartAlcohol & drugs — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “A medicine label says it "may cause drowsiness or dizziness." According to the manual, what should you do?”
StartAlcohol & drugs — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “A first DUI offense in New Jersey includes a fee paid to the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund. How much is it?”
StartAlcohol & drugs — Part 5
Questions in this part include: “For a second or subsequent DUI offense in New Jersey, how long must an ignition interlock device be installed?”
StartAlcohol & drugs — Part 6
Questions in this part include: “Under New Jersey's law on DUI with a minor in the vehicle, a minor passenger is anyone under what age?”
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, how may alcohol affect a motorist's thinking?
- It affects thinking only above the legal limit
- It makes them more alert and cautious than when sober
- It may make them overconfident and unable to think clearly
- It sharpens judgment when taken in small amounts
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Correct answer: It may make them overconfident and unable to think clearly
Alcohol is a drug that affects overall driving ability; it may make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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A motorist believes they are below the legal limit for intoxication after drinking. According to the manual, which statement is true?
- Alcohol will still affect their driving
- They are safe to drive if they feel alert
- Alcohol will not affect their driving at all
- Only drivers above the limit have a higher crash risk
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Correct answer: Alcohol will still affect their driving
Even if a motorist thinks they are below the level of legal intoxication, alcohol will affect driving, and even a small amount increases the chance of a crash.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, after about how many drinks does alcohol begin to impair reaction time, coordination and balance?
- After ten or more drinks
- After eight or nine drinks
- Only after six or more drinks in an hour
- After two, three or four drinks
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Correct answer: After two, three or four drinks
The manual says that after two, three or four drinks, alcohol begins to impair reaction time, coordination and balance, and also affects vision and distance judgment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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What is the only thing that can make a person sober after drinking alcohol?
- Black coffee
- Time
- A large meal
- A cold shower
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Correct answer: Time
Only time can make a person sober, because the body removes alcohol slowly; this is why sober-up-quick methods do not work.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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About what share of the alcohol the body detoxifies is oxidized (burned up) by the liver?
- 25 percent
- 75 percent
- 90 percent
- 50 percent
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Correct answer: 90 percent
The majority of the alcohol that is detoxified, about 90 percent, is oxidized (burned up) by the liver.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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The liver burns up most of the alcohol a person drinks. How does the body eliminate the remaining 10 percent?
- Through breath, urine and sweat
- By absorbing it in the stomach
- By neutralizing it with food
- By storing it in body fat until the next day
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Correct answer: Through breath, urine and sweat
About 10 percent of alcohol leaves the body in breath, urine and sweat; the rest is burned up slowly by the liver, which is why sober-up-quick methods do not work.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual, studies show that much of the reckless, aggressive driving that causes fatal highway crashes comes from a combination of alcohol and:
- Cell phone use
- Loud music
- Fatigue
- Anger
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Correct answer: Anger
Studies have shown that a combination of alcohol and anger is responsible for much of the reckless, aggressive driving that can cause fatal highway crashes.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, most alcohol-related crashes involve:
- Two vehicles
- Only one vehicle
- A vehicle and a train
- Three or more vehicles
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Correct answer: Only one vehicle
Most alcohol-related crashes involve only one vehicle, yet they frequently kill or seriously injure many people, including passengers, pedestrians and other motorists.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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About how much alcohol does one standard drink contain?
- About 1/4 ounce
- About 2 ounces
- About 1/2 ounce
- About 1 ounce
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Correct answer: About 1/2 ounce
Every drink, whether beer, wine or liquor, contains about a half ounce of alcohol.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual's "one drink equals" chart, how much beer counts as one drink?
- A 16-ounce pint glass
- A 12-ounce bottle or can
- A 24-ounce bottle or can
- A 6-ounce glass or cup
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Correct answer: A 12-ounce bottle or can
One drink equals a 12-ounce bottle or can of beer, the same amount of alcohol as a 5-ounce glass of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual's "one drink equals" chart, how much wine (12%) counts as one drink?
- A 5-ounce glass
- A 3-ounce glass
- A 10-ounce glass
- A 12-ounce glass
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Correct answer: A 5-ounce glass
One drink equals a 5-ounce glass of wine (12%), which contains about the same alcohol as a 12-ounce beer.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual's "one drink equals" chart, how much liquor counts as one drink?
- 0.5 ounce
- 3 ounces
- 5 ounces
- 1.5 ounces
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Correct answer: 1.5 ounces
One drink equals 1.5 ounces of liquor, which has about the same alcohol as a 12-ounce beer or a 5-ounce glass of wine.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual, how does drinking alcohol affect a motorist's vision?
- It affects vision and the ability to judge distance
- It affects vision only when driving at night
- It has no effect on vision, only on balance
- It sharpens vision for a short time after one drink
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Correct answer: It affects vision and the ability to judge distance
After a few drinks, alcohol affects vision and the ability to judge distance, making it more difficult to react and to drive safely.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 114 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 114)
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According to the manual, what is the only scientific way to check whether a motorist has had too much to drink?
- Counting the number of drinks
- Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
- Asking how the motorist feels after drinking
- A walk-and-turn test
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Correct answer: Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
The only scientific way to check is through blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which a simple breath test will show.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Which of the following is one of the four factors that determine a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- The time of day
- The type of alcoholic drink
- Body weight
- Years of driving experience
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Correct answer: Body weight
BAC is determined by the quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks are consumed and food eaten. The type of drink does not matter.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, what is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving?
- Drive slowly and carefully after drinking
- Wait 30 minutes after your last drink
- Drink only beer before driving
- Do not drive at all after drinking
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Correct answer: Do not drive at all after drinking
The manual says the best way to reduce the risk of a drinking-and-driving crash is not to drive at all after drinking.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Under New Jersey law, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 or older (driving at or above it is illegal)?
- 0.10 percent
- 0.05 percent
- 0.08 percent
- 0.12 percent
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Correct answer: 0.08 percent
New Jersey law makes it illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Under New Jersey law, what is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers younger than 21 (driving at or above it is illegal)?
- 0.05 percent
- 0.08 percent
- 0.02 percent
- 0.01 percent
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Correct answer: 0.01 percent
For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher, and violators face severe penalties on top of other DUI/DWI penalties.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, what happens to the risk of causing a crash when a motorist's BAC reaches slightly above 0.05 percent?
- It becomes 25 times as great
- It doubles
- It becomes six times as great
- It stays about the same
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Correct answer: It doubles
At a BAC slightly above 0.05 percent, the risk of causing a motor vehicle crash doubles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, how much greater is the risk of a crash when driving with a BAC of 0.10 percent?
- Six times as great
- Ten times as great
- Two times as great
- 25 times as great
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Correct answer: Six times as great
The manual states that the crash risk is six times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.10 percent.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, how much greater is the risk of a crash when driving with a BAC of 0.15 percent?
- 50 times as great
- 25 times as great
- 15 times as great
- Six times as great
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Correct answer: 25 times as great
The manual states that the crash risk is 25 times as great when driving with a BAC of 0.15 percent.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Under New Jersey law, refusing to take a breath test is:
- Illegal
- Legal if you have not been in a crash
- Legal for drivers age 21 and older
- Legal if you were not driving erratically
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Correct answer: Illegal
Under New Jersey law, refusing to take a breath test is illegal and carries penalties such as loss of driving privileges and fines.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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A motorist who refuses a breath test in New Jersey is also subject to a violation surcharge. What happens if the surcharge is not paid?
- Points are added to the record each month
- The vehicle's registration is canceled for one full year
- Driving privileges are suspended until it is paid
- The unpaid amount doubles after one year
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Correct answer: Driving privileges are suspended until it is paid
Failure to pay the surcharge results in an indefinite suspension of driving privileges until the surcharge is paid.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, which statement about alcoholic beverages is true?
- A glass of wine has less alcohol than a beer
- An average beer has as much alcohol as an average whiskey drink
- A whiskey drink always has twice the alcohol of a glass of wine
- A beer has much less alcohol than a shot of whiskey
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Correct answer: An average beer has as much alcohol as an average whiskey drink
It does not matter what alcoholic beverage is consumed: there is just as much alcohol in the average beer as in the average drink of whiskey or wine.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to studies cited in the manual, most people arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking:
- Whiskey
- Mixed drinks
- Wine
- Beer
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Correct answer: Beer
The manual notes that studies show most people arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking beer.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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What effect does eating food have when a person is drinking alcohol?
- It has no effect at all on how quickly alcohol enters the bloodstream
- It helps the drinker sober up faster, even after several drinks
- It slows absorption but can't prevent a high BAC with heavy, steady drinking
- It prevents a high BAC, even when drinking large amounts steadily
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Correct answer: It slows absorption but can't prevent a high BAC with heavy, steady drinking
Food slows the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, but it will not prevent a high BAC when drinking steadily in large amounts, and eating does not make a motorist sober.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, which is one of the best ways to avoid drinking and driving?
- Arrange for a designated driver
- Wait 15 minutes after your last drink
- Eat a large meal before driving
- Drink coffee before you drive home
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Correct answer: Arrange for a designated driver
The best way to avoid drinking and driving is to arrange for a designated driver, use public transportation or call a cab.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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According to the manual, what simple test will show a motorist's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
- A reaction-time test
- A vision test
- A hearing test
- A breath test
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Correct answer: A breath test
BAC is the only scientific way to check whether a motorist has had too much to drink, and a simple breath test will show it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 115 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 115)
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Law enforcement watches for speeding as a telltale sign of drinking. According to the manual, why do intoxicated drivers often speed?
- They often think high-speed driving is safe
- Alcohol makes the gas pedal feel lighter
- They want to get home quickly before they feel any worse
- They cannot read the speed limit signs
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Correct answer: They often think high-speed driving is safe
The manual lists speeding as a telltale sign because an intoxicated driver often thinks high-speed driving is safe.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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In the manual's list of telltale signs of a drinking driver, what does "weaving" mean?
- Driving with two wheels on the shoulder of the road for miles
- Passing slower cars on the right side of the road
- Trouble driving straight, even within the correct lane
- Changing lanes often without using a turn signal
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Correct answer: Trouble driving straight, even within the correct lane
Weaving means that even though an intoxicated driver may stay in the correct lane, driving straight may be a problem.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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A driver is overly cautious and drives slower than the normal flow of traffic. Which telltale sign of drinking does the manual call this?
- Quick stops
- Slow driving
- Weaving
- Jerking motion
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Correct answer: Slow driving
"Slow driving" is the telltale sign of an intoxicated driver who is overly cautious and drives slower than the normal traffic flow.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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A driver has short mental lapses and does not keep a steady speed on a clear road. Which telltale sign of drinking does the manual call this?
- Speeding
- Weaving
- Jerking motion
- Slow driving
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Correct answer: Jerking motion
"Jerking motion" describes an intoxicated driver who has short mental lapses and does not keep a steady speed on a clear road.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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A driver makes sudden stops at traffic signs and lights instead of easing up to them. Which telltale sign of drinking does the manual call this?
- Quick stops
- Slow driving
- Jerking motion
- Weaving
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Correct answer: Quick stops
"Quick stops" describes an intoxicated driver who makes sudden stops at a traffic sign or light rather than easing up to it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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According to the manual, what should a good host always do when serving alcohol at a party?
- Keep serving alcohol until the party ends
- Offer alcohol-free drinks and nutritious food
- Offer refills so guests never have to ask
- Serve only beer at the party, since it has less alcohol
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Correct answer: Offer alcohol-free drinks and nutritious food
A good host always provides alcohol-free drinks and nutritious foods or snacks, and never insists that a guest drink or take refills.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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According to the manual, when should a party host stop serving alcohol?
- When a guest asks for water
- When the first guest leaves
- At the moment the party ends
- Well before the party ends
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Correct answer: Well before the party ends
The manual advises hosts to stop serving alcohol well before the party ends.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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A guest at your party has had too much to drink and no other transportation is available. According to the manual, what should you suggest?
- Driving home slowly on back roads
- Waiting 20 minutes before driving
- Drinking black coffee before leaving
- Taking a nap or staying the night
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Correct answer: Taking a nap or staying the night
If someone drinks too much, do not let them drive; if no other transportation is available, suggest a nap or invite the guest to stay the night.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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According to the manual, what should a host do as a last resort to keep an intoxicated guest from driving?
- Notify the police
- Let the guest drive with a sober passenger
- Ask a neighbor to follow the guest home
- Serve the guest a large meal first
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Correct answer: Notify the police
The manual says that, as a last resort, the host should notify the police.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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What can happen to a host if a guest is involved in a drinking-and-driving crash after leaving the host's party?
- The host must pay the guest's traffic fines
- The host automatically loses their license
- The host may become involved in a lawsuit
- Nothing, since only the driver is responsible
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Correct answer: The host may become involved in a lawsuit
Hosts may become involved in a lawsuit if a guest is involved in a drinking-and-driving crash after leaving the party.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 116 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 116)
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New Jersey was the first state in the country to officially launch which campaign?
- The Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Campaign
- The Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
- The Share the Road Campaign
- The Safe Routes to School Campaign
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Correct answer: The Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers
New Jersey was the first state to officially launch the Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers and encourages residents to take part in designated driver programs.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, a designated driver is responsible for:
- Buying drinks for the whole group
- Deciding how much each guest drinks
- Calling a cab at the end of the night for every guest
- Safely driving home people who have been drinking
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Correct answer: Safely driving home people who have been drinking
The designated driver is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family members who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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Under New Jersey law, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of any drug or while:
- Carrying your own prescribed medication inside the vehicle
- Carrying over-the-counter pain relievers in the car
- In possession of any drug without a valid prescription
- Having taken a daily vitamin supplement that morning
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Correct answer: In possession of any drug without a valid prescription
It is illegal to drive on New Jersey roadways while under the influence of any drugs or while in possession of any drug without a valid prescription.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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A medicine label says it "may cause drowsiness or dizziness." According to the manual, what should you do?
- Not take it before driving
- Drive only in daylight after taking it
- Take it with food, then drive
- Take half the dose before driving
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Correct answer: Not take it before driving
The manual says drugs that "may cause drowsiness or dizziness" should not be taken before driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, whom should you ask about how an over-the-counter drug may affect your driving?
- The store's cashier
- A professional
- No one, since such drugs never affect driving
- A friend who has used it
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Correct answer: A professional
The manual advises asking a professional about how over-the-counter drugs may affect driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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Which drugs does the manual list as ones that may affect basic driving skills?
- Only drugs that are mixed with alcohol
- Only illegal drugs bought on the street
- Cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescriptions
- Only drugs taken in doses larger than the label directs
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Correct answer: Cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescriptions
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills include cold pills, tranquilizers and some prescription medications.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, what should you do before mixing different drugs?
- Ask a medical professional about side effects
- Take them together with a meal
- Check with a friend who has taken them
- Take them at least one hour apart from each other
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Correct answer: Ask a medical professional about side effects
Never mix drugs without asking a medical professional about possible side effects or how the drugs may affect driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, when is it acceptable to mix alcohol with drugs or medications?
- Only with over-the-counter medications
- Only when the dose is small
- Only with a doctor's approval
- Never
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Correct answer: Never
The manual states that alcohol should never be mixed with any drugs or medications.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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If a law enforcement officer asks, what must a motorist who is using prescription drugs show?
- A note from a family member
- Proof of the prescription
- The empty medicine bottle only
- A certificate from a driving school
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Correct answer: Proof of the prescription
If asked, motorists using prescription drugs must show proof of the prescription to law enforcement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, after alcohol, which drug is most often found in drivers involved in crashes?
- Sleeping pills
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Heroin
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Correct answer: Marijuana
After alcohol, marijuana is the drug most often found with drivers involved in crashes.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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Marijuana use can cause a "loss of tracking ability." According to the manual, what is tracking ability?
- The ability to follow the route set on a GPS device
- The ability to see well at night
- The ability to judge speed by sound
- The ability to keep a vehicle in its lane
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Correct answer: The ability to keep a vehicle in its lane
Tracking ability is the ability to maintain a vehicle in its lane, and marijuana use may cause a loss of it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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Marijuana use can reduce a motorist's vigilance. According to the manual, what can this lead to?
- Overly careful use of turn signals and mirrors
- Better judgment of the distances to other vehicles nearby
- Following too closely or drifting into another lane
- Sharper attention to the road and traffic ahead
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Correct answer: Following too closely or drifting into another lane
Not remaining attentive to the driving task (vigilance) can cause a motorist to follow too closely or drift into another lane.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, which of these is one of the ways marijuana use may affect a motorist?
- It can weaken divided attention
- It improves the ability to stay in a lane
- It makes a motorist more attentive
- It sharpens judgment of following distance
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Correct answer: It can weaken divided attention
The manual lists loss of tracking ability, distance judgment, vigilance and divided attention as ways marijuana may affect a motorist; driving requires constant attention to traffic, the road, weather, passengers and gauges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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According to the manual, where are the common side effects of a prescription drug described?
- Only on the MVC website
- On the label of the prescription bottle
- On the back of your driver license
- Only in the New Jersey Driver Manual
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Correct answer: On the label of the prescription bottle
The labels on bottles of prescription drugs describe common side effects; drugs that "may cause drowsiness or dizziness" should not be taken before driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 117 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 117)
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In New Jersey, how old must a person be to purchase, possess or consume alcohol?
- Age 18 or older
- Age 19 or older
- Age 21 or older
- Age 20 or older
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Correct answer: Age 21 or older
In New Jersey a person must be age 21 or older to purchase, possess or consume alcohol; underage drinking is illegal.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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In New Jersey, a driver under age 21 who buys or drinks alcohol in a place with an alcoholic beverage license may be fined:
- $500
- $100
- $1,000
- $250
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Correct answer: $500
An under-21 driver who buys or drinks alcohol in a licensed place may be fined $500 and lose their license for a period of time.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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In New Jersey, if a person under 21 who does not yet have a driver license gets a license suspension for an alcohol offense, when does the suspension start?
- Never, because there is no license to suspend
- When they first become eligible to receive a license
- On the day they reach the legal drinking age of 21
- It is replaced by a fine with no suspension at all
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Correct answer: When they first become eligible to receive a license
If an under-21 person has no driver license, the suspension starts when they are first eligible to receive one.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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In New Jersey, what is the fine for a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.08% or more but less than 0.10%?
- $100-$250
- $500-$1,000
- $250-$400
- $300-$500
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Correct answer: $250-$400
The mandatory penalties for a first offense with a BAC of 0.08% or more but less than 0.10% include a $250-$400 fine.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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In New Jersey, what is the fine for a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.10% or more?
- $500-$1,000
- $1,000-$2,000
- $300-$500
- $250-$400
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Correct answer: $300-$500
The mandatory penalties for a first offense with a BAC of 0.10% or more include a $300-$500 fine.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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A first DUI offense in New Jersey includes participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) for:
- 48 to 72 hours
- 12 to 48 hours
- 7 to 14 days
- 6 to 12 hours
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Correct answer: 12 to 48 hours
The mandatory first-offense penalties include 12- to 48-hour participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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What is the maximum imprisonment for a first DUI offense in New Jersey?
- Up to 10 days
- Up to 180 days
- Up to 90 days
- Up to 30 days
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Correct answer: Up to 30 days
The mandatory first-offense DUI penalties include up to 30 days of imprisonment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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A first DUI conviction in New Jersey carries an annual surcharge of:
- $1,000 a year for three years
- $250 a year for three years
- $1,500 a year for five years
- $500 a year for two years
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Correct answer: $1,000 a year for three years
The first-offense DUI penalties include a $1,000 annual surcharge for three years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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Among the mandatory penalties for a first DUI offense in New Jersey, the manual lists a separate DUI surcharge of:
- $33
- $125
- $75
- $264
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Correct answer: $125
The first-offense DUI penalty list includes a $125 DUI surcharge, in addition to the fine and the annual surcharge.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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A first DUI offense in New Jersey includes a fee paid to the Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund. How much is it?
- $100
- $1
- $321
- $50
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Correct answer: $100
The first-offense DUI penalty list includes a $100 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund fee.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 123 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 123)
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In New Jersey, a first underage offense with a BAC of 0.01% or more but less than 0.08% results in a suspension of driving privileges for:
- 10 to 30 days
- 90 to 180 days
- 6 months to 1 year
- 30 to 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 to 90 days
An underage first offense with a BAC of 0.01% or more but less than 0.08% brings a 30- to 90-day suspension of driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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For an underage BAC offense in New Jersey, the suspension begins on the day the motorist becomes eligible for a license or the day of conviction, whichever is:
- Closer to their birthday
- Earlier
- Later
- Chosen by the motorist
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Correct answer: Later
The 30- to 90-day underage suspension starts on the day the motorist becomes eligible to obtain a license or on the day of conviction, whichever is later.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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How much community service does a first underage offense with a BAC of 0.01% or more but less than 0.08% carry in New Jersey?
- 5 to 10 days
- 15 to 30 days
- 30 to 60 days
- 60 to 90 days
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Correct answer: 15 to 30 days
The underage first-offense penalties include 15 to 30 days of community service.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Besides a suspension and community service, a first underage offense with a BAC of 0.01% to under 0.08% in New Jersey requires:
- Retaking only the written knowledge test at an MVC office
- Installing a dashboard camera in the family's vehicle
- Taking a new vision test at every future license renewal
- Taking an IDRC or alcohol education and highway safety program
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Correct answer: Taking an IDRC or alcohol education and highway safety program
The underage first-offense penalties include participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) or an alcohol education and highway safety program.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 124 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 124)
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Under New Jersey's penalty chart, for a first alcohol DUI offense (on or after 12/1/19) with a BAC below 0.15%, how long is the license lost?
- Until an ignition interlock device is installed
- Eight years from the date of conviction
- Exactly two years, with no early return
- 30 days, then it is restored automatically
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Correct answer: Until an ignition interlock device is installed
For a first alcohol DUI offense on or after 12/1/19 with a BAC below 0.15%, the chart lists loss of license indefinitely until an interlock device is installed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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In New Jersey, for a second alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense (on or after 12/1/19) within 10 years of the first, the license is lost for:
- 30 to 90 days
- Life
- 1 to 2 years
- 8 years
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Correct answer: 1 to 2 years
The penalty chart lists a 1-2 year loss of license for a second DUI offense on or after 12/1/19 that occurs within 10 years of the first.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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In New Jersey, what fine does the penalty chart list for a second alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense within 10 years of the first?
- $250-$400
- $500-$1,000
- $300-$500
- $1,000-$2,500
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Correct answer: $500-$1,000
The penalty chart lists a $500-$1,000 fine for a second DUI offense within 10 years of the first (the row for offenses on or after 12/1/19 says "Same as above").
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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In New Jersey, what imprisonment does the penalty chart list for a second alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense within 10 years of the first?
- Exactly 180 days
- Up to 30 days only
- 48 hours to 90 days
- 1 year to 2 years
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Correct answer: 48 hours to 90 days
The penalty chart lists 48 hours to 90 days of imprisonment for a second DUI offense within 10 years of the first (the newer row says "Same as above").
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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In New Jersey, what imprisonment does the penalty chart list for a third alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense within 10 years of the second?
- 180 days
- Up to 30 days
- 5 years
- 48 hours to 90 days
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Correct answer: 180 days
The penalty chart lists 180 days of imprisonment for a third DUI offense within 10 years of the second (the row for offenses on or after 12/1/19 says "Same as above").
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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How much community service does New Jersey's penalty chart list for a second alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense within 10 years of the first?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
For a second DUI offense within 10 years of the first, the chart lists 12-48 hours at an IDRC and 30 days of community service, plus an interlock requirement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 125 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 125)
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In New Jersey, for a third alcohol- or drug-related DUI offense (on or after 12/1/19) within 10 years of the second, the license is lost for:
- 5 years
- 2 years
- 8 years
- 20 years
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Correct answer: 8 years
The penalty chart lists an 8-year loss of license for a third DUI offense on or after 12/1/19 that occurs within 10 years of the second.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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In New Jersey, driving while your license is suspended for DUI brings an additional 1-2 years of license loss. What else is suspended for the same period?
- Your vehicle title
- Your vehicle registrations
- Your auto insurance policy
- Your vehicle's inspection approval
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Correct answer: Your vehicle registrations
The chart lists an additional 1-2 years of license loss for driving on a DUI suspension, and its footnote says this also suspends registrations for the same period.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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Under New Jersey's penalty chart, a conviction for driving while possessing drugs results in a loss of license for:
- 6 months
- 30 days
- 2 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 2 years
The penalty chart lists a 2-year loss of license for driving while possessing drugs.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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What fine does New Jersey's penalty chart list for driving while possessing drugs?
- Minimum $1,000 fine
- Minimum $50 fine
- Minimum $500 fine
- Minimum $5,000 fine
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Correct answer: Minimum $50 fine
The chart lists a minimum $50 fine for driving while possessing drugs, along with a 2-year loss of license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, underage drinking may delay getting a driver license by:
- 3 years
- 6 months
- 90 days
- 1 year
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Correct answer: 90 days
A footnote to the penalty chart says underage drinking may cause a 90-day delay to get a license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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In New Jersey, alcohol- and drug-related driving offenses require completion of:
- A full vision and hearing examination
- A basic motorcycle rider safety course
- A special vehicle emissions inspection
- An alcohol screening and evaluation program
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Correct answer: An alcohol screening and evaluation program
The penalty chart notes that alcohol- and drug-related offenses require completion of an alcohol screening and evaluation program.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 126 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 126)
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New Jersey's implied consent law means that, simply by using New Jersey roadways, motorists have agreed to:
- Submit to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving
- Show their phone to police at every traffic stop
- Take a new road test each time they renew a license
- Let police search their vehicle at any time for any reason
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Correct answer: Submit to a breath test after an arrest for intoxicated driving
Under implied consent, motorists have agreed, by using New Jersey roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff after an arrest for an intoxicated driving offense.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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In New Jersey, what happens to a motorist who refuses to take a breath test?
- They are released with a written warning and a date to return
- They are detained and brought to a hospital, where blood may be drawn
- They are allowed to take the test the next morning instead
- Their vehicle is towed, but they may leave on foot right away
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Correct answer: They are detained and brought to a hospital, where blood may be drawn
Motorists who refuse a breath test are detained and brought to a hospital, where hospital staff may draw blood.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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Motorists who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey are subject to a violation surcharge of:
- $1,500 per year for five years
- $250 per year for three years
- $1,000 per year for three years
- $500 per year for two years
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Correct answer: $1,000 per year for three years
Refusing a breath test in New Jersey brings a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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In New Jersey, a loss of driving privileges for a breath-test refusal may run concurrently or consecutively, based on:
- The insurance company's request
- A judge's order
- The motorist's own choice
- The arresting officer's decision
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Correct answer: A judge's order
Depending on past offenses, the loss of driving privileges for a refusal conviction may run concurrently or consecutively, based on a judge's order.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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In New Jersey, a conviction for refusing a breath test in connection with a first offense results in the loss of driving privileges until:
- The motorist passes a new road test
- The motorist finishes 100 hours of community service
- The motorist's next license renewal date
- An ignition interlock device has been installed
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Correct answer: An ignition interlock device has been installed
A refusal conviction connected with a first offense results in loss of driving privileges until an ignition interlock device has been installed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, an ignition interlock device has a built-in breathalyzer and prevents the vehicle from starting if the motorist's BAC exceeds:
- 0.05%
- 0.08%
- 0.10%
- 0.01%
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Correct answer: 0.05%
The manual says an ignition interlock device prevents the vehicle from starting if the motorist's BAC exceeds 0.05%.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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In New Jersey, a motorist convicted of DUI may be required to install an ignition interlock device in:
- Only rental vehicles that the person drives
- A vehicle the person owns, leases, or principally operates
- Only vehicles registered outside New Jersey
- Every vehicle owned by anyone in the person's household
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Correct answer: A vehicle the person owns, leases, or principally operates
A motorist convicted of DUI may be required to install the device in a motor vehicle the person owns, leases, or principally operates.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.08% or greater but less than 0.10%, how long must an ignition interlock device be installed in New Jersey?
- 12 to 15 months from restoration
- 7 months to 1 year from restoration
- 2 to 4 years from restoration
- 3 months from restoration
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Correct answer: 3 months from restoration
For this first offense, the ignition interlock device must be installed for three months from the date driving privileges are restored.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.10% or greater but less than 0.15%, how long must an ignition interlock device be installed in New Jersey?
- 7 months to 1 year from restoration
- 2 to 4 years from the date of restoration
- 8 years from the date of restoration
- 3 months from the date of restoration
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Correct answer: 7 months to 1 year from restoration
For this first offense, the ignition interlock device must be installed for seven months to one year from the date driving privileges are restored.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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For a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.15% or higher in New Jersey, when must an ignition interlock device be installed?
- For three months after restoration, but not during suspension
- During the suspension and for ten years after restoration
- During the suspension and for 12 to 15 months after restoration
- Only during the suspension, then it may be removed
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Correct answer: During the suspension and for 12 to 15 months after restoration
A first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.15% or higher requires the device during the suspension and for 12-15 months from the date of restoration.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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For a second or subsequent DUI offense in New Jersey, how long must an ignition interlock device be installed?
- During the suspension only, with none after restoration
- For three months after the license is restored only
- For seven months to one year after restoration only
- During the suspension and for 2 to 4 years after restoration
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Correct answer: During the suspension and for 2 to 4 years after restoration
A second or subsequent DUI (or refusal) offense requires the device during the suspension and for two to four years from the date of restoration.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 127 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 127)
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In New Jersey, a person convicted of a first violation for operating a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% but less than 0.08% faces what regarding their basic driver's license?
- It stays valid, but their personal vehicle must have an interlock device
- It is not affected, and no interlock device is required in any vehicle
- It is permanently revoked along with their commercial driver's license
- It is suspended for ten years along with their commercial driver's license
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Correct answer: It stays valid, but their personal vehicle must have an interlock device
For this first commercial-vehicle violation there is no suspension of the basic driver's license, but an ignition interlock device must be installed in the offender's non-commercial vehicle for as long as the commercial license is suspended.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, voluntarily installing an ignition interlock device before a DUI conviction may result in:
- Automatic dismissal of the DUI charge and all court costs
- A larger surcharge because installing it admits guilt
- A reduction in fines and, where applicable, a shorter suspension
- The arrest being removed from the driving record entirely
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Correct answer: A reduction in fines and, where applicable, a shorter suspension
The manual says voluntary installation before conviction may reduce the fines and, when applicable, the period of license suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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For offenses on or after February 19, 2024, a New Jersey motorist arrested for certain alcohol-related offenses who voluntarily installs an ignition interlock device before conviction may request from the MVC:
- A special license plate showing that the device is installed
- A license noting they may drive only vehicles with an interlock device
- A permanent exemption from having to take any future breath tests
- A temporary commercial driver's license to use for work purposes only
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Correct answer: A license noting they may drive only vehicles with an interlock device
For offenses on or after February 19, 2024, such a person may request a driver's license with a notation that they are not to operate a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, a motorist charged with an alcohol-related traffic offense must be detained at:
- The nearest Motor Vehicle Commission office
- A state prison for at least 30 days
- A county courthouse holding room
- An Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
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Correct answer: An Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC)
State law requires that any motorist charged with an alcohol-related traffic offense be detained at an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC).
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, where are second-time alcohol offenders detained?
- At a state police barracks
- At one of three regional IDRCs
- At the nearest MVC agency office
- At the IDRC in their own county
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Correct answer: At one of three regional IDRCs
Each of New Jersey's 21 counties has an IDRC for first- and third-time offenders, but second-time offenders are detained at one of three regional IDRCs.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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During detention at a New Jersey IDRC, what does the center do besides running an alcohol and highway safety education program?
- Evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem
- Inspects each offender's vehicle for safety defects
- Gives each offender a new behind-the-wheel road test
- Issues each offender a restricted work-only license
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Correct answer: Evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem
The IDRC evaluates each offender for an alcohol or drug problem and decides whether treatment is needed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, offenders whom an IDRC finds in need of treatment are referred to a provider for a treatment program of at least:
- 4 weeks
- 52 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 8 weeks
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Correct answer: 16 weeks
Offenders deemed in need of treatment are referred to an appropriate provider for at least a 16-week treatment program.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, what happens if an alcohol offender fails to comply with their state-assigned IDRC program?
- A warning letter in the mail, with no effect on the license
- Nothing, since the program is only a recommendation to them
- A small late fee added, with no effect on the license at all
- Further loss of driving privileges and possible imprisonment
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Correct answer: Further loss of driving privileges and possible imprisonment
Satisfactory participation in the state-assigned program is a condition for re-licensing; failure to comply results in further loss of driving privileges and possible imprisonment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, a motorist who carries an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage container in the passenger area of a vehicle faces what fine for a first offense?
- $1,000
- $50
- $500
- $200
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Correct answer: $200
Carrying open or unsealed alcoholic beverage containers in the passenger area brings a $200 fine for a first offense.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, what is the penalty for a subsequent offense of carrying open alcoholic beverage containers in the passenger area of a vehicle?
- $250 or 10 days of community service
- $1,000 and one year without a license
- $100 or 5 days of community service
- $500 or 30 days in jail
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Correct answer: $250 or 10 days of community service
All subsequent open-container offenses carry a $250 fine or 10 days of community service.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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New Jersey's penalty for carrying open or unsealed alcoholic beverage containers in a vehicle's passenger area also applies to:
- Unopened cans in a trunk cooler
- Prescription medicine in its bottle
- Unsealed cannabis items
- Sealed bottles locked in the trunk
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Correct answer: Unsealed cannabis items
The same rule and fines cover open or unsealed alcoholic beverage containers and unsealed cannabis items in the passenger area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, driving while your license is suspended for a drug or alcohol offense or for refusing a breath test can lead to possible court-ordered imprisonment of:
- 6 to 12 months
- 10 to 90 days
- 1 to 5 days
- 30 to 45 days
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Correct answer: 10 to 90 days
Driving while suspended for a drug or alcohol offense, breath-test refusal or as a habitual offender brings a $500 fine, one to two more years of suspension and/or possible imprisonment for 10 to 90 days.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, extra penalties apply to a person who drives while suspended for DUI or chemical-test refusal on school property, through a school crossing zone, or within how many feet of school property?
- 1,000 feet
- 1,500 feet
- 2,500 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 1,000 feet
The school-zone penalties apply when the suspended driver drives on school property, within 1,000 feet of school property or through a school crossing zone.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, a first offense of driving while suspended for DUI on school property, within 1,000 feet of it, or through a school crossing zone carries imprisonment of:
- 120 to 150 days
- 60 to 90 days
- 180 to 365 days
- 10 to 30 days
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Correct answer: 60 to 90 days
A first offense brings one to two years of additional suspension, a $500 fine and between 60 and 90 days of imprisonment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, for a second offense of driving while suspended for DUI on or within 1,000 feet of school property, the imprisonment term increases to:
- 150 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
The suspension and fine stay the same for repeat offenses, but imprisonment rises to 120 days for a second offense, 150 for a third and 180 for later ones.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, for a third offense of driving while suspended for DUI on or within 1,000 feet of school property, the imprisonment term is:
- 365 days
- 180 days
- 150 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 150 days
Imprisonment for this offense is 120 days for a second offense, 150 days for a third and 180 days for any after that.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, if you drive after failing to install an ignition interlock device as ordered by the court, what suspension results?
- One year, added to any existing suspension
- 90 days, served during the existing suspension
- 30 days, replacing any existing suspension
- No added suspension, only a warning letter
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Correct answer: One year, added to any existing suspension
Failing to install a court-ordered interlock device and driving anyway brings a one-year suspension on top of any suspension or revocation already imposed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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Under New Jersey law, driving while your license is suspended for a second or subsequent DUI or breath-test refusal violation is:
- A disorderly persons offense
- A petty disorderly persons offense
- A motor vehicle violation with no criminal charge
- A fourth-degree crime
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Correct answer: A fourth-degree crime
New Jersey makes it a fourth-degree crime to drive while suspended for any second or subsequent DUI or refusal violation.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 131 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 131)
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In New Jersey, a vehicle owner who knowingly lets someone drive whose license is suspended for drunk driving or chemical-test refusal faces what fine for a first or second offense?
- $250
- $500
- $1,000
- $100
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Correct answer: $1,000
For a first or second offense the owner faces a $1,000 fine, up to 15 days in jail, or both.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, a vehicle owner who knowingly lets a driver whose license is suspended for DWI use their vehicle may be imprisoned (first or second offense) for not more than:
- 15 days
- 5 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 15 days
A first or second offense can bring a $1,000 fine, imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, for a third or subsequent offense, a vehicle owner who knowingly lets a DWI-suspended driver use their vehicle also loses the right to drive on the state's highways for:
- Two years
- 90 days
- One year
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
A third or subsequent offense adds forfeiture of the right to drive on New Jersey highways for 90 days to the fine and possible jail time.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, a person who knowingly allows a driver whose license is suspended for DWI or refusal to operate their vehicle is subject to license and registration suspension of up to:
- Two years
- 30 days
- Six months
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Six months
Knowingly letting a DWI- or refusal-suspended driver use your vehicle can bring license and registration suspension of up to six months, plus fines and possible jail.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, what happens to the driving privileges of a boater convicted of operating a boat under the influence on the state's waterways?
- Only their boat operating privileges are suspended
- Nothing, since boating and driving privileges are separate
- Both boating and all driver license privileges are suspended
- Their driver license only receives a two-point penalty
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Correct answer: Both boating and all driver license privileges are suspended
A boater convicted of DUI on New Jersey waterways is suspended from both boating and all driver license privileges, and also faces fines and possible imprisonment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, a first-offense conviction for operating a boat under the influence on the state's waterways carries a fine of:
- $500 to $1,000
- $250 to $500
- $1,000 to $2,000
- $100 to $200
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Correct answer: $250 to $500
Boating DUI fines are $250 to $500 for a first offense, $500 to $1,000 for a second and $1,000 for a third or later offense.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, if a boater under 17 years of age is convicted of a first boating-under-the-influence offense, their vehicle and moped license privileges are delayed for:
- Two years
- Six months
- 30 days
- Three months
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Correct answer: Three months
Boating DUI violators under 17 have their vehicle and moped license privileges delayed three months for a first offense, six months for a second and two years for a third.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, if a boater under 17 years of age is convicted of a third boating-under-the-influence offense, their vehicle and moped license privileges are delayed for:
- Two years
- Five years
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: Two years
The delay for violators under 17 is three months, six months and two years for first, second and third offenses.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, a parent or guardian convicted of DUI who had a minor as a passenger at the time of the violation is also guilty of:
- A disorderly person's offense
- No offense beyond the DUI itself
- A non-moving violation only
- A first-degree crime
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Correct answer: A disorderly person's offense
Having a minor passenger while driving under the influence makes a convicted parent or guardian guilty of a disorderly person's offense, in addition to the DUI.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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Under New Jersey's law on DUI with a minor in the vehicle, a minor passenger is anyone under what age?
- 21
- 17
- 18
- 16
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Correct answer: 18
For this law, a minor is a passenger under 18 years old.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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Under New Jersey's DUI-with-a-minor law, a convicted parent or guardian's driving privilege is subject to suspension for up to:
- Ten years
- Six months
- Two years
- 30 days
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Correct answer: Six months
Besides the disorderly person's offense, the parent or guardian's driving privilege can be suspended for up to six months, and community service is ordered.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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Under New Jersey's DUI-with-a-minor law, how much community service is a convicted parent or guardian ordered to perform?
- Up to one year
- Up to 30 days
- Up to five days
- Up to 90 days
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Correct answer: Up to five days
The convicted parent or guardian must perform community service for a period of up to five days.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)