New Jersey: Driving record & points — Part 1 Practice Test
New Jersey points, surcharges, suspensions and penalties. — Part 1
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Jersey Driver Manual" (2026), New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
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In New Jersey, what fine can a motorist face for not removing snow or ice from their vehicle, even if none of it falls off?
- $200 to $500
- $500 to $1,000
- $100 to $250
- $25 to $75
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Correct answer: $25 to $75
Violators face fines of $25 to $75, regardless of whether any snow or ice comes off the vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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In New Jersey, motorists must limit vehicle idling to how long?
- Three minutes or less
- Five minutes or less
- Ten minutes or less
- One minute or less
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Correct answer: Three minutes or less
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What fines can vehicle and property owners face for each violation of New Jersey's idling law?
- $25 to $75
- $250 to $1,000
- $1,000 to $2,500
- $50 to $200
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Correct answer: $250 to $1,000
Vehicle and property owners face fines of $250 to $1,000 for each violation of the idling law.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Which is an example the New Jersey Driver Manual gives of a situation in which a vehicle may idle for an extended time?
- While eating lunch in a parked car
- While making a phone call in a parking lot
- While waiting for a friend outside a store
- When stuck in traffic
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Correct answer: When stuck in traffic
The manual says a vehicle may idle for an extended time in some specific situations, such as when stuck in traffic or at drive-thru establishments.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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Besides speeding, which other violations carry double fines in a New Jersey 65 mph zone?
- Only equipment violations
- No other violations of any kind
- Only parking violations
- Certain other moving violations
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Correct answer: Certain other moving violations
Besides speeding, double fines in a 65 mph zone also apply to certain other moving violations.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What does New Jersey's Safe Corridors law do on the state highways it covers?
- Raises the speed limit to 65 mph
- Adds an extra toll during rush hour
- Doubles fines for offenses such as speeding
- Bans trucks from using the left lane at all times
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Correct answer: Doubles fines for offenses such as speeding
The Safe Corridors law doubles fines on various state highways for offenses including speeding and aggressive driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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A New Jersey highway can be designated a Safe Corridor when its crash rate is how far above the state rate?
- 10 percent
- 100 percent
- 50 percent
- 25 percent
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Correct answer: 50 percent
Safe corridors are designated based on crash rates 50 percent over the state rate, along with 1,000 or more crashes in three years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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How many crashes reported over a three-year period help qualify a New Jersey highway as a Safe Corridor?
- 1,000 or more
- 100 or more
- 5,000 or more
- 500 or more
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Correct answer: 1,000 or more
A Safe Corridor designation is based on 1,000 or more crashes reported over a three-year period, plus a crash rate 50 percent over the state rate.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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Who has the authority to designate and remove Safe Corridors in New Jersey?
- The MVC Chief Administrator
- The Commissioner of Transportation
- The Superintendent of the State Police
- Each county sheriff
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Correct answer: The Commissioner of Transportation
The Commissioner of Transportation can designate safe corridors and remove those that show improved safety.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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In New Jersey, motorists convicted of how many Move Over law offenses may be subject to motor vehicle penalty points?
- Three or more
- Five or more
- Two or more
- Four or more
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Correct answer: Three or more
Motorists convicted of three or more Move Over offenses may be subject to motor vehicle penalty points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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How many motor vehicle penalty points are assessed in New Jersey for a third or later conviction of illegal handheld phone use while driving?
- Two
- Four
- Six
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
A person convicted of a third or subsequent violation is also assessed three motor vehicle penalty points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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In New Jersey, is it legal to throw trash from a vehicle while it is parked?
- Yes, if it lands near a trash can
- No, it is illegal from a moving or parked vehicle
- Yes, if the trash is biodegradable
- Yes, as long as the vehicle is parked and the engine is off
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Correct answer: No, it is illegal from a moving or parked vehicle
Throwing trash, debris or rubbish from a moving or parked vehicle is illegal.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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In New Jersey, fines of up to how much may be imposed on motorists found throwing "dangerous objects" from a vehicle onto a roadway?
- $500
- $250
- $5,000
- $1,000
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Correct answer: $1,000
Fines of up to $1,000 may be imposed on motorists found throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle onto a roadway.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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In New Jersey, what may happen to a motorist if litter is thrown while the vehicle is moving?
- The motorist may lose their license
- Only a written warning may be given
- The motorist must retake the road test
- The vehicle may be permanently seized
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Correct answer: The motorist may lose their license
If the vehicle is moving when litter is thrown, the motorist may lose their license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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In New Jersey, what must be done with trash, debris, or rubbish carried in a vehicle?
- It must be labeled with the vehicle owner's name and address
- It may be carried only inside the trunk
- It must be covered so it cannot litter the road
- It may be carried only during daylight
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Correct answer: It must be covered so it cannot litter the road
All trash, debris or rubbish carried in a vehicle must be covered to keep it from littering the roadway.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, driving is best described as:
- A right guaranteed to every adult resident
- A privilege, not a right
- A right that cannot be taken away once earned
- A privilege given only to vehicle owners
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Correct answer: A privilege, not a right
The manual states that driving is a privilege, not a right, and that state law allows or requires it to be suspended for certain motor vehicle violations.
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 habitual offender is a motorist whose driver license has been suspended:
- Three times in three years
- Four times in two years
- Two times in five years
- Three times in five years
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Correct answer: Three times in three years
The manual defines a habitual offender as a motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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What does it mean when your New Jersey driving privilege is suspended?
- You keep your license but must retake the road test first
- You lose your license and may not drive for a stated period
- You may drive only to work or school for a stated period
- You may drive only during daylight hours for a stated period
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Correct answer: You lose your license and may not drive for a stated period
A suspension means the driver license is taken away and the motorist may not drive for a stated period of time.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, which factors does the length of a license suspension depend on?
- The county and the weather on the day of the violation
- The motorist's job and the value of their vehicle
- The color and make of the vehicle being driven
- Which law is broken and how many convictions the motorist has
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Correct answer: Which law is broken and how many convictions the motorist has
The manual says the length of a suspension depends on several factors, including which law is broken and how many convictions the motorist receives.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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In New Jersey, when a license suspension is not mandatory, who may suspend a person's driving privileges?
- The driver's own insurance company
- Only the police officer who wrote the ticket
- The Chief Administrator of the MVC or the courts
- The mayor or council of the local town
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Correct answer: The Chief Administrator of the MVC or the courts
Some suspensions are decided case by case; if the sentence is not mandatory, the MVC Chief Administrator or the courts may suspend driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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Which of these is listed in the New Jersey Driver Manual as a reason a motorist may lose driving privileges?
- Moving to another town in New Jersey
- Driving a vehicle over ten years old
- Failure to answer or pay parking tickets
- Paying highway tolls in cash
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Correct answer: Failure to answer or pay parking tickets
Failure to answer or pay parking tickets is one of the listed reasons for loss of driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, which of these can lead to the loss of driving privileges?
- Being a passenger in a crash
- Being at fault in a fatal crash
- Owning more than one registered vehicle
- Renewing a license on its last valid day
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Correct answer: Being at fault in a fatal crash
Being at fault in a fatal crash is listed among the reasons a motorist may lose driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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In New Jersey, failing to respond to which of these can lead to the loss of your driving privileges?
- A car dealer's sales flyer
- A toll-road customer survey
- A newspaper subscription offer
- A notice from the MVC
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Correct answer: A notice from the MVC
Failure to respond to an MVC notice is one of the reasons listed for loss of driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, which of these can be a reason for the loss of driving privileges?
- A physical or mental disqualification
- Being over the age of 65
- Having a seasonal cold or allergy
- Wearing glasses or contacts while driving
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Correct answer: A physical or mental disqualification
The manual lists physical or mental disqualification among the reasons a motorist may lose driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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In New Jersey, what may the MVC Chief Administrator require of a person considered to be a problem driver?
- A higher insurance deductible
- A driver re-examination
- A change of vehicle registration
- A new vehicle safety inspection
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Correct answer: A driver re-examination
The Chief Administrator may require a re-examination of a problem driver to help decide whether driving privileges should be suspended.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 122 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 122)
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In New Jersey, what is the fine for a first-offense conviction for unsafe driving that endangers a person or property?
- $500 to $1,000
- $50 to $150
- $100 to $250
- $200 to $500
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Correct answer: $50 to $150
A first unsafe driving conviction requires a fine of not less than $50 or more than $150.
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 is the fine for a second unsafe driving offense?
- $250 to $750
- $50 to $150
- $100 to $250
- $200 to $500
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Correct answer: $100 to $250
A second unsafe driving offense carries a fine of not less than $100 or more than $250.
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 is the fine for a third or subsequent unsafe driving offense?
- $200 to $500
- $50 to $150
- $100 to $250
- $500 to $1,000
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Correct answer: $200 to $500
A third or subsequent unsafe driving offense carries a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In New Jersey, how many motor vehicle penalty points are assessed for a third or subsequent unsafe driving offense within five years of the prior offense?
- Six points
- Eight points
- Two points
- Four points
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Correct answer: Four points
Motorists are assessed four motor vehicle penalty points if a third or subsequent unsafe driving offense occurs within five years of the prior offense.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 128 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 128)
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In addition to the fine, what court surcharge applies to each unsafe driving offense in New Jersey?
- $250
- $100
- $500
- $50
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Correct answer: $250
There is a $250 court surcharge for each unsafe driving offense, on top of the fine.
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 first offense of reckless driving is punishable by imprisonment of:
- Up to 10 days
- Up to 1 year
- Up to 60 days
- Up to 30 days
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Correct answer: Up to 60 days
A first reckless driving offense is punishable by up to 60 days in prison, a fine of $50 to $200, or both, and points are also assessed.
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 fine can a first offense of reckless driving bring?
- $250 to $750
- $50 to $200
- $500 to $1,000
- $1,000 to $2,500
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Correct answer: $50 to $200
A first reckless driving offense can bring a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200, up to 60 days in prison, or both.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, leaving a vehicle on or along a limited-access highway without permission counts as abandoning it once it has been left there for at least:
- 24 hours
- 4 hours
- 1 hour
- 48 hours
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Correct answer: 4 hours
Abandoning a motor vehicle on or along a limited-access highway for four hours or more without permission is subject to penalties.
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 fine for a first offense of abandoning a vehicle on a limited-access highway?
- $1,000 to $2,500
- $25 to $75
- $100 to $500
- $50 to $150
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Correct answer: $100 to $500
A first abandonment offense carries a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500, plus possible loss of driving privileges for up to two years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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For a first offense of abandoning a vehicle on a limited-access highway, a New Jersey motorist can lose driving privileges for up to:
- 6 months
- 5 years
- 10 years
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 2 years
A first abandonment offense can bring loss of driving privileges for up to two years; subsequent violations can bring up to five years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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For a subsequent offense of abandoning a vehicle on a limited-access highway in New Jersey, the fine is:
- $500 to $1,000
- $100 to $500
- $2,500 to $5,000
- $1,000 to $5,000
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Correct answer: $500 to $1,000
For subsequent violations the fine is not less than $500 nor more than $1,000, and the suspension can be up to five years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)