New Jersey: Driving record & points — Part 2 Practice Test
New Jersey points, surcharges, suspensions and penalties. — Part 2
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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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For a subsequent offense of abandoning a vehicle on a limited-access highway, a New Jersey motorist can lose driving privileges for up to:
- 1 year
- 5 years
- 2 years
- 10 years
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Correct answer: 5 years
For subsequent abandonment violations, the suspension is 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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In New Jersey, the vehicle-abandonment penalties also apply when an owner leaves a vehicle on public property, or on private property without consent, for:
- 48 hours or more
- 30 days or more
- 7 days or more
- 12 hours or more
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Correct answer: 48 hours or more
The same penalties apply when owners abandon vehicles on any highway or public property, or on private property without consent, for 48 hours or more.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, how long must a vehicle without current license plates be left before the abandonment penalties can apply?
- 30 days or more
- 48 hours or more
- Any period of time
- 4 hours or more
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Correct answer: Any period of time
The abandonment penalties apply when owners abandon their vehicles for any period without current license plates.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, a motorist of a private vehicle faces what fine each time ice flies from the vehicle and causes death, injury, or property damage?
- $25 to $75
- $200 to $1,000
- $2,500 to $5,000
- $500 to $1,500
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Correct answer: $200 to $1,000
Motorists of private vehicles face fines of $200 to $1,000 each time ice flies from their vehicle and causes death, injury, or property damage.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, when ice flies from a commercial vehicle and causes death, injury, or property damage, the fine for the owner or operator ranges from:
- $25 to $75
- $1,000 to $5,000
- $200 to $1,000
- $500 to $1,500
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Correct answer: $500 to $1,500
Fines for commercial owners and operators range from $500 to $1,500.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 129 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 129)
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In New Jersey, a hit-and-run involving bodily injury or death may result in:
- A fine of $200 to $500 and 10 days of community service
- A written warning and two penalty points
- A fine of $50 to $150 and no jail
- A fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and/or 180 days in jail
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Correct answer: A fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and/or 180 days in jail
A hit-and-run involving bodily injury or death may bring a fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and/or 180 days in jail.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, for a first hit-and-run offense involving bodily injury or death, the motorist loses their license for:
- The rest of their life
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 1 year
For a first offense, the motorist loses their license for one year; a subsequent offense means losing it permanently.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, what happens to the license of a motorist convicted of a subsequent hit-and-run offense involving injury or death?
- It is suspended for 10 years
- It is suspended for 1 year
- It is lost permanently
- It is suspended for 2 years
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Correct answer: It is lost permanently
For a subsequent hit-and-run offense, the motorist permanently loses their license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, lying when applying for a license or registration can result in:
- A fine of $200 to $500 and/or up to six months in prison
- A fine of $2,500 to $5,000 and/or 180 days in jail
- A written warning for a first offense
- A fine of $25 to $75 only
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Correct answer: A fine of $200 to $500 and/or up to six months in prison
Lying on a license or registration application brings a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500 and/or up to six months' imprisonment.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, a motorist who lies when applying for a license or registration will also lose their license or registration privileges for:
- 5 to 10 years
- 6 months to 2 years
- 30 to 90 days
- The rest of their life
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Correct answer: 6 months to 2 years
Besides the fine and possible imprisonment, the motorist loses driver license or registration privileges for six months to two years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, what are the penalties for a first offense of driving while your license or registration is suspended?
- A $1,000 fine plus a jail sentence of exactly 10 days
- A $750 fine and a jail sentence of up to five days
- A $50 fine with no added license suspension at all
- A $500 fine and up to six months of added suspension
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Correct answer: A $500 fine and up to six months of added suspension
A first offense of driving while suspended brings a $500 fine and up to six months of additional license and/or registration suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, a second offense of driving while suspended carries a $750 fine, up to six months of added suspension, and a jail sentence of:
- A minimum of 10 days
- Between 30 and 60 days
- Not more than five days
- At least 180 days
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Correct answer: Not more than five days
A second offense brings a $750 fine, a jail sentence of not more than five days, and up to six months of additional suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, a third offense of driving while your license or registration is suspended carries:
- A $1,000 fine and a 10-day jail sentence
- A $200 fine and community service
- A $750 fine and up to five days in jail
- A $500 fine and no jail time
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Correct answer: A $1,000 fine and a 10-day jail sentence
A third offense brings a $1,000 fine, a 10-day jail sentence and up to six months of additional suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 130 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 130)
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In New Jersey, if you drive while your license is suspended and have a crash that injures another person, what jail sentence may you face in addition to a fine and continued suspension?
- A maximum of 5 days
- A minimum of 10 days
- No jail, only community service
- A minimum of 45 days
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Correct answer: A minimum of 45 days
Driving while suspended and causing a crash that injures someone brings a fine, continued suspension and the potential for a minimum 45-day jail sentence.
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 licensee's driver license is subject to court-ordered suspension if they owe how much child support or court-ordered health care coverage?
- Three months or more
- One month or more
- Twelve months or more
- Six months or more
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Correct answer: Six months or more
A licensee who owes six months or more of child support or court-ordered health care coverage is subject to court-ordered license suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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In New Jersey, when a licensee owes six months or more of child support, which licenses are subject to court-ordered suspension?
- Only the professional license
- The driver license and professional license
- The driver license and vehicle registration
- Only the driver license
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Correct answer: The driver license and professional license
For child support arrears of six months or more, both the licensee's driver license and professional license are subject to court-ordered suspension.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)
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Besides owing child support, which of these can also make a New Jersey driver license subject to court-ordered suspension?
- Ignoring a paternity or child support subpoena
- Failing to update your voter registration
- Paying a car loan installment a week late
- Carrying an unpaid balance on a credit card
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Correct answer: Ignoring a paternity or child support subpoena
A driver license can be suspended by court order if the licensee fails to respond to a subpoena relating to a paternity or child support action, or a child support-related warrant exists.
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 motorist who accumulates how many points in a 24-month period receives a Notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail from the MVC?
- Between 3 and 5
- Between 6 and 8
- Between 9 and 11
- Between 12 and 14
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Correct answer: Between 12 and 14
Accumulating between 12 and 14 points in a 24-month period brings a Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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In New Jersey, after receiving a Notice of Scheduled Suspension, which of these is one of the motorist's options?
- Request a hearing
- Pay a surcharge to cancel the suspension
- Retake the road test to erase the points
- Transfer the points to another driver
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Correct answer: Request a hearing
After the notice, a motorist can attend a Driver Improvement Program, request a hearing, or surrender their license for the suspension period.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 133 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 133)
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In New Jersey, who determines whether driving privileges should be suspended for a motorist who is granted a hearing after a Notice of Scheduled Suspension?
- The chief of police in the motorist's home municipality
- The MVC Chief Administrator or an Administrative Law Judge
- An adjuster from the motorist's auto insurance company
- A review panel of licensed driving school instructors
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Correct answer: The MVC Chief Administrator or an Administrative Law Judge
For a motorist granted a hearing, the MVC Chief Administrator or an Administrative Law Judge decides whether driving privileges should be suspended.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, how many points are removed from your record when you successfully complete a Driver Improvement Program?
- Two
- One
- Five
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
Successfully completing a Driver Improvement Program removes three points from a motorist's record.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, a Driver Improvement Program can be taken with which of these?
- A licensed Statewide Safety Organization
- Any auto insurance agent's office
- The local municipal police department
- A new-car dealership's service center
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Correct answer: A licensed Statewide Safety Organization
Drivers may schedule the program with a licensed Statewide Safety Organization or a New Jersey-licensed driving school approved to conduct it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, after completing a Driver Improvement Program or having driving privileges restored, a motorist is in a probationary period for:
- Two years
- One year
- Six months
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
After a Driver Improvement Program or restoration of driving privileges, the motorist is on probation for one year.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, what happens if a motorist commits a moving violation during the one-year probationary period after a Driver Improvement Program?
- A written warning with no further action
- Nothing, as long as the fine is paid
- A scheduled suspension of driving privileges
- An automatic three-point reduction on the record
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Correct answer: A scheduled suspension of driving privileges
Any moving violation during this one-year probationary period results in a scheduled suspension of the motorist's driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, how long is the probationary driver period that begins when a motorist receives a special learner or examination permit?
- Two years
- Three years
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: Two years
A two-year probationary driver period begins after a motorist receives a special learner or examination permit.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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During New Jersey's probationary driver period, a motorist must enroll in the Probationary Driver Program after being convicted of:
- Two or more parking violations within the same year
- A single moving violation worth two or more points
- Three moving violations totaling ten or more points
- Two or more moving violations totaling four or more points
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Correct answer: Two or more moving violations totaling four or more points
A probationary driver convicted of two or more moving violations totaling four or more points must enroll in the Probationary Driver Program.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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Completing New Jersey's Probationary Driver Program can reduce a motorist's point total by:
- Up to six points
- Up to one point
- Up to three points
- Up to two points
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Correct answer: Up to three points
Completing the Probationary Driver Program results in up to a three-point reduction on the motorist's driver history record.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, what happens if a probationary driver fails to complete the Probationary Driver Program or is convicted of another moving point violation during the test period?
- Their probation period simply restarts
- They must retake the knowledge test only
- They receive a written warning only
- Their driving privileges are suspended
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Correct answer: Their driving privileges are suspended
Failing to complete the program, or another moving point violation during the test period, results in a suspension of driving privileges.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 134 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 134)
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In New Jersey, taking a defensive driving course is:
- Voluntary for motorists
- Required at each license renewal
- Required for all drivers under 21
- Required after any traffic crash
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Correct answer: Voluntary for motorists
Defensive driving courses are voluntary; they teach standard crash-preventing techniques.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 135 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 135)
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In New Jersey, completing a defensive driving course removes how many points from your driver license?
- Four
- Two
- One
- Three
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Correct answer: Two
Upon completing a defensive driving course, two points are removed from the points currently on the driver license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 135 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 135)
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How often will the New Jersey MVC recognize a defensive driving course for point reduction?
- Once every year
- Once every five years
- Once every two years
- Once every three years
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Correct answer: Once every five years
The MVC recognizes a defensive driving course for point reduction only once every five years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 135 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 135)
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Besides classroom-based courses, how else can a New Jersey motorist take a defensive driving course?
- Online, with an approved provider
- At a police station, with an officer
- By phone, with an MVC examiner
- By mail, with a workbook sent by the MVC
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Correct answer: Online, with an approved provider
Besides classroom-based courses, motorists may take a defensive driving course online; the MVC lists approved online providers.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 135 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 135)
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In New Jersey, a motorist becomes subject to a violation surcharge after accumulating:
- Two or more points within six months
- Three or more points within one year
- Four or more points within two years
- Six or more points within three years
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Correct answer: Six or more points within three years
Motorists who accumulate six or more points within three years are subject to a surcharge.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)
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In New Jersey, what is the surcharge for accumulating six points within three years?
- $50
- $150
- $100
- $250
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Correct answer: $150
The surcharge is $150 for six points, plus $25 for each additional point.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)
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In New Jersey, once a motorist has six points within three years, how much is added to the surcharge for each additional point?
- $10
- $100
- $50
- $25
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Correct answer: $25
Beyond the $150 surcharge for six points, each additional point adds $25.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)
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In New Jersey, how do violation surcharges relate to court-imposed fines?
- They are charged in addition to court fines
- They are deducted from the court fine
- They apply only when no fine is ordered
- They replace any court-imposed fine
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Correct answer: They are charged in addition to court fines
Surcharges are levied in addition to any court-imposed fines and penalties.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)