New Jersey: Driving record & points — Part 3 Practice Test
New Jersey points, surcharges, suspensions and penalties. — Part 3
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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 New Jersey's violation surcharge system, point totals are based on:
- The date the violations actually occurred
- The date you last renewed your license
- The date violations are posted to your record
- The date your insurance policy started
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Correct answer: The date violations are posted to your record
Point totals are based on when violations are posted to the motorist's record, not when a violation occurred.
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 standard point reductions affect the violation surcharge system?
- They do not apply to it
- They cut surcharges in half
- They delay surcharges one year
- They cancel all surcharges
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Correct answer: They do not apply to it
Standard point reductions do not apply to the violation surcharge system.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)
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In New Jersey, convicted or administratively suspended motorists must pay a prescribed surcharge amount:
- One time only
- Every month for one year
- Each year for five years
- Each year for three years
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Correct answer: Each year for three years
Convicted or administratively suspended motorists must pay a prescribed dollar amount each year for three years.
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 violation surcharge applies to an unlicensed driver?
- $1,000
- $1,500
- $100
- $250
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Correct answer: $100
The surcharge table lists $100 for an unlicensed driver.
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 violation surcharge applies for driving while suspended?
- $1,500
- $1,000
- $100
- $250
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Correct answer: $250
The surcharge table lists $250 for driving while suspended.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 136 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 136)
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What can happen if you fail to pay New Jersey violation surcharges?
- A court judgment, property lien or wage garnishment
- The unpaid debt is automatically forgiven after a year
- Nothing, because surcharges are optional payments
- Only a reminder letter is sent, with no further action
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Correct answer: A court judgment, property lien or wage garnishment
Unpaid surcharges may lead to collection action: the MVC may seek a Superior Court judgment, a lien on real property, wage garnishment or other legal action.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, when does the MVC add points to a motorist's driving record?
- On registering a new vehicle
- On conviction of a moving violation
- At each driver license renewal
- On receiving any parking or standing ticket
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Correct answer: On conviction of a moving violation
The MVC adds points to a driving record when the motorist is convicted of a moving violation.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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How does the New Jersey point system decide how many points a violation carries?
- Points depend on the driver's age and experience
- Every violation carries the same number of points
- Points depend on the type and value of the vehicle
- The more serious the violation, the more points
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Correct answer: The more serious the violation, the more points
Under the point system, the more serious the violation, the more points the motorist is given.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, point violations after what date stay on a motorist's driving record?
- January 1, 2000
- July 4, 1976
- January 1, 1960
- March 1, 1974
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Correct answer: March 1, 1974
All point violations after March 1, 1974, stay on a motorist's driving record.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, how many points are added to your driving record for a traffic violation committed in another state?
- Two
- The same number that state assigns
- Four
- None
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Correct answer: Two
New Jersey adds two points to a driving record for traffic violations committed in other states.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, how many points can be subtracted from your point total for each year you go without a violation or suspension (with your privileges in good standing)?
- Up to two
- Up to one
- Up to three
- Up to five
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Correct answer: Up to three
Up to three points are subtracted from a motorist's total for every year without a violation or suspension, while privileges stay in good standing.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, can a motorist build a negative point balance by driving several years without violations?
- Yes, but only after five clean years in a row
- No, the point total never goes below zero
- Yes, with no lower limit on the total
- Yes, down to a floor of minus three points
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Correct answer: No, the point total never goes below zero
Points are subtracted for violation-free years, but the point total will never be reduced below zero.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, are traffic laws enforceable in parking areas and driveways?
- Only where a posted sign says they apply
- Only at night, when the lots are closed
- Yes, as well as on highways and roadways
- No, only on public highways and roadways
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Correct answer: Yes, as well as on highways and roadways
New Jersey traffic laws are enforceable on highways, roadways, parking areas, driveways, and grounds owned and maintained by government entities.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 137 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 137)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for improper passing on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The Moving Violation Point Chart assigns 4 points for improper passing on the Turnpike, Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for moving against traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway?
- 8 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point chart assigns 2 points for moving against traffic on the Turnpike, Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for operating a construction vehicle in excess of 45 mph?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 3 points
The point chart assigns 3 points for operating a construction vehicle faster than 45 mph.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for racing on a highway?
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
Racing on a highway carries 5 points on the New Jersey point chart.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for passing a vehicle that is yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failing to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk, or passing a vehicle yielding to one, carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failing to pass to the right of a vehicle coming from the opposite direction?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 5 points
Failure to pass to the right of a vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction carries 5 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for improper passing on the right or off the roadway?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 8 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Improper passing on the right or off the roadway carries 4 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for carrying more than one person on a motorized bicycle?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Having more than one person on a motorized bicycle carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for driving across public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Operating a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failing to obey a direction of an officer?
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to obey a direction of an officer carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk?
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 1 point
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Correct answer: 2 points
Operating a motor vehicle on a sidewalk carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failure to keep right?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to keep right carries 2 points on the point chart.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for unlawful use of the median strip on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point chart assigns 2 points for unlawful use of the median strip on the Turnpike, Parkway or Atlantic City Expressway.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for operating a motorized bicycle on a restricted highway?
- 2 points
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Operating a motorized bicycle on a restricted highway carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failing to stop a vehicle before crossing a sidewalk?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 8 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to stop a vehicle before crossing a sidewalk carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failing to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving a highway?
- 5 points
- 3 points
- 1 point
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving a highway carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for improper operation of a vehicle on a divided highway or divider?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Improper operating of a vehicle on a divided highway or divider carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for driving through a safety zone?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Driving through a safety zone carries 2 points on the point chart.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for an improper action or omission on grades and curves?
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Improper action or omission on grades and curves carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 138 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 138)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for driving the wrong way on a one-way street?
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Driving the wrong way on a one-way street carries 2 points on the point chart.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 139)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for improper passing in a no passing zone?
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 2 points
- 3 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
Improper passing in a no passing zone carries 4 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 139)
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In New Jersey, how many points are assessed for failing to yield to an overtaking vehicle?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to yield to a vehicle that is overtaking you carries 2 points.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 139 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 139)