New Jersey: Emergency vehicles & work zones
The Move Over law, emergency vehicles and work zones. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Which vehicles may use sirens, whistles or bells?
- School buses and tow trucks
- Any vehicle passing another vehicle
- Any vehicle in a residential zone
- Only emergency vehicles
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Correct answer: Only emergency vehicles
The manual states that only emergency vehicles may use sirens, whistles or bells.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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When must you yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire engines, and ambulances?
- Only when an officer waves you over
- Only at intersections with traffic lights
- Only when they are right behind you on a highway
- When they are using sirens or flashing lights
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Correct answer: When they are using sirens or flashing lights
You must yield to emergency vehicles when they are giving warning signals such as sirens or flashing lights.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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When you come across a construction area, what should you do?
- Follow closely behind the vehicle ahead
- Keep your usual speed and stay in your current lane
- Speed up so that you spend less time in the area
- Adjust speed and position to keep space around you
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Correct answer: Adjust speed and position to keep space around you
Stay alert for construction-area warning signs, and adjust speed and position to maintain space around your vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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In New Jersey, what should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren sounding and emergency lights flashing?
- Move into the left lane and keep driving at speed
- Steer to the extreme right, stop, and wait for it to pass
- Stop right away in your current lane and wait there
- Speed up so you stay well ahead of the approaching emergency vehicle
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Correct answer: Steer to the extreme right, stop, and wait for it to pass
A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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In New Jersey, how far behind a signaling emergency vehicle should you stay?
- At least 500 feet
- At least 100 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 300 feet
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Correct answer: At least 300 feet
After an emergency vehicle passes, a motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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New Jersey law requires you to yield to emergency vehicles that sound sirens and/or show flashing emergency lights of which colors?
- Red and/or blue
- Amber only
- White only
- Green and/or white
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Correct answer: Red and/or blue
All motorists must yield to emergency vehicles that sound sirens and/or show flashing red and/or blue emergency lights.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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In New Jersey, what color lights do private vehicles of volunteer fire and rescue squad members use when responding to an emergency call?
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- Amber
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Correct answer: Blue
Private vehicles driven by volunteer fire and rescue squad members, with emergency vehicle identification, use blue lights when responding to an emergency call.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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In New Jersey, you should never park within how many feet of a fire department vehicle that is in service?
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
- 100 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
A motorist should never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle in service unless directed to by a fire, emergency rescue or police official.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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When may you drive over a fire hose in New Jersey?
- Only when the hose is not carrying any water
- Only when a fire, rescue or police official directs you to
- Whenever you drive over it slowly and carefully, without stopping
- Only when your hazard lights are switched on
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Correct answer: Only when a fire, rescue or police official directs you to
A motorist should never drive over a fire hose unless directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue or police official.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Under New Jersey's Move Over law, what must you do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, if safety and traffic allow?
- Stay in your lane and keep the same speed
- Stop behind the vehicle until it drives away
- Change into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle
- Sound your horn to warn the emergency workers standing at the scene
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Correct answer: Change into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle
The Move Over law requires motorists, when safety and traffic permit, to change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary emergency or disabled vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Under New Jersey's Move Over law, what must you do if changing lanes is impossible, prohibited, or unsafe?
- Turn on your hazard lights and keep your current speed
- Stop completely in your lane until the vehicle leaves
- Keep your current speed but drive along the far edge of your own lane
- Slow to a proper speed below the posted limit and be ready to stop
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Correct answer: Slow to a proper speed below the posted limit and be ready to stop
If a lane change is impossible, prohibited or unsafe, the motorist must reduce speed to a reasonable and proper speed lower than the posted limit and be prepared to stop.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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New Jersey's Move Over law applies to emergency, tow, and highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights of which colors?
- Red only
- Amber or yellow only, never red or blue
- Red, blue, amber or yellow
- Red or blue only
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Correct answer: Red, blue, amber or yellow
The law covers vehicles displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, or a set of lights containing one of these colors.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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Besides emergency and service vehicles, New Jersey's Move Over law also applies when you approach which of these?
- A slow-moving farm vehicle traveling in the right lane
- A stopped car with hazard lights, flares or reflective triangles
- Any vehicle signaling to turn right at the next corner
- A car parked legally at the curb in a business or residential district
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Correct answer: A stopped car with hazard lights, flares or reflective triangles
The Move Over law also covers any stationary or disabled vehicle that is flashing hazard warning lights or using road flares or reflective triangles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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What fine do motorists face for violating New Jersey's Move Over law?
- $1,000 to $2,500
- $500 to $1,000
- $50 to $200
- $100 to $500
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Correct answer: $100 to $500
Motorists who violate the Move Over law face a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 78 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 78)
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In New Jersey, traffic fines for motor vehicle violations committed in roadway construction zones are:
- Doubled
- Tripled
- The same as anywhere else
- Increased by a flat $50
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Correct answer: Doubled
New Jersey doubles traffic fines for motor vehicle violations committed in roadway construction zones (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.5).
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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A work zone may be identified by an advance warning sign or by flashing lights on a vehicle up to how far before the work area?
- Two miles
- One-half mile
- 500 feet
- One mile
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Correct answer: One-half mile
The manual says work zones are identified by an advance warning sign or flashing lights on a vehicle up to one-half mile before the work area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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In a work area, who may control traffic and protect the project personnel?
- Private security guards
- School crossing guards
- Tow truck operators
- Flaggers
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Correct answer: Flaggers
The manual says flaggers may control traffic and protect project personnel in the work area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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When traffic is redirected around a work zone, a median crossover or a lane shift is an example of:
- A flagger-controlled stop-and-go area
- A diversion onto a temporary roadway
- A detour onto another roadway
- An End Road Work transition area
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Correct answer: A diversion onto a temporary roadway
The manual distinguishes a detour onto another roadway from a diversion onto a temporary roadway, such as a median crossover or a lane shift.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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How can you tell you have reached the end of a work area and may resume normal driving?
- A new speed limit sign posted about one mile past the work area
- A flashing green light placed at the end of the lane closure
- An End Road Work sign or the last temporary traffic control device
- A flagger holding up a green flag at the exit
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Correct answer: An End Road Work sign or the last temporary traffic control device
At the end of the work area there will be an End Road Work sign or the last temporary traffic control device, so motorists can resume normal driving.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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If traffic is permitted through or next to a work area, how will it be guided?
- With temporary traffic control devices
- By a posted detour map
- Only by the existing permanent lane lines
- Only by police officers
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Correct answer: With temporary traffic control devices
When traffic is allowed through or adjacent to the work area, it is guided with temporary traffic control devices.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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According to the manual, about how many fatal crashes happen in work zones nationwide each year?
- Nearly 8,000
- Nearly 800
- Nearly 80
- Over 37,000
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Correct answer: Nearly 800
The manual says there are nearly 800 fatal and over 37,000 serious injury crashes in work zones nationwide each year.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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Why should you turn on your headlights when driving through a work zone?
- So you can read all of the temporary work zone signs
- Because it tells the flagger that you want to pass through
- So workers and other motorists can see your vehicle
- Because work zones are always poorly lit
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Correct answer: So workers and other motorists can see your vehicle
One of the work zone basics is to turn on headlights, because workers and other motorists must be able to see your vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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Why does the manual tell you not to tailgate in a work zone?
- Flaggers need a 10-second gap between cars
- Following closely damages temporary pavement
- Work zone lanes are wider than normal lanes
- Unexpected stops or slowing may occur
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Correct answer: Unexpected stops or slowing may occur
In a work zone, unexpected stops or slowing may occur, so you should not tailgate.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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According to the manual's work zone safety basics, what saves lives?
- Signs and work zone flaggers
- Following the vehicle ahead closely
- Changing lanes often to avoid delays
- Driving faster to get through quickly
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Correct answer: Signs and work zone flaggers
The work zone basics say to pay close attention, because signs and work zone flaggers save lives.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 103 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 103)
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To minimize distractions when traveling through a work zone, the manual says you should avoid:
- Changing radio stations or talking on hands-free devices
- Checking your mirrors before the lanes shift or merge
- Reading the temporary work zone signs posted along the road
- Using your turn signals before lane shifts or merges
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Correct answer: Changing radio stations or talking on hands-free devices
The manual advises minimizing distractions in work zones by avoiding changing radio stations or talking on hands-free devices.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 104 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 104)
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Delays in work zones can make drivers frustrated. Why does the manual tell you to be patient there?
- Crews are working to improve the ride for all
- Patient drivers do not have to obey the signs
- Honking tells the flaggers to speed traffic up
- Delays in work zones never last over 5 minutes
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Correct answer: Crews are working to improve the ride for all
The manual says to be patient and remember that work zone crew members are working to improve the ride for all motorists.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 104 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 104)
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Which of these is among the offenses the New Jersey Driver Manual lists as carrying doubled fines in a highway construction zone?
- An expired vehicle registration
- Tailgating
- A dirty license plate
- An expired inspection sticker
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Correct answer: Tailgating
Offenses with doubled fines in construction zones include reckless and careless driving, speeding, improper passing, tailgating, improper turns and failure to obey signals, signs or an officer.
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 many points are assessed for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle carries 2 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 violating the "Move Over Law" (the procedure for approaching certain stationary vehicles)?
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point chart assigns 2 points for failing to follow the procedure for approaching certain stationary vehicles, the Move Over Law.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 140 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 140)
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Road work signs that warn of lane closings, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement and detours are:
- Orange and diamond-shaped
- Blue and square
- White and rectangular
- Yellow and pennant-shaped
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Correct answer: Orange and diamond-shaped
Road work signs are orange, diamond-shaped signs that warn of lane closing, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement and detours.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
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In a road work area, where are reduced speed limit signs posted?
- On the back of the flaggers' vests
- Only at the end of the work zone
- Alongside the orange work zone signs
- Only on overhead electronic message boards
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Correct answer: Alongside the orange work zone signs
Motorists should look for reduced speed limit signs posted alongside orange work zone signs.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
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How should a motorist react to road work signs?
- Ignore them unless workers can be seen
- Control your distance and be ready to stop
- Speed up to get through the work zone quickly
- Change lanes often to find the fastest lane
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Correct answer: Control your distance and be ready to stop
React to road work signs by controlling the distance to the vehicle in front and your reaction time, reading the signs, following directions, and preparing to slow down or stop.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
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In New Jersey, how much authority do a flagger's directions in a work zone have?
- Authority only when police are present
- The same authority as a regulatory sign
- Less authority than any posted warning sign
- None; their directions are only advice
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Correct answer: The same authority as a regulatory sign
Flaggers have the same authority as a regulatory sign, so a motorist may be cited for disobeying their directions.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)
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When reacting to road work signs, besides watching for workers on the road, what should a motorist stay alert to in the work zone?
- Roadside advertising signs
- Radio traffic reports
- Toll rates posted ahead
- Moving construction machinery
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Correct answer: Moving construction machinery
A motorist should react to road work signs by, among other things, staying alert to the moving construction machinery in the work zone.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 215 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 215)