New Jersey: Exam Simulator
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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, a motorist driving with a validated driver permit must be:
- Accompanied by any passenger who is at least 16
- Accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver
- Driving only within their home county
- Displaying a learner sign in the rear window
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Correct answer: Accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver
A motorist with a validated New Jersey permit must be accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, who is responsible for making sure a vehicle is in proper working condition?
- The dealer who sold it
- The MVC inspection station
- The insurance company
- The vehicle's owner
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Correct answer: The vehicle's owner
It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to keep their vehicles in proper working condition, checking before driving and with regular maintenance.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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On a two-way road, what do two solid center lines mean?
- Passing is allowed only at night
- Passing is allowed on both sides
- Passing is allowed with caution
- No passing is allowed
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Correct answer: No passing is allowed
When both center lines are solid, no passing is allowed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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According to the New Jersey manual, when is passing safe?
- Whenever you can accelerate past it quickly
- Whenever the center line is yellow
- Any time the car ahead is slower
- Only when there is no oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: Only when there is no oncoming traffic
Stay to the right of the center lines; passing is only safe when there is no oncoming traffic.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 64 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 64)
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When you park a vehicle with an automatic transmission, what should you always do?
- Set the brake and leave it in neutral
- Set the brake and put the vehicle in park
- Leave it in neutral with the brake released
- Leave it in drive with the engine running
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Correct answer: Set the brake and put the vehicle in park
When parking, always set the brake and put the vehicle in park (or, with a manual transmission, in reverse or low gear).
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What color do traffic engineers use for pedestrian crossing and bicycle warning signs?
- Blue or brown with white letters
- Yellow-green or standard yellow
- Orange or green with black letters
- Red or white with a black border
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Correct answer: Yellow-green or standard yellow
Pedestrian crossing and bicycle warning signs use an optional yellow-green or standard yellow color; they alert motorists to share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists and yield to them.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 213 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 213)
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In the Safety Pledge to Nikhil, what does the 'Stop Completely' promise say a driver will do?
- Halt completely at any STOP sign and never run a red light
- Slow to 5 mph at STOP signs when no traffic is coming
- Stop at red lights, but roll through STOP signs when clear
- Stop completely only at STOP signs near schools
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Correct answer: Halt completely at any STOP sign and never run a red light
Under 'Stop Completely', the driver pledges to come to a complete halt at any STOP sign and never go through a red light.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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In New Jersey, is it legal to cut across private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign?
- Yes, if the owner does not object
- No, it is a motor vehicle violation
- Yes, if you drive below 10 mph
- Yes, if the property is a parking lot
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Correct answer: No, it is a motor vehicle violation
Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is a motor vehicle violation.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 67 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 67)
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If you miss the turn you wanted to make, what should you do?
- Turn sharply at the last moment
- Back up carefully to the missed turn
- Stop in the lane and wait to reverse
- Take the next turn; never back up
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Correct answer: Take the next turn; never back up
If a turn is missed, never back up; it is better to take the next turn than to risk a crash.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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In New Jersey, how far from a railroad crossing must you stop when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, lowered gates, or flag signals?
- At least 50 feet
- At least 100 feet
- At least 5 feet
- At least 15 feet
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Correct answer: At least 15 feet
A motorist must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 76 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 76)