New Jersey: Licensing basics — Part 6 Practice Test
GDL steps, permits, the 6 Points of ID, license classes and the tests. — Part 6
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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 the New Jersey knowledge test, an approved foreign language interpreter is someone listed on which registry?
- The MVC's registry of driving instructors
- The NJ Administrative Office of the Courts registry
- The U.S. State Department's list of approved translators
- The NJ Division of Elections' volunteer list
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Correct answer: The NJ Administrative Office of the Courts registry
An approved foreign language interpreter is an individual listed on the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts (Language Services Section) Registry of Interpreters and Agencies.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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Which New Jersey agency lists or approves interpreters for Deaf or Hard of Hearing knowledge-test applicants?
- The NJ Division of Elections
- The NJ Department of Education's special services office
- The NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- The NJ State Police
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Correct answer: The NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
An approved deaf or hard of hearing interpreter is either certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and listed with, or evaluated and approved by, the New Jersey Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What is the minimum vision required for a basic New Jersey driver license, with or without corrective lenses?
- 20/50
- 20/20
- 20/70
- 20/40
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Correct answer: 20/50
Basic license applicants need 20/50 vision, with or without corrective lenses.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What vision must a New Jersey commercial driver license (CDL) applicant have?
- 20/50 in one eye, without corrective lenses
- 20/20 in both eyes, without corrective lenses
- 20/70 in both eyes, as long as corrective lenses are worn
- 20/40 in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
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Correct answer: 20/40 in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses
CDL applicants need 20/40 vision in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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A New Jersey commercial driver license (CDL) applicant must be able to tell apart which colors of lights?
- Red, green and amber
- Green, blue and purple
- White, amber and blue
- Blue, white and red
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Correct answer: Red, green and amber
CDL applicants must be able to distinguish among red, green and amber lights.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What score do you need to pass the New Jersey written knowledge test?
- 76 percent (38 of 50 questions)
- 90 percent (45 of 50 questions)
- 80 percent (40 of 50 questions)
- 70 percent (35 of 50 questions)
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Correct answer: 80 percent (40 of 50 questions)
To pass the written test, 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must be answered correctly.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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In New Jersey, who must complete a commercial driver's medical examiner certificate?
- Any licensed pharmacist
- A federally certified medical examiner
- The driver's employer
- Any MVC road test examiner at the test site
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Correct answer: A federally certified medical examiner
Medical examiner certificates must be completed by a federally certified medical examiner.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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Under federal law and New Jersey regulations, what must commercial drivers submit to the MVC?
- A CDL self-certification form and, if needed, a medical certificate
- Proof of a completed defensive driving course, renewed each year
- Proof that they have passed a new road test within two years
- A letter from their employer and a copy of a recent pay stub
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Correct answer: A CDL self-certification form and, if needed, a medical certificate
Commercial drivers must submit a CDL Holder Self-Certification form and, if applicable, a valid medical examiner's certificate to the MVC.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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When you transfer a valid, non-provisional out-of-state license to New Jersey, the knowledge and road tests may be waived if you are at least what age?
- 25
- 16
- 18
- 21
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Correct answer: 18
Knowledge and road tests may be waived for applicants at least 18 years old who submit a valid, non-provisional license from an eligible U.S. jurisdiction.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A valid, non-provisional license from which of these places can be transferred to New Jersey with the knowledge and road tests possibly waived?
- A Canadian province
- The United Kingdom
- Mexico
- Puerto Rico
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Correct answer: Puerto Rico
Eligible licenses are those issued by any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands; out-of-country applicants must pass the knowledge test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When an adult transfers a valid out-of-state license to New Jersey, what license are they issued?
- A four-year basic New Jersey license
- A ten-year basic New Jersey license
- A one-year probationary New Jersey license
- A two-year temporary license
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Correct answer: A four-year basic New Jersey license
These applicants are issued a four-year basic New Jersey license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What must every out-of-country applicant for a New Jersey driver license pass?
- Nothing, if they hold a valid foreign license
- The knowledge test and a vision screening
- Only a road test
- Only a vision screening
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Correct answer: The knowledge test and a vision screening
All out-of-country applicants must pass the knowledge test and a vision screening, and may also be required to pass a road test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What does New Jersey's 'Nikhil's Law' reinforce?
- The minimum age for getting a learner's permit
- The need for drivers to carry a roadside emergency kit
- The rules for registering a car bought in another state
- The dangers of not obeying NJ's motor vehicle traffic laws
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Correct answer: The dangers of not obeying NJ's motor vehicle traffic laws
Nikhil's Law, effective March 1, 2016, reinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New Jersey's motor vehicle traffic laws.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When did New Jersey's 'Nikhil's Law' take effect?
- August 1, 2019
- January 1, 2010
- July 1, 2021
- March 1, 2016
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Correct answer: March 1, 2016
The manual says Nikhil's Law became effective on March 1, 2016.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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Under the 'Plan Ahead' promise of the Safety Pledge to Nikhil, how much extra time will a driver give themselves to get to any destination?
- 30 minutes
- 15 minutes
- 5 minutes
- 10 minutes
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Correct answer: 5 minutes
The 'Plan Ahead' promise is to give yourself an extra 5 minutes to get to any destination.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When you start voter registration during an MVC transaction in New Jersey, which agency does the MVC report the information to?
- The U.S. Postal Service
- The New Jersey Division of Elections
- The county sheriff's office
- The New Jersey State Police records unit
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Correct answer: The New Jersey Division of Elections
The MVC reports the voter registration information to the New Jersey Division of Elections.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, what is the voter registration deadline?
- 14 days before an election
- 30 days before an election
- 7 days before an election
- 21 days before an election
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Correct answer: 21 days before an election
The manual states that the voter registration deadline is 21 days before an election.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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After you change your address online with the NJ MVC, you are asked whether it should update your voter record. What happens if you answer "Yes"?
- The MVC notifies the Division of Elections
- Your license is automatically upgraded to REAL ID
- You are asked to visit a Licensing Center in person
- The MVC mails you a new license right away
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Correct answer: The MVC notifies the Division of Elections
If you click "Yes", the MVC sends a notice to the Division of Elections notifying them of your change.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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In New Jersey, who notifies you whether your voter registration application is accepted?
- The MVC road test examiner
- The U.S. Census Bureau's regional office
- The police department in your town
- Your County Commissioner of Registration
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Correct answer: Your County Commissioner of Registration
Your County Commissioner of Registration will notify you if your application is accepted, or how to complete or correct it if it is not.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Under New Jersey law, which address must you provide to the Motor Vehicle Commission?
- The address of your employer
- Your current NJ residential address
- Any mailing address, such as a P.O. box
- The address on your birth certificate
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Correct answer: Your current NJ residential address
You are required by law to provide the MVC with your current New Jersey residential address.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, how must you make an address change with the MVC?
- Only by telephone
- Only at your next license renewal
- Online
- Only in person at an MVC Licensing Center
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Correct answer: Online
The manual states that address changes MUST be conducted online.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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After changing your address with the NJ MVC, how can you get a driver license that shows your new residential address?
- Write the new address on the back of your current license
- Order a replacement license after the change is processed
- Wait for the MVC to mail one without being asked
- Take a new road test at a Licensing Center
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Correct answer: Order a replacement license after the change is processed
If you want a license or ID with the new residential address, you can order a replacement license after your address change has been processed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Is practice driving allowed on a New Jersey road test course or in its parallel parking area?
- Yes, for up to 15 minutes before the test
- No, it is not permitted
- Yes, with a licensed driver in the car
- Yes, while the examiner is on a break
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Correct answer: No, it is not permitted
The manual states that no practice driving is permitted on the test course or in the parallel parking area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What kind of documents are accepted at a New Jersey road test site?
- Scanned copies printed at home
- Notarized photocopies
- Only original documents
- Clear photocopies of the originals
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Correct answer: Only original documents
Every road test applicant must bring the checklist items, and only ORIGINAL documents will be accepted.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What is required of the permit you bring to a New Jersey road test?
- It must be laminated to protect it
- It must be pre-signed by the road test examiner
- It may be a photocopy if the original is lost
- It must be validated, legible and not laminated
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Correct answer: It must be validated, legible and not laminated
You must bring a validated permit, and the permit must be legible and cannot be laminated.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Besides a valid inspection sticker (or an official 'No Inspection Sticker Required' card), which vehicle documents must you bring to a New Jersey road test?
- A valid registration card and insurance ID card
- The vehicle's title and the original bill of sale
- The owner's manual and a recent repair receipt
- A dealer letter and the vehicle title
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Correct answer: A valid registration card and insurance ID card
The road test checklist requires a valid registration card and a valid insurance ID card (or electronic version) for the test vehicle, along with the inspection sticker.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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For the vehicle used in a New Jersey road test, which proof of insurance is accepted?
- A phone call to the insurance agent
- A valid insurance ID card or its electronic version
- Only the original paper card mailed by the insurer
- Only a notarized copy of the full insurance policy
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Correct answer: A valid insurance ID card or its electronic version
The checklist accepts a valid insurance ID card or an electronic version for the vehicle used for the test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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What must the examiner be able to reach in a vehicle used for a New Jersey road test?
- The foot brake, or a parking brake on the driver's right
- A second steering wheel on the passenger side
- A remote switch that can shut off the engine at any time
- A second accelerator pedal on the passenger side
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Correct answer: The foot brake, or a parking brake on the driver's right
The test vehicle must give unobstructed access to the foot brake or to a parking brake mounted to the right of the driver, where the examiner can reach it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Which of these vehicles cannot be used for a New Jersey road test?
- A properly registered passenger car
- A car with a standard (manual) transmission
- A car registered in another state
- An autocycle
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Correct answer: An autocycle
The road test checklist states that autocycles cannot be used for the test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Can a self-parking vehicle be used for a New Jersey road test?
- Yes, but only for applicants 21 or older
- No, self-parking vehicles cannot be used
- Yes, if the feature is used only to parallel park
- Yes, if the examiner approves it on test day
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Correct answer: No, self-parking vehicles cannot be used
The road test checklist states that self-parking vehicles cannot be used for the test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Which items on a vehicle must be in working order for a New Jersey road test?
- The radio and the air conditioning
- The cruise control and the rear backup camera
- All signals, brake lights and windshield wipers
- Only the headlights, the horn and the heater
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Correct answer: All signals, brake lights and windshield wipers
All signals, brake lights and windshield wipers on the test vehicle must be in working order.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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Can you use a rental car for a New Jersey road test?
- Only if your name is on the rental agreement as a driver
- Never; rental cars are always banned
- Only if a rental company employee rides along in the car
- Yes, any rental car may be used
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Correct answer: Only if your name is on the rental agreement as a driver
No rental cars are permitted unless the test applicant's name is listed as a driver on the rental agreement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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For a car road test in New Jersey, who must accompany the applicant?
- A parent or guardian, even one without a license
- A driver licensed for the vehicle type the permit covers
- Only a state-certified driving school instructor
- Any adult over 18, whether or not they are licensed
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Correct answer: A driver licensed for the vehicle type the permit covers
The applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver who holds a valid license for the type of vehicle the applicant's permit covers (except for a moped).
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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A vehicle registered outside New Jersey is used for a New Jersey road test. Whose laws on insurance identification must it comply with?
- Only New Jersey's insurance ID laws
- The rules of the company that rented it
- The laws of the motorist's home state
- Only federal DOT insurance rules
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Correct answer: The laws of the motorist's home state
Vehicles registered out of state must comply with the laws of the motorist's home state about insurance identification.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)