New Jersey: Licensing basics — Part 7 Practice Test
GDL steps, permits, the 6 Points of ID, license classes and the tests. — Part 7
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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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While waiting in the New Jersey road test line, may the applicant move the vehicle without a licensed driver in it?
- Yes, if it moves less than 50 feet
- No, not even in the road test line
- Yes, if MVC staff wave it forward
- Yes, once the permit has been checked
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Correct answer: No, not even in the road test line
A vehicle may not be moved, even in the road test line, without a licensed driver in the vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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In New Jersey, if the driver accompanying a road test applicant has less than how many years of driving experience, that driver must drive the vehicle to the road test area?
- Two years
- One year
- Three years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
If the accompanying motorist has less than three years of driving experience (or is licensed in another state), they must drive the vehicle to the road test area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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The licensed driver accompanying a New Jersey road test applicant holds a license from another state. Who must drive the vehicle to the road test area?
- The accompanying out-of-state licensed driver
- The applicant, using the validated permit
- Whichever of the two prefers to drive
- An MVC examiner who meets them outside
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Correct answer: The accompanying out-of-state licensed driver
If the accompanying motorist is licensed in a state other than New Jersey, they must drive the vehicle to the road test area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Does the New Jersey MVC supply vehicles for road tests?
- No, it does not supply vehicles
- Yes, for applicants under 18
- Yes, if your own car fails inspection
- Yes, for an extra charge
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Correct answer: No, it does not supply vehicles
The manual states that the MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Who is allowed in the vehicle with the applicant while a New Jersey road test is being given?
- The applicant's driving instructor
- The applicant's parent or guardian
- Only MVC examiners
- The accompanying licensed driver
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Correct answer: Only MVC examiners
Only MVC examiners are allowed in the vehicle when the test is administered.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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What is the purpose of the New Jersey road test?
- To check how much you know about repairing and maintaining a vehicle
- To confirm you understand the rules of the road and can drive safely
- To time how quickly you can finish the driving course
- To check your eyesight one more time before a license is issued
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Correct answer: To confirm you understand the rules of the road and can drive safely
The road test makes sure the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Where does an MVC examiner ride with the applicant during a New Jersey road test?
- Only inside a multi-level parking garage
- Only in a driving simulator at an MVC Licensing Center
- Only on a highway, at highway speed
- In an off-road test area or on a public road course
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Correct answer: In an off-road test area or on a public road course
During the road test, the examiner rides with the applicant in an off-road test area or on a public road course.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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If the vehicle you use for a New Jersey road test has a standard transmission, what will the examiner ask you to do?
- Drive the whole test in first gear
- Switch to a car with an automatic transmission
- Let the accompanying driver start the car
- Show that you can shift gears correctly
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Correct answer: Show that you can shift gears correctly
With a standard transmission, the examiner will ask the applicant to demonstrate their ability to correctly shift gears.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Which of these is one of the items the examiner tests on the New Jersey basic road test?
- Using the horn
- Merging onto a highway
- Changing a flat tire
- Driving at night
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Correct answer: Using the horn
The manual's list of basic road test items includes using the horn, along with items such as driving in reverse, parallel parking, turning around and yielding right-of-way.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What type of parking is tested on the New Jersey basic road test?
- Angle parking
- Parallel parking
- Perpendicular parking
- Parking on a hill
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Correct answer: Parallel parking
The basic road test's list of test items includes 'Parking (parallel)'.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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On the New Jersey basic road test, the 'Sitting properly' item includes checking what?
- Tire pressure
- Headlight use
- Seat belt use
- Radio volume
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Correct answer: Seat belt use
The road test item is listed as 'Sitting properly (seat belt use)'.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What does the examiner issue if you pass the New Jersey road test?
- A driving school completion certificate
- A new learner's permit
- A permanent driver license on the spot
- An authorization for licensing
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Correct answer: An authorization for licensing
If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will issue an authorization for licensing.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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After passing the New Jersey road test, what must you take to an MVC Licensing Center to get your driver license?
- A signed letter from the driver who went with you
- Only your birth certificate and a photo
- Your permit, the authorization and your 6 Points of ID
- Only the examiner's road test score sheet and a photo
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Correct answer: Your permit, the authorization and your 6 Points of ID
The permit, the authorization and the 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken to an MVC Licensing Center to obtain the license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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For how long does the New Jersey MVC monitor the driving habits of a new driver who has never been licensed in any state?
- One year
- Three years
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: One year
For an applicant never licensed before, the MVC will monitor their driving habits for one year.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Besides your driving performance, what else can cause you to be denied or to fail a New Jersey road test?
- The time of day you arrive
- The vehicle you bring for the test
- The color of your vehicle
- The number of people waiting with you
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Correct answer: The vehicle you bring for the test
Driving performance is not the only criterion: the vehicle may be the cause for denial or failure of the road test, and an unsuitable or unsafe vehicle may keep you from taking it at all.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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Which of these is one of the common reasons the New Jersey MVC rejects a vehicle for a road test?
- The insurance ID card is shown electronically
- The car is registered in another state
- An expired inspection sticker
- The car has an automatic transmission
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Correct answer: An expired inspection sticker
An improper, expired or missing inspection sticker is one of the common reasons the MVC rejects road test vehicles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Your vehicle failed inspection. What must you bring to the New Jersey road test area so the vehicle is not rejected for that reason?
- A letter from your insurance company
- A repair shop receipt showing that repairs are scheduled
- A newly issued registration card
- The Vehicle Inspection Report from the inspection station
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Correct answer: The Vehicle Inspection Report from the inspection station
A vehicle is rejected if it failed inspection and the motorist does not bring the Vehicle Inspection Report issued by the inspection station to the road test area.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Which brake problem can get a vehicle rejected for a New Jersey road test?
- A brake pedal that fades or goes to the floorboard
- A brake pedal fitted with a new rubber pad
- Brakes that were replaced within the last month
- A car equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS)
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Correct answer: A brake pedal that fades or goes to the floorboard
Poor brakes are a reason for rejection: the pedal must not fade or go to the floorboard.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Which dashboard warning light, if it is on, is listed as a reason the New Jersey MVC may reject a road test vehicle?
- The brake warning light
- The turn-signal indicator
- The low-fuel light
- The high-beam indicator
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Correct answer: The brake warning light
A dashboard brake warning light that is on is one of the listed conditions that affect the safe operation of the test vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Which of these, if it is not working, is listed as a reason the New Jersey MVC may reject a road test vehicle?
- The cruise control
- The parking brake
- The dome light
- The radio
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Correct answer: The parking brake
A parking brake, brake lights or signal lights that are not working are listed as conditions that affect the safe operation of the test vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Which tires can cause a vehicle to be rejected for a New Jersey road test?
- Brand-new tires
- All-season tires
- Smooth, cut or badly worn tires
- Tires with raised white letters
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Correct answer: Smooth, cut or badly worn tires
Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn) are a listed reason for rejecting a road test vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Can the condition of a vehicle's interior cause it to be rejected for a New Jersey road test?
- No, only mechanical defects are checked
- Only for commercial vehicle road tests
- Only if the seats are cloth rather than leather
- Yes, if it is not in reasonably clean condition
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Correct answer: Yes, if it is not in reasonably clean condition
A vehicle interior that is not in reasonably clean condition is one of the common reasons the MVC rejects road test vehicles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Why is a fast engine idle a reason for the New Jersey MVC to reject a road test vehicle?
- The examiner cannot judge speed control
- It uses too much fuel during the test
- It can damage the test course surface
- It is too loud to hear the examiner
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Correct answer: The examiner cannot judge speed control
A fast engine idle is listed as a reason for rejection because the examiner cannot judge speed control.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Which window condition is a reason for the New Jersey MVC to reject a road test vehicle?
- Clear, untinted front side windows
- A working rear window defroster
- Tinting on the driver and/or front door windows
- Power windows instead of hand-cranked ones
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Correct answer: Tinting on the driver and/or front door windows
Tinting on the driver and/or front door windows is one of the common reasons for rejecting a road test vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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The New Jersey manual lists missing rear-view mirrors as a reason to reject a road test vehicle. Which mirrors does it name?
- Only the passenger-side door mirror
- Only a vanity mirror on the sun visor
- Only an extra clip-on wide-angle mirror on the dashboard
- The interior mirror and/or the driver's door mirror
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Correct answer: The interior mirror and/or the driver's door mirror
The listed reason is missing rear-view mirrors: interior and/or driver door.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Can broken or cracked window glass cause a vehicle to be rejected for a New Jersey road test?
- No, as long as the wipers work
- Only if the crack is in the rear window
- Only if the applicant is under 18
- Yes, it is a common reason for rejection
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Correct answer: Yes, it is a common reason for rejection
Broken or cracked window glass is one of the common reasons the MVC rejects road test vehicles.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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The passenger door of your road test vehicle cannot be opened from the inside. According to the New Jersey manual, what can happen?
- You pay an extra charge and the test goes on
- The MVC can reject the vehicle for the test
- The test goes on, but points are deducted
- The examiner will use the driver's door instead
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Correct answer: The MVC can reject the vehicle for the test
A passenger and/or driver's door or window that does not operate from the inside is a listed reason for rejecting a road test vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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According to the New Jersey Driver Manual, palming the steering wheel with one hand while turning in reverse can result in what?
- Having to retake the vision test
- An automatic license suspension
- Points on your driving record
- Failing the road test
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Correct answer: Failing the road test
Palming the wheel with one hand while turning in reverse is dangerous and can result in failing the road test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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On the New Jersey road test, how far will you be asked to back the vehicle in a straight line?
- About 25 feet
- About 300 feet
- About 100 feet
- About 50 feet
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Correct answer: About 100 feet
To pass the road test you must drive in reverse; you will be asked to back the vehicle about 100 feet in a straight line, slowly and smoothly.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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May backup cameras and parking sensors installed on a vehicle be used during the New Jersey road test?
- Only with written approval from the road test examiner
- Yes, but reversing principles still apply first
- Only the sensors may be used, not the camera
- No, they must be switched off or covered
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Correct answer: Yes, but reversing principles still apply first
Since August 31, 2016, installed backup cameras and parking sensors may be used during the road test, but the principles of driving in reverse apply first and foremost.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Which statement about the 3-point turn (K-turn) in New Jersey is true, according to the manual?
- A new motorist must make one during the MVC road test
- It is only allowed on divided highways
- It is illegal on all New Jersey roads
- It is tested only for commercial driver license applicants
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Correct answer: A new motorist must make one during the MVC road test
The manual says a new motorist will be required to make a 3-point (K) turn during the MVC's road test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 56 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 56)
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In New Jersey, a person who knowingly sells, loans or gives an identification document to someone to help them get a driver license they are not qualified for faces a fine of:
- $1,000 to $2,500
- $5,000 to $10,000
- $25 to $50
- $200 to $500
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Correct answer: $200 to $500
Knowingly supplying an ID document to help someone get a license or registration they are not qualified for brings a fine of $200 to $500 and/or up to six months in jail.
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 person who takes a driver license exam in the name of or in place of another person may be imprisoned for:
- 6 to 12 months
- 120 to 180 days
- 30 to 90 days
- 1 to 5 days
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Correct answer: 30 to 90 days
Taking the license exam for someone else, or having someone take it for you, can bring a $200 to $500 fine and/or imprisonment of 30 to 90 days.
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 person who makes an intentional misstatement of a material fact on a driver license or registration application may be imprisoned for up to:
- Three years
- Ten years
- 15 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
An intentional misstatement of a material fact on a license or registration application can bring a $200 to $500 fine and/or up to six months in jail, plus revocation of the registration or suspension of the license.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 132 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 132)