NJ MVC Knowledge Practice Test: 50 Free Questions

1. Who is reserved parking typically for when indicated by a blue sign with a wheelchair symbol?

1. a) Persons with a disability.
2. b) Trucks.
3. c) Electric vehicles.
4. d) Employees.

2. What does a steady raised-palm symbol indicate to pedestrians?

1. a) Walk quickly across the street.
2. b) Yield to vehicles.
3. c) Run to the other side.
4. d) Do not leave the sidewalk or enter the roadway.

3. What is the purpose of a pedestrian push button at a traffic signal?

1. a) To call a taxi.
2. b) To turn on street lights.
3. c) To stop all traffic immediately.
4. d) To change the traffic flow to a longer green for the side street.

4. What does a red triangular sign indicate?

1. a) School zone.
2. b) Railroad crossing.
3. c) Stop.
4. d) Yield.

5. What do yellow diamond-shaped signs typically warn of?

1. a) Regulatory rules.
2. b) Directions.
3. c) Services ahead.
4. d) Roadway hazards.

6. What is the purpose of road work signs?

1. a) To alert motorists to temporary roadway conditions.
2. b) To show speed limits for trucks.
3. c) To indicate scenic routes.
4. d) To warn of school zones.

7. What should a motorist do when a traffic light turns yellow?

1. a) Stop before entering the intersection unless it is unsafe to do so.
2. b) Proceed immediately without stopping.
3. c) Treat it as a stop sign.
4. d) Speed up to beat the red light.

8. What do white lines on the road separate?

1. a) Construction zones.
2. b) Traffic going in opposite directions.
3. c) Shoulder from the travel lane only.
4. d) Traffic going the same way.

9. What does a solid line on your side of the center line indicate?

1. a) Passing is permitted.
2. b) Center lane for turns.
3. c) Merge left.
4. d) Do not pass.

10. What do double solid lines indicate?

1. a) Lane change allowed.
2. b) Passing is permitted.
3. c) Reversible lane.
4. d) Prohibit passing.

11. What do white crosswalks indicate?

1. a) Bicycle lanes.
2. b) Bus stops.
3. c) Pedestrian crossing areas.
4. d) No parking zones.

12. What do white diamonds painted on the road indicate?

1. a) Pedestrian crossing.
2. b) Railroad crossing ahead.
3. c) High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
4. d) Construction zone.

13. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Yield ahead.
2. b) Stop ahead.
3. c) School zone.
4. d) Signal ahead.

14. What does this sign warn of?

1. a) Stop sign ahead.
2. b) Slow down.
3. c) Traffic signal ahead.
4. d) Yield ahead.

15. What does this regulatory sign mean?

1. a) No U-turn.
2. b) No right turn.
3. c) No entry.
4. d) No left turn.

16. What type of route is identified by the marker shown in the image?

1. a) County route.
2. b) Interstate highway.
3. c) U.S. route.
4. d) State route.

17. What does this sign mark?

1. a) No bikes.
2. b) Bike lane.
3. c) Bike crossing.
4. d) Share the road.

18. Under what condition must a rear-facing child safety seat be kept out of the front seat of a vehicle?

1. a) When the child weighs more than 20 pounds.
2. b) When the driver is traveling on a high-speed highway.
3. c) When the vehicle has a back seat available.
4. d) When the vehicle is equipped with an active passenger-side airbag.

19. In which situation is it appropriate to use your horn?

1. a) To signal a pedestrian to hurry up.
2. b) When passing or coming out of a blind alley.
3. c) To greet a friend.
4. d) To express frustration with traffic.

20. What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in New Jersey?

1. a) 1/32 inch.
2. b) 1/8 inch.
3. c) 1/4 inch.
4. d) 1/16 inch.

21. Which of the following is a common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

1. a) Increased appetite.
2. b) Insomnia.
3. c) Hyperactivity.
4. d) Dizziness and nausea.

22. What should you do if you miss your turn?

1. a) Turn across the median.
2. b) Back up and take the turn.
3. c) Take the next turn.
4. d) Stop and make a U-turn immediately.

23. Which letters on the steering wheel or dashboard indicate that a vehicle is equipped with air bags?

1. a) PSI or RPM.
2. b) SRS or SIR.
3. c) ABS or EBD.
4. d) LPG or CNG.

24. What should you do if you suspect someone is suffering from CO poisoning while in a vehicle?

1. a) Give them water to drink.
2. b) Turn off the engine, get out, and get fresh air.
3. c) Have them lie down in the back seat.
4. d) Keep the windows closed and drive faster.

25. When must you yield to emergency vehicles?

1. a) Only when they are stopped.
2. b) Always, regardless of their signals.
3. c) When they are giving warning signs like sirens or flashing lights.
4. d) Only at intersections.

26. In a weave lane, who must yield the right-of-way?

1. a) The motorist driving faster.
2. b) Neither, they must merge simultaneously.
3. c) The motorist entering from the entrance ramp.
4. d) The motorist leaving the expressway.

27. When may you pass a school bus stopped directly in front of a school to pick up children?

1. a) At a speed of no more than 25 mph.
2. b) At a speed of no more than 10 mph.
3. c) Never.
4. d) Only if directed by a police officer.

28. How far must you keep behind a signaling emergency vehicle?

1. a) At least 100 feet.
2. b) At least 200 feet.
3. c) At least 300 feet.
4. d) At least 500 feet.

29. What do double solid center lines indicate?

1. a) Passing is allowed on both sides.
2. b) No passing allowed.
3. c) Passing is allowed only during the day.
4. d) Passing is allowed on the right.

30. What should you do when a traffic light turns yellow?

1. a) Continue at the same speed.
2. b) Speed up to beat the red light.
3. c) Treat it as a stop sign.
4. d) Stop, unless you are too close to stop safely.

31. What does a single solid white line across a road at an intersection indicate?

1. a) Lane separation.
2. b) Where to stop for a stop sign or signal.
3. c) Pedestrian crossing.
4. d) No parking zone.

32. What should you do if vehicle problems prevent you from keeping up with traffic?

1. a) Pull off the road and activate hazard lights.
2. b) Drive in the left lane.
3. c) Honk to alert others.
4. d) Drive on the shoulder.

33. How do you use the 'three-seconds-plus rule'?

1. a) Look at the vehicle in front for three seconds.
2. b) Count three seconds after you stop.
3. c) Ensure three seconds elapse between the vehicle in front passing an object and your vehicle passing it.
4. d) Wait three seconds before starting your car.

34. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

1. a) Assume you have the right of way.
2. b) Speed up to cross quickly.
3. c) Maintain speed and sound the horn.
4. d) Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

35. What action should be taken if the gas pedal sticks?

1. a) Turn off the ignition immediately.
2. b) Pump the gas pedal.
3. c) Apply the parking brake.
4. d) Shift to neutral and steer to a safe area.

36. What should you do if your hood suddenly flies up while driving?

1. a) Look under the hood or out the side window to guide the vehicle off the road.
2. b) Honk the horn for help.
3. c) Speed up to blow the hood down.
4. d) Stop immediately in the lane.

37. How can you communicate with other drivers at night?

1. a) Turn your headlights off and on.
2. b) Use your interior lights.
3. c) Quickly flip headlights from low to high and back.
4. d) Leave high beams on.

38. Which of the following is a common cause of distracted driving?

1. a) Using turn signals.
2. b) Checking mirrors.
3. c) Eating while driving.
4. d) Obeying traffic signs.

39. How far in advance of a roadway construction zone might a motorist see warning signs or flashing lights?

1. a) Up to one-half mile
2. b) Exactly 500 feet
3. c) Up to one mile
4. d) Up to one-quarter mile

40. Can eating make a motorist sober?

1. a) Yes, but only if they also drink coffee.
2. b) Yes, if the food is high in fat.
3. c) No, eating does not make a motorist sober.
4. d) Yes, if they eat bread.

41. If a motorist possesses a prescription drug without a prescription, how is the drug considered?

1. a) Safe.
2. b) Illegal.
3. c) Permissible.
4. d) Over-the-counter.

42. How many points are added to a driving record for tailgating?

1. a) 3 points.
2. b) 2 points.
3. c) 5 points.
4. d) 4 points.

43. At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is a driver considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey?

1. a) 0.08% or higher.
2. b) 0.02% or higher.
3. c) 0.05% or higher.
4. d) 0.10% or higher.

44. Which direction should pedestrians and joggers face when walking on a roadway?

1. a) Facing oncoming traffic.
2. b) On the side with the most visibility.
3. c) In the center of the lane.
4. d) In the same direction as traffic.

45. What should pedestrians do to increase visibility when walking at night?

1. a) Run instead of walk.
2. b) Walk in the middle of the lane.
3. c) Wear dark clothing to blend in.
4. d) Wear reflective clothes and carry a light or white handkerchief.

46. What must a motorist do when they see a person with a white or metallic cane?

1. a) Proceed if the person is on the sidewalk.
2. b) Pass carefully at 10 mph.
3. c) Stop and give the right-of-way.
4. d) Slow down and honk.

47. When must a motorist yield the right-of-way to a bus?

1. a) Whenever the bus is changing lanes.
2. b) When the bus is re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up passengers.
3. c) Only when the bus is in a school zone.
4. d) Only if the bus driver waves.

48. What should a driver do when approaching a cyclist on a multi-lane road?

1. a) Move over a lane if it is safe to do so.
2. b) Follow the cyclist at the same speed.
3. c) Pass closely within the same lane.
4. d) Honk to warn the cyclist.

49. What should a motorist do before making a right turn if a bicyclist is approaching the intersection?

1. a) Turn quickly before the bicyclist arrives.
2. b) Share the lane while turning.
3. c) Wait until the intersection clears and yield to the bicyclist.
4. d) Honk to stop the bicyclist.

50. How long is the initial registration for a brand-new vehicle valid?

1. a) Three years.
2. b) Four years.
3. c) Two years.
4. d) One year.