NJ DMV Permit Test Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - ANSWER-After
receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANSWER-Fine
of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANSWER-No
less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations
for how long? - ANSWER-One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANSWER-6 months suspension (first
offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANSWER-Both the student
and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - ANSWER-Slow
down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANSWER-Keep from looking at one thing for
more than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANSWER-The lane
nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop? - ANSWER-Within the distance you
can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? -
ANSWER-The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANSWER-Slow down and be
prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANSWER-To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER-
Never
, If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANSWER-The tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANSWER-Stay
with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANSWER-Check intersections ahead
for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANSWER-Yield to oncoming
traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - ANSWER-Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANSWER-Pedestrian cross
walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANSWER-Low beams, or fog
lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANSWER-License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANSWER-When coming out of a dark alley
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANSWER-At least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER-50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANSWER-25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - ANSWER-243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANSWER-6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANSWER-Suspension of driver's
license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days
to? - ANSWER-A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for? - ANSWER-Moving Violations
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
When will you be given a proposed License Suspension Notice? - ANSWER-After
receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license-first offense? - ANSWER-Fine
of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license? - ANSWER-No
less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to 3 points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations
for how long? - ANSWER-One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test? - ANSWER-6 months suspension (first
offense)
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense? - ANSWER-Both the student
and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? - ANSWER-Slow
down, and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving? - ANSWER-Keep from looking at one thing for
more than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn? - ANSWER-The lane
nearest the center in the direction you are heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop? - ANSWER-Within the distance you
can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two way street? -
ANSWER-The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection? - ANSWER-Slow down and be
prepared to stop`
What is the purpose of traffic laws? - ANSWER-To protect you and other drivers
If there's a "No Turn On Red" sign, when can you make a turn on red? - ANSWER-
Never
, If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be? - ANSWER-The tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snowstorm? - ANSWER-Stay
with your car
What is a good practice when driving in the city? - ANSWER-Check intersections ahead
for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light? - ANSWER-Yield to oncoming
traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your: - ANSWER-Steering
What do two parallel white lines across the road mean? - ANSWER-Pedestrian cross
walk
Which lights should you be using when driving in fog? - ANSWER-Low beams, or fog
lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle? - ANSWER-License,
registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn? - ANSWER-When coming out of a dark alley
When must you signal before making a turn? - ANSWER-At least 100 feet before the
intersection
How close may you park to a stop sign? - ANSWER-50 feet
How close may you park to a corner? - ANSWER-25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 m.p.h.? - ANSWER-243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb? - ANSWER-6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance? - ANSWER-Suspension of driver's
license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days
to? - ANSWER-A Division of motor Vehicles office
Points are only issued for? - ANSWER-Moving Violations
