NJ Permit Test Questions and Answers
(Latest Update 2026)
What hours are the owner of a GDL examination permit or provisional license under the
age of 21 restricted to? - ANSWER-5:01am-11:00pm
How long is the probationary driver period for? - ANSWER-1 year
What must you present at the time of your road test? - ANSWER-Valid vehicle
registration, Valid permit, and a valid insurance ID card
What are the passenger restrictions for a holder of a GDL special learner or
examination permit under the age of 21? - ANSWER-Dependents and one additional
person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
What is the fine for altering a driver's license or obtaining/showing an altered driver's
license? - ANSWER-$1,000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, and loss of driving
priviledge
What does the road test test the driver on? - ANSWER-Stopping and turning, nearing
corners and intersections, steering properly, driving in reverse, and parallel parking
What hours are the owner of a GDL special learner's permit not allowed to drive
between? - ANSWER-11:01pm-5:00am
When is the owner of a GDL permit eligible to obtain a Basic Driver's License? -
ANSWER-Age 18, after completing all probationary requirements with no suspensions
or postponements
What is the fine for applying for a driver's license illegally? - ANSWER-A fine of $200-
$500 and/or imprisonment
What are the requirements for the holder of a GDL special learner's permit to obtain a
probationary license? - ANSWER-Pass the road test, be at least 17 years old, and have
a minimum of 6 months driving experience.
Who is required by GDL law to wear a seatbelt? - ANSWER-The driver and all
passengers
What must you do before driving with a permit? - ANSWER-Pass the knowledge test
and the vision test, and obtain 2 red decals for your license plates (both front and rear)
, What are the requirements to obtain an unrestricted basic license? - ANSWER-
Completing all GDL requirements and one year of unsupervised driving with a
probationary license
How should the car's wheels be turned when parking downhill? - ANSWER-They should
be turned towards the curb
How should the car's wheels be turned when parking uphill? - ANSWER-They should be
turned away from the curb (up, up, away)
What must all drivers have during rain, snow, and ice? - ANSWER-Windshield wipers
and headlights on
What lights are used for open country driving? - ANSWER-High beam (bright beam)
lights
Who must a driver with a special learners permit be accompanied by while practicing
driving in NJ? - ANSWER-A supervising driver age 21 or older with a NJ license and at
least 3 years driving experience
How long must a holder of a probationary license under the age of 21 wait before
driving unsupervised? - ANSWER-6 months, excluding any suspensions or
postponements
What driving hours are restricted for the owner of a GDL permit age 21 or older? -
ANSWER-None (no restrictions)
What is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL permit or the probationary
license? - ANSWER-$100
When should headlights be used? - ANSWER-between one-half hour after sunset and
one-half hour before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet during bad
weather
What speed can you pass a school bus at when it is stopped to pick up or let off
children? - ANSWER-A maximum speed of 10mph from either directiom
When is passing on the right allowed? - ANSWER-on roads with more than one lane
going in the same direction, and when the motorist ahead is turning left and there is
room to pass
What is the NJ speed limit in school zones, business or residential areas? - ANSWER-
25 mph
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-Within 10 feet
(Latest Update 2026)
What hours are the owner of a GDL examination permit or provisional license under the
age of 21 restricted to? - ANSWER-5:01am-11:00pm
How long is the probationary driver period for? - ANSWER-1 year
What must you present at the time of your road test? - ANSWER-Valid vehicle
registration, Valid permit, and a valid insurance ID card
What are the passenger restrictions for a holder of a GDL special learner or
examination permit under the age of 21? - ANSWER-Dependents and one additional
person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
What is the fine for altering a driver's license or obtaining/showing an altered driver's
license? - ANSWER-$1,000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment, and loss of driving
priviledge
What does the road test test the driver on? - ANSWER-Stopping and turning, nearing
corners and intersections, steering properly, driving in reverse, and parallel parking
What hours are the owner of a GDL special learner's permit not allowed to drive
between? - ANSWER-11:01pm-5:00am
When is the owner of a GDL permit eligible to obtain a Basic Driver's License? -
ANSWER-Age 18, after completing all probationary requirements with no suspensions
or postponements
What is the fine for applying for a driver's license illegally? - ANSWER-A fine of $200-
$500 and/or imprisonment
What are the requirements for the holder of a GDL special learner's permit to obtain a
probationary license? - ANSWER-Pass the road test, be at least 17 years old, and have
a minimum of 6 months driving experience.
Who is required by GDL law to wear a seatbelt? - ANSWER-The driver and all
passengers
What must you do before driving with a permit? - ANSWER-Pass the knowledge test
and the vision test, and obtain 2 red decals for your license plates (both front and rear)
, What are the requirements to obtain an unrestricted basic license? - ANSWER-
Completing all GDL requirements and one year of unsupervised driving with a
probationary license
How should the car's wheels be turned when parking downhill? - ANSWER-They should
be turned towards the curb
How should the car's wheels be turned when parking uphill? - ANSWER-They should be
turned away from the curb (up, up, away)
What must all drivers have during rain, snow, and ice? - ANSWER-Windshield wipers
and headlights on
What lights are used for open country driving? - ANSWER-High beam (bright beam)
lights
Who must a driver with a special learners permit be accompanied by while practicing
driving in NJ? - ANSWER-A supervising driver age 21 or older with a NJ license and at
least 3 years driving experience
How long must a holder of a probationary license under the age of 21 wait before
driving unsupervised? - ANSWER-6 months, excluding any suspensions or
postponements
What driving hours are restricted for the owner of a GDL permit age 21 or older? -
ANSWER-None (no restrictions)
What is the fine for violating any restrictions of the GDL permit or the probationary
license? - ANSWER-$100
When should headlights be used? - ANSWER-between one-half hour after sunset and
one-half hour before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet during bad
weather
What speed can you pass a school bus at when it is stopped to pick up or let off
children? - ANSWER-A maximum speed of 10mph from either directiom
When is passing on the right allowed? - ANSWER-on roads with more than one lane
going in the same direction, and when the motorist ahead is turning left and there is
room to pass
What is the NJ speed limit in school zones, business or residential areas? - ANSWER-
25 mph
You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? - ANSWER-Within 10 feet
