NJ MVC WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? -ANSWER-valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? -ANSWER-an appropriately
licensed driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? -ANSWER-one
week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? -ANSWER-two weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? -
ANSWER-60 days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how
long? -ANSWER-up to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the license
plates of the vehicle? -ANSWER-To visible reflective GDL decals provided by the MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? -ANSWER-Four years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? -ANSWER-A
vertical format, drivers license
,What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers license? -
ANSWER-Proof of New Jersey residency, one primary document, one secondary document ,
social security number, and at least six points of ID
After getting the examination permit, what must be done in order to get the probationary
license? -ANSWER-You must practice with an adult supervising driver for at least six months
and observe all examination permit driving restrictions; you must have the red GDL decals
attached to the vehicle when driving. After the six months you must pass the MVC road test
What must be done to get the basic driver license? -ANSWER-You must practice
unsupervised driving for at least one year following all probationary driver license
restrictions, as well as having to read GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving. Once the
year has passed, you must visit an MVC licensing center to upgrade to a basic drivers license
and pay the required fee
Where should the two red decals be placed? -ANSWER-One decal is to be displayed on the
top left corner of the rear license plate, and the other on the top left corner of the front
license plate. They are distributed through the MVC with a fee of four dollars.
What restrictions does an examination permit holder have? -ANSWER-No driving between
11:01 PM and 5 AM
Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver, who is at least 21
years of age, who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license, and has minimum three years
of driving experience
Passengers are limited to dependence of the permit holder, and one additional passenger,
unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
All passengers must wear seatbelts
Must display decals on license plates
,What is The Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara's Law)? -ANSWER-Statewide New Jersey web-based
system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntary submit and maintain
emergency contact information through the New Jersey MVC (This will only be used by law
enforcement if a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash that renders him or her unable
to communicate)
Nikhil's law does what? -ANSWER-Reinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New
Jersey motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? -ANSWER-To stop completely at any stop sign and never go
through a red light, to keep hands on the wheel in mind on the road, and to use a hands-free
phone system while driving and not texting
You are required by law to provide the MVC with your current New Jersey residential
address -ANSWER-
What class is a basic drivers license? -ANSWER-Class D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? -ANSWER-Every passenger in the
vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? -ANSWER-60%
What ways do seatbelts help? -ANSWER-They keep motorist and passengers from being
thrown from the vehicle in a crash, face lower body down with the vehicle, they keep all
passengers from sliding on the seat, during sudden stops and turns
In which direction must an infant seat never be faced? -ANSWER-Forward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a -ANSWER-Rear seat
, Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat -ANSWER-
Children of any age are safest where? -ANSWER-When belted properly in the backseat of a
vehicle
How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? -ANSWER-By the words, airbag or
the letters SRS (supplemental restraint system) or SIR (supplemental inflatable restraint) on
the dashboard panel or steering wheel
It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are in proper
working condition by -ANSWER-Regular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving _______ -
ANSWER-forward
A motorist should be able to brake -ANSWER-smoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? -ANSWER-If the vehicle pulls to one side
when it stops, or if a motorist feels a top pedal or here's an unusual, squealing or grinding
sound
A motorist should be able to stop within -ANSWER-25 ft at 20 mph
with conventional disc and drum brakes, a motorist should ____ them gently after driving
through water to test them and dry them out. -ANSWER-pump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by -ANSWER-Applying
steady pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when -ANSWER-Pump ; jerk
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What three things must a motorist carry in the vehicle at all times? -ANSWER-valid driver
license/permit, valid insurance, vehicle registration cards
A motorist with a valid permit must be accompanied by who? -ANSWER-an appropriately
licensed driver
How long does a motorist have to report an address change to the MVC? -ANSWER-one
week
How long does a motorist have to report a name change to the MVC? -ANSWER-two weeks
How long does an out-of-state licensed motorist have to apply for a NJ state license? -
ANSWER-60 days or before the current license expires
A motorist with a valid license from another country can drive with that license for how
long? -ANSWER-up to a year
Drivers under age 21 cannot operate a motor vehicle without displaying what on the license
plates of the vehicle? -ANSWER-To visible reflective GDL decals provided by the MVC
How long are drivers license is valid for? -ANSWER-Four years
Motorists under 21 years of age will receive what kind of drivers license? -ANSWER-A
vertical format, drivers license
,What identity verification do you need in order to apply for a New Jersey drivers license? -
ANSWER-Proof of New Jersey residency, one primary document, one secondary document ,
social security number, and at least six points of ID
After getting the examination permit, what must be done in order to get the probationary
license? -ANSWER-You must practice with an adult supervising driver for at least six months
and observe all examination permit driving restrictions; you must have the red GDL decals
attached to the vehicle when driving. After the six months you must pass the MVC road test
What must be done to get the basic driver license? -ANSWER-You must practice
unsupervised driving for at least one year following all probationary driver license
restrictions, as well as having to read GDL decals attached to vehicle when driving. Once the
year has passed, you must visit an MVC licensing center to upgrade to a basic drivers license
and pay the required fee
Where should the two red decals be placed? -ANSWER-One decal is to be displayed on the
top left corner of the rear license plate, and the other on the top left corner of the front
license plate. They are distributed through the MVC with a fee of four dollars.
What restrictions does an examination permit holder have? -ANSWER-No driving between
11:01 PM and 5 AM
Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver, who is at least 21
years of age, who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license, and has minimum three years
of driving experience
Passengers are limited to dependence of the permit holder, and one additional passenger,
unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
All passengers must wear seatbelts
Must display decals on license plates
,What is The Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara's Law)? -ANSWER-Statewide New Jersey web-based
system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntary submit and maintain
emergency contact information through the New Jersey MVC (This will only be used by law
enforcement if a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash that renders him or her unable
to communicate)
Nikhil's law does what? -ANSWER-Reinforces the dangers of failing to comply with New
Jersey motor vehicle traffic laws
The pledge for Nikhil is what? -ANSWER-To stop completely at any stop sign and never go
through a red light, to keep hands on the wheel in mind on the road, and to use a hands-free
phone system while driving and not texting
You are required by law to provide the MVC with your current New Jersey residential
address -ANSWER-
What class is a basic drivers license? -ANSWER-Class D
Who needs to wear a seatbelt under New Jersey state law? -ANSWER-Every passenger in the
vehicle
Seatbelts improve a motorist chances of surviving a crash by how much? -ANSWER-60%
What ways do seatbelts help? -ANSWER-They keep motorist and passengers from being
thrown from the vehicle in a crash, face lower body down with the vehicle, they keep all
passengers from sliding on the seat, during sudden stops and turns
In which direction must an infant seat never be faced? -ANSWER-Forward
All children under eight years of age must be seated in a -ANSWER-Rear seat
, Airbags could seriously injured or killed children who are sitting in the front seat -ANSWER-
Children of any age are safest where? -ANSWER-When belted properly in the backseat of a
vehicle
How can a motorist tell if his or her vehicle has airbags? -ANSWER-By the words, airbag or
the letters SRS (supplemental restraint system) or SIR (supplemental inflatable restraint) on
the dashboard panel or steering wheel
It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to ensure that their vehicles are in proper
working condition by -ANSWER-Regular maintenance and care
It is against New Jersey law to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving _______ -
ANSWER-forward
A motorist should be able to brake -ANSWER-smoothly and quickly
When should the brakes of a vehicle be checked? -ANSWER-If the vehicle pulls to one side
when it stops, or if a motorist feels a top pedal or here's an unusual, squealing or grinding
sound
A motorist should be able to stop within -ANSWER-25 ft at 20 mph
with conventional disc and drum brakes, a motorist should ____ them gently after driving
through water to test them and dry them out. -ANSWER-pump them gently
If a vehicle has antilock braking system (ABS) the brakes can be tested by -ANSWER-Applying
steady pressure to the brake pedal
Never ________ and ABS or _____ the steering wheel when -ANSWER-Pump ; jerk
