New Jersey DMV Exam Simulator

Correct answer: Six times as great as when sober

The risk of causing a crash doubles at a BAC slightly above 0.05 percent, is six times as great at 0.10 percent, and 25 times as great at 0.15 percent.

Correct answer: The Special Learner Permit requires enrollment in a behind-the-wheel driver training course, and an approved instructor must purchase it

Unlike the Examination Permit, the Special Learner Permit requires the applicant to be enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course, and an approved driving instructor — not the applicant — must purchase the permit.

Correct answer: 50 feet

You may never park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. A parked vehicle there can block a driver’s view of an approaching train. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138)

Correct answer: A privilege that can be suspended, not a right

Driving is a privilege, not a right. State law allows or requires a driving privilege to be suspended for certain violations, meaning the license is taken away and the motorist may not drive for a stated period.

Correct answer: Yield to the motorist on the right

At a multi-way stop, a motorist must yield to the motorist on the right when both arrive at the same time, and should also yield to a motorist already stopped at the intersection.

Correct answer: Idle a vehicle in a garage or confined space, even with the garage door open

Idling a vehicle in a garage or confined space — even with the outside door open — can cause dangerous carbon monoxide to accumulate. A blocked tailpipe or exhaust leak can do the same.

Correct answer: A motorist failing to detect and recognize the motorcycle in traffic

A motorist’s failure to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle crashes. Because motorcycles are small, check your blind spots twice before changing lanes or turning.

Correct answer: A four-way stop

An unlit signal is considered a four-way stop. Stop, look left and right, yield to traffic coming from the right or left, and go only when it is safe.

Correct answer: Weather, road, or other conditions safely allow

Never drive faster than weather, road, or other conditions safely allow, regardless of the posted limit. Slow down enough to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic.

Correct answer: Comes to a full stop and yields to all traffic and pedestrians

Unless a "No Turn on Red" sign is posted, a right turn on red is allowed after coming to a full stop and yielding to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Watch for bicycles and mopeds that may have a green light. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-115)

Correct answer: 0.08 percent or higher

It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)

Correct answer: Six full hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle

An approved course is six full hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle. These hours do not include time spent at the MVC for purchasing the permit or testing.

Correct answer: Illegal, because it blocks the flow of traffic

Double parking — stopping next to another vehicle already parked at the curb — is illegal. It forces other traffic to go around and blocks the roadway. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138)

Correct answer: Receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC

Motorists who accumulate 12 to 14 points or more within a 24-month period receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail. They may then attend a Driver Improvement Program, request a hearing, or surrender the license for the suspension period.

Correct answer: Slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway, even if he or she must stop

At a yield sign, a motorist must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway, even if that means coming to a stop.

Correct answer: 100 feet

A motorist should put on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning and cancel it after the turn. Failing to cancel the signal could mislead other motorists. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-126)

Correct answer: Motorcycles can stop in a shorter distance than other vehicles

Never follow a motorcycle too closely, because motorcycles can brake within shorter distances than other vehicles. Always leave plenty of room between your vehicle and a motorcycle.

Correct answer: Stop

The red octagon with eight sides is used for STOP signs only. Its unique shape lets drivers recognize it even when snow or dirt covers the wording.

Correct answer: On narrow or winding roads, at intersections and railroad crossings, on hills, and at blind curves

Always slow down on narrow or winding roads, at intersections or railroad crossings, on hills, at sharp or blind curves, where there are pedestrians or hazards, and when the road is wet or slippery.

Correct answer: As far to the right as possible, keeping close to the curb

For a right turn, approach as far to the right as possible, keeping close to the curb or parked vehicles, and do not swing outward or into another lane while turning. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-123)

Correct answer: 0.01 percent or higher

New Jersey has a zero-tolerance law. For anyone younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14)

Correct answer: 50 practice driving hours, including 10 hours during darkness

On both the early-bird and young-adult roads, the driver must practice for at least six months and complete a minimum of 50 practice driving hours, including 10 hours during darkness. A supervising driver must certify the hours on a Certification of Supervised Driving form.

Correct answer: In a crosswalk

You may never park in a crosswalk, on a sidewalk, within an intersection, in a bus stop zone, in front of a driveway, on a bridge or in a tunnel. In a mechanical emergency you may stop on the right shoulder with your flashers on.

Correct answer: Remove three points from the motorist’s record

A motorist who successfully completes a Driver Improvement Program has three points removed from the record. After completion the motorist is on a one-year probation, and any moving violation during that time triggers a scheduled suspension. (N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.9)

Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk

When turning left at an intersection, a motorist must yield to oncoming traffic and stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk before completing the turn.

Correct answer: Straight out

The standard hand signals are: left turn — hand and arm straight out; right turn — hand and arm upward; stop or slow — hand and arm downward with the palm facing to the rear.

Correct answer: Maintain your speed and lane position

When you are being passed by a motorcycle, maintain your speed and position and allow plenty of room for the motorcycle to complete the pass and resume its lane position.

Correct answer: Yield sign

A three-sided red triangle is a YIELD sign — an inverted triangle with red wording and border on a white background. Slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway.

Correct answer: Prohibited by New Jersey law when road and traffic conditions are normal

When road surfaces and traffic are normal, New Jersey law prohibits blocking traffic by driving too slowly. Try to keep up with the normal flow of traffic without exceeding the posted limit. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-56)

Correct answer: Swing wide into another lane while turning

Proper right-turn positioning keeps the vehicle close to the right curb and prevents another vehicle from slipping into the space on the right. Do not swing outward or into the wrong lane while turning.

Correct answer: 21

A person must be 21 or older to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol in New Jersey. Underage drinking is illegal and carries severe consequences for young people and for adults who provide them alcohol.

Correct answer: Be at least 21, hold a valid New Jersey license, and have at least three years of driving experience

The permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years old, possesses a valid New Jersey driver license, and has a minimum of three years of driving experience.

Correct answer: Pull onto the right highway shoulder and turn on your emergency flashers

In case of mechanical trouble or another emergency, pull onto the right highway shoulder and turn on your emergency flashers to warn other motorists.

Correct answer: Three times in three years

A habitual offender is a motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years. The length of a suspension depends on which law is broken and how many convictions a motorist has.

Correct answer: Within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line at the near side of the intersection

A motorist may not enter or cross an intersecting street marked with a stop sign until stopping within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line, then yielding to traffic that is an immediate hazard.

Correct answer: Downward, with the palm facing to the rear

To signal a stop or slowing down by hand, put your hand and arm downward with the palm facing to the rear so drivers behind can see it clearly.

Correct answer: No-zones

The areas around large vehicles where cars disappear from the driver’s view are called no-zones (blind spots). If you cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

Correct answer: No-passing zone

A yellow pennant (a horizontal three-sided shape) is a no-passing warning sign, posted on the left side of the road to mark the start of a no-passing zone.

Correct answer: Keep up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed

A good rule is to keep up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed. Keeping enough distance from surrounding traffic lets you make safe emergency stops when necessary.

Correct answer: As close as possible to the center line, and keep to the right of the center line of the road you enter

For a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road, approach as close as possible to the center line. When turning, keep to the right of the center line of the road you are entering and do not cross lane markings.

Correct answer: A 30- to 90-day license suspension plus community service and an IDRC or alcohol program

An underage first offense (BAC 0.01 percent or more but less than 0.08 percent) brings a 30- to 90-day suspension of driving privileges, 15 to 30 days of community service, and participation in an IDRC or alcohol education program. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.14)

Correct answer: Validated at an MVC Licensing Center that has a Driver Testing Center

A permit may not be used for practice driving until it is validated at an MVC Driver Testing Center. For a Special Learner Permit, the MVC validates it only after the driver training course is completed.

Correct answer: 6 inches

After parallel parking, straighten the wheels and center the vehicle in the space. The tires should be no more than six inches from the curb.

Correct answer: Become part of your New Jersey driving record

Through the Driver License Compact, member states exchange violation information, so out-of-state violations become part of a motorist’s New Jersey driving record. New Jersey also belongs to the Nonresident Violator Compact.

Correct answer: A four-way stop

When a traffic signal is not illuminated because of a power failure or malfunction, the intersection is observed as a four-way stop signal. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-81)

Correct answer: A safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead

The three-seconds-plus rule helps judge a safe following distance. Pick a fixed object ahead; if it takes at least three seconds for your vehicle to reach it after the vehicle in front passes it, you have enough room to stop. Increase to four or more seconds in bad weather.

Correct answer: Never try to squeeze between the truck and the curb on its right

Trucks often must swing wide to the left to complete a right turn. Give truck drivers room and never try to pass on the right, because your vehicle can be caught between the truck and the curb.

Correct answer: School zone or school crossing

A yellow five-sided pentagon marks a school zone or school crossing. Slow down and watch for children in these areas.

Correct answer: Pull off the road and activate the hazard lights

If a vehicle problem prevents keeping up with traffic, pull off the road and turn on the hazard (four-way flasher) lights rather than block the flow of traffic.

Correct answer: Approach in the left lane and turn into the left lane of the road being entered

For a left turn from a one-way road onto a one-way road, approach the turn in the left lane and turn into the left lane of the road you are entering.