2025 New Jersey Permit Test 18
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Jersey. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Jersey please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/new-jersey/car.
Number of Tests
Number of Question
Passing Score
1. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
Explanation
The only way to be sure you will have enough time to react to mistakes made by other drivers is to leave plenty of space between you and the vehicles around you.
2. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential districts is:
Explanation
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential districts is 25 mph. If a different speed limit is posted, you should follow that speed limit.
3. If your windshield wipers suddenly fail during rain or snow, you should:
Explanation
If your windshield wipers suddenly fail during rain or snow, you should slow down, pull to a safe area off the roadway, and turn on your emergency flashers. Call for help if necessary.
4. In New Jersey, persons under 21 years of age are considered to be driving under the influence with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Explanation
Drivers under age 21 (the legal age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages in New Jersey) will be penalized if they are found with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01 percent or more.
5. To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
Explanation
If oncoming drivers do not dim their headlights for you, keep your eyes on the right side of the road ahead. Do not look directly at the oncoming headlights because the glare may blind you for several seconds.
6. A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Explanation
A steady yellow light indicates that a steady red light will soon appear. If you are driving toward an intersection and a yellow light appears, slow down and prepare to stop. If you are already within the intersection or cannot stop safely before entering the intersection, continue through carefully.
7. When driving on an interstate:
Explanation
Signal, check your mirrors, and check your blind spot before changing lanes or passing on an interstate. Only stop on the shoulder of the interstate in the case of an emergency and change lanes as infrequently as possible. Cruise control should not be used in heavy traffic or under poor weather conditions.
Ranked by best match
