2025 New Jersey Permit Test 21
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.
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1. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Explanation
If you are being followed by an emergency vehicle that is not using its siren or flashing lights, you do not need to clear a path. Continue driving in a normal manner.
2. The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.
Explanation
The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and less than 4 feet, 9 inches tall to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat. They must be restrained in the rear seat of the vehicle.
3. Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
Explanation
To help you maintain a safe following distance, you should follow the Three-Second-Plus rule. If the vehicle in front of you passes an object three seconds before your vehicle reaches the same object, you are likely driving with a safe following distance. Extend your following distance any time conditions are less than ideal.
4. You must yield to other drivers:
Explanation
You must yield to other drivers when entering a street from an alley, driveway, or garage. You must also yield to pedestrians who are on an intersecting sidewalk.
5. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go and try not to overcorrect.
6. You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
Explanation
If your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open, your vehicle will continue to maintain its speed or accelerate, even if you remove your foot from the gas pedal. Turn off the ignition, using care to move the ignition switch only far enough to stop the engine and not engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. Apply your brakes and move off the road to a safe area.
7. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed through the intersection slowly and with caution. Scan your eyes across traffic in both directions.
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