New Jersey Permit Practice Test — MVC Written Test, 50 Questions
Free 10-question New Jersey permit practice test, then full 50-question tests like the MVC exam (40 to pass), each question cited to the New Jersey Driver Manual.
The exam
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission knowledge test is 50 questions, and 40 correct is a pass. Everything on it comes out of New Jersey Driver Manual. Officially it is the knowledge test; most people call it the written test, or the permit test.
How this works
Most practice tests hand you a bank of questions and leave the manual somewhere else. This one puts them together.
You read one law and the reason behind it, then answer a question on that law while it is still fresh. Get it right and you move on; get it wrong and you have found the gap while it is cheap to fix, not on the morning of the exam.
Learning one rule at a time, and proving it immediately, is what turns a manual you skimmed into something you actually know — and it makes studying feel like getting somewhere rather than like waiting to find out.
Ask a question about New Jersey road law
Easier than searching the manual: ask in your own words — how far from a fire hydrant you may park, when you must stop for a school bus — and the answer comes from New Jersey Driver Manual or New Jersey’s code, with the page or the section it is in. When neither says, the answer says so rather than guess. Or tick Nationwide and compare every state on one question.
What it costs
- One payment, once — not a subscription. Nothing renews and there is nothing to cancel, for an exam you sit one time.
- Free to start: a 10-question test and the first section of cards. No sign-up and no account.
- Paying opens the rest of the cards, unlimited full-length practice tests, and retests built from exactly the questions you got wrong.
- Every level up to Prepared — 3 tests passed in a row.
- Do the work, fail the real exam, and we refund you.
What New Jersey tests
83 concepts, 372 separate rules. Each one is a page of its own.
- GDL program — 4 laws
- Permits and supervision — 5 laws
- GDL restrictions — 6 laws
- Knowledge test — 4 laws
- Road test — 4 laws
- Seat belts — 5 laws
- Child restraints — 4 laws
- Air bags — 3 laws
- Vehicle condition — 6 laws
- Snow and ice removal — 3 laws
- Carbon monoxide — 3 laws
- Starting and visibility — 5 laws
- Steering — 3 laws
- Stopping distances — 4 laws
- Braking — 5 laws
- Signals and horn — 6 laws
- Driving in reverse — 4 laws
- Turning technique — 4 laws
- Parking technique — 5 laws
- Speed limits — 9 laws
- Passing — 6 laws
- Keeping right — 3 laws
- Right of way — 4 laws
- Pedestrian crossings — 5 laws
- Intersections — 6 laws
- Traffic circles — 3 laws
- Highway driving — 7 laws
- Turning regulations — 5 laws
- Stopping rules — 5 laws
- Railroad crossings — 5 laws
- School buses — 4 laws
- Frozen dessert trucks — 3 laws
- Emergency vehicles — 4 laws
- Move over law — 3 laws
- Headlights — 6 laws
- Parking regulations — 5 laws
- Cell phones — 5 laws
- Littering — 2 laws
- Crash prevention — 3 laws
- Aggressive driving — 4 laws
- Distractions and fatigue — 5 laws
- Following distance — 6 laws
- Changing lanes — 3 laws
- Wet roads — 4 laws
- Winter driving — 5 laws
- Reduced visibility — 4 laws
- Night driving — 4 laws
- City driving — 4 laws
- Work zones — 4 laws
- Skids and emergencies — 7 laws
- Vehicle failure — 5 laws
- Avoiding crashes — 4 laws
- After a crash — 4 laws
- Alcohol effects — 4 laws
- Blood alcohol — 5 laws
- Drugs and driving — 4 laws
- Health and driving — 4 laws
- Driving privilege — 4 laws
- DUI penalties — 5 laws
- Implied consent — 5 laws
- Violations and fines — 5 laws
- Point system — 4 laws
- Driver programs — 4 laws
- Pedestrians — 4 laws
- Safe passing law — 3 laws
- Motorcycles — 4 laws
- Large vehicles — 5 laws
- Mopeds and scooters — 4 laws
- Bicycles — 4 laws
- Trains — 4 laws
- Animals — 4 laws
- Registration and plates — 4 laws
- Inspection and insurance — 5 laws
- Traffic signals — 6 laws
- Pedestrian signals — 4 laws
- Sign categories — 4 laws
- Regulatory signs — 8 laws
- Warning signs — 7 laws
- Work zone signs — 2 laws
- Railroad signs — 2 laws
- Guide and service signs — 3 laws
- Road markings — 7 laws
- Traffic calming — 5 laws
Questions from the New Jersey test
How does New Jersey's Graduated Driver License program hand out driving privileges?
In stages, ending with a basic license at 18. Each stage adds one freedom at a time. A new driver builds road time before the rules loosen. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.14: “the system gradually introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time and requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license”
Who must sit beside a New Jersey permit holder while they practice?
An adult of 21 or older in the front seat. The supervising driver is there to catch what a beginner misses, and they cannot do that from the back seat. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.18: “Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years’ driving experience.”
When may a New Jersey GDL driver under 21 not drive?
Between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am. Late night is when crashes among young drivers cluster. The curfew takes the worst hours off the table. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.18: “No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am”
How many questions does the New Jersey knowledge test ask?
50 questions. Knowing the length of the paper tells a learner how much a single wrong answer costs them. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.30: “The knowledge test consists of 50 questions”
How long must a New Jersey GDL permit holder under 21 practice before a road test?
At least 6 months of supervised practice. Six months puts a learner through rain, dark and traffic before anybody grades them. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.34: “GDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of six months supervised practice driving which must include a minimum of 50 practice driving hours, including 10 during darkness prior to a road test appointment.”
Who must wear a seat belt in a New Jersey passenger vehicle?
The driver and each passenger riding in it. A belted body stops with the car. An unbelted one keeps going at the speed the car was doing. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.40: “Under state law, the driver, and all passengers of a passenger vehicle”
Which children must ride in a child restraint or booster seat in New Jersey?
Children under 8 who are shorter than 57 inches. A grown-up belt crosses a small child at the neck and the belly. A booster raises them to where it fits. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.42: “Children under age eight who are less than 57 inches (4 feet, 9 inches) tall must ride in either:”
How fast does a front air bag inflate?
Up to 200 mph. It has to beat the driver to the steering wheel, so it opens faster than anything else in the car. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.43: “Air bags inflate at speeds of up to 200 mph to protect adults in a front-end crash.”
When may a New Jersey vehicle show its backup lights?
While it is moving in reverse. Backup lights say the car is about to come at you. Showing them going forward tells the driver behind a lie. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.45: “It is against New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:3-52) to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving forward.”
What must a New Jersey driver do about snow on the car before driving?
Remove it from the vehicle first. A sheet of ice off a roof at highway speed goes through the windshield of the car behind. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.47: “State law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-77.1) requires a motorist to remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it.”
What makes carbon monoxide from a vehicle so dangerous?
It has no odor and no color to warn you. There is nothing to smell and nothing to see, so a driver gets no warning from their own senses. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.47: “Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle’s exhaust.”
What should a driver do before getting into the car?
Look behind the vehicle and in front of it. Children and bicycles sit below the hood line. From the seat there is no way to see them. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.48: “Before getting into a vehicle, look both behind it and in front of it.”
Where should a driver's hands sit on the steering wheel?
At 9 and 3 o'clock on the outside rim. Hands there give the most turn for the least reach, and they keep arms clear of an opening air bag. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.51: “For normal driving, a motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions”
What is certain about speed and stopping distance?
Higher speed lengthens the stop. Speed does not add to stopping distance, it multiplies it. Doubling speed more than doubles the gap needed. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.52: “The faster a vehicle is going, the longer it will take it to stop.”
How should a driver bring a car to an ordinary stop?
With steady, gentle pressure on the pedal. Slamming the pedal throws the weight forward and can lock the wheels, which is when steering stops working. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.53: “Steady, gentle pressure should be applied to the brake to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.”
How far before a turn must a New Jersey driver signal?
At least 100 feet before the turn. A signal left blinking tells the next driver you are turning when you are not, which is worse than none. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.54: “A motorist should put on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning and be sure to cancel the signal after making a turn.”
In reverse, where does the car go when the wheel is turned right?
To the right. The wheel works the same way it does going forward. It is the driver who is facing the other way. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.54: “In reverse, turning the wheel to the right will direct the vehicle to the right.”
What does New Jersey law require a driver to do with their lane before a turn?
Move into the proper lane before the turn. Getting into the lane early tells everybody behind what is coming, before the car starts slowing. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.55: “State law requires a motorist to move to the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn.”
Which way do the wheels point when parking downhill at a curb?
Toward the curb. If the brakes let go, the curb stops the car. Pointed the other way it rolls into the road. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.57: “The hand brake should be set, and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned toward the curb.”
What is the New Jersey speed limit in a school zone or a residential district?
25 mph. These are the streets where somebody steps out from between parked cars. Slow is what makes a stop possible. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.62: “25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts”
What do two solid center lines mean?
Passing is prohibited in either direction. Solid lines mark the places where a driver cannot see far enough to get back in safely. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.64: “Both center lines are solid: No passing allowed.”
Where must a New Jersey driver normally drive?
In the right-hand portion of the roadway. A driver sitting left with nobody to pass forces everyone else to go around on the wrong side. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.65: “New Jersey law requires motorists to keep to the right, except when passing.”
Which vehicles must a driver yield to when sirens or flashing lights are on?
Police cars, fire engines and ambulances. Somebody at the other end of that call is waiting. Seconds spent behind your car are theirs. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.65: “When police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are giving warning signs”
Where do crosswalks exist at a New Jersey intersection?
At each corner, marked or unmarked. An unmarked crossing is still a crossing. The paint is a convenience, not the rule. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.66: “Crosswalks exist at all corners of intersections unless regulated by signage that prohibits pedestrian crossings.”
What does a single solid white line across the road at an intersection mean?
Stop behind it for the signal or sign. The line is placed so a stopped car leaves the crossing clear for everybody turning through it. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.67: “A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign.”
What does the manual say about the rules for New Jersey traffic circles?
There are no set rules for driving them. The circles were built at different times to different plans, so caution has to do the work a rule would. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.68: “There are no set rules for driving into, around and out of a traffic circle in New Jersey.”
What is an acceleration lane for?
Speeding up to join the flow of traffic. Joining at the speed of the traffic means nobody has to brake for you, which is what makes merging safe. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.68: “Motorists enter these roadways by way of acceleration lanes, which are extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic.”
What does New Jersey require before a right turn on a red light?
A full stop and a check for traffic. The stop is the whole permission. A rolling turn on red is a turn made without looking. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.72: “Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, New Jersey law authorizes a right turn on a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic.”
What should a driver do when the light turns yellow?
Stop before the intersection if it is safe. Yellow is the end of the green, not a reason to hurry. The car behind is deciding the same thing. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.74: “When a yellow light follows a green light, a motorist must stop before entering the intersection, unless yellow appears when the vehicle is too close to stop safely.”
How far from a railroad crossing must a driver stop when the lights are flashing?
At least 15 feet away. Fifteen feet keeps the car clear of a train that is wider than its own tracks. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.76: “A motorist must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals.”
How far from a stopped school bus must a New Jersey driver stop?
At least 25 feet away. Children cross in front of the bus where the driver cannot see them and you cannot either. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.77: “State law requires a motorist to stop at least 25 feet away if they are traveling on a two-lane road or on a multi-lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines, or on a privately maintained road.”
How fast may a driver pass a stopped frozen dessert truck showing its stop arm?
No more than 15 mph. Children run to an ice cream truck without looking. They come from both sides of the road. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.78: “Stop, and then drive past the truck at a speed of no more than 15 mph.”
What must a New Jersey driver do for an approaching emergency vehicle?
Steer to the far right, stop, and wait. One clear line down the right is worth more than a dozen drivers each picking their own gap. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.78: “A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop, and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.”
What does the New Jersey Move Over law require?
Change into a lane away from the vehicle. Somebody is working a foot from live traffic. An empty lane beside them is the whole protection. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.78: “law requires all motorists to change lanes, safety and traffic conditions permitting, into a lane not adjacent to a stationary emergency or disabled vehicle when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance, other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, or a configuration of lights containing one of these colors, or for any stationary or disabled vehicle that is flashing hazard warning signal lights or utilizing road flares or reflective triangles.”
When must New Jersey headlights be on?
From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise. The half hour either side is the part of dusk where a car turns the same color as the road. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.83: “Headlights must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.”
How far from a fire hydrant may a driver park?
No closer than 10 feet. A fire crew needs the hose to reach the hydrant, not to reach around your car. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.85: “Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.”
What does New Jersey law say about handheld phones while driving?
Their use while driving is prohibited. A hand on a phone is a hand off the wheel, and eyes on a screen are eyes off the road. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.85: “State law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices (such as cellular telephone) while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway.”
What does New Jersey law say about throwing trash from a vehicle?
It is illegal, moving or parked. A bottle thrown from a car becomes something the next driver swerves around. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.87: “Throwing trash, debris or rubbish from a moving or parked vehicle is illegal.”
What causes most crashes?
Driver error. The road is rarely the problem. That is good news, because driver error is the part you can work on. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.90: “Most crashes are caused by motorist error.”
Which of these is aggressive driving?
Erratic lane changes and following too closely. It is a list of small things. Each one alone looks like impatience and together they cause crashes. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.90: “unlawful driving actions including, but not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way and following another vehicle too closely.”
How many kinds of driving distraction does the manual name?
4 kinds. A task can pull your eyes, your hands, your mind or your ears. Hands-free fixes one of the four. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.92: “There are four types of driving distractions:”
How much following distance does the car-length rule of thumb give?
1 car length for each 10 mph. It scales with speed because stopping distance does. At fifty that is five car lengths. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.94: “the rule of thumb most often used is to keep one car length back (about 20 feet) for each 10 miles per hour of speed”
What are the steps before changing lanes?
Mirror, glance at the blind spot, signal. The mirror misses a car-sized patch beside you. A glance over the shoulder is what finds it. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.96: “When a lane change must be made, look in the rearview mirror. Glance behind to check blind spots. Always signal lane changes.”
At about what speed can hydroplaning begin?
About 35 mph. The tire stops touching the road and rides on water. Steering and braking both stop working. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.97: “Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water, starting at about 35 mph”
How can a driver judge how slippery a winter road is?
Brake gently while driving slowly. One gentle test tells you what the whole trip is going to be like, before you need the answer. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.98: “Gently applying the brakes while driving slowly will allow a motorist to find out how slippery the road is.”
What must a driver do about frost on the windows before setting off?
Scrape and wipe the windows clear. A porthole scraped in the frost shows a slice of the road and hides the rest of it. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.99: “Frost or ice: Always scrape and wipe a vehicle’s windows before starting.”
How much of driving decision-making is based on sight?
Nearly 90 percent. Night takes most of that away, which is why the same road is a different job after dark. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.100: “Nearly 90 percent of driving decisions are based upon what a motorist sees while driving.”
How far ahead should a driver be looking?
At least 12 seconds ahead. Twelve seconds is far enough to do something about what you find rather than just meet it. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.101: “A motorist should look at least 12 seconds ahead.”
What happens to a traffic fine in a New Jersey construction zone?
It is doubled. People are working a few feet from moving traffic, and the doubled fine is aimed at keeping speed down. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.103: “In New Jersey, traffic fines are doubled for motor vehicle violations committed in roadway construction zones.”
Why should a driver not turn the ignition to lock while moving?
The steering locks and control is lost. The steering locks with it, and a car you cannot steer is worse than one you cannot stop. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.104: “never turn the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion”
What should a driver do when conventional brakes fail?
Shift down and pump the brake pedal. Pumping can build back enough pressure for one stop, and the low gear slows the car meanwhile. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.107: “If a vehicle’s conventional disc and drum brakes suddenly fail, a motorist should shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times.”
What are the three choices when a crash looks likely?
Stop, turn, or speed up. One of the three usually fits. Knowing there are three is what stops the freeze. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.108: “If a motorist sees that their vehicle may hit something, one of these things can be done: stop, turn, or speed up.”
When must a New Jersey driver notify the police of a crash?
When there is injury, death or damage. The police report is the record everyone else works from, including your own insurer. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.111: “New Jersey law requires motorists to notify the police of crashes where there is injury, death, or vehicle or property damage.”
What does the manual call alcohol?
A drug that affects driving ability. It works on the brain, which is the part of the driver doing the driving. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.114: “Alcohol is a drug that affects overall driving ability.”
What blood alcohol concentration is illegal for a New Jersey driver over 21?
0.08 percent or higher. It is the line the law draws, and impairment starts well below it. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.115: “In New Jersey, it is illegal for an individual to drive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs, or with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.”
What does New Jersey law say about driving under the influence of drugs?
It is illegal, prescription or not. A prescription drug can slow a driver as much as alcohol does, and the law treats it the same way. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.117: “It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle on New Jersey roadways while under the influence of any drugs or while in possession of any drug without a valid prescription.”
What should a driver do when they are unwell?
Let somebody else do the driving. A stiff neck or a bad cough takes away attention that the road was going to need. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.118: “If a motorist is not feeling well, they should let someone else drive.”
How does New Jersey describe the act of driving?
A privilege, not a right. A privilege is something the state grants and can take back, which is what a suspension is. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.122: “Driving is a privilege, not a right.”
Besides a blood alcohol reading, what supports a New Jersey DUI conviction?
Operating under the influence of liquor or drugs. The reading is one route to a conviction and not the only one. What an officer sees is another. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.122: “a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, they may be convicted of driving under the influence.”
What is New Jersey's implied consent law?
Using the roads agrees to a breath test. The agreement is made by driving, not at the roadside, so refusing is itself an offense. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.127: “New Jersey has an implied consent law.”
What fine does a first unsafe driving offense carry in New Jersey?
From $50 to $150. It is the charge that covers careless driving that does not fit anything more specific. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.128: “A conviction for unsafe driving that endangers a person or property requires payment of a fine of not less than $50 or more than $150 for a first offense”
When does the MVC add points to a New Jersey driving record?
On conviction of a moving violation. The record is what insurers and the state both read, and points are how it is kept. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.137: “The MVC keeps track of a motorist’s driving record by adding points to the record when the motorist is convicted of a moving violation.”
What does a New Jersey driver receive at 12 to 14 points in 24 months?
A Notice of Scheduled Suspension. The notice is a warning with choices attached, and ignoring it is one of them. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.133: “Motorists who accumulate between 12 and 14 points in a 24-month period or more will receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail from the MVC.”
What is the pedestrian fatality rate when a car is going 40 mph?
About 85 percent. Twice the speed is not twice the harm. It is the difference between a hospital visit and a funeral. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.144: “crashes have a five percent fatality rate if the car is going 20 mph, but the rate jumps to 85 percent at 40 mph.”
What does the Safe Passing Law ask a driver to do first?
Move over one lane where there is one. A whole lane of space is what a cyclist needs when a car goes by at speed. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.146: “Move over one lane when possible”
Which laws govern motorcycles in New Jersey?
The same laws that govern cars. A motorcycle has the same claim to a lane as any other vehicle on the road. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.146: “The laws governing four-wheeled vehicles such as cars and trucks also govern motorcycles.”
How much longer can a large vehicle take to stop in bad weather?
As much as 25 percent longer. There is far more weight behind the same set of brakes, and rain takes the rest of the grip. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.147: “during bad weather, a truck, or tractor-trailer, or bus can take as much as 25 percent longer to stop”
What is the top speed for a moped on a New Jersey road?
25 mph. A moped is slower than the traffic around it, which is what makes it easy to come up on fast. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.150: “Moped drivers may not exceed 25 mph, must follow all traffic signs and signals, and drive on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic.”
What rights do bicyclists have on a New Jersey road?
The same as motor vehicles. They belong in the lane, which is why a driver has to plan around them rather than past them. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.150: “Under New Jersey law, bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.”
What should a driver assume about trains at a crossing?
One can come either way, day or night. There is no schedule a driver can rely on and no side the train has to come from. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.153: “Trains can travel on any track, in either direction, or at any time.”
What often turns an animal in the road into a crash?
Swerving to avoid the animal. The car you swerve into is a bigger problem than the animal you were avoiding. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.155: “Animals often dart onto roads or streets. Trying to avoid them often causes crashes.”
What must happen before a newly bought car is driven on a New Jersey road?
It is titled, registered and insured. All three happen before the first trip, not after it. Driving without them is its own offense. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.158: “New Jersey residents who buy a new or used vehicle must title, register, and insure it before driving it on public roads.”
How often must an older New Jersey passenger vehicle be inspected?
Once in 2 years. The inspection is what catches the brakes and lights that a driver has stopped noticing. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.160: “must pass State inspections every two years at a State inspection station or a State-licensed private inspection facility (PIF).”
Where is the stop lamp on a vertical traffic signal?
At the top. A driver who cannot tell the colors apart can still read the position of the lit lamp. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.212: “When traffic signals are hung vertically, the red light is always on top.”
What does a steady raised-palm pedestrian signal mean?
Do not step off the sidewalk. Somebody already crossing has time to finish. Somebody still on the curb does not start. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.213: “Pedestrians must not leave the sidewalk or enter the roadway when facing the light.”
What is a warning sign for?
Hazards ahead that are hard to see. The hazard is around a bend or over a rise. The sign is the only notice a driver gets. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.213: “Warning: Warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see”
What must a driver do at the sign shown?
Stop at the intersection. The stop is what buys the look, and the look is what the sign was put there for. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.75: “At an intersection with a stop sign.”
What is ahead when a driver sees the sign shown?
A curve in the road. Slowing on the way in leaves grip for the turn. Braking in the bend uses it up. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.72: “Check for Curve Ahead warning signs and recommended speeds.”
What does the sign shown warn of?
Road work that changes the lanes. The road you learned last week is not the road today, and the sign is the notice of that. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.215: “Orange, diamond-shaped signs that warn the motorist of lane closing, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement, and detours.”
What must a driver do at the sign shown?
Yield the right-of-way to trains. A train cannot swerve and cannot stop in time. Yielding is the whole of what a driver can do. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.216: “Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to trains. Trains cannot swerve to avoid motorists.”
What does the sign shown do for a driver?
Names destinations and routes. It is the sign that answers which way, and it carries no rule to obey. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.215: “Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists.”
How much authority does a road marking carry?
The same as a sign or a signal. Paint on the road is a rule, not a suggestion, and crossing it is a violation. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.216: “Road markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals.”
Which railroad warning devices are the active ones?
Flashing lights, bells and gates. A passive device says a crossing is there. An active one says a train is coming now. New Jersey Driver Manual, p.217: “Pavement markings, signs, and crossbucks are passive warning devices; flashing red lights, ringing bells, and lowered gates are active warning signs.”
Where these come from
Every rule here is checked against New Jersey Driver Manual, published by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-15.