The New Jersey Driver License System

Question 1

A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the state of New Jersey must carry

Answer 1

• A valid driver license
• A valid probationary license
  Or
• A validated New Jersey permit

The motorist must also carry:
Insurance and vehicle registration cards

Question 2

A motorist with a validated New Jersey Permit must be accompanied by:

Answer 2

An appropriately licensed driver

Question 3

A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be:

Answer 3

Licensed in this state

Question 4

A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within:

Answer 4

One week after moving.

This includes individuals who are moving out of New Jersey

Question 5

A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, order of court) must report the change to the MVC within:

Answer 5

Two weeks

Question 6

A motorist with a valid out of state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey License within:

Answer 6

60 days
Or before the current license expires, whichever is sooner.

The out of state license must be surrendered prior to receiving a New Jersey driver license.

Question 7

A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid license from another country may drive with that license for up to a:

Answer 7

Year; the motorist may also be eligible for a New Jersey driver license.

Question 8

Operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks, buses and vehicles that transport hazardous materials must satisfy:

Answer 8

More stringent testing standards. These operators must still possess a valid, basic New Jersey driver license prior to applying for a CDL.

Question 9

Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete:

Answer 9

The MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program.

Which introduces:

• Driving privileges in phases
• period of supervised driving

Question 10

All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present:

Answer 10

A completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian.

Question 11

All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a:

Answer 11

• Full name
• current address
• Social security number
• 6 points of ID

Question 12

One drink equals to…

Answer 12

1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor
12 ounce bottle or can of beer
5 ounce glass of wine

Question 13

Reasons for rejection:

Answer 13

• Improper, expired or no inspection sticker
• lack of examiner access to foot break or parking brake
• any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle

Question 14

School zones, business or residential districts

Answer 14

25mph

Question 15

Suburban business and residential districts

Answer 15

35mph

Question 16

Non posted rural roadways

Answer 16

50mph

Question 17

Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates

Answer 17

55mph

Question 18

Certain interstate highways (as posted

Answer 18

65mph

Question 19

A motorist should not pass:

Answer 19

• On a hill or a curve or at any time he/she cannot see fat enough ahead
• At a street crossing or intersection
• At a railroad crossing
• On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels
• When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing
• When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

Question 20

Always keep to your

Answer 20

Right

Question 21

Yielding the right of way

These rules always apply to:

Answer 21

• Emergency vehicles
• Trains
• Buses
• Postal vehicles
• Motorized or mobility assistance devices
• Other vehicles

Question 22

Entering into highways, parkways and turnpikes

Answer 22

Speed up to the flow of traffic

Question 23

Leaving highways, parkways and turnpikes

Answer 23

Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane

Question 24

You must yield to

Answer 24

Incoming traffic and pedestrians

Question 25

You must use proper turn signals at least

Answer 25

100 feet before making any turn and cancel signal after completing the turn

Question 26

Railroad crossing

Answer 26

15 feet

Question 27

School bus

Answer 27

25 feet away - both ends

Question 28

When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction, and the truck is flashing red lights and posting a stop signal a stop signal arm a motorist must:

Answer 28

- Yield the right of way to any person who is crossing the road or from the truck - Watch out for children and be prepared to stop - Stop and then drive past the truck at a speed limit of no more than 15 mph - A motorist need not stop at a dual highway if he/ she is on the other side of a safety island or raised median