PermitoNew Jersey permit test
The New Jersey knowledge test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct to pass (80%). Source: nj.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
Test facts
| What | Number | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions on the test | 50 | nj.gov | |
| Pass mark | 80% (40 of 50 correct) | nj.gov |
New Jersey laws and handbook points
Points from New Jersey law and the New Jersey driver handbook, each taken from one of our New Jersey practice questions with its source. Practice material, not the state test.
Permits and graduated licensing
You hold a special learner permit. Who may ride with you?
Answer: A parent, guardian, or dependent, plus one more person. A special learner permit holder may carry a parent, guardian, or dependent, plus one other passenger. Limiting riders reduces distractions for a new driver.
Other choices: Up to three friends in the car. Three friends is more than the rule allows. No one except one parent or guardian. One parent or guardian alone is stricter than the rule.
Sources: NJSA 39:3-13.4; NJSA 39:3-13 to 39:3-13.8; Driver handbook, Chapter 1, Graduated Driver License; State agency page: nj.gov.
Alcohol and drugs
You are 19 and driving. What is the lowest blood alcohol level at which you are penalized in New Jersey?
Answer: 0.01 percent. A driver under 21 is penalized at 0.01 percent or higher. The rule is stricter than for adults, since it is illegal for people under 21 to drink alcohol at all.
Other choices: 0.08 percent. Eight hundredths is the adult limit; a 19-year-old is penalized at a lower level. 0.05 percent. Five hundredths is above the underage limit; a 19-year-old is penalized at a lower level.
Sources: NJSA 39:4-50.14; Driver handbook, Chapter 6, Drinking, Drugs, and Health, How Much Is Too Much; State agency page: nj.gov.
Insurance
Must a car used only on weekends carry insurance in New Jersey?
Answer: Yes, every registered vehicle must. Every car registered in New Jersey needs liability insurance. How often you drive it does not matter.
Other choices: No, if it is older than ten years. Age does not remove the duty. No, if it is parked at home most days. Where it sits does not remove the duty.
Sources: NJSA 39:6B-1; NJSA 39:6B-2; Driver handbook, Chapter 9, Vehicle Information, Insurance; State agency page: nj.gov.
Speed and following distance
What is the highest speed limit anywhere in New Jersey?
Answer: 65 mph. The top speed limit in New Jersey is 65 mph, and only on certain posted interstates. Most other roads are lower, so do not assume the highest number applies everywhere.
Other choices: 55 mph. Fifty-five mph is the usual interstate limit, not the highest. 60 mph. Sixty mph is not a limit New Jersey uses as its top number.
Sources: NJSA 39:4-98; Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Speed Control; State agency page: nj.gov.
Parking
You want to park near the crosswalk at an intersection. What is the closest you may park to it?
Answer: 25 feet. Keep at least 25 feet between your car and an intersection crosswalk. A car parked closer hides walkers from drivers and drivers from walkers.
Other choices: 5 feet. Five feet is far too close; a parked car hides walkers and blocks the view at the corner. 50 feet. Fifty feet is farther than the rule requires.
Sources: NJSA 39:4-138; Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Do Not Park; State agency page: nj.gov.
Right of way
Who always has the right-of-way at a railroad crossing?
Answer: Trains. Trains cannot swerve or stop quickly, so they always go first. A crossbuck sign means the same as a yield sign, so slow down and be ready to stop.
Other choices: Cars. Cars must yield to trains. Buses. Buses must yield to trains.
Sources: Driver handbook, Chapter 8, Trains; State agency page: nj.gov.
Sharing the road
A school bus is stopped directly in front of a school. How fast may you pass it?
Answer: 10 mph. If a school bus is stopped directly in front of a school, you may pass from either direction at 10 mph or less. Children load there, so keep the speed low.
Other choices: 5 mph. Five mph is slower than the rule requires. 25 mph. Twenty-five mph is faster than the rule allows.
Sources: NJSA 39:4-128.1; Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Stop for School Buses; State agency page: nj.gov.
Emergencies
An officer stops you for a traffic violation. What must you hand over?
Answer: License, registration, insurance. Hand over your license, registration, and proof of insurance when stopped. Together they show you may drive, the car is registered, and it is insured.
Other choices: Birth certificate, passport. A birth certificate and passport are for applying for a license, not for a traffic stop. The car title and a deed. A title and a deed show who owns property; the officer wants proof of registration and insurance.
Sources: Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Message from the Attorney General; State agency page: nj.gov.
Turns and lanes
Failing to signal a turn adds how many points?
Answer: Two points. Failing to give a proper turn signal adds two points. A signal tells other drivers what you will do, so skipping it is a violation with a cost.
Other choices: Four points. Four points is more than a failure to signal adds. Five points. Five points is more than a failure to signal adds.
Sources: NJSA 39:4-126; Driver handbook, Chapter 7, Moving Violation Point Chart; State agency page: nj.gov.
Pavement markings
What color lines divide traffic going the same way?
Answer: White. White lines separate lanes of traffic that travel in the same direction. White means the cars beside you are going your way.
Other choices: Red. Red is not a lane line color. Orange. Orange is not a lane line color.
Sources: Driver handbook, Chapter 11, Road Markings; State agency page: nj.gov.
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What the New Jersey question bank covers
Questions in Permito’s New Jersey bank, by topic. The counts describe the bank, not the state test.
| Topic | Questions in the bank |
|---|---|
| Road signs | 370 |
| Safe driving | 83 |
| Right of way | 66 |
| Sharing the road | 63 |
| Permits and graduated licensing | 60 |
| Turns and lanes | 59 |
| Speed and following distance | 57 |
| Alcohol and drugs | 54 |
| Emergencies | 42 |
| Pavement markings | 40 |
| Traffic signals | 34 |
| Parking | 31 |
| Insurance | 27 |
Where these numbers come from
Each number was read on the agency page linked beside it. The count of correct answers is the agency’s percentage, rounded up.
Practice
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Road signs
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Common questions
How many questions are on the New Jersey permit test?
The test has 50 questions. Source: nj.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
What score do I need to pass the New Jersey permit test?
You need 40 correct answers out of 50, which is 80%. Source: nj.gov, checked October 17, 2026.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the agency page at nj.gov, which we checked on October 17, 2026. Permito is not part of any government agency.
Are the practice questions on Permito from the New Jersey test?
No. They are our own practice questions, written from the New Jersey driver handbook and vehicle code. Permito is not affiliated with any DMV or government agency.
A GDL driver is caught breaking a restriction. What penalty is possible?
A $100 fine or a suspension. A GDL driver who ignores the restrictions can be fined $100 or lose driving privileges. There is no free first pass. Sources: NJSA 39:3-10; NJSA 39:3-13 to 39:3-13.8; Driver handbook, Chapter 1, Graduated Driver License; State agency page: nj.gov.
Which of these in the passenger area breaks the open container rule?
All of the above. Open alcohol in the passenger area breaks the rule, and so do unsealed cannabis items. Treat both the same way and keep them sealed. Sources: NJSA 39:4-51a; NJSA 39:4-51b; Driver handbook, Chapter 7, Driver Privileges and Penalties, Motor Vehicle Violations; State agency page: nj.gov.
How long is the first registration of a brand-new vehicle valid?
Four years. A first registration on a new vehicle lasts four years. Most others last one year. Sources: NJSA 39:3-4; Driver handbook, Chapter 9, Vehicle Information, Title and Registration; State agency page: nj.gov.
You are driving 76 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. Do your fines double?
Yes, at 10 mph or more over. In a 65 mph zone, fines double at 10 mph or more over the limit. Driving 76 mph is 11 over. Sources: NJSA 39:4-98.6; Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Speed Control; State agency page: nj.gov.
How far from the end of a pedestrian safety zone must you stay when parking?
20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of the end of a pedestrian safety zone. The zone gives walkers a safe place to stand, and a parked car close by could block their view. Sources: NJSA 39:4-138; Driver handbook, Chapter 4, Safe Driving Rules, Do Not Park; State agency page: nj.gov.
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