NJ Permit Test Study Guide - Drive Up Driving School

Everything on the NJ written test, made easy to memorize: 90 flashcards you can flip through by topic, plus a quick-reference sheet with every number, deadline and rule in one place. When you feel ready, test yourself with the free practice exam.

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Numbers to memorize

School zone speed limit	25 mph
Residential / business district speed limit	25 mph
Top limit on certain state highways & interstates	55 mph
Signal before a turn	100 ft
Stop from a school bus with flashing red lights	25 ft
Stop from a railroad crossing with flashing lights	15 ft
No parking near a stop sign	50 ft
No parking near a fire hydrant	10 ft
Braking distance at 60 mph (dry road)	300 ft
Following distance on snow	6+ seconds
Legal idling limit	3 minutes

MVC deadlines

Report an address change	1 week
Report a name change	14 days
Transfer your license after moving to NJ	60 days
Out-of-state CDL holders apply for NJ license	30 days
New residents: vehicle inspection after registering	14 days
Vehicle inspection (excluding new vehicles)	Every 2 years
Basic license is valid for	4 years
Wait to retake a failed road test	2 weeks

GDL basics

Hours & passengers (under 21)Drive between 5:01 am and 11:00 pm. One additional passenger (excluding dependents) unless a parent or guardian is in the car. Display one reflective red decal on the front and rear plates. Fine for breaking a restriction: $100 and/or possible suspension.

Supervising driverNJ-licensed, 21 or older, licensed at least 3 years, seated in the front seat.

The path to a full licenseKnowledge test + vision test → validated permit → 6 months supervised driving → road test → probationary license → one year unsupervised → visit a MVC agency for your unrestricted Basic License at 18.

Alcohol & BAC

The key factsUnder 21, a BAC of .01 counts as under the influence. A 5 oz glass of wine equals one 12 oz beer. At .05 your crash risk doubles; at .15 it’s 25 times greater. Implied Consent means you’ve already agreed to a breath test if arrested for suspected DUI. The only sure way to avoid an alcohol-related crash: don’t drive after drinking at all.

Signs & signals at a glance

ShapesOctagon = stop. Triangle = yield. Pentagon = school zone. Square with a red circle = do not enter. Yellow-green = pedestrians and bicyclists share the road.

Hand signalsUp = right turn. Straight out = left turn. Down = slow or stop.

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Study Guide FAQ

What should I study for the NJ written test?

Rules of the road, road signs, speed limits and distances, GDL rules, and alcohol laws — that’s what the MVC tests. The flashcards above cover all of it, and the NJ Driver Manual is the official source if you want to go deeper.

How many questions is the NJ written test?

50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

What’s the best way to memorize all of this?

Short sessions with the flashcards — mark what you miss as “still learning” and review just those until the pile is empty. Then take our free practice exam until you’re scoring 40 or higher every time.

Can I download the NJ permit test questions and answers as a PDF?

Yes — the free PDF on this page has all 139 questions with the full answer key, ready to print. When you want instant scoring, use the online practice exam instead.