New Jersey MVC Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the knowledge test you take at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission before you get a learner's permit. These questions cover New Jersey's graduated licensing rules and phone laws, plus shared US road rules and road signs.
In breve
Lo gestisce: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Età minima: 16 with driver education; 17 without. Esercitati qui gratis con 205 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 25
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Risposta: C. 16
With driver education, New Jersey teens can get a permit at 16. Without it, the minimum age is 17.
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Domanda 2 di 25
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Risposta: A. 17
Without driver education, the minimum age for both the permit and the probationary license is 17.
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Domanda 3 di 25
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Risposta: B. Six months
Drivers under 21 must hold the permit for six months before moving up.
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Domanda 4 di 25
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Risposta: C. Three months
For drivers 21 and older, the supervised permit period is three months.
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Domanda 5 di 25
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Risposta: D. 50 hours, including 10 at night
New Jersey requires 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
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Domanda 6 di 25
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Risposta: C. 17
The probationary (intermediate) license stage starts at 17 in New Jersey.
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Domanda 7 di 25
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Risposta: C. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Probationary drivers under 21 may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.
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Domanda 8 di 25
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Risposta: C. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Permit holders may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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Domanda 9 di 25
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Risposta: C. No, unless an exception applies; the night limit starts at 11 p.m.
Probationary drivers under 21 may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies.
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Domanda 10 di 25
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Risposta: A. One
Probationary drivers under 21 may carry one passenger. Their own dependents do not count toward the limit.
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Domanda 11 di 25
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Risposta: B. One other passenger, plus a parent, guardian or dependent
Permit holders may carry one passenger in addition to the supervising driver, a parent or guardian, or a dependent.
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Domanda 12 di 25
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Risposta: C. No, probationary drivers under 21 may carry only one passenger (besides dependents)
The one-passenger limit applies to probationary drivers under 21. Only their own dependents are excepted.
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Domanda 13 di 25
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Risposta: B. No, they are waived at 21 and older
New Jersey waives the night and passenger restrictions for drivers 21 and older.
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Domanda 14 di 25
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Risposta: A. 12 months, and they must be at least 18
The limits end after 12 months on the probationary license, but not before age 18.
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Domanda 15 di 25
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Risposta: D. 18
With a permit at 16 and a probationary license at 17, the earliest age to finish the probationary stage is 18.
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Domanda 16 di 25
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Risposta: A. Hand-held phone use while driving is banned
New Jersey bans hand-held phone use and texting for all drivers. Police can stop you for it alone.
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Domanda 17 di 25
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Risposta: D. No, they may not use any cell phone, even hands-free
New Jersey bans all cell phone use, including hands-free, for drivers with a permit or probationary license.
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Domanda 18 di 25
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Risposta: B. No, permit and probationary drivers may not use a cell phone at all while driving
The cell phone ban for permit and probationary drivers covers all use, not just hand-held use.
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Domanda 19 di 25
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Risposta: B. All drivers
New Jersey bans texting while driving for all drivers.
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Domanda 20 di 25
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Risposta: D. No
New Jersey bans all cell phone use by school bus drivers while driving.
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Domanda 21 di 25
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Risposta: B. No, permit holders may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
The permit night limit runs from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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Domanda 22 di 25
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Risposta: B. Three months
For new drivers 21 and older, the permit stage lasts three months before the probationary license.
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Domanda 23 di 25
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Risposta: C. Teens enrolled in driver education
Driver education lowers the minimum permit age from 17 to 16.
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Domanda 24 di 25
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Risposta: B. No, the limits end after 12 months once the driver is at least 18
Limits end after 12 months on the probationary license, as long as the driver is at least 18.
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Domanda 25 di 25
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Risposta: A. At least 10
At least 10 of the 50 supervised hours must be at night.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Cosa sapere prima del test
- You can get a learner's permit at 16 if you are enrolled in driver education, or at 17 without it.
- Drivers under 21 practice on the permit for six months, with 50 supervised hours including 10 at night. Drivers 21 and older practice for three months.
- Permit and probationary drivers under 21 may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Probationary drivers under 21 may carry only one passenger, not counting their dependents.
- Permit and probationary drivers may not use any cell phone while driving, and hand-held use is banned for everyone.
Domande frequenti
How old do you have to be to get a permit in New Jersey?
16 if you are enrolled in driver education, or 17 without it.
How long do I have to practice with a permit in New Jersey?
Six months if you are under 21, or three months if you are 21 or older. Teens need 50 supervised hours, 10 at night.
What are the probationary license rules in New Jersey?
Drivers under 21 may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and may carry only one passenger besides their dependents. The limits are waived at 21.
Can new drivers use a phone in New Jersey?
No. Permit and probationary drivers may not use any cell phone while driving, even hands-free.
When do the probationary limits end in New Jersey?
After 12 months on the probationary license, as long as you are at least 18.