New Jersey DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When approaching railroad tracks you should:

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Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.

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Speed up to clear the tracks quickly.

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Try to drive around lowered gates.

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Stop on the tracks if traffic is heavy.

Question 2

When the centerline shows a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line and the broken line is next to your lane, when may you pass?

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You may pass if oncoming traffic is clear.

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Only on expressways.

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Only in an emergency.

Question 3

From which lane should you begin a left turn from multilane one-way streets or highways?

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The far left lane.

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The right lane.

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The middle of the intersection.

Question 4

Which item does vehicle stopping distance not depend on?

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The time of day.

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Your own reaction time.

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The condition of your vehicle's brakes.

Question 5

Before changing lanes, how should you check blind spots?

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Turn your head to look over your shoulder to check blind spots, in addition to using mirrors.

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Only use the inside rearview mirror.

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Only use the outside mirrors.

Question 6

If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, who should yield?

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The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

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The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

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They should make hand signals to decide.

Question 7

When approaching an intersection with a steady green light, what is the proper approach?

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Proceed, but yield to vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection and be prepared to stop.

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Always stop briefly before going.

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Treat it like a four-way stop.

Question 8

What is the usual speed limit in school zones unless otherwise posted?

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Obey the specific posted school‑zone speed limit and be prepared to slow further for children.

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Always drive 35 mph in school zones.

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Always drive 45 mph in school zones.

Question 9

If you are involved in an accident, what is your first responsibility at the scene?

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Stop immediately at the scene.

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Call the police first.

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Help injured persons before stopping.

Question 10

Which statement about speed is true?

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Driving too slowly can be dangerous in some situations.

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Speeding is not harmful if you are an experienced driver.

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Speed has no effect on crash severity.

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Higher speed reduces stopping distance.

Question 11

If another driver cuts you off, the best response is to:

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Let it go and continue driving safely.

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Pull next to them and argue.

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Flash your lights aggressively.

Question 12

What is a safe strategy for driving through a curve?

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Slow down before entering and accelerate gradually as you exit.

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Maintain constant speed through the curve.

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Speed up before entering and brake in the curve.

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Turn the wheel sharply mid-curve.

Question 13

At a four-way stop, which driver has the right-of-way?

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The driver who arrived first.

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The driver who arrived last.

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The driver on the right if two arrived together.

Question 14

Why is maintaining a space cushion around your vehicle important?

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It gives you time to react to unexpected situations.

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It prevents distractions from other vehicles.

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It keeps traffic flowing at a set pace.

Question 15

When driving in fog, which headlights should you use?

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Low beam headlights.

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High beam headlights.

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Parking lights only.

Question 16

When applying the crash-prevention formula, what should a driver do?

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Be alert, be prepared, and act in time.

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Drive only in daylight.

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Always stay below the speed limit.

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Ignore other drivers.

Question 17

If an approaching driver fails to dim high beams, you should look:

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Toward the right side of the road.

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At the approaching vehicle's wheels.

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Toward the left side of the road.

Question 18

Driving well below the speed limit on a highway is:

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Illegal if it impedes normal traffic flow.

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Always the safest practice.

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Recommended to avoid collisions.

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Allowed even if it stops traffic.

Question 19

What does a 'No stopping' sign generally mean?

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You may stop only to avoid a conflict with other traffic or to obey an officer or signal.

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You may stop briefly to unload packages.

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You may stop to discharge passengers.

Question 20

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means:

Accepted Answer

Lanes move in the same direction and lane changes are discouraged.

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Lanes move in opposite directions and passing is not allowed.

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Lanes move in opposite directions and passing is allowed when safe.

Question 1 of 20

When approaching railroad tracks you should: