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US New Jersey DMV Traffic Laws Test 1

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Author: TestGru Team (Education Specialist)

20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV New Jersey — Traffic Laws DMV — New Jersey (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — New Jersey State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for New Jersey DMV Traffic Laws permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — New Jersey (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — New Jersey.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in New Jersey, USA — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV New Jersey — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV New Jersey — Traffic Laws · Country: USA · Region: USA — New Jersey

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In New Jersey, what is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?
A) 55 mph
B) 25 mph
C) 70 mph
D) 15 mph
Question 2
In New Jersey, who goes first at a 4-way stop?
A) the fastest car
B) always the right car
C) the driver who arrived first
D) the biggest car
Question 3
In New Jersey, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?
A) 0.08% BAC
B) 0.10% BAC
C) 0.00% BAC
D) 0.05% BAC
Question 4
In New Jersey, how far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?
A) 1 car length
B) 3-4 seconds of distance
C) 1 second
D) 10 feet
Question 5
In New Jersey, what must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?
A) honk and pass
B) pass slowly
C) speed past
D) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)
Question 6
In New Jersey, when must headlights be on?
A) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)
B) never in rain
C) only at midnight
D) only on highways
Question 7
In New Jersey, what does a flashing yellow light mean?
A) stop fully
B) turn only
C) slow down and proceed with caution
D) speed up
Question 8
In New Jersey, what does a flashing red light mean?
A) no stopping
B) go fast
C) yield only
D) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)
Question 9
In New Jersey, is it legal to turn right on red?
A) yes without stopping
B) only at night
C) never
D) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise
Question 10
In New Jersey, what is tailgating?
A) slow driving
B) following too closely (major crash cause)
C) parking far
D) using high beams
Question 11
In New Jersey, when must you wear a seatbelt?
A) always, driver and passengers
B) never required
C) only at night
D) only on highways
Question 12
In New Jersey, what is the move-over law?
A) drive faster past
B) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles
C) no such law
D) honk at police
Question 13
In New Jersey, how far ahead should you signal a turn?
A) no signal needed
B) 10 feet
C) 500 feet
D) at least 100 feet
Question 14
In New Jersey, what does a solid double yellow line mean?
A) bike lane
B) no passing from either side
C) pass anytime
D) HOV lane
Question 15
In New Jersey, what does a broken yellow line mean?
A) stop line
B) never pass
C) crosswalk
D) passing allowed when safe
Question 16
In New Jersey, what is hydroplaning?
A) brake failure
B) tire pop
C) engine flooding
D) tires lose grip on wet roads
Question 17
In New Jersey, what should you do if your car skids?
A) ease off gas, steer where you want to go
B) close eyes
C) jerk wheel hard
D) slam brakes
Question 18
In New Jersey, what is the first thing to do in a crash?
A) stop, check injuries, call 911
B) move car to hide
C) drive away
D) argue first
Question 19
In New Jersey, can you park in front of a fire hydrant?
A) yes at night
B) no, keep 15 feet clear
C) only Sundays
D) yes briefly
Question 20
In New Jersey, what does a yellow diamond sign warn?
A) stop now
B) hospital near
C) speed up
D) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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