New Jersey permit test practice

What kind of sign warns approaching motorists of slow-moving farm and construction equipment on public highways?

1. AA blue rectangular sign
2. BA fluorescent and reflective orange triangular signCorrect
3. CA green square sign posted at the entrance to a farm or construction site
4. DA white circular sign

Why: A fluorescent and reflective orange triangular sign indicates slow-moving vehicles, such as farm and construction equipment.

What is the purpose of rumble strips on a highway or shoulder?

1. ATo damage the tires of vehicles that are traveling above the posted speed
2. BTo measure vehicle speed electronically
3. CTo alert a motorist that there is a decision point aheadCorrect
4. DTo mark the center of the roadway

Why: Rumble strips vibrate the steering wheel and make noise to alert a motorist to a decision point ahead, without damaging the vehicle.

A motorist coming from a private road or driveway onto a main road must do what?

1. AProceed without stopping if no cars are visible
2. BYield to all traffic on the main roadCorrect
3. CSound the horn and proceed
4. DWait for a signal from another driver

Why: A motorist coming from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic on the main road.

In a traffic circle, when there is doubt about who has the right-of-way, what basic rule should a motorist follow?

1. AThe vehicle already in the circle always yields
2. BThe vehicle to the right yields to the vehicle approaching from the left
3. CThe vehicle to the left yields to the vehicle approaching from the rightCorrect
4. DWhoever honks first proceeds

Why: The basic rule in a traffic circle is that the vehicle to the left yields the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right.

According to the minimum safe following distance table, how many car lengths are recommended on ice at 20 mph?

1. A4 car lengths
2. B12 car lengthsCorrect
3. C6 car lengths
4. D9 car lengths

Why: The table recommends 12 car lengths of following distance on ice at 20 mph.

For a standard hand signal indicating a stop or slowdown, where should the arm and hand be positioned?

1. AArm and hand upward
2. BArm and hand downward, palm facing rearCorrect
3. CArm and hand straight out
4. DArm bent at the elbow, waving

Why: The hand signal for stopping or slowing down is the hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear.

Construction and work zone warning signs or flashing lights on a vehicle may appear how far before the work area?

1. AUp to 500 feet
2. BUp to one-half mileCorrect
3. CUp to a quarter mile
4. DUp to two miles

Why: Work zones are identified by an advance warning sign or flashing lights up to one-half mile before the work area.

Motorized scooters and mini motorcycles must be registered where?

1. AWith the federal government only
2. BIn the municipality or county where the owner residesCorrect
3. CThey cannot legally be registered anywhere
4. DOnly at MVC Vehicle Centers

Why: Motorized scooters must be registered in the municipality or county where the owner resides and must be insured.

The adult supervising driver for a GDL permit holder must be at least what age and possess how much driving experience?

1. A18 years old with one year of experience
2. B21 years old with three years of experienceCorrect
3. C25 years old with five years of experience
4. D21 years old with no experience requirement

Why: The supervising driver must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of three years' driving experience.

How many proofs of New Jersey residential address must an applicant for a Standard New Jersey driver license submit?

1. ATwo proofs of residential address
2. BThree proofs of residential address
3. COne proof of residential addressCorrect
4. DNo proof of residential address

Why: Standard license applicants must provide one proof of a New Jersey residential address, while REAL ID applicants must provide two.