NJ Permit Practice Test – Free New Jersey MVC Knowledge Test Prep

Our New Jersey DMV practice tests are a free way to prepare for your 2026 NJ permit. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the New Jersey Driver Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer.

Start Practice Test 1 →See all 10 tests ↓
Free, no signup Every answer explained 10 free tests

Switch State

Your New Jersey Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Basic Speed Rule · Stop Sign Procedure · Lane Line Meanings Practice Test 2 50 questions NJ GDL Probationary License · GDL Passenger Restrictions · NJ School Zone Speed Practice Test 3 50 questions High Beam · Crash Reporting Requirements · Work Zone Driving Practice Test 4 50 questions Advisory Speed Signs · Shared Center Left-Turn Lane · Driving Side-by-Side Practice Test 5 50 questions Space Cushion Concept · Wet Road Following Distance · ABS vs. Non-ABS Braking

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions NJ Residential Speed Default · NJ Rural Highway Speed · Headlight Requirements

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions NJ Residential Speed Default · NJ Rural Highway Speed · NJ Wipers-Headlights Rule Mini Test 2 12 questions Marked Crosswalk Yielding · Left Turn with Oncoming Traffic · Blocking the Intersection Mini Test 3 12 questions Fire Hydrant Parking Distance · Crosswalk Parking Distance · Stop Sign Parking Distance Mini Test 4 12 questions School Bus Stop Rule · Hydroplaning Recovery · Rear Wheel Skid Recovery

  4. Read the New Jersey Driver Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    New Jersey Driver ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).

    MVC first driver license pageOfficial state website

New Jersey Permit Test Facts

The New Jersey knowledge test has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. It's offered in English, American Sign Language and 12 other languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Hindi, and an oral version with headphones is available if you can't read in any language. You also take a vision test.

At 17, you can get an examination permit at any MVC Licensing Center. At 16, you can get a special learner permit if you're enrolled in an approved six-hour behind-the-wheel driver training course. Study the New Jersey Driver Manual.

Number of questions
50 (plus an organ donation survey question)
Passing score
40 correct (80%)
Minimum age
17 for an examination permit; 16 for a special learner permit
Permit fee
$10
If you fail
Retest in 7 days
Where
An MVC Licensing Center
Test languages
English, ASL and 12 other languages; an oral test with headphones
Practice before the road test
6 months (3 months if you're over 21)
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 in darkness, if you're under 21
Permit good for
2 years
After the road test
A probationary license for 1 year, then a basic license

FAQ – New Jersey Practice Tests

How many questions are on the NJ permit test?

50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation. You need 40 correct answers (80%) to pass (see the New Jersey Driver Manual).

How old do you have to be to get a New Jersey permit?

At least 17 for an examination permit. At 16, you can get a special learner permit if you're enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course of six full hours, with your parent's or guardian's consent.

What languages is the NJ knowledge test in?

English, American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Albanian and Spanish. If you can't read in any language, headphones are provided for an oral test.

What happens if you fail the NJ knowledge test?

You can retest in 7 days (see the MVC's first driver license page).

Who can supervise you on a New Jersey permit?

An adult supervising driver in the front seat who is at least 21, has a valid New Jersey driver's license, and has at least three years of driving experience.

How long do you have to practice before the NJ road test?

Six months of supervised driving after you pass the knowledge test, or three months if you're over 21. If you're under 21, it must include at least 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of them in darkness, certified on MVC form BA-CSD.

How long is a New Jersey permit good for?

Once you have your permit, you have two years to pass the knowledge test, practice, pass the road test and get your probationary license. Otherwise, you must get a new permit.

What comes after the NJ road test?

A probationary driver's license. After one year of unsupervised driving, you can upgrade it to a basic license online.

Is this the same as the NJ DMV test?

Yes. In New Jersey, driver licensing is handled by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), and these tests prepare you for its knowledge test.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: New Jersey Driver Manual, MVC first driver license page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.