New Jersey Permit Practice Test 2026
New Jersey permit practice test: 619 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 50 Q, pass 40.
Official test facts (verified)
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test format | 50 Q, pass 40 | nj.gov | |
| Pass mark | 40 / 50 (80%) | nj.gov | |
| Test languages | English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, Turkish | nj.gov | |
| Official handbook | nj.gov | nj.gov | |
| Official practice test | nj.gov | nj.gov | |
| Practice questions | 619 questions | nj.gov |
Official format: 50 Q, pass 40 · 619 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals217 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge76 questions0%Practise
- 3Sharing the Road61 questions0%Practise
- 4Highway & Freeway Driving48 questions0%Practise
- 5Speed Limits & Following Distance42 questions0%Practise
- 6Impaired Driving & Penalties42 questions0%Practise
- 7Bad Weather & Night Driving39 questions0%Practise
- 8Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation37 questions0%Practise
- 9Right of Way & Intersections28 questions0%Practise
- 10Licensing, Demerits & Penalties16 questions0%Practise
- 11Parking & Stopping Rules13 questions0%Practise
- Full mock examOfficial format: 50 Q, pass 40
Practice question bank
Sample questions
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
- Speed up to beat the red light.
- Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
- Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
- Be prepared to stop before the intersection. ✓
You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:
- Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
- Always leave the injured where they are.
- Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid. ✓
- Stay away from the injured.
What is a "No zone?"
- A designated no passing zone
- A one-way traffic area
- The blind spot of a large vehicle ✓
- An area designated for motor vehicles
When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:
- Speed up.
- Go the same speed.
- Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily. ✓
- Change lanes.
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 50 | 40 (80%) | 619 |
| Delaware | 517 | ||
| New York | 20 | 14 (70%) | 488 |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | 15 (83%) | 355 |
FAQ
How many questions are on the official New Jersey permit test?
50 questions; you need 40 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.
What is the format of the New Jersey Car learner's permit test?
50 Q, pass 40
How many practice questions does this New Jersey permit practice test have?
619 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (217), General Driving Knowledge (76), Sharing the Road (61). 118 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
How does the New Jersey test compare with nearby states?
New York: 20 questions, pass 14; Pennsylvania: 18 questions, pass 15 (official formats; New Jersey: 50 questions, pass 40).
Where do these practice questions come from?
Questions are based on the official New Jersey driver handbook (nj.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for New Jersey.
Is the New Jersey permit practice test free?
Yes. All 619 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Which languages is the New Jersey Car learner's permit test offered in?
English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, Turkish
Where is the official handbook?
https://www.nj.gov/mvc/pdf/license/drivermanual.pdf
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook