Speed Limits & Following Distance — New Jersey
New Jersey permit practice test: 619 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: 50 Q, pass 40. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 42 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | New Jersey Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 42 (7% of 619 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (42)
1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential districts is:
- 10 mph.
- 25 mph. ✓
- 45 mph.
- 65 mph.
Answer: B. 25 mph.
2. When driving on roads that may be slippery:
- Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
- Reduce your following distance.
- Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction. ✓
Answer: D. Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
3. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
- On a wet or icy road. ✓
- On paved highways.
- When driving at night.
- All of the above.
Answer: A. On a wet or icy road.
4. Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
- One second.
- Two seconds.
- Three seconds. ✓
- 10 seconds.
Answer: C. Three seconds.
5. Which statement about speed is true?
- Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
- Speeding can kill.
- Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
- Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓
Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."
6. A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:
- Is a very safe driver.
- Always has the right-of-way.
- Should not let following cars pass.
- May create a dangerous driving environment. ✓
Answer: D. May create a dangerous driving environment.
7. A sign that someone is an aggressive driver is that they:
- Fail to properly yield the right-of-way. ✓
- Maintain a three-second following distance.
- Never change traffic lanes.
- Are driving with a burned out headlight.
Answer: A. Fail to properly yield the right-of-way.
8. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
- Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
- Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. ✓
- Drive in the right lane only.
- Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.
Answer: B. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
9. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
- Anything makes conditions less than perfect. ✓
- You see a police car.
- Entering a highway where there are other cars.
- You are on a four-lane road.
Answer: A. Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
10. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook