New Jersey motorcycle permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 20 New Jersey numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    In New Jersey, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which it is illegal for a rider 21 or older to operate a motorcycle?

    0.08 percent or higher

    It is illegal in New Jersey to operate a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher, or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

    New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 117

  • Fines, points & penalties

    How much is the New Jersey motorcycle permit fee?

    $5

    The motorcycle permit costs $5. You validate it by passing the knowledge and vision tests, and you study for those by reading both the Driver Manual and the Motorcycle Manual.

    New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171

  • Speed limits

    Where is it illegal to ride a low-speed motorcycle in New Jersey?

    On any public road posted above 35 mph

    Low-speed motorcycles may not be operated on state toll roads, limited-access highways, or any public road with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph.

    New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 167

Every New Jersey motorcycle number, by topic

Official New Jersey laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.

Alcohol & drugs

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driverslis.njleg.state.nj.us
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operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood
0.01%BAC limit for underage driverslis.njleg.state.nj.us
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Any person under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages who operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01% or more, but less than 0.08%, by weight of alcohol in his blood
0.04%BAC limit in a commercial vehiclenj.gov
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For a person convicted of a first violation of N.J.S.A. 39:3-10.13 (operation of a commercial motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.04% but less than 0.08%
$300-$500Drunk driving (DUI)First refusal: $300-$500 fine, loss of license until an ignition interlock is installed, and referral to an Intoxicated Driver Resource Centerlis.njleg.state.nj.us
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a fine of not less than $300 or more than $500 for a first offense; a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000 for a second offense; and a fine of $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense
0.08 percentIn New Jersey, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which it is illegal for a rider 21 or older to operate a motorcycle?Answer: 0.08 percent or higherNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 117
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or with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher.
under 21 · 0.01 percentA 19-year-old rider in New Jersey is stopped with a BAC of 0.02 percent. Is this a violation?Answer: Yes, the limit for anyone under 21 is 0.01 percentNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 117
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For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher.
300 milesTo limit fatigue on a road trip, what is the most the manual suggests riding in one day?Answer: About 300 milesNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 206
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Limit distance traveled. Do not cover more than about 300 miles a day.

Fines, points & penalties

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$5How much is the New Jersey motorcycle permit fee?Answer: $5New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171
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Pass the 6-Point ID Verification. • Pay $5 permit fee. • Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit.

Speed limits

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
35 mphWhere is it illegal to ride a low-speed motorcycle in New Jersey?Answer: On any public road posted above 35 mphNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 167
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may not be operated on any state toll road, limited-access highway, or any public road with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour.

Distances & following gaps

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
100 feetUnder New Jersey law, how far before a turn must you signal continuously?Answer: At least the last 100 feetNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 183
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shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
two secondsUnder ordinary conditions, what following distance does the New Jersey manual recommend for motorcyclists?Answer: At least two secondsNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 190
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Under ordinary conditions, stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead.

Ages, permits & the test

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$5Feenj.gov
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How to Get a Motorcycle Permit: You must be at least 17 years old; parent/guardian consent required under age 18. ... Pay $5 permit fee. Pass the knowledge and vision tests to validate your permit. Study by reading the Driver Manual and Motorcycle Manual. ... You must practice with a permit for at least 20 days before being eligible to take the road test.
one-half hour · one-half hourMotorcycle permitNo riding from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrisenj.gov
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The following is prohibited: operating a motorcycle from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise; carrying passengers; and riding on any state toll road or limited-access highway.
20 daysMotorcycle permitPractice at least 20 days before the road test if you already hold a licensenj.gov
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The mandatory minimum for practice riding is 20 days.
under 18Motorcycle permitApplicants under 18 must complete a motorcycle safety education course (Basic Rider Course)lis.njleg.state.nj.us
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who is less than 18 years of age, shall be required to successfully complete a motorcycle safety education course
half hour · half hourMotorcycle permitPermit riders may not ride from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, carry passengers, or use toll roads or limited-access interstateslis.njleg.state.nj.us
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shall not operate a motorcycle at any time from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise. A motorcycle operated by the holder of an examination permit shall carry only the operator
under 18What is the minimum age to get a New Jersey motorcycle permit?Answer: 17, with parent or guardian consent if under 18New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171
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You must be at least 17 years old; parent/guardian consent required under age 18.
one-half hour · one-half hourDuring which hours is a New Jersey motorcycle examination permit holder NOT allowed to ride?Answer: From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunriseNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 171
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Operating a motorcycle from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
20 daysIf you already hold a New Jersey car license and do not take a rider course, how long must you practice with a motorcycle permit before the road test?Answer: At least 20 daysNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 172
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You must practice with a permit for at least 20 days before being eligible to take the road test.
6 monthsA 19-year-old with no New Jersey driver license wants a motorcycle-only license. How long must they practice ride with a permit first?Answer: At least 6 monthsNew Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, page 169
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Must practice ride for at least 6 months if under the age of 21 or 3 months if over 21 without any suspensions or postponements.

Memory tips

How to study them (our advice, not official rules):

  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
  • Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
  • Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.

Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the New Jersey motorcycle permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 20 of them for New Jersey, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the New Jersey Driver Manual - Chapter 10: Motorcycle Manual, New Jersey statutes or MVC pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

Is the numbers drill free?

Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.

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