New Jersey permit test numbers to know

operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood

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

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%

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

or with a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.

For individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher.

Motorists who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey are subject to a violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years.

First DUI offense with BAC 0.08% or greater but less than 0.10%: Installation of ignition interlock device for three months

30- to 90-day suspension of driving privilege (on the day motorist becomes eligible to obtain a license or on the day of conviction, whichever is later). • 15 to 30 days community service.

for a first offense, not less than $200 or more than $400; (2) for a second offense, not less than $400 or more than $600; and (3) for a third or subsequent offense, not less than $600 or more than $800

the court, in its discretion, may order the person to forfeit the right to operate a motor vehicle over the highways of this State for a period of 90 days. In addition, a person convicted of a third or subsequent violation shall be assessed three motor vehicle penalty points

A child under the age of two years and weighing less than 30 pounds shall be secured in a rear facing child passenger restraint system, which is equipped with a five-point harness.

A person who violates this section shall be fined not less than $100 and not more than $500.

N.J.S.A. 39:4-89 Tailgating 5

Exceeding maximum speed 15-29 mph over the limit 4

Leaving the scene of a crash N.J.S.A. 39:4-129 No personal injury 2 Personal injury 8

Motorists who accumulate six or more points within three years are subject to a surcharge of $150 for six points and $25 for each additional point.

In addition, for a first offense, the motorist loses their license for one year.

Driving with no insurance (first offense) 1 year6 $300-$1,000 fine

Motorists pay double fines for exceeding the 65 mph limit by 10 miles per hour or more.

Failure to stop for a pedestrian may result in fines of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to six months, and two motor vehicle points.

cause bodily injury as defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:11-1 shall be fined $500 and assessed two motor vehicle penalty points

The fine for breaking this law is $200-$400 for a first offense

$35,000 for plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident

Twenty-five miles per hour, when passing through a school zone during recess, when the presence of children is clearly visible from the roadway, or while children are going to or leaving school, during opening or closing hours

Twenty-five miles per hour in any business or residential district; (2) Thirty-five miles per hour in any suburban business or residential district

Fifty miles per hour in all other locations, except as otherwise provided in the "Sixty-Five MPH Speed Limit Implementation Act,"

Fifty miles per hour in all other locations, except as otherwise provided in the "Sixty-Five MPH Speed Limit Implementation Act,"

25 mph School zones, business, or residential districts

50 mph Non-posted rural roadways

35 mph Suburban business and residential districts

If 4 feet is not possible on a section of road, drivers must slow to 25 mph and be prepared to stop until they can pass safely

motorists are required to reduce their speed to 25 mph or less and proceed with caution.

When traveling on a dual-lane highway, a motorist should slow to 10 mph if on the other side of a safety island or raised median.

a motorist may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than 10 mph.

Stop, and then drive past the truck at a speed of no more than 15 mph.

Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water, starting at about 35 mph

After the vehicle has slowed down to 25 mph or less, the motorist may turn back onto the road by turning the steering wheel one-quarter turn toward the roadway.

shall stop such vehicle not less than 25 feet from such school bus and keep such vehicle stationary until such child or person who has a developmental disability has entered said bus or has alighted and reached the side of such highway and until a flashing red light is no longer exhibited by the bus

50 mph 55 ft 192 ft 247 ft

State law requires a motorist to move to the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn.

On a single-lane road, drivers must allow at least a 4-foot safety zone when they pass

When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching the bus must stop their vehicles at least 25 feet away.

the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.

A motorist must stop at least 15 feet from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals.

Do not pass other vehicles within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

Within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or sideline of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys.

Within 50 feet of a stop sign.

Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance.

It is illegal for a vehicle to be parked more than six inches from the curb.

The knowledge test consists of 50 questions: plus, a survey question about organ donation. The MVC offers the knowledge test in English, American Sign Language (ASL), and these foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Albanian, and Spanish.

Written: 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers.

Written: 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers.

Examination Permit (auto) | 17 | Applicant must complete permit application (GDL) | Two Years | 10

GDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of six months supervised practice driving

a minimum of 50 practice driving hours, including 10 during darkness prior to a road test appointment.

accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years

80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers.

A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within one week after moving.

IF YOU FAIL, you can re-test in 7 days.

A habitual offender is a motorist whose driver license has been suspended three times in three years.

involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of $500.00 shall by the quickest means of communication give notice of such accident to the local police department

shall within 10 days after such accident forward a written report of such accident to the commission on forms furnished by it

Send a written report to the MVC within 10 days if no police report is filed.

New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less.

All rear seat passengers 18 years of age or older of a passenger automobile operated on a street or highway in this State shall wear a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system

A child under the age of eight years and less than 57 inches in height shall be secured

keep at least 10 inches between the center of the steering wheel and the center of the breastbone.

A vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than 1/16 inch of tread

the driver of a vehicle on another roadway approaching a school bus, which has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any child, or any person who has a developmental disability shall reduce the speed of his vehicle to not more than 10 miles per hour