New Jersey Permit Practice Test 2
25 questions written from the New Jersey Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
How many penalty points does New Jersey assess for tailgating?
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About this test
These questions were written from the New Jersey Driver Manual (Revised 09/26). 13 of the 20 New Jersey questions in this test cover rules that are specific to New Jersey or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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How many penalty points does New Jersey assess for tailgating?
- A 2 points
- B 3 points
- C 4 points
- D 5 points
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D. 5 points
Tailgating is one of the highest-point violations on New Jersey's chart at 5 points, the same as reckless driving. Following too closely is a leading cause of rear-end crashes.
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Two cars arrive at a multi-way stop at the same time. Which driver must yield?
- A The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
- B The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
- C The driver going straight yields to the turning driver
- D Whichever driver has the larger vehicle goes first
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A. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
At a multi-way stop, yield to any vehicle already stopped there. If two arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
When does New Jersey law require you to use your headlights?
- A Only between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
- B Only when streetlights are not working
- C From sunset to sunrise only, but not during daytime rain or snow, even with wipers on
- D Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and with wipers on
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D. Half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and with wipers on
New Jersey requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, when visibility is 500 feet or less, when wipers are on, and in fog, mist or smoke.
What happens to traffic fines for moving violations in a New Jersey highway construction zone?
- A They are doubled
- B They stay the same
- C They are tripled
- D They apply only when workers are present
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A. They are doubled
In New Jersey, fines for moving violations in roadway construction zones are doubled. This covers speeding, tailgating, improper passing and more.
How far from a crosswalk at an intersection must you stay when parking in New Jersey?
- A At least 10 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 25 feet
- D At least 20 feet
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C. At least 25 feet
Do not park within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Parked cars close to the corner hide pedestrians from turning drivers.