New Jersey permit test: permits & licensing
Learner permit rules, graduated licensing, supervision, curfews and passenger limits. 13 questions.
What is the youngest age at which a New Jersey resident can get a special learner permit?
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Sample permits & licensing questions
What is the youngest age at which a New Jersey resident can get a special learner permit?
- A 15, if a parent or guardian signs the consent form
- B 17, the same age as the examination permit
- C 16, with only a parent's signature and no course
- D 16, with enrollment in a behind-the-wheel course
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D. 16, with enrollment in a behind-the-wheel course
New Jersey's 'Early Bird Road' lets a 16-year-old get a special learner permit, but only while enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel course and with parent or guardian consent. The instructor buys the permit.
A New Jersey teen does not want to take a driving-school course. What is the youngest age at which they can get an examination permit?
- A 17
- B 16
- C 18
- D 21
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A. 17
An examination permit is available at 17 and does not require a driving course or instructor. Teens under 18 still need parent or guardian consent.
A 17-year-old has just had an examination permit validated. How long must they practice supervised driving before taking the road test?
- A At least three months
- B At least 30 days
- C At least six months
- D At least one full year
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C. At least six months
GDL permit holders under 21 need at least six months of supervised practice before a road test appointment. The long practice period lets new drivers build experience with a licensed adult beside them.
How many supervised practice hours must a New Jersey permit holder under 21 log before the road test?
- A At least 40 hours, including 10 hours in darkness
- B At least 50 hours, including 10 hours in darkness
- C At least 50 hours, with no night driving required
- D At least 60 hours, including 15 hours in darkness
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B. At least 50 hours, including 10 hours in darkness
Drivers under 21 must complete at least 50 practice hours, 10 of them after dark. A parent, guardian or supervising driver certifies the hours on the BA-CSD form, which you bring to your road test appointment.