2025 New Jersey Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in New Jersey. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for New Jersey please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/new-jersey/car.
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36. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign warns that the overpass ahead has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated (in this case, 13 feet, 6 inches).
37. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Explanation
If you are being followed by an emergency vehicle that is not using its siren or flashing lights, you do not need to clear a path. Continue driving in a normal manner.
38. Distracted driving is:
Explanation
Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that puts not only you and your passengers in danger, but also endangers pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists sharing the road. Focused attention on driving helps to prevent crashes.
39. While backing, you should:
Explanation
When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in. Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing, turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.
40. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Explanation
On a traffic signal arranged vertically, red is always on top and green on the bottom. When arranged horizontally, red is always on the left and green on the right.
41. As you drive, you must turn your headlights on:
Explanation
Headlights must be used from one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise. They must also be used at any time when visibility is 500 feet or less and any time windshield wipers are being used.
42. You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:
Explanation
