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.
												Number of Tests
											
										
										
												Number of Question
											
										
										
												Passing Score
											
										
																								43. If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
If a tire blows out while you are driving, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the car headed straight down the road. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and do not apply the brakes until you have complete control. When the car is under control, brake gently and pull off the road at the nearest safe location.
44. You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle, you must create a clear path for the emergency vehicle and stop. Reduce your speed and safely pull over to the side of the road. If the emergency vehicle is directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, keep moving slowly until you can get out of its way.
45. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.
46. You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
When approaching a railroad crossing, you must stop your vehicle no closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail if an installed electric or mechanical signal is giving warning of an approaching train. Be aware of other warning signs that may indicate an oncoming train, including seeing a lowered crossing gate or hearing an oncoming train.
47. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.
48. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
You should turn your head to check your blind spots before every lane change.
49. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.
50. If a collision is possible, you should:
		
			Explanation
		
		
			
			  
			
		
	
