2025 New Jersey Permit Test 20

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.. Read More

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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43. Increase your following distance when:

Explanation
You should increase your following distance when you are behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision, when driving in bad weather or heavy traffic, when exiting an expressway, when behind a motorcycle or bicycle, and if someone is tailgating you.

44. If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Explanation
If a traffic light at an intersection is not functioning due to a power outage, yield to other drivers in the same manner as you would when approaching a four-way stop. When it is your turn, proceed through the intersection with caution.

45. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Explanation
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a school zone.

46. The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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Explanation
If a driver's left arm and hand are extended downward, they are indicating that they intend to stop. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.

47. To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Explanation
Passing on a two-lane, two-way road requires good judgment because you must use the lane belonging to oncoming traffic to complete your pass. Only pass if you may safely and legally do so.

48. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

Explanation
To turn left from multilane streets and highways, start from the left lane.

49. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Explanation
If you are entering traffic from a driveway or private road, you should yield to drivers already on the public road. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.

50. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Explanation
A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed through the intersection slowly and with caution. Scan your eyes across traffic in both directions.
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