2025 New Jersey Permit Test 9
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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Number of Question
Passing Score
36. 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.
37. The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
Explanation
When changing lanes, it is important to check your blind spots. Do this by looking over your shoulder toward the next lane. Do not rely only on your mirrors.
38. You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:
Explanation
You may cross a single broken line to pass or change lanes as long as you can do so safely and without interfering with traffic.
39. Who is required to wear a seat belt in a moving motor vehicle?
Explanation
Under state law, the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle must wear a seat belt. The failure of a driver, front seat passenger, or child under age 18 to wear a seat belt is a primary offense. The driver is responsible for all passengers under age 18. Under a secondary law, all unbuckled back seat occupants 18 years of age and older may be issued a summons if the vehicle has been stopped for a different reason.
40. You may turn right on red:
Explanation
You may turn right on a red light after coming to a full stop. You may only turn if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting the turn on a red light. Be watchful for pedestrians crossing in front of your vehicle.
41. What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Explanation
This sign indicates that the shoulder is lower than the road in the area ahead. If you drift off of the roadway and one wheel drops onto a low shoulder, do not slam on the brakes or steer sharply to try to get back onto the roadway. This could easily cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
42. You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:
Explanation