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2026 New Jersey Permit Test 12
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QUESTION 1 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-low_clearance.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Steep grade ahead.
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B
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
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C
Low ground railroad crossing.
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D
Low clearance.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not speed when the roads are wet.
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B
Use tires with proper air pressure.
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C
Replace tires with bad tread.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
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A
Straight ahead.
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B
Over your shoulder.
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C
At the center of the road
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D
To the right edge of the road.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
You must stop at an intersection when you see a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Flashing red light.
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B
Steady yellow light.
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C
Yellow arrow.
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D
Flashing yellow light.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:
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A
Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
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B
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
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C
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
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D
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does this road sign mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-stop.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
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B
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
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C
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
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D
Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
To register a vehicle in New Jersey, you must be age ____ or older.
Choose one answer below.
A
17
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B
25
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C
18
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D
21
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go.
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B
Yield to other cars.
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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D
Stop.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allowing extra travel time.
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B
Obeying posted speed limits.
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C
Using proper turn signals.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
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B
Cut them off to slow them down.
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C
Retaliate by tailgating them.
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D
Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
New drivers
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B
Human error
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C
Bad weather
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D
Bad roads
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/washington-warning.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
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B
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
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C
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
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D
Tells you about road construction ahead.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
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A
Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
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B
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
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C
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
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D
Passing is not allowed from either direction.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
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A
Black letters or symbols on a white background
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B
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
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C
White letters or symbols on a blue background
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D
White letters or symbols on a green background
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A good rule to remember for passing is:
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A
Pass on the right whenever possible.
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B
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
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C
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
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D
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
An inattentive driver is a driver who:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
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B
Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
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C
Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as you aren't driving.
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B
If you are riding in the back seat.
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C
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
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B
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
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C
Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
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D
Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop quickly.
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B
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
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C
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
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D
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
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B
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
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C
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
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D
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
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B
Decrease their following distance.
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C
Increase their following distance.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A red traffic signal light means that you must:
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A
Stop at the stop line.
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B
Stop before entering any crosswalk.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Stress can affect your driving by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
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B
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
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C
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
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D
Making you more aware of others around you.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you experience a tire blowout:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take your foot of the gas.
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B
Do not immediately use your brakes.
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C
Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
Choose one answer below.
A
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.
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B
Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
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C
Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
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D
If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.
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