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2026 New Jersey Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions than under ideal driving conditions.
Choose one answer below.
A
10
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B
25
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C
40
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D
55
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
Choose one answer below.
A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your own reaction time.
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B
The time of day.
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C
The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
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D
The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Driving significantly under the speed limit is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Illegal.
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B
Smart.
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C
Safe.
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D
Optional.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
Choose one answer below.
A
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
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B
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
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C
That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
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D
That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
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B
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
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C
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
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D
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
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B
Can be ticketed.
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C
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
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D
Will have their bicycle impounded.
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QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in business districts is:
Choose one answer below.
A
70 mph.
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B
55 mph.
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C
40 mph.
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D
25 mph.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
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B
Stop and wait for a green light.
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
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B
You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
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C
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.
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D
Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your wheels to the right.
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B
Turn your wheels to the left.
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C
Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
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D
Leave your transmission in neutral.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Regulatory signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
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B
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
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C
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
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D
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They’re difficult to see in traffic.
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B
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
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C
They always have the right-of-way.
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D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
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B
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
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D
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Your body gets rid of approximately:
Choose one answer below.
A
Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
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B
One alcoholic drink an hour.
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C
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:
Choose one answer below.
A
Solid red light.
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B
Stop sign.
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C
Yield sign.
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D
Caution sign.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use alternate routes.
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B
Drive as you would on dry roads.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
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B
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
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C
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
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D
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:
Choose one answer below.
A
Regardless of your direction.
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B
Only if it is following you.
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C
Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When driving on roads that may be slippery:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
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B
Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
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C
Reduce your following distance.
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D
Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The Child Passenger Safety Law requires children who are under the age of eight and shorter than ____ to be seated in a federally-approved safety system or booster seat.
Choose one answer below.
A
5 feet, 5 inches
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B
5 feet
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C
4 feet, 11 inches
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D
4 feet, 9 inches
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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B
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
✓
C
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
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D
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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