No sign prohibits a right turn on red. Before turning at the red light, which sequence is correct?
Correct answer: Stop, check all directions, yield, then turn
A permitted right turn on red requires a full stop, observation in all directions and yielding. Stop and remain stopped for pedestrians crossing the roadway into which you turn.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 72 (physical 74), Turning Regulations / Right Turn on Red. P.L.2009, c.319 §3, complete R.S.39:4-115(a)–(b); effective 2010-04-01; Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
A police officer directs your lane to stop even though your traffic light is green. Which instruction controls?
Correct answer: The officer's stop direction
A police officer directing traffic can override traffic signals. Follow the officer's direction.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 211 (physical 213), Appendix Driver Safety / introductory traffic-control passage. Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
No signs or markings provide a different turning path. How should you position your car for an ordinary right turn?
Correct answer: Close to the right curb or roadway edge
Approach and make the right turn as close as practicable to the right edge. Do not swing outward into another lane.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 72, 73 (physical 74, 75), Right Turns and right-turn diagrams. P.L.2009, c.319 §3, R.S.39:4-115(b), final approach-and-turn sentence; effective 2010-04-01; Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
Your turn signal is on, but a car remains in the lane space you want to enter. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stay in your lane until the move is safe
A signal communicates intent; it does not create a safe opening. Check traffic and blind spots, and leave your lane only after determining the movement can be made safely.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 65, 96 (physical 67, 98), Keeping to the Right; Changing Lanes and Passing. P.L.2013, c.86 §1, R.S.39:4-88(b); effective 2013-08-07; Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
You are in an acceleration lane. Traffic already on the expressway occupies the gap you hoped to use. Who must yield?
Correct answer: You, as the entering driver
An entering driver yields to traffic already on the main roadway and merges when safe. Use the acceleration lane to adjust speed without claiming an occupied gap.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 68, 69 (physical 70, 71), Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes; entrance diagram. Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
A marked school bus stops at a neighborhood pickup point on a two-lane undivided road, flashing red lights. How far away must you stop?
Correct answer: At least 25 feet
Stop at least 25 feet from the school bus. Remain stopped until the passengers are safely clear as required and its flashing red light is no longer displayed.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 77 (physical 79), Stop for School Buses and distance diagram. P.L.2012, c.20 §2, C.39:4-128.1, first paragraph; effective 2012-07-12; Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
It is daytime, but you need your windshield wipers because rain is falling. Which lights should you use?
Correct answer: Your headlights
The manual requires headlights when using windshield wipers during rain, snow or ice. Parking or auxiliary lights do not replace required headlights.
Source: 2026 New Jersey Driver Manual, printed 83 (physical 85), Using Headlights / opening paragraphs. Manual cites N.J.S.A.39:3-46; Reviewed 2026-09-12. ↗
Snow has made the road slick, but traffic ahead is moving steadily. How should you adjust?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and leave more following room
Slippery surfaces make control and stopping harder. More separation gives additional time to respond.
Source: NHTSA Winter Weather Driving Tips > Driving in Winter Weather > The Basics (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
Road spray is likely on tomorrow's snowy drive. What preparation directly supports clear vision?
Correct answer: Check wipers, defrosters and winter washer fluid
Working clearing equipment and suitable washer fluid help deal with the heavy fluid use and visibility demands of winter travel.
Source: NHTSA Winter Weather Driving Tips > Preparing Your Vehicle > Windshield Wipers (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
A tire suddenly blows out while your car is moving. What should be your first control priority?
Correct answer: Keep firm steering control and avoid abrupt inputs
The goal is balance and control. NHTSA advises both hands on the wheel, avoiding overreaction, and gradually releasing the accelerator; maintain speed only if possible and safe.
Source: NHTSA TireWise > Maintenance > Tire Blowouts > What should I do if I have a tire blowout while driving? (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
A driver believes falling asleep at the wheel is only a nighttime problem. Which statement is correct?
Correct answer: Sleepiness can cause crashes during the day as well
Drowsy-driving crashes can occur at any time; being in daylight does not establish fitness to drive.
Source: NHTSA Drowsy Driving > Crashes and Fatalities, opening sentence (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
Rain and darkness make pedestrians difficult to distinguish near the road. What should change in your approach?
Correct answer: Use extra caution and actively watch for people
People may be harder to see and appear suddenly in poor weather or at night; visibility limitations call for extra care.
Source: NHTSA Pedestrian Safety > 8 Safety Tips for Drivers, items 1–3 (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
Dense fog reflects your headlight beams back toward you. Which setting is appropriate while continuing cautiously?
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights
High beams create glare in fog. Low beams help visibility and make the car more apparent to others.
Source: NWS Driving in Fog > Driving in Fog, low-beam and high-beam bullets (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
Before a long trip on unfamiliar roads, how should you use maps and navigation?
Correct answer: Review the route beforehand even if using GPS
Advance route familiarity reduces last-minute demands. Plan time for rest and other needs rather than doing them while driving.
Source: NHTSA Winter Weather Driving Tips > Before You Go > Plan Your Route, second paragraph (current HTML practical guidance) ↗
A driver plans to turn right at an intersection displaying this symbol. What does the sign require?
Correct answer: Do not make the planned right turn.
NO RIGHT TURN prohibits the displayed right-turn movement. Stopping first, finding a gap, or moving to a different lane does not remove the pictured restriction.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2B.26, paragraphs 01–03, R3-1; printed page 89 / physical PDF page 130 ↗
You reach this sign on a road you do not know. What should you understand about the traffic directions?
Correct answer: Vehicles travel in opposing directions.
TWO-WAY TRAFFIC warns of traffic traveling in opposite directions. The opposing arrows do not designate turn-only lanes or a choice between exits.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.51, paragraphs 01–03, W6-3; printed page 189 / physical PDF page 230 ↗
Before the intersection comes into view, you see this sign. Which control should you prepare to encounter?
Correct answer: A STOP sign farther ahead.
STOP AHEAD warns of a STOP sign ahead. The yellow advance-warning sign is not itself the stop control, and the symbol does not stand for a yield sign or an active traffic signal.
Source: FHWA MUTCD, 11th Edition with Revision 1 (December 2025), Section 2C.35, paragraphs 01–10, W3-1; printed page 177 / physical PDF page 218 ↗
An adult is following New Jersey's examination-permit pathway. When does MVC's knowledge-test page direct the applicant to schedule the knowledge test?
Correct answer: After purchasing the examination permit.
The current knowledge-test instructions put permit purchase before scheduling the knowledge-test appointment. The remaining document and testing requirements still apply.
Source: How to take the test and Schedule Knowledge Test. ↗
A New Jersey learner has recorded every practice session in the Share the Keys log. What document satisfies MVC's required practice-hour certification?
Correct answer: The completed and signed MVC BA-CSD form.
MVC encourages a practice log, but only its BA-CSD certification satisfies the stated certification requirement. A parent, guardian or supervising driver completes it for presentation at licensure.
Source: FAQs — Can I submit the Driving Hours Certification Form located in the Share the Keys Teen Driver Guide?; Practice driving — BA-CSD. ↗
An adult New Jersey first-time applicant is preparing for the knowledge-test stage. Besides the knowledge test, which screening does the current first-license workflow require?
Correct answer: A vision test.
The first-license workflow includes vision screening at this stage. A CDL medical examination is not the ordinary passenger-car first-license screening described here.
Source: Step 1 — Take Your Knowledge Test, vision-test and permit-validation instructions. ↗
