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New Jersey permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official New Jersey Driver Manual (2026) and the state’s DMV website.
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Quick facts
- Questions on the test
- 50Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Correct answers to pass
- 40Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 16 At 16 you can get a special learner permit through an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course; the examination permit is from 17.Manual p. 15, Early bird road, GDL option A
- Permit fee
- $10 Basic automobile permit fee (probationary drivers also pay $4 for the red reflectorized decals).Manual p. 7, License types and fees
- What to bring
- 4 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the New Jersey manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08%
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
Drivers 21 and older are legally intoxicated at a BAC of 0.08 percent or higher.
Manual p. 115 - 0.01%
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Drivers under 21 may not drive with a BAC of 0.01% or higher in New Jersey.
Manual p. 115 - 3 seconds
Following distance
Keep at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead (the three-seconds-plus rule).
Manual p. 95 - 100 feet
- 10 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
In New Jersey you may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.
Manual p. 85 - 25 feet
School bus with red lights flashing
On a two-lane road, stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights; across a safety island or raised median, slow to 10 mph.
Manual p. 77 - 15 feet
Stopping at a railroad crossing
Stop at least 15 feet from the crossing when red lights flash, bells ring, gates lower or a flag signal is given.
Manual p. 76 - 6 months
How long you hold the permit
Practice with an adult supervising driver for at least six months before the road test.
Manual p. 16 - 50 hours
Supervised practice
At least 50 practice driving hours, including 10 in darkness, certified by a parent, guardian or supervising driver.
Manual p. 15, Early bird road, GDL option A - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
Your supervising driver sits in the front seat, is at least 21, holds a valid New Jersey license and has at least three years of driving experience.
Manual p. 18, GDL restrictions
Your New Jersey DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual p. 9, Identity verification
- Manual p. 9, Identity verification
- Manual p. 5, Laws governing driver licenses
- Manual p. 15, Early bird road, GDL option A
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the New Jersey DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the New Jersey permit test?
The New Jersey knowledge test has 50 questions. To pass you need 40 correct answers.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in New Jersey?
At 16 you can get a special learner permit through an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course; the examination permit is from 17.
How much does a learner permit cost in New Jersey?
$10. Basic automobile permit fee (probationary drivers also pay $4 for the red reflectorized decals).
What documents do I need for a New Jersey learner permit?
Documents worth at least 6 points of ID, including at least one primary and one secondary document, and proof of your New Jersey address (use the document selector at nj.gov/mvc). For a REAL ID: two proofs of New Jersey address and one proof of your full Social Security number, plus the 6 points. For a Standard license: proof of your Social Security number (or Taxpayer ID, or an affidavit that you have neither). Special learner permit (age 16): enroll in an approved behind-the-wheel course; the instructor buys the permit.