CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 2

NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY

DRIVER TESTINGDRIVER TESTING

30 REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC DRIVER LICENSE30 REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC DRIVER LICENSE

32 ROAD TESTS32 ROAD TESTS

34 REASON FOR REJECTIONS34 REASON FOR REJECTIONS

1) Applicants for a New Jersey driver 1) Applicants for a New Jersey driver license must have all required license must have all required

documents to satisfy the:documents to satisfy the:

• 6 Point ID Verification at all times.

• Vision Screening

2) A _____ is required for all motorist.2) A _____ is required for all motorist.

Questions

3) The knowledge test consist of 3) The knowledge test consist of _____, plus a survey question about _____, plus a survey question about

organ donation.organ donation.

4) 4) MVC can administer the knowledge MVC can administer the knowledge test in English and what 9 foreign test in English and what 9 foreign

languages.languages.

• Arabic• Chinese• French• German• Japanese

• Polish• Portuguese• Russian• Spanish

5) 5) If the aIf the applicants cannot read in any pplicants cannot read in any language, an oral exam can be language, an oral exam can be

conducted in what two languages?conducted in what two languages?

•English

or

6) If the applicant is unable to take an 6) If the applicant is unable to take an oral or written test in languages provided oral or written test in languages provided

or if he/she is hearing impaired, he/she or if he/she is hearing impaired, he/she may use an _____ according to certain may use an _____ according to certain

guidelinesguidelines

• MVC-approved interpreters

7) 7) An MVC-approved foreign language An MVC-approved foreign language interpreter is:interpreter is:

• A full-time faculty member of a United States college or university.

• A priest, minister, rabbi or other religious leader of a recognized organization.

• An individual with an interpreter identification card issued by the U.S. Department of State.

8) 8) An MVC approved hearing- impaired An MVC approved hearing- impaired interpreter is:interpreter is:

• An interpreter certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, and listed with the New Jersey Division of the Deaf, or

• An interpreter who has been evaluated by the Division of the Deaf and is on the approved list of that division’s interpreters.

9) 9) MVC will pay the interpreter fees MVC will pay the interpreter fees for…..for…..

hearing

impaired

applicants.

10) 10) Basic license applicants vision Basic license applicants vision with or without glasses is…with or without glasses is…

20 / 50

11) 11) You must have what percentage You must have what percentage of questions correct on of questions correct on

your written test?your written test?

• 80%

• or correctly answer 40 of the 50 questions

12) 12) Applicants who wish to transfer Applicants who wish to transfer out-of-state license may be required to out-of-state license may be required to

take the:take the:

Knowledge TestVision Screening

and/or Road Test

13) 13) All out-of-country applicants All out-of-country applicants must pass the:must pass the:

Knowledge Test and aVision Screening Test

and may be required to pass a Road Test

14) 14) Periodically, MVC may require a Periodically, MVC may require a _____ _____ of New Jersey drivers:of New Jersey drivers:

Vision Recheck

15) 15) If the applicant has a health If the applicant has a health problem, a _____may be necessary.problem, a _____may be necessary.

MEDICAL REVIEWMEDICAL REVIEW

16) 16) After an applicant passes the After an applicant passes the knowledge test and vision screening knowledge test and vision screening

and, if applicable, an approved behind and, if applicable, an approved behind the wheel course, the MVC will:the wheel course, the MVC will:

Validate his/her permit so that he/she can practice.

17) 17) GDL permit holders under 21 GDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of:years of age must have a minimum of:

Six months supervised practice driving prior

to a road test

appointment.

18) 18) To make an appointment for an To make an appointment for an initial road test or a retest,initial road test or a retest,

Visit any Driver Testing Center or schedule online at www.njmvc.gov

*An appointment may not be made by phone.

                         

19) 19) For the road test, an applicant For the road test, an applicant must have a vehicle with a:must have a vehicle with a:

1) A valid inspection sticker

2) A valid registration document

3) A valid insurance ID card for that vehicle

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20) 20) The vehicle may not have any:The vehicle may not have any: Any obstructions or consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes.

No Obstruction Obstruction to Break

21) 21) The applicant must also have a The applicant must also have a valid permit and be:valid permit and be:

Accompanied by a licensed driver.

22) 22) The accompanying driver must The accompanying driver must hold a license to:hold a license to:

Operate the type of vehicle for which the applicant has a permit (except a moped)

23) 23) An applicant may drive a properly An applicant may drive a properly registered vehicle to the road test area. registered vehicle to the road test area. however,however,

a. A licensed driver must remain in the vehicle with the applicant at all times.

b. A vehicle may not be moved, even in the road test line, without a licensed driver in the vehicle.

If the accompanying motorist is licensed in a state other than New Jersey, or has less If the accompanying motorist is licensed in a state other than New Jersey, or has less than three years driving experience, he/she must drive the vehicle to the road test area. than three years driving experience, he/she must drive the vehicle to the road test area. *The MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests.*The MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests.

24) 24) During the basic road test, the During the basic road test, the examiner may test you on what examiner may test you on what

13 items?13 items?

1. Driving in reverse2. Following other

vehicles3. Nearing corners,

intersections4. Parking (parallel) 5. Sitting Properly6. Starting a vehicle

7. Steering properly

8. Stopping at signs

9. Stopping smoothly

10. Turning

11. Turning around

12. Using the horn

13. Yielding right-of-way

25) If an applicant passes the road 25) If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will issue…..test, the examiner will issue…..

• An authorization for licensing.

26) The permit, authorization and 6 26) The permit, authorization and 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken Points of ID Verification must be taken

to a motor vehicle agency to:to a motor vehicle agency to:

• Obtain the digital driver license (DDL)

27) The MVC will license a successful 27) The MVC will license a successful applicant for a Class D basic driver applicant for a Class D basic driver

license or Class E motorcycle license license or Class E motorcycle license as a provisional driver if the applicant as a provisional driver if the applicant

has never:has never:

• Been licensed to drive a motor vehicle in this state or any other state.

28) 28) The MVC will monitor his/her The MVC will monitor his/her driving habits for:driving habits for:

Two Years

29) 29) If an applicant fails the road If an applicant fails the road test he/she must wait at least:test he/she must wait at least:

Two weeks before taking the test again.

30) 30) After several failures, the MVC may After several failures, the MVC may require an applicant:require an applicant:

• To wait six months before retaking the road test.

31) 31) What are some of the more What are some of the more common reasons MVC rejects road common reasons MVC rejects road

test vehicles. List the 10.test vehicles. List the 10.

1. Improper, expired or no inspection sticker2. Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking brake Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle, such as, but not limited to:3. Poor brakes (pedal must not fade or go to the floorboard)4. Parking brake doesn’t work5. Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn)6. Vehicle interior is not in reasonably clean conditions7. Vehicle failed, inspection, and driver does not bring the card issued by

the inspection station to road test area.8. Vehicle is not equipped with radial tires or snow tires or chains when

road is snow covered9. Fast engine idle (cannot judge speed control).10. Missing seat belts. Seat belts are required on all vehicles manufactured

after July 1, 1966.