Random Practice Exam (New Jersey) (New Jersey) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

A red traffic sign means?

Construction warning.

Railroad crossing.

Stop.

Question 2:

This sign warns drivers that:

they cannot go straight ahead.

they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.

a shared lane starts ahead.

Question 3:

When following motorcycles, drivers should:

reduce the minimum following distance.

try to pass them as they have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles.

keep more space in front of their vehicle.

Question 4:

When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:

increase their following distance.

avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

brake harder than usual.

change lanes quickly.

Question 5:

The minimum speed limit is 45 MPH.

Slow down, slippery when wet

Steep grade ahead

Winding road ahead

Wrong Way

Question 6:

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

look into the right side mirror.

look into the rearview mirror.

look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

look into the left side mirror.

Question 7:

While inside the roundabout, you should:

remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.

change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.

use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.

Question 8:

What should you do when an aggressive driver confronts you?

Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.

Make eye contact.

Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed.

Question 9:

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, drivers should:

enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

stop first, then gradually enter traffic.

accelerate to the speed of traffic.

drive above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

Question 10:

When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

decrease the following distance.

increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.

increase the following distance.

None of the above.

Question 11:

This sign tells drivers:

they must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left.

they may not turn right or left during the red light.

All of the above.

Question 12:

If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:

increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.

decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.

decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.

Question 13:

It is important for drivers to know that trucks:

are easier for the driver to operate.

require more space for turning movements.

take longer than cars to stop.

require less time to pass on an incline than cars.

Question 14:

When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:

not to cross unless they are with an adult.

to know when it is safe to cross.

to stop at the curb before crossing the street.

to suddenly run into the street.

Question 15:

Drivers should use the horn:

if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster.

only when necessary, to avoid collisions.

when feeling angry or upset.

to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Question 16:

This sign warns that:

traffic must merge left.

the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.

traffic must merge right.

Question 17:

___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.

Warning signs

Destination signs (guide signs)

Regulation signs (regulatory signs)

Question 18:

This is:

a side road sign.

a merging traffic sign.

a right curve sign.

Question 19:

When drivers come to this sign, they must:

be ready to stop at the stop sign.

warn other drivers that a stop sign is ahead.

brake sharply and come to a complete stop.

Question 20:

If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:

hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.

get off the road and check your tires.

try your emergency lights.

Question 21:

Passing is prohibited:

when a school bus is stopped to load or unload children on a public road.

at intersections.

whenever a solid line marks the left side of your lane.

All of the above.

Question 22:

What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.

Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.

Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.

Question 23:

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

Shift to a lower gear.

Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.

Brake lightly.

Question 24:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 25:

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.

enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.

reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

Question 26:

What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?

Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.

Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.

Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.

Question 27:

This road sign is:

a speed reduction sign.

a warning sign.

a regulatory sign.

Question 28:

This regulatory sign tells drivers that:

traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead.

all vehicles must turn left immediately.

traffic in the right lane must go straight.

Question 29:

If cars approaching from opposite directions reach an intersection at the same time:

a car that moves straight must yield to cars that turn left.

a car that turns left must yield to cars that move straight or turn right.

a car that turns right must yield to cars that move straight or turn left.

Question 30:

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:

move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.

move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

Question 31:

When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:

make a U-turn.

look for a detour or another route.

come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.

Question 32:

At a light rail intersection, you should always:

share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

look both ways before crossing the tracks.

be alert and obey all traffic signals.

All of the above.

Question 33:

This road sign means:

Left turns are not allowed where this sign is displayed.

Drivers cannot make a complete turn to go in the opposite direction.

Vehicles turning left must make a U-turn.

Question 34:

When a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light, __________ must yield the right-of-way.

the pedestrian

the driver

both

whoever is slower

Question 35:

To enter a freeway:

signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

drive slowly so you can check traffic.

signal and enter the freeway. You have the right-of-way.

make a complete stop before entering the freeway.

Question 36:

If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should:

stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.

unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.

get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car.

turn off on your interior light if stopped at night.

Question 37:

When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

you may pass slower drivers crossing the track.

before you start to cross, you need to make sure there is space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

you have the right of way and do not need to check for trains.

All of the above.

Question 38:

Which of the following is true about the Anti-Locking Brake System?

It prevents skidding.

It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.

All of the above.

Question 39:

This road sign indicates that:

a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

buses and car pools may not travel in the restricted lane.

vehicles cannot go straight ahead. Cars must turn either to the right or left.

Question 40:

An edge line that angles toward the center of the road indicates that:

the road is narrower ahead.

there’s a narrow bridge ahead.

you must turn right.

Question 41:

ABS is the acronym for:

Anti-Braking System

Average-Beam System

Anti-Locking Brake System

Question 42:

If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

in the direction you want to go.

in the opposite direction of the skid.

to keep the front wheels straight.

in any direction. It doesnt matter.

Question 43:

This road sign means:

Truck stop ahead

No trucks allowed

Hill or downgrade up ahead

Question 44:

When you need to enter a freeway exit ramp:

don't slow down on the freeway itself. Wait until you are in the deceleration lane.

pass slower vehicles on the right.

slow down before entering the exit ramp.

don't slow down on the freeway itself, and maintain your speed once in the exit ramp.

Question 45:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 46:

When driving in fog, drivers should use:

low beam headlights.

parking lights.

high beam headlights.

Question 47:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 48:

you should:

drive slower than the flow of traffic.

drive with the flow of traffic.

maintain a constant speed.

drive faster than the flow of traffic.

Question 49:

A 5 oz. glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as:

one 12 oz. can of beer.

a 6-pack of beer.

one pint of wine.

a gallon of wine.

Question 50:

Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:

by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.

by the pedestrian.

to the pedestrian.

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