Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program
If you move within New Jersey, how long do you have to report your address change to the MVC?
A) 24 hours
B) One week
C) Two weeks
D) 30 days
Correct Answer Choice: B) One week
Explanation: New Jersey law requires address changes to be reported within 7 days of moving.
Reference: Chapter 1, Page 4
What is the maximum penalty for a motorist who fails to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
A) $100 fine and 1 point
B) $200 fine, 2 points, and up to 15 days of community service
C) $500 fine and license suspension
D) 5 points and a mandatory jail sentence
Correct Answer: B) $200 fine, 2 points, and up to 15 days of community service
Explanation: If the violation results in no injury, these are the standard penalties.
Reference: Chapter 8, Page 142
What is the fine if a motorist fails to remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving?
A) $10 to $25
B) $25 to $75
C) $100
D) $250
Correct Answer: B) $25 to $75
Explanation: This fine applies even if the snow or ice does not fly off the vehicle.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 128
What is the fine for a first-offense conviction of carrying an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle?
A) $100
B) $200
C) $500
D) $1,000
Correct Answer: B) $200
Explanation: This applies even if the driver is not drinking the beverage.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 128
How is a "Habitual Offender" defined in New Jersey?
A) A motorist with 12 points
B) A motorist suspended three times in three years
C) A motorist with two DUIs in 10 years
D) A motorist who speeds daily
Correct Answer: B) A motorist suspended three times in three years
Explanation: These drivers face much harsher penalties than first-time violators.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 122
If you legally change your name due to marriage or divorce, within what timeframe must you notify the MVC?
A) One week
B) Two weeks
C) One month
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: B) Two weeks
Explanation: Any legal name change must be updated on your record within 14 days.
Reference: Chapter 1, Page 4
On a multi-lane road, how far before a crosswalk should a motorist stop to avoid blocking the view of other drivers?
A) 10 feet
B) 20 feet
C) 30 feet
D) 50 feet
Correct Answer: C) 30 feet
Explanation: Stopping 30 feet back ensures drivers in adjacent lanes can see pedestrians clearly.
Reference: Chapter 8, Page 144
If ice flies off a private vehicle and causes injury or property damage, what is the fine?
A) $50 to $100
B) $100 to $500
C) $200 to $1,000
D) Up to $5,000
Correct Answer: C) $200 to $1,000
Explanation: The penalty is higher if the failure to clear the vehicle results in actual harm.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 128
For a driver under 21, what BAC level is considered "under the influence"?
A) 0.01% or higher
B) 0.05% or higher
C) 0.08% or higher
D) Only if they appear intoxicated
Correct Answer: A) 0.01% or higher
Explanation: New Jersey has a "Zero Tolerance" policy for underage drinking and driving.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 122
How many points are removed from your record after completing a voluntary Defensive Driving Course?
A) 1 point
B) 2 points
C) 3 points
D) 5 points
Correct Answer: B) 2 points
Explanation: This credit can only be applied once every five years for point reduction.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 135
Under GDL Option A (Early Bird Road), how many practice driving hours are required before taking the road test?
A) 6 hours
B) 30 hours
C) 50 hours (including 10 at night)
D) 100 hours
Correct Answer: C) 50 hours (including 10 hours at night)
Explanation: The 2025 manual requires 50 hours of supervised practice, 10 of which must be after dark.
Reference: Chapter 1, Page 14
When parallel parking, how many inches must your tires be from the curb to be considered legal?
A) Exactly 3 inches
B) No more than 6 inches
C) No more than 12 inches
D) Within 10 inches
Correct Answer: B) No more than 6 inches
Explanation: Parking farther than 6 inches from the curb can obstruct the travel lane.
Reference: Chapter 3, Page 58
Under the "Safe Passing Law," what is the minimum safety zone a driver must provide when passing a cyclist on a single-lane road?
A) 2 feet
B) 3 feet
C) 4 feet
D) 6 feet
Correct Answer: C) 4 feet
Explanation: If 4 feet isn't possible, the driver must slow down and wait for a safe chance to pass.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 129
If a driver under 21 buys alcohol in a place with a liquor license, what is the fine?
A) $250
B) $500
C) $750
D) $1,000
Correct Answer: B) $500
Explanation: The individual may also lose their license for six months.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 122
What is the annual surcharge for a motorist who accumulates six or more points within three years?
A) $50 for 6 points
B) $100 for 6 points
C) $150 for 6 points, plus $25 for each additional point
D) $1,000 total
Correct Answer: C) $150 for 6 points, plus $25 for each additional point.
Explanation: This surcharge is paid annually for three years.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 136
What is the specific fine for altering a driver license or showing an altered license?
A) Up to $100
B) Up to $250
C) Up to $500
D) Up to $1,000
Correct Answer: D) Up to $1,000
Explanation: Tampering with a license is a serious offense that can also lead to loss of driving privileges and/or imprisonment.
Reference: Chapter 1, Page 6
What is the maximum speed you may drive when passing a frozen dessert (ice cream) truck with flashing red lights?
A) 5 mph
B) 10 mph
C) 15 mph
D) 25 mph
Correct Answer: C) 15 mph
Explanation: Drivers must stop first, then may pass slowly if it is safe to do so.
Reference: Chapter 4, Page 77
What is the fine for failing to comply with an officer's request to turn on your vehicle's interior lights during a stop?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $100
D) $200
Correct Answer: B) $50
Explanation: This law is intended to improve safety for officers during nighttime traffic stops.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 128
How long is the license suspension for a third DUI offense (on or after 12/1/19)?
A) 2 years
B) 5 years
C) 8 years
D) Permanent
Correct Answer: C) 8 years
Explanation: Penalties for repeat offenders were significantly increased in recent years.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 125
What is the fine for a first-offense "Hit-and-Run" involving bodily injury or death?
A) $500 to $1,000
B) $1,000 to $2,000
C) $2,500 to $5,000
D) $10,000
Correct Answer: C) $2,500 to $5,000
Explanation: The driver also faces potential jail time and a one-year license loss.
Reference: Chapter 7, Page 129
What is the fine for failing to display the red GDL decals on your license plates?
A) $25
B) $50
C) $100
D) $250
Correct Answer: C) $100
Explanation: This is the standard fine for violating any GDL restriction.
Reference: Chapter 1, Page 13
What are the permitted dates for using studded snow tires in New Jersey?
A) Oct 1 to Mar 1
B) Nov 1 to April 30
C) Nov 15 to April 1
D) Dec 1 to Mar 15
Correct Answer: C) Nov 15 to April 1
Explanation: These dates are strictly enforced to protect road surfaces from damage.
Reference: Chapter 5, Page 101
Motorists pay double fines for exceeding a 65 mph limit by how many miles per hour?
A) 5 mph
B) 10 mph or more
C) 15 mph
D) 20 mph
Correct Answer: B) 10 mph or more
Explanation: Double fines apply to most moving violations in 65 mph zones.
Reference: Chapter 4, Page 62 & Chapter 7, Page 128
Who is responsible for the safe transportation of friends or family who have been drinking?
A) The owner of the car
B) The oldest person present
C) The designated driver
D) The bartender
Correct Answer: C) The designated driver
Explanation: Designated drivers ensure the safety of those they escort and other motorists.
Reference: Chapter 6, Page 117
What is the fine for breaking the law regarding handheld cellular telephone use for a first offense?
A) $100
B) $200-$400
C) $400-$600
D) $800
Correct Answer: B) $200-$400
Explanation: Fines increase significantly for subsequent offenses within 10 years.
Reference: Chapter 4, Page 84