New Jersey Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free New Jersey permit practice test: official facts from NJ MVC, questions written from the official New Jersey Driver Manual.
- 50 questions
- 80% pass mark, 40 of 50
- $10 fee, Permit
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Official facts from NJ MVC
| Official exam name | Knowledge Test |
|---|---|
| Run by | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) official page |
| Number of questions | 50 |
| Pass mark | 40 of 50 (80%) |
| Time limit | None published by NJ MVC |
| Fee | $10 — Permit feePermit fee: special learner permit (age 16, purchased by the driving-school instructor) or examination permit (age 17+), each $10 and valid two years (GDL). Red GDL reflectorized decals $4 per pair. No separate knowledge-test or retest fee is listed. Probationary license after the road test: $6 on the MVC web pages. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | NJ MVC test booking and locations (official site) |
The New Jersey Knowledge Test has 50 questions; you need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, per NJ MVC; questions come from the official New Jersey Driver Manual (2026 edition).
Source: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | 6 Points of ID, proof of residential address and proof of Social Security number. Under 18: signed parent/guardian consent. Form BA-412D (special learner permit, via driving school) or BA-208 (examination permit). Vision test at the knowledge-test appointment. |
|---|---|
| Retake | 'IF YOU FAIL, you can re-test in 7 days.' |
| Attempts | No attempt cap stated. 'ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR PERMIT, YOU HAVE 2 YEARS TO FINISH STEPS 1-4 ... OR YOU MUST GET A NEW PERMIT.' |
| Languages | Web: 'The written tests are offered in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, and Turkish. Oral tests are offered in English and Spanish.' Manual (2026) also lists American Sign Language. If your language is not offered you must first attempt the test in an offered language; MVC then arranges a state-approved interpreter (inform MVC at least two weeks ahead). |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and markings as shown in the New Jersey Driver Manual. |
| Handbook | New Jersey Driver Manual — 2026 (cover); pages marked 'Revised 4/2026'; listed on the MVC manuals page as 'Revised 09/26' (PDF last modified 23 Sep 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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New Jersey knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the New Jersey permit test?
The New Jersey knowledge test has 50 questions, per NJ MVC.
What is the pass mark for the New Jersey permit test?
You need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, per NJ MVC.
Is the New Jersey permit test hard?
You need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, so in the official 50-question format you can get at most 10 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official New Jersey Driver Manual (2026 edition) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the New Jersey permit test cost?
$10 — Permit fee, per NJ MVC.
Is there a free New Jersey permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free New Jersey knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 50 questions and the official pass mark of 40 of 50 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official New Jersey Driver Manual. Read the New Jersey Driver Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by NJ MVC.