DMV Master · Free Cheat Sheet
New Jersey DMV — 2026
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC)
NJ
Updated: April 28, 2026
Test Format
50
Total questions
80%
Passing score
40/50
Min. correct
Multiple choice
Eligibility & Fees
| Permit age | 16 |
| License age | 17 (probationary) / 18 (full) |
| Permit fee | $10 |
| License fee | $24 (4-year) |
| Permit holding period | 6 months minimum (probationary) |
| Supervised hours | 50 hours total (10 at night) |
⚠ Memorize this — New Jersey-specific
Self-serve gasoline is illegal statewide. Drivers must remain in vehicle while attendants pump gas.
💡 Pro tip
Jughandle (right-then-loop-back) intersections and the no-self-serve rule are uniquely New Jersey — both appear on the test.
Top 5 Questions to Know
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1. Is it legal for drivers to pump their own gasoline in New Jersey?
Answer: No — gasoline must be dispensed by an attendant, and the driver must remain in the vehicle.
New Jersey is the only US state with a total statewide ban on self-service gasoline (NJSA §34:3A-7). Attendants must pump all fuel, and drivers typically remain inside their vehicle. The law dates to ...
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2. In most of New Jersey, may you turn right on a red light after a full stop?
Answer: Yes, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.
New Jersey follows the standard US rule: right on red is legal after a full stop, unless a sign prohibits it. However, certain dense urban areas (parts of Newark and Jersey City) have many "No Turn on...
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3. What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?
Answer: A sharp curve is ahead
A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.
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4. Blue signs usually provide information about ____.
Answer: services for road users
Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.
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5. What does this sign indicate?
Answer: Come to a complete stop
A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test
- ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
- ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
- ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
- ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
- ✗ Improper lane changes