Practice following distance, weather, night driving and sharing the road, with questions based on the New Jersey Driver Manual.
Up to 25 percent longer
Large vehicles can need up to 25 percent more distance to stop in bad weather.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 8, Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses, p. 147-149
November 15 to April 1
New Jersey allows studded snow tires from November 15 through April 1.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Road Conditions, p. 97-98
When its whole front shows in your rearview mirror
Pull back in only once the whole front of the truck is visible in your mirror.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 8, Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses, p. 147-149
You may lose control, even near 35 mph
Violent steering while braking can cause a loss of control in an ABS car, even at 35 mph on dry pavement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3, Proper Braking, p. 53
About 2 to 4 mph
Back up slowly, at about walking speed.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3, Driving in Reverse, p. 55
The driver
The driver answers for every passenger under 18; adults in the front seat answer for themselves.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3, Buckle up: New Jersey's Seat Belt Law, p. 40
Snow and ice on the hood, roof, trunk and windshield
State law requires reasonable efforts to clear snow and ice from all exposed surfaces before you drive.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 3, Car Condition, p. 45-47
Four seconds or more
Wet roads call for stretching the usual three-second gap to four seconds or more.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Road Conditions, p. 97-98
At least 12 seconds
Looking 12 seconds ahead gives you time to spot problems and react.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Driving Situations: City Driving, p. 101
About every two hours
Resting about every two hours, or sharing the driving, helps prevent highway hypnosis.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual, Chapter 5, Tired Driver/Highway Hypnosis, p. 92-93
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the New Jersey Driver Manual (2026 edition (back cover code R0726), PDF modified 2026-09-23, read 2026-11-07 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.