New Jersey Permit Test (MVC Knowledge Test) — All Questions

A good way to keep a safe following distance in good conditions is to:

• a.Match the bumper ahead of you
• b.Use at least a two- to three-second gap behind the car ahead✓
• c.Stay one car length back at any speed
• d.Follow closely to save fuel

A two- to three-second following gap gives you time to react and stop safely, and it should grow in poor conditions. (NJ Driver Manual, following distance)

Before changing lanes, in addition to using mirrors and signaling, you should:

• a.Rely only on the rearview mirror
• b.Speed up sharply
• c.Turn your head to check your blind spot✓
• d.Close your eyes and drift over

Mirrors do not show blind spots, so glance over your shoulder before moving into another lane. (NJ Driver Manual, changing lanes)

When sharing the road with a motorcycle, a car driver should:

• a.Share the lane side by side
• b.Allow a motorcycle a full lane and extra following room✓
• c.Follow closely to be seen
• d.Pass with only inches to spare

Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane; give them extra space because they can stop quickly and are easy to overlook. (NJ Driver Manual, sharing the road)

A school bus ahead of you stops and displays flashing red lights on a two-lane road. You must:

• a.Continue if no children are visible
• b.Stop at least 25 feet away in both directions✓
• c.Pass on the right
• d.Pass slowly on the left

You must stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights, whether behind it or oncoming, until the lights stop. (NJ Driver Manual, school buses)