New Jersey permit test: vehicle equipment and lights
Keeping the car in safe condition, using headlights and other lights, inspection and insurance. 14 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Sample vehicle equipment and lights questions
1. You test your brakes in an empty parking lot at 20 mph. Within what distance should your car be able to stop?
- A. 10 feet
- B. 25 feet
- C. 50 feet
- D. 100 feet
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B. 25 feet
Brakes in good condition should stop the vehicle within 25 feet at 20 mph. You can mark the distance with chalk in an empty lot to check.
2. At night, an oncoming car is approaching with its high beams on. What should you do?
- A. Turn off your headlights for a moment
- B. Look toward the right side of the road until it passes
- C. Look directly at the headlights to judge distance
- D. Flash your high beams to warn the other driver
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B. Look toward the right side of the road until it passes
If a vehicle approaches with high beams on, look to the right side of the road until it passes. Never flash your high beams at an approaching driver.
3. Your turn signals stop working while you are out running errands. What should you do until they are repaired?
- A. Turn on your hazard lights whenever you turn
- B. Tap your brakes before each turn
- C. Use hand signals
- D. Avoid making left turns
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C. Use hand signals
If your turn signals do not work, get them fixed as soon as possible and use hand signals until they are repaired.
4. It is one hour after sunset, and you want to drive using only your parking lights. Is that allowed?
- A. Yes, if you are in a residential zone
- B. No, you must use your headlights
- C. Yes, if your fog lights are also on
- D. Yes, if you drive below 25 mph
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B. No, you must use your headlights
Headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Parking lights and auxiliary lights cannot legally be used in place of headlights.