New Jersey

About the NJ MVC Knowledge Test

The New Jersey MVC Knowledge Test is a written exam that all first-time drivers must pass in order to receive a permit or license. Here's what you need to know:

  • Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions.
  • Passing Score: You must answer at least 40 questions correctly (80%) to pass.
  • Test Duration: You are given 1 hour to complete the test.
  • Language Options: Available in English, Spanish, and other languages.
  • Eligibility: Minimum age is 16 with a validated permit.
  • Retake Policy: If you fail, you must wait at least 7 days before retaking.
  • Number of Attempts: There is no set limit, but multiple failures may require additional documentation or training.
  • Topics Covered: Road signs, traffic laws, safe driving practices, and licensing rules.

The test is typically administered on a computer at an MVC Licensing Center. Be sure to bring your permit paperwork and ID documents.

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What Your New Jersey Driver License Looks Like

After passing your knowledge test, vision screening, and meeting all New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requirements, you’ll be issued a secure, federally compliant New Jersey driver license that looks like this:

Sample New Jersey Driver License

This image is for educational and illustrative purposes only. It does not contain real personal data. Photo by: NJ MVC

Frequently Asked Questions

You will need primary and secondary ID documents, proof of address, and a completed permit application. Check the official NJ MVC website for the latest requirements.

No. The NJ MVC knowledge test must be taken in-person at a licensing center.

Study the New Jersey Driver Manual, take free practice tests on DriveCar.org, and focus on road signs, laws, and safety rules.
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New Jersey Licensing Centers

Hours of operation: 8 am–4:30 pm Mon–Fri and 8 am–3 pm Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
See full info at www.njmvc.gov

#1 - Newton

51 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860

#2 - Oakland

350 Ramapo Valley Road, Suite 24, Oakland, NJ 07436

#3 - Wayne

481 Route 46 West, Wayne, NJ 07470

#4 - Paterson

125 Broadway, Suite 201, Paterson, NJ 07505

#5 - Lodi

8 Mill Street (off Garibaldi Ave), Lodi, NJ 07644

#6 - Randolph

160 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869

#7 - Newark

228 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark, NJ 07114

#8 - North Bergen

8901 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047

#9 - Washington

404 E Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882

#10 - Flemington

181-B Routes 31 & 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551

#11 - Rahway

1140 Woodbridge Rd & East Hazelwood Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065

#12 - Bayonne

Route 440 & 1347 Kennedy Blvd, Family Dollar Plaza, Bayonne, NJ 07002

#13 - Elizabeth

17 Caldwell Place, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

#14 - South Plainfield

5000 Hadley Road, Suite 102, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

#15 - Edison

45 Kilmer Road, Edison, NJ 08817

#16 - Bakers Basin

3200 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

#17 - Freehold

811 Okerson Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

#18 - Eatontown

109 Route 36, Eatontown, NJ 07724

#19 - Delanco

400 Creek Road, Delanco, NJ 08075

#20 - Toms River

1861 Hooper Avenue, Village Square, Toms River, NJ 08753

#21 - Manahawkin

712 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin Plaza, Suite 9, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

#22 - Runnemede

835 E Clements Bridge Road, Runnemede Plaza, Runnemede, NJ 08078

#23 - Camden

2600 Mount Ephraim Avenue, Suite 400, Camden, NJ 08104

#24 - West Deptford

215 Crown Point Road (I-295 exit 20), Thorofare, NJ 08086

#25 - Salem

The Finlaw Building, 199 East Broadway, 1st Floor, Salem, NJ 08079

#26 - Cardiff

6725 Black Horse Pike, Harbor Square, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

#27 - Vineland

9 West Park Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360

#28 - Rio Grande

3305 Bay Shore Road, Breakwater Shopping Plaza, North Cape May, NJ 08204