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New Jersey Permit Test: Turning Practice Questions
Signaling, turn lanes, U-turns and turning on red.
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Question 1
How far before turning must you signal in New Jersey?
At least 25 feet
At least 100 feet
Only at the corner
At least 500 feet
Correct answer: At least 100 feet
Put on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning and cancel it after the turn.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 2
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
Hand and arm downward
Wave the arm in a circle
Hand and arm straight out
Hand and arm upward
Correct answer: Hand and arm upward
Right turn: hand and arm upward; left turn: straight out; stop or slow: downward, palm to the rear.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 3
In a 3-point (K) turn, where do you start?
From the center line, so you have room on both sides
From a driveway
From the left curb
From the right edge of the road
Correct answer: From the right edge of the road
Start from the right edge, signal left, turn forward to near the left curb, back right, then forward left.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
Question 4
When is a right turn on red allowed in New Jersey?
Anytime without stopping
Only when a green arrow is lit, after slowing down but without stopping
Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, after a full stop and yielding
Only with a green arrow
Correct answer: Unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted, after a full stop and yielding
NJ law authorizes a right turn on red after a full stop and checking traffic, yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, unless signed otherwise.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 5
How should you approach a right turn?
Swinging wide into the left lane first to make the turn easier
As far to the right as possible, close to the curb or parked cars
From the center lane
From the left lane
Correct answer: As far to the right as possible, close to the curb or parked cars
Approach as far right as possible, keeping close to the curb or parked vehicles, and don't swing outward into another lane.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 6
Turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, which lane should you turn into?
The left lane of the road you are entering
Any lane
The right lane, then move left when safe
The center lane
Correct answer: The left lane of the road you are entering
Approach in the left lane and turn into the left lane of the road you're entering.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 7
Turning left from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, which lane should you enter first?
The shoulder
The far right lane directly, crossing all the lanes in one smooth turn
Any open lane
The lane nearest the center line (the passing lane), then move right when safe
Correct answer: The lane nearest the center line (the passing lane), then move right when safe
Turn into the lane nearest the center line on the right side—the passing lane—then move right out of it when traffic permits.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 8
When two vehicles meet at an intersection and both are turning left, how should each turn?
One must wait for a green arrow
To the right of the center, passing behind each other
To the left of the center of the intersection
Around each other in a circle
Correct answer: To the left of the center of the intersection
When safe, each motorist should turn to the left of the center of the intersection.
Source: Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations
Question 9
You realize you've missed your turn. What should you do?
Back up carefully to the turn if no one is behind
Make a sudden U-turn
Stop and wait for a gap
Take the next turn rather than backing up
Correct answer: Take the next turn rather than backing up
If a turn is missed, never back up; it's better to take the next turn than to risk a crash.
Source: Chapter 3: Driver Responsibility
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