The Test
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Road Test Information
The road test or driving test is the final step in order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of New Jersey. Road Tests are administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. During the Road Test a NJ MVC examiner will evaluate your ability to handle the motor vehicle and your ability to interact in traffic safely. In order to be tested you must make an appointment.
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Schedule a Road Test
The road test allows the driver to demonstrate an understanding of safe driving by adhering to the rules of the road. The road test may be taken once the knowledge and vision tests are successfully completed at a driver testing center, and you have practiced supervised driving for at least 3-6 months, depending on your age.
An appointment is needed to take a road test. You may schedule your road test online at this link. You may also schedule an appointment at a driver testing center. A Safety Specialist (Examiner) will accompany you while driving in an off-road testing area or on a public road course. The test will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Backup cameras and parking sensors that have been installed on a motor vehicle are permitted to be used during a road test.
Here’s how you can do it.
What to bring to a Road Test?
- The same identification (6 Points of ID) you used to obtain a permit. Read more about the 6 Points of ID.
- A valid examination permit
- An accompanying New Jersey licensed driver who is at least age 21 and has had their New Jersey driver’s license for at least three years.
- License plate decals. Red, reflective decals must be affixed to plates on a vehicle used for the road test of drivers under age 21. Decals are to be purchased at the time of the learners/examination permit or probationary license issuance. If decals were not purchased at that time, please visit any MVC agency and pay the required fee of $4.00 for a new set.
- A registered vehicle with a current inspection sticker and an insurance card. The vehicle must allow the Safety Specialist access to the emergency brake from the passenger seat. The Safety Specialist must be able to reach either the foot brake or parking brake.
- Rental cars are acceptable only if the driver taking the test is included on the rental contract as an additional driver and is of contract age.
- The rental of a driving school auto is permitted.
Things you will need.
What skills are tested?
- Driving in reverse
- Stopping at appropriate signs
- Nearing corners or intersections
- Stopping smoothly
- Sitting properly
- Turning around
- Steering properly
- Parallel parking
- Yielding to right-of-way
After you pass the test?
The Safety Specialist will endorse your examination permit allowing you to obtain your license at a motor vehicle agency.
What if you fail the road test?
You must wait at least fourteen (14) days before taking the road test again.
Possible reasons why your vehicle will cause you to be denied the opportunity to take the road test:
- It is deemed unsafe or unsuitable for a road test.
- It has an improper, expired, or no inspection sticker.
- Equipment in the vehicle prevents the Safety Specialist from reaching the foot or parking brakes.
- It is a self-parking vehicle.
- There is a defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the vehicle including poor brakes, a defective parking brake, unsafe tires, unreasonably unclean interior, a fast engine idle, or missing seatbelts.
- It does not have the required license plate decals.
- Tinted windows.
Our Road Test Preparation
- Steering: Steer smoothly whether you are driving straight ahead, turning or backing up.
- Acceleration: Accelerate smoothly and moderately. Don’t race the engine or cause it to stall.
- Braking: Bring the vehicle to a stop gently. Start braking well before your stopping position to avoid abrupt stops. Make sure you stop your vehicle in the proper position of the lane.
- Clutch/Gears: Always be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. With either an automatic or a manual transmission, shift into the proper gear at the right time without “grinding” the gears.
- Speed: Obey the posted speed limit, of course, but also adjust your speed properly due to weather, road, visibility and traffic conditions.
- Following distance: Keep an adequate space “cushion” between your vehicle and those you are following. Use the “two second rule” described in the Driver’s Manual. Be sure to increase your following distance in poor weather or visibility.
- Traffic signs, signals and markings: Know the meanings of signs, signals and pavement markings, and obey them consistently.
- Stopping position: If a stop is required, stop your vehicle before it reaches an intersecting street. If stop lines or crosswalks are present, stop before crossing them. If your view is blocked after stopping behind the crosswalk, move up until you can clearly see your way, then stop again if necessary.
- Lane selection and position: Keep your vehicle in the proper traffic lane, especially when preparing to make turns. Don’t allow room for another vehicle to pass you on the side that you are turning toward.
- Communication: Let other drivers and pedestrians know which way you want to go. Use your directional signals or horn consistently and at the proper times.
- Observation: Look for and identify potential problems or hazards in the traffic around you – not just straight ahead, but behind you and on either side. Check your mirrors frequently, but be sure to look over your shoulder behind you when changing lanes or backing up.
- Anticipate and react: Anticipate possible driving errors by others and be ready to react safely to make up for their mistakes