NJMVC NJ Traffic Laws — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over in New Jersey?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.05%
- 0.02%
Correct answer: 0.08%
New Jersey follows the national standard of 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over. For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.01%.
Question 2: When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights in NJ, you must:
- Stop at least 25 feet away regardless of direction (Correct answer)
- Stop only if traveling behind the bus
- Slow to 15 mph and proceed carefully
- Stop only on undivided highways
Correct answer: Stop at least 25 feet away regardless of direction
In New Jersey, all traffic must stop at least 25 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights, regardless of direction, unless separated by a raised median.
Question 3: What is New Jersey's move-over law?
- Move over one lane or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles (Correct answer)
- Move to the right lane at all times
- Move over for any stopped vehicle
- Yield to pedestrians at all intersections
Correct answer: Move over one lane or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles
New Jersey's move-over law requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed when approaching emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or maintenance vehicles stopped on the roadside.
Question 4: New Jersey is one of the few states that prohibits:
- Pumping your own gas at most stations (Correct answer)
- Right turns on red in all locations
- Driving with headlights on during the day
- Using cruise control on highways
Correct answer: Pumping your own gas at most stations
New Jersey (along with Oregon for most vehicles) prohibits self-service gasoline pumping at most gas stations, requiring attendants to pump fuel.
Question 5: What is the speed limit in a New Jersey school zone unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The default speed limit in New Jersey school zones is 25 mph when children are present, unless signs indicate a different speed.
Question 6: How many points does New Jersey assign for running a red light?
- 2 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 0 points
Correct answer: 2 points
Running a red light in New Jersey results in 2 motor vehicle points on your driving record, plus fines and potential insurance surcharges.
NJMVC NJ Traffic Laws
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over in New Jersey?