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Safe Driving Rules and Regulations — New Jersey Driver's License Practice Test

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What should a motorist never do when another vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian?

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This New Jersey Driver's License Safe Driving Rules and Regulations practice set has 81 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real New Jersey Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This chapter covers the rules that govern everyday driving decisions: speed control, passing, right-of-way, intersections, turning, and when a driver is legally required to stop.

The most heavily tested material includes passing rules based on lane-line markings, stopping distance from a stopped school bus, stopping for pedestrians in a crosswalk, and cell phone restrictions — handheld phone use is banned while driving.

A common mistake is misjudging the school bus stopping distance or assuming a broken center line always means it's safe to pass — passing is still never allowed near intersections, railroad crossings, or on hills and curves with limited visibility.

How far must I stop from a stopped school bus?

On most roads, a motorist must stop at least 25 feet away when a school bus has its red lights flashing, and must not proceed until the bus signals have turned off.

When am I allowed to pass another vehicle?

You may pass when the center line on your side is broken, there's no oncoming traffic, and you're not near an intersection, railroad crossing, hill, or curve with limited visibility. Passing must be completed before the lines become solid again.

Is a right turn on red allowed in New Jersey?

Yes, unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted. You must come to a full stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and yield to all oncoming traffic before turning.

Written from the official New Jersey Driver Manual — Safe Driving Rules and Regulations ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Safe Driving Rules and Regulations bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

In New Jersey, what is the speed limit in a school zone, business, or residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph — Correct answer
- 35 mph
- 50 mph
- 55 mph
Explanation: New Jersey law sets a 25 mph speed limit in school zones, business, or residential districts.
Handbook: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations — Speed Control
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts in New Jersey unless otherwise posted?
- 35 mph — Correct answer
- 25 mph
- 45 mph
- 50 mph
Explanation: The posted New Jersey limit for suburban business and residential districts is 35 mph.
Handbook: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations — Speed Control
On non-posted rural roadways in New Jersey, what is the speed limit?
- 50 mph — Correct answer
- 35 mph
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
Explanation: New Jersey sets the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways at 50 mph.
Handbook: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations — Speed Control