New Jersey knowledge test
New Jersey knowledge-test format and passing score
The New Jersey general knowledge test has 50 questions. You need 80% correct, or 40 correct answers, to pass.
- 50questions
- 40correct answers required
- 80%passing score
40 of 50 is the passing mark
The MVC sample-test page states that the actual general knowledge exam contains 50 questions and requires 80%, which is 40 correct answers.
The MVC offers multiple test languages
The MVC currently lists written testing in English, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian and Turkish. Oral testing is offered in English and Spanish, with MVC-arranged interpreter options in qualifying cases.
Failed knowledge tests have a waiting period
The MVC first-driver process says that if you fail the knowledge test, you can retest after seven days.
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