There is no MVC road test center in Cape May. The MVC site on West Shellbay Ave. in Cape May is an inspection station, not the airport road test site. For the road test, Cape May-area drivers book a center on the MVC road testing list, such as Cape May Airport and Mays Landing.
Where to take the road test near Cape May
The MVC road testing list has 15 centers. The ones closest to Cape May (Cape May County) are:
- Cape May Airport: 507 Terminal Drive, Erma, NJ 08242 (basic auto test only, Wednesdays only)
- Mays Landing: 1477 19th St, Hamilton Industrial Park, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Road test centers are open 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, by appointment only. Book online or at a driver testing center, and go to the address on your appointment confirmation.
What the MVC has in Cape May
The MVC site at 6 West Shellbay Ave., Cape May, NJ 08210, is an inspection station (appointment only). It does not give road tests, and it is not the same place as the Cape May Airport road test site in Erma.
Cape May County's road test site is the Cape May Airport in Erma, which gives the basic auto test on Wednesdays only. Licensing is at the Rio Grande center, 3305 Bay Shore Rd, Breakwater Shopping Plaza, North Cape May, NJ 08204.
What to bring to the road test
- Your valid examination permit and the 6 Points of ID used for it
- An accompanying New Jersey licensed driver who is 21 or older and has held a New Jersey license for 3 or more years
- A registered car with a current inspection sticker, insurance card and plate decals (red, reflective decals if you are under 21)
The examiner must be able to reach the emergency brake from the passenger seat. The MVC turns away cars with an improper, expired or missing inspection sticker, tinted windows or missing decals, and self-parking cars. The test takes about 10 to 15 minutes and checks reversing, stopping at signs, corners and intersections, smooth stopping, steering, turning around, parallel parking and yielding.
Before the test, the MVC requires supervised practice: 6 months for GDL drivers under 21, 3 months for GDL drivers 21 and over, and 20 days for non-GDL drivers. If you do not pass, you must wait at least 14 days to test again.
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Driving schools near Cape May
We did not test or rank these schools, and there is no pass-rate data to rank them by. Details come from each school's own website or the source named in its entry. Prices and offers change, so call before you book.
1. Ocean City Driving School (Ocean City area (address not listed))
- Its site says it serves Atlantic County and Cape May County, and operates statewide.
- Offers beginner's classes, defensive driving courses and lessons for all ages, including teens preparing for a permit.
- Site lists about 25 instructors and over 30 vehicles. It does not say which vehicle is used for road tests.
- School's own claims: operating since 1974, helps more than 4,000 novice drivers a year.
- Prices and license number are not listed.
- Phone: 609-399-0275
2. Safeway Driving School of Cape May County (Wildwood)
- Yellow Pages lists 6003 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260, categories Driving Instruction, Traffic Schools and Driving Proficiency Test Service, and 18 years in business.
- The NJ MVC list of licensed schools shows Safeway Driving School Cape May Co. LLC at 6001 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 (the two addresses differ slightly).
- No own website was found. Confirm road test help directly with the school.
- Phone: (609) 522-5300
3. Training Wheels Driving School (Galloway)
- Zutobi lists it at 28 S New York Rd, Ste B4, Galloway, NJ 08205, and shows it on its Cape May County page.
- Listing describes permit tests and behind the wheel practice. Hours: Mon to Fri 9 AM to 7 PM, Sat and Sun 9 AM to 1 PM.
- Galloway is in Atlantic County, so confirm it will travel to the Cape May area. No prices listed.
- Phone: (609) 241-0118
Road test near Cape May: FAQ
Does Cape May have an MVC road test center?
No. Cape May is not on the MVC road testing list. The MVC site on West Shellbay Ave. in Cape May is an inspection station, not the airport road test site.
Where is the closest road test center to Cape May?
The closest centers on the MVC road testing list are Cape May Airport, 507 Terminal Drive, Erma, NJ 08242 (basic auto test only, Wednesdays only); Mays Landing, 1477 19th St, Hamilton Industrial Park, Mays Landing, NJ 08330.
Do I need an appointment for the road test?
Yes. Every New Jersey road test needs an appointment, booked online or at a driver testing center. Centers are open 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
Which driving schools serve Cape May?
Ocean City Driving School says it serves Cape May County. The MVC licensed list shows Safeway Driving School Cape May Co. LLC in Wildwood Crest.
What happens if I do not pass?
The MVC says you must wait at least 14 days before you take the road test again.
