There is no MVC road test center in Lakewood. Lakewood has an MVC vehicle center and an inspection station on Route 70, but neither gives road tests. For the road test, Lakewood-area drivers book a center on the MVC road testing list, such as Miller Air Park and Eatontown.
Where to take the road test near Lakewood
The MVC road testing list has 15 centers. The ones closest to Lakewood (Ocean County) are:
- Miller Air Park: Route 530 and Mule Rd, Berkeley Township, NJ 08757
- Eatontown: 109 Route 36 West, Eatontown, NJ 07724
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 Lakewood
Lakewood has two MVC addresses on Route 70, and neither gives road tests. The vehicle center is at 1195 Rte 70, Leisure Center, Store 9, and the inspection station is at 1145 Rte 70, Lakewood, NJ 08701.
A vehicle center handles registrations and titles, not licenses. Freehold and Manahawkin are the nearby licensing centers.
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 Lakewood
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. Skillful Driving School (Lakewood)
- Office at 135 Country Club Dr., Lakewood, NJ 08701.
- States NJ MVC License No. 000067.
- Says it has been in business since 2001.
- Road Test Service listed at $150 with use of the school's vehicle and door-to-door pickup. Road Test/Refresher combo listed at $245.
- Road test prep covers parallel parking, k turn (3 point turn) and reversing.
- One-hour lesson $95, two-hour lesson $190. 16-Year Old Program $480 for students who passed the permit test at school.
- Serves Ocean and Monmouth counties, with Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, Freehold and Manalapan in its town list.
- Company claims: 20+ instructors, 2,500+ new drivers per year. These are the school's own figures.
- Phone: 732-363-0410
2. Advanced Driving School (Lakewood)
- Office at 328 Second St., Lakewood, NJ 08701.
- Driving Test service listed at $150, one-on-one with pickup in Lakewood. Must be booked through the office.
- Single lessons listed at $90. Six-lesson package listed at $510.
- Uses dual-controlled cars.
- Office hours Monday to Thursday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Friday 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Service areas: Brick, Freehold, Howell, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Toms River and Wall.
- Says many students pass on the first try, and says it does not guarantee a pass. No license number listed on the pages read.
- Phone: (732) 363-3002
3. Shore Points Driving School (Monmouth and Ocean counties)
- States NJ License #000060.
- Serves Monmouth and Ocean counties.
- Road test service: an instructor accompanies the student and gives a review lesson covering parking, hill parking and backing.
- Car rental for road tests is available, with or without transportation.
- Says the MVC road test appointment is booked separately and the school's road test service is booked through its office.
- The page does not name Lakewood as a service town.
- Phone: 732-262-5420
Road test near Lakewood: FAQ
Does Lakewood have an MVC road test center?
No. Lakewood is not on the MVC road testing list. Lakewood has an MVC vehicle center and an inspection station on Route 70, but neither gives road tests.
Where is the closest road test center to Lakewood?
The closest centers on the MVC road testing list are Miller Air Park, Route 530 and Mule Rd, Berkeley Township, NJ 08757; Eatontown, 109 Route 36 West, Eatontown, NJ 07724.
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 Lakewood schools offer a car for the road test?
Skillful Driving School lists a $150 Road Test Service with use of its vehicle and door-to-door pickup. Advanced Driving School lists a $150 driving test service with pickup in Lakewood.
What happens if I do not pass?
The MVC says you must wait at least 14 days before you take the road test again.
