There is no MVC road test center in Newton. Newton has an MVC licensing center and an inspection station, but neither gives road tests. For the road test, Newton-area drivers book a center on the MVC road testing list, such as Randolph and Wayne.
Where to take the road test near Newton
The MVC road testing list has 15 centers. The ones closest to Newton (Sussex County) are:
- Randolph: 160 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
- Wayne: 481 Route 46 West, Wayne, NJ 07470
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 Newton
Newton has two MVC addresses, and neither gives road tests. The licensing and vehicle center is at 51 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. The inspection station is at 90 Moran Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
You can get your permit and other licensing services at the Newton licensing center on Sparta Ave. Only the road test itself happens elsewhere.
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 Newton
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. Sussex Driving School (Newton)
- Office at 93 Spring St, Suite 506, Newton. MVC school list shows it as Sussex Driving School LLC (DRS000107).
- Zutobi listing: mandatory 6-hour behind-the-wheel training for GDL permit holders and private lessons for older students; hours Mon-Sat 11 AM-7 PM.
- School's own site would not load during research, so road test car and prices were not verified.
- Listing says it is the only full-time, fully staffed driving school in its region. This is the school's claim and was not verified.
- Phone: (973) 209-1555
2. ABC Driving School (Hackettstown)
- Says it serves Hackettstown, Sussex, Morris, Passaic, Warren and surrounding areas.
- Road test page: students can rent the school's car for the road test, and instructors meet you at the road test site or offer door-to-door service. The page does not name a specific center.
- All vehicles have dual controls. Lessons run 7 days a week.
- Lists Lic. #000036. Office at 150 Mountain Ave 2-2, Hackettstown, hours Mon-Fri 9-6.
- School's own claims: educating drivers since 2000 and a 99% pass rate. No prices listed.
- Phone: (908) 850-3748
3. Morris Driving School (Dover)
- Zutobi listing shows an office at 8 N Morris St, Ste 301, Dover, with hours Mon-Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3.
- Listing names driver training, road testing and road test preparation for teens and adults.
- MVC school list shows Morris Driving School LLC (DRS000279) in Dover.
- School's own site would not load during research, so the car and prices were not verified.
- Phone: (973) 620-9890
Road test near Newton: FAQ
Does Newton have an MVC road test center?
No. Newton is not on the MVC road testing list. Newton has an MVC licensing center and an inspection station, but neither gives road tests.
Where is the closest road test center to Newton?
The closest centers on the MVC road testing list are Randolph, 160 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869; Wayne, 481 Route 46 West, Wayne, NJ 07470.
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 school is based in Newton?
Sussex Driving School, 93 Spring St, Suite 506, Newton, (973) 209-1555. It is listed in the MVC driving school list.
What happens if I do not pass?
The MVC says you must wait at least 14 days before you take the road test again.
