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Newark MVC: Services and Road Test Information
Newark MVC in Newark is one of 15 New Jersey road test sites. Book on the MVC's own site, check your car meets the rules, and compare the 9 driving schools that say they bring a car for tests here.
We are not the MVC and cannot see or book appointments. Book through the MVC scheduling site.
Services available at Newark MVC
Road test hours
8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends
Appointment only.
After you pass
The examiner endorses your permit; you get the license at a licensing center.
Other MVC services listed as Newark
| Service | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing center | 228 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark 07114 | 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and 8 am to 3 pm Saturday, closed Sunday |
| Regional service center | 228 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark 07114 | 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends |
Top driving schools for the Newark road test
These schools say on their own website that they bring a car to Newark. Verified schools come first, then schools in Essex County, then the best Google ratings. Tap a school to see its full card. 4 more schools do too; see the packages below.
1North Ave Driving School Inc.Newark, Essex County
North Ave Driving School Inc.
Newark, Essex County
2Primo Driving School LLCCedar Grove, Essex County
Primo Driving School LLC
Cedar Grove, Essex County
3Driving Stars LLCRoseland, Essex County
Driving Stars LLC
Roseland, Essex County
41st Choice Driving School LLCWoodbridge, Middlesex County
1st Choice Driving School LLC
Woodbridge, Middlesex County
5Safely Driving School LLCUnion City, Hudson County
Safely Driving School LLC
Union City, Hudson County
Book through the official MVC website
Road tests are by appointment only. Schedule or change yours on the MVC scheduling site (telegov.njportal.com), or at a driver testing center. Pass the knowledge and vision tests first.
What to bring and road-test vehicle requirements
- Supervised practice first. At least 6 months for permit holders under 21 (including at least 50 hours, 10 of them after dark, with a completed BA-CSD form from the supervising driver), 3 months for those 21 and over, and 20 days for non-GDL drivers.
- What to bring: the same 6 Points of ID used for the permit, a valid permit, an accompanying driver who is at least 21 and has held a New Jersey license for at least 3 years, and red reflective decals on the plates for drivers under 21 ($4 a pair at any licensing center).
- The car: registered, insured and with a current inspection sticker, and the examiner must be able to reach the parking or foot brake. A car is turned away if it is self-parking, has tinted windows, lacks the decals or has defects such as poor brakes or unsafe tires. Backup cameras and parking sensors are allowed. Renting a driving school car is allowed; a rental car only if you are on the contract.
- On the day: the test takes about 10 to 15 minutes, in an off-road testing area or on a public road course. Practice driving on the test course or in the parallel parking area is not allowed.
- If you fail, you must wait at least 14 days before you test again.
From the MVC road test page and the Driver Manual (revised 4/2026), checked 2026-11-01.
Compare test-car packages for Newark
These schools name Newark in a road test package on their own website. Packages and prices are copied as the school published them, with the date we read the site; confirm with the school before you book. Listed by verification status, then name.
1st Choice Driving School LLC
Not yet claimedWoodbridge · license DRS000211
- Rent a car for road test with pickup and drop-off, Newark MVC (Limited places and limited time, call for details): $185
From 1stchoicenj.com, read 2026-10-15.
1st Class Driving School LLC
Not yet claimedIselin · license DRS000375
- Road test at other MVCs (Newark $190; with pickup and drop-off, without waiting for the license: Eatontown $205, Bakers Basin $240, Cherry Hill $350, Delanco $350 (call for details)): $190 to $350
From 1stclassdrivingschoolnj.com, read 2026-10-15.
4 All Driving School Inc.
Not yet claimedBridgewater · license DRS000073
- Does it make a difference where I take my Road Test? Yes, each testing center differs. Their preferred centers are Kilmer Rd in Edison and Rahway; they also serve Bakers Basin, Newark, Eatontown and Randolph.
From 4alldrivingschool.com, read 2026-10-15.
Divine Driving School LLP
Not yet claimedColonia · license DRS000394
- Road test service with pickup and drop-off, Newark MVC: $120
- Road test car rental, meet at Rahway MVC (Meet at Newark MVC: $80): $95
From divine-driving-school.com, read 2026-10-15.
Driving Stars LLC
Not yet claimedRoseland · license DRS000395
- Road test promo at Wayne, Newark or Lodi (Promo): $70
From drivingstarlc.com, read 2026-10-15.
North Ave Driving School Inc.
Not yet claimedNewark · license DRS26395C
- 16 year olds Package B (Permit purchase, 5 driving lessons (1 hr 45 min each), permit validation and road test date, car for road test in Newark, insurance discount certificate): $680
- 17-20 year olds Experienced Package (3 lessons (1 hr 45 min each) and car for one road test in Newark): $440
- 17-20 year olds Beginner Package (5 lessons (1 hr 45 min each), car for one road test in Newark, insurance discount certificate): $640
- 21 and older Experienced Package (3 lessons (1 hr 45 min each) and car for one road test in Newark): $440
- 21 and older Beginner Package (5 lessons (1 hr 45 min each), car for one road test in Newark, insurance discount certificate): $640
- Road Test Service - Newark: $120.00
From northavenuedrivingschool.com, read 2026-10-15.
Primo Driving School LLC
Not yet claimedCedar Grove · license DRS000093
- Fuel surcharges are extra on lesson packages; road tests at Randolph/Newark MVC carry a $60 surcharge. Several prices carry an asterisk the page does not explain.
From primodrivingschool.com, read 2026-10-15.
Safely Driving School LLC
Not yet claimedUnion City · license DRS000371
- Road test, Newark (Includes a review before the exam): $200
From safelydrivingschool.com, read 2026-10-15.
Sunshine Driving School LLC
Not yet claimedWillingboro · license DRS000421
- 4 Hours + Road Test (Road test included in Delanco, Cherry Hill, Lodi or Newark): $450.00
From sunshinedrivingschoolllc.com, read 2026-10-15.
Directions, hours and closures
Newark MVC is at 228 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark. Road test sites keep the hours above; the MVC posts closures and delays on its own site, so check the MVC locations page on the morning of your test.
Schools nearby: 22 licensed driving schools in Essex County. These are listed by location, not because they serve this site.
Sources, last checked date and corrections
- Address and services: MVC facility locations, checked 2026-11-01.
- Hours, on-site licensing and payment: New Jersey Driver Manual, revised 4/2026.
- Road test rules: MVC road test page, checked 2026-11-01.
- School packages: each school's own website, on the date shown with it.
Something out of date, or your school serves Newark and is missing? Tell us and we will correct it.