What to Expect at the Lodi MVC Road Test

For most of Bergen County, the road test is given at the Lodi MVC road test center. Knowing exactly where it is, what to bring, and how the test runs takes a lot of the nerves out of test day.

What to bring

• Your validated learner's permit
• 6 Points of ID, per NJ MVC requirements
• Vehicle registration and proof of insurance for the car you test in
• A safe, road-legal vehicle — working lights, signals, horn, and brakes, and no cracked windshield (or use ours through road-test prep)
• Red GDL decals displayed on both plates if the driver is under 21
• A licensed driver age 21+ to accompany you to and from the test

What the test covers

An examiner rides along and scores how you handle real driving: smooth starting and stopping, observation and mirror and shoulder checks, signaling, lane control, intersections and turns, and a parking maneuver — usually parallel parking, and sometimes a K-turn (three-point turn). See the full breakdown in what you're scored on and how to pass.

The Lodi advantage

Because the test runs on the streets around the Mill Street center, practicing that specific area is a real edge. We train students on the actual route — the turns, the stop signs, and the parking setup — so nothing on test day is unfamiliar. Drivers from nearby Lodi, Garfield, Maywood, Saddle Brook, and Elmwood Park have an especially short trip.

After you pass

You'll receive a probationary license and must follow the GDL restrictions — red decals, the night curfew, passenger limits, and no phone use. If you don't pass the first time, you can retake the test after a short waiting period; practicing the exact route makes a real difference the second time around.

Lodi road test FAQ

Where exactly is the Lodi road test?

At the Lodi MVC road test center, 8 Mill St (off Garibaldi Ave), Lodi, NJ 07644. The road test is by appointment only.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. New Jersey road tests are by appointment, booked through the NJ MVC — walk-ins aren't accepted for the road test.

Can I use the driving school's car for the test?

Yes. With road-test prep, you can use our dual-control car for the exam, so a vehicle is never the obstacle.