What Is the Passing Score for the New Jersey Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
The passing score for both the module quizzes and the final exam is 80%. For quizzes that means 16 correct out of 20 questions. For the final exam that means 32 correct out of 40 questions.
Module Quiz Passing Score
Each of the 6 module quizzes has 20 questions. You need to answer at least 16 correctly — 80% — to pass and unlock the next module. If you do not pass, you can retake the quiz immediately at no charge. There is no limit on quiz retakes.
Final Exam Passing Score
The final exam has 40 questions drawn randomly from a 120-question bank. You need to answer at least 32 correctly — 80% — to pass. You have up to 3 total attempts. After each failed attempt you can review the correct answers before retaking.
What Happens if You Do Not Pass
If you do not pass a quiz, your progress is paused until you retake and pass it. If you do not pass the final exam after 3 attempts, you will not receive a certificate. Let us know and we can help if that happens.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Quiz passing score | 80% — 16 of 20 correct |
Final exam passing score | 80% — 32 of 40 correct |
Quiz retakes | Unlimited — no charge |
Final exam attempts | Up to 3 — no charge |
See correct answers after failing | Yes — final exam only |
Certificate issued after | Passing the final exam |
Frequently Asked Questions
What score do I need to pass the module quizzes? You need to score at least 80% — 16 correct answers out of 20 — to pass each quiz.
What score do I need to pass the final exam? You need to score at least 80% — 32 correct answers out of 40 — to pass the final exam.
Can I retake a quiz if I do not pass? Yes. You can retake module quizzes immediately at no charge. There is no limit on retakes.
How many attempts do I have on the final exam? You have up to 3 total attempts on the final exam at no additional charge.
What happens if I do not pass the final exam after 3 attempts? You will not receive a certificate or course benefits. Let us know and we can help.