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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for New Jersey. Questions from these tests cover rules and regulations in the NJ CDL manual. These questions are written to prepare you for the official NJ CDL test as you look to obtain your New Jersey CDL. You are welcome to take these New Jersey CDL permit practice tests as many times as you like as all of the tests on this site are free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50 minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

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Suspension systems:

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This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

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Anti-lock brakes:

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Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

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What handling effect will baffles have?

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If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

10 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

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Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

14 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

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In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

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The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

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This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

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Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

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You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

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When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

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The safety valve is usually set to open at:

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What is the benefit of ABS?

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

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Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

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How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

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How To Get A new jersey Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in New Jersey, applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate within state lines and must be at least 21 to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines. To be eligible to drive a commercial vehicle in New Jersey, applicants must provide verification that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle. New Jersey applicants must pass a vision test and have 20/40 vision in each eye.

All applicants must submit the following documents when they apply for a CDL.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • CDL Holder Self-Certification Form

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in New Jersey. Applicants must possess a basic New Jersey Class D driver’s license.

New Jersey CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer

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new jersey CDL License Test Tips

Every New Jersey CDL applicant must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the New Jersey test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. There are additional tests for applicants who want to drive specialized commercial vehicles. The New Jersey skills test can be taken 20 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans who were discharged within 12 months of completing the CDL application and active military members can have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must show proof of military enlistment or discharge or have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within 12 months of the application date. In addition, applicants must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and submit an application for a Military Skills Test Waiver that is signed by the commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission provides oversight for the CDL license requirements in New Jersey. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/drivertopics/cdl.htm

Phone: 609.292.6500

 

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