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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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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

2 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

3 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

4 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

5 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

6 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

7 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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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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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

12 / 40

This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

13 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

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You should_____to make an emergency stop with air brakes when using the stab braking method.

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What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

17 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

18 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

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What are spring brakes?

20 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

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If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

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How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

23 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

25 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

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What is a technical name?

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The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

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Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

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When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

36 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

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What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

40 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

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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.

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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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