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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 statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

2 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

3 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

4 / 40

Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

5 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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Which of the following hazard classes utilizes a transport index in order to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?

7 / 40

When is it best to wear your seat belt?

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Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

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To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

10 / 40

What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

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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:

12 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

13 / 40

The brake pushrod should not move more than____for manual slack adjusters.

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Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

15 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

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Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

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The floor liner for explosives may not:

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The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

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If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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What is a technical name?

22 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

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Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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What school bus accidents should be reported?

25 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

26 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

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Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

30 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

31 / 40

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

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What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

33 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

34 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

35 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

36 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

37 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

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

40 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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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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