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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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When should you avoid using the parking brake?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

4 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

5 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

6 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

7 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

8 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

9 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

10 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

11 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

12 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

13 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

14 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

15 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

16 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

17 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

18 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

21 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

22 / 40

Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

23 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

25 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

26 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

27 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

29 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

30 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

31 / 40

In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

32 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

33 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

34 / 40

How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

35 / 40

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

36 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

37 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

38 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

39 / 40

Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

40 / 40

____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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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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