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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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Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

2 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

3 / 40

Which seats must have a seat belt:

4 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

5 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

6 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

7 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

8 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

9 / 40

For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

10 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

11 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

12 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

13 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

14 / 40

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

15 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

16 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

17 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

18 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

19 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

24 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

25 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

26 / 40

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

27 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

28 / 40

A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

29 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

30 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

31 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

32 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

35 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

36 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

37 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

40 / 40

It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

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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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