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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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Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

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

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All standing riders must stay:

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Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

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Where are shut-off valves located?

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To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

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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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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

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If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

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To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

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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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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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

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What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

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____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

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You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

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Why is it dangerous to unlock the pintle hook with the dolly still under the rear trailer?

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In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

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When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

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You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

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Should your air compressor stop working:

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If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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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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What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

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What does outage mean?

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Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

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Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

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Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

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Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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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 backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

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When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

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At the end of each shift you should:

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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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