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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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What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

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If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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How should the hand valve be used?

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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What does outage mean?

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Charter drivers should not:

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

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These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

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What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

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

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What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

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

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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

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Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

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An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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When accelerating:

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Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

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What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

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You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

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Which of the following is a key steering component?

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Suspension systems:

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Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

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Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

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You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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

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Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

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Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

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What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

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This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

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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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