NJ CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The New Jersey CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the New Jersey CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual NJ general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
speed up.
deal with it and accept the delay.
exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
do your best to avoid the delay.
2. Which of the following statements about using turn signals is true?
To turn safely you must keep one hand on the wheel.
To keep others from trying to pass you, you should signal just before you turn.
You should use your turn signals when your vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
None of the above.
3. When driving in foggy conditions you should:
slow down.
drive on the shoulder.
speed up.
flash your brake lights.
4. An alcohol evaporator is important during:
windy weather.
cold weather.
hot weather.
dry weather.
5. Empty vans are:
higher than fully loaded ones.
lower than fully loaded ones.
the same height as fully loaded ones.
None of the above.
6. You should review the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver:
after each trip.
once a week.
It doesn't have to be reviewed.
during your pre-trip inspection.
7. If you cannot see well enough while driving in cold weather, you should:
turn your defroster on and slow down until you can see again.
stop safely and fix the problem.
reduce your speed and make sure the windshield washer works.
keep driving and check that the wiper blades press against the window hard enough to wipe the windshield clean.
8. Before each trip, you must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. Hard steering can be caused by:
too much weight on the steering axles.
under loaded front axles.
high center of gravity.
too little weight on the driving axles.
9. Which surface is the most slippery?
Wet ice
Dry road
Ice that is not wet
Wet pavement
10. Stab braking cannot be used in vehicles with:
air brakes.
spring brakes.
parking brakes.
anti-lock brakes.
 
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NJ CDL Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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