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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.
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To back safely, you should NOT:
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use a helper whenever possible.
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back as slowly as possible and use the lowest reverse gear.
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look at your line of travel before you begin backing.
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back to the right side whenever possible.
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2.
When loading cargo, keep the load:
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to the front.
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on the side away from most traffic.
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balanced in the cargo area.
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to the rear.
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3.
Which of these is true about the radiator shutters and the winterfront?
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You should make sure the winterfront is closed tightly.
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If the winterfront is left open, the engine may overheat.
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You should remove ice from the radiator shutters.
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All of the above.
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4.
Unless excepted, shipping papers must list:
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the address of the driver.
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a proper description of the truck.
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the colors of the materials.
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an emergency response telephone number.
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5.
Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
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10 minutes
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5 minutes
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20 minutes
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15 minutes
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6.
Having ABS on only the trailer:
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still gives you more control over your vehicle during braking.
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is very dangerous.
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makes the trailer more likely to swing out.
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makes the trailer more likely to roll over.
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7.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
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When changing lanes, you should:
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turn sharply.
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do it quickly so other vehicles won't get into the lane.
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do it slowly, so a driver you did not see may have a chance to honk their horn.
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ensure that the vehicle behind you has moved into your blind spot.
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9.
During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
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Tire tread depth.
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Warning flashers.
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Windshield wipers.
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All of the above.
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10.
When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
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drive at the posted speed limit.
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drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
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drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
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drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
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