CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST NEW JERSEY

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Any driver, regardless of the vehicle Class, who wants to haul hazardous materials, must add an “H” endorsement to their CDL. In order to obtain the Hazmat endorsement drivers are required to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check and a knowledge test. The New Jersey hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The NJ CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the New Jersey CDL Manual. Study the chapter covering hazardous materials to learn how to recognize, handle, and transport Hazmat, then take this practice test to prepare for your exam!
1. Containers of hazardous materials must:
be opened regularly to check their contents.
not be braced.
be made of cardboard.
None of the above.
2. If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:
stay in your vehicle and call 911.
try to move your vehicle until you see the train.
immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
scream for help.
3. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
Short circuits due to loose connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
loose fuel connections.
All of the above.
4. When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
500 feet.
100 feet.
50 feet.
1 mile.
5. If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, you must park at least ______ from a bridge, tunnel, or building.
100 feet
500 feet
200 feet
300 feet
6. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
None of the above.
7. When moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials, the floor liner you use must be:
ferrous metal.
metallic.
either non-metallic material or non-ferrous metal.
None of the above.
8. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
All of the above.
9. Shipping papers:
must be kept in electronic form.
should not be placed in the cab.
must be placed on all sides of the vehicle.
must specify what hazmat is being transported.
10. At a rest area, you discover your hazardous materials shipments is leaking. There is no phone around. You should:
never park your vehicle.
send someone else for help and give that person all of the necessary information.
continue driving in order to find a phone.
keep driving slowly until you reach a truck stop.
 
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New Jersey residents who have never had a class D driver license must follow the age requirements of the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. There are three options:
  1. If you are 16 and enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel driver training course, you can apply for a special learner permit. When you reach 17, you are ready to apply for a probationary license after practicing for at least six months. After one year of unsupervised driving, you can get a basic driver license at 18.
  2. If you are not enrolled in a driver course, you can obtain an examination permit at least at 17 years old. After six months of supervising driving, you can get a probationary license. After one year of unsupervised driving, you can get a basic driver license at 18.
  3. If you are 21 years old, after obtaining the permit and three months of supervising driving, you can get a probationary license. After one year of unsupervised driving, you can get a basic driver license.


If you are enrolled in a driver education class, you can schedule your DMV written test at the driving school. Alternatively, you can purchase an examination permit at a New Jersey driver testing center and then make an appointment for the knowledge test.

To complete the 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove your age, identity, and legal presence in the United States,  you must provide the following documents:
  • One primary document and one secondary document.
  • One proof of NJ address.
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  • Proof of your legal presence in the US (for non-citizen applicants).
Use this guide to ensure you have the necessary documentation.

The DMV written tests in New Jersey are available in multiple languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, and Turkish. Additionally, oral tests are offered in both English and Spanish. If the test is not provided in your native language, or if you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may request an interpreter approved by the Motor Vehicle Commission at least two weeks before taking the exam. Interpreter's fees will be paid by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
The DMV written test covers road rules, safe driving practices, and road signs. Studying the official New Jersey Driver’s Handbook is the first step to pass the exam because it contains all of this information. Once you've read it, you can take our free practice tests to test your preparation!

The DMV written test in New Jersey consists of 50 questions covering topics such as traffic laws, vehicle handling, recognizing road signs, etc. If you have carefully read the manual and taken various practice tests, you should be able to answer each question without any problem.

To pass the DMV written test, you need a score of 80% or higher. You should get at least 40 questions right, and you're allowed to miss up to 10 questions out of the total 50. Stay focused and take the time to read the questions carefully.

If you have a special learner permit or an examination permit, these are the specific restrictions:
  • You must be accompanied in the front seat by a driver aged 21 years old or older with a valid license for at least 3 years.
  • Driving is prohibited between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
  • Using cell phones or electronic devices is forbidden.
  • You can transport only siblings and one additional passenger (unless accompanied by a parent/guardian for examination permit holders).
  • All occupants must wear seat belts.
  • You must display decals on license plates.
If you have a probationary driver license, these are the specific restrictions:
  • Driving alone is prohibited between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
  • Using cell phones or electronic devices is forbidden.
  • You can transport only siblings and one additional passenger, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  • You must display decals on license plates.
If you are 21 years of age or older, these restrictions do not apply.

The student learner’s permit expires after 2 years, while the examination permit has distinct validity periods: it is valid for 90 days for applicants who don't follow the Graduated Driver License Program and for 2 years for those who adhere to the GDL Program.

If you don't pass your online DMV written test in New Jersey, you'll need to wait for 7 days before trying again. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.

NJ CDL Hazmat Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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