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Train for FREE online with our New Jersey CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NJ combination license in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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8 . To prevent a rollover, a driver should:
Turn quickly.
Rollovers can happen when a combination vehicle is turned too quickly. To help prevent the risk of rollover, it is important to keep the vehicle's center of gravity low by loading cargo as close to the ground as possible.
9 . What is another name for the service line?
The power line
The trailer service air line is also referred to as the control line or signal line.
10 . Which of the following types of vehicles is most prone to the “crack-the-whip" effect?
A triple combination
Double and triple combinations are the most vulnerable to turning over as a result of the "crack-the-whip" effect.
11 . To prevent a rollover, cargo should be:
Loaded with most weight on the driver’s side of a trailer.
To reduce the risk of rollover, the weight of cargo in a trailer should be centered and spread out as much as possible. The weight of the cargo should also be kept as low to the ground as possible.
12 . When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?
It depends on where the trailer is being backed.
When backing with a trailer, turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want to go. Once the trailer begins turning, you should then switch the direction of the steering wheel to follow the trailer.
13 . ____ are the cause of more than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths.
Pedestrians
More than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths are a result of truck rollovers. To help prevent a rollover, be sure to load cargo low to the ground and centered on your rig. Take corners slowly and carefully.
14 . If a trailer's spring brakes do not release when you push the tractor air supply control, you should:
Drive normally without checking anything.
It is important that all of your vehicle's equipment is in proper working condition before you begin a trip. If a trailer's spring brakes do not release when you push in the tractor air supply control, you should make sure the air line connections are properly attached and sealed.
2024 New Jersey | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in New Jersey allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and trailers. It does not allow the operation of Class A combination vehicles.
A Class B CDL license in New Jersey allows the holder to operate vehicles such as city buses, tourist buses, segmented buses, school buses, delivery trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, utility trucks and any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more or such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds.
In New Jersey, to obtain a Class B CDL license, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid basic New Jersey driver’s license, pass a vision exam, and successfully complete a written knowledge test. You must also pass a road skills test in the type of vehicle you plan to drive.
In New Jersey, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). However, you must be 21 or older if you plan to drive across state lines or transport hazardous materials.
While not always necessary, specific endorsements can be added to a Class B CDL license in New Jersey to allow the driver to operate certain types of vehicles. These include school buses, passenger vehicles, tank vehicles, and those carrying hazardous materials. Each endorsement requires passing additional tests.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in New Jersey includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving examination. These tests evaluate your ability to inspect your vehicle, control it during basic maneuvers, and drive it safely in various road and traffic conditions.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in New Jersey are limited to driving single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle not heavier than 10,000 pounds. They cannot operate a combination vehicle (Class A) unless they have the appropriate endorsement.
Yes, in New Jersey, the written Class B CDL test can be taken in languages other than English. The test is available in Spanish. However, federal regulations require all CDL holders to read and speak English well enough to communicate with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request test accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in New Jersey if you have a disability. Accommodations may include extended time, a quiet testing location, or the use of a sign language interpreter. You will need to provide documentation of your disability and specify the type of accommodation needed when scheduling your test.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class B CDL written test in New Jersey, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least seven days before attempting the test again. There may also be additional fees for each retest. It's advisable to study the CDL manual thoroughly before retesting.