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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | New Jersey 2024 #2 Page 2 of 3
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 . ____ 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.
9 . 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.
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 . If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes:
Will be extremely sensitive.
Air tanks should be drained daily to remove water and oil buildup. An excess of oil and water in the air tanks can interfere with proper brake function.
12 . The trailer hand valve should:
Be used on slippery surfaces.
The trailer hand valve works the trailer brakes but should only be used when testing them. Using it while driving could create a skid. Never use the trailer hand valve while parking because doing so may release the air pressure from the braking system, releasing the brakes that are holding the vehicle in place.
13 . The easiest way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is to:
Watch the jackknife warning light on the control panel.
The easiest way to spot a trailer skid is to use your mirrors. Any time you brake hard, check your mirrors to ensure that your trailer is still in its proper position.
14 . What does the trailer air supply control look like?
It is a circular orange knob.
On newer vehicles, the trailer air supply control is an eight-sided red knob. It's used to control the tractor protection valve.
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2024 New Jersey | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in New Jersey is a commercial driver's license that allows the holder to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. It includes tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, and flatbeds.
A Class A CDL license in New Jersey allows operators to drive vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, flatbeds, livestock carriers, and tank vehicles. It's also needed to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs or more where the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lbs.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in New Jersey, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a medical examination. You'll also need to pass a knowledge test and skills test which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle controls, and on-road driving.
In New Jersey, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license. However, to use it for interstate driving or to transport hazardous materials, you must be at least 21 years old. These age requirements are in place to ensure the safety of all road users.
Endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license, but they allow you to operate specific types of vehicles or haul certain types of cargo. In New Jersey, endorsements include T (Double/Triple Trailers), P (Passenger), N (Tank Vehicles), H (Hazardous Materials), and S (School Bus). Each endorsement requires additional knowledge tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in New Jersey encompasses three parts: a pre-trip inspection to assess your ability to check the vehicle for safety issues, a basic controls test to evaluate your skills in controlling the vehicle, and a road test to confirm your ability to drive the vehicle safely in various traffic situations and conditions.
Yes, there are limitations for Class A CDL license holders in New Jersey. These may include restrictions based on medical conditions, failing certain parts of the skills test, or not meeting age requirements for interstate driving. Also, without specific endorsements, drivers may be restricted from operating certain types of commercial vehicles or transporting specific types of cargo.
Yes, in New Jersey, the written Class A CDL test is available in multiple languages, including Spanish. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that all commercial drivers demonstrate proficiency in English to read road signs, communicate with officials, and complete logs and other paperwork.
Yes, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities taking the Class A CDL written test. You must submit a request for special testing accommodations. This may include extended time, a separate testing area, or assistance with reading the test. It's important to communicate your needs prior to scheduling your test.
If you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in New Jersey, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least 7 days before retaking the test. There's no limit to how many times you can retake the test, but each attempt requires a testing fee. Preparation and study are key to passing on your next attempt.
