Knowledge Test Class B #2
Class B Driving Test | New Jersey 2025 #2 Page 7 of 7
Train for FREE online with our New Jersey class B license 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 CDL class B permit in 2025, 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 CDL class B requirements may vary from state to state.
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43 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Helps to ensure control while braking.
ABS increases a driver's control during braking. It will not necessarily change the distance needed for a vehicle to come to a complete stop.
44 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle when driving is:
Only encouraged when transporting hazardous materials.
When driving, you should scan the road at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. This will allow you to notice hazards as early as possible, giving you time to react to them appropriately.
45 . When making tight maneuvers, you should:
Open the cargo door.
Mirror checks should be a normal part of your scanning routine. It is particularly important to make frequent mirror checks when driving in close quarters.
46 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered an encroachment?
The vehicle stalling while the driver shifts gears.
An encroachment during the basic vehicle control skills test is when an exercise boundary line is touched or crossed by any portion of the applicant's vehicle. Every encroachment will be counted as an error.
47 . If a truck's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is not working:
The truck will lack brakes on its left side.
If an ABS system fails, the vehicle will still have normal braking function. The driver should continue to drive and brake as they normally would.
48 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Four to five
Being properly rested is essential to the safe operation of a CMV. To maintain alertness, most people need eight to nine hours of sleep per night.
49 . How can you prevent drowsiness before a trip?
Schedule long trips at night.
To prevent drowsiness on a long trip, strategies include getting adequate sleep beforehand; planning out the route and stopping points in advance; driving with a passenger; and driving at times during which you are normally awake.
50 . Cargo inside a trailer:
Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items.
Cargo must be properly secured to prevent it from moving in transit. Loose cargo can be dangerous to the driver operating the CMV, as well as to other road users.
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2025 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.
