New Jersey: Licensing basics — Part 5 Practice Test
GDL steps, permits, the 6 Points of ID, license classes and the tests. — Part 5
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "New Jersey Driver Manual" (2026), New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
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How many Commercial Driver License (CDL) classifications does New Jersey have?
- Two: A and B
- Five: A through E
- Three: A, B and C
- Four: A, B, C and D
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Correct answer: Three: A, B and C
There are three CDL classifications in New Jersey: A, B and C.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Before applying for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) in New Jersey, what must a person have?
- At least two years of experience driving a large truck
- A high school diploma or its equivalent
- A driving record with no points for the past five years
- A valid basic Class D New Jersey driver license
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Correct answer: A valid basic Class D New Jersey driver license
The manual says a person must hold a valid basic Class D New Jersey driver license before applying for a CDL.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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In New Jersey, a Class A CDL is needed for a truck and trailer with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more when the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is:
- More than 5,000 pounds
- More than 10,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds or less
- More than 3,000 pounds
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Correct answer: More than 10,000 pounds
Class A covers a tractor trailer or truck and trailer with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the towed vehicle's GVWR is more than 10,000 pounds.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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In New Jersey, a Class A CDL also allows the driver to operate vehicles in which other classes (with the proper endorsements)?
- Class C only
- Class D only
- Classes B, C and D
- No other classes
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Correct answer: Classes B, C and D
The Class A license also allows the driver to operate all vehicles in Classes B, C and D, provided the driver has the proper endorsements.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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In New Jersey, what is the lowest CDL class needed to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more?
- Class B
- Class D
- Class C
- Class A
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Correct answer: Class B
A Class B license is necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In New Jersey, what is the lowest CDL class needed to drive a bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver?
- Class C
- Class A
- Class D
- Class B
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Correct answer: Class B
Class B covers a bus, including school buses, with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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A New Jersey Class B CDL allows the driver to operate vehicles in which other classes (with the proper endorsements)?
- Class D only
- Classes C and D
- Class A only
- All classes, including Class A
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Correct answer: Classes C and D
A Class B license allows the driver to operate all vehicles in the Class C and D categories, provided the driver has the proper endorsements.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In New Jersey, what is the lowest license class needed to drive a vehicle with a GVWR under 26,001 pounds that is placarded to transport hazardous material?
- Class D
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
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Correct answer: Class C
A Class C license is necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds used and placarded to transport hazardous material.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In New Jersey, what is the lowest license class needed to drive a vehicle designed to carry 8 to 15 passengers, including the driver, that is used for hire?
- Class D
- Class B
- Class C
- Class A
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Correct answer: Class C
A Class C license is necessary for any bus or other vehicle designed to transport 8 to 15 passengers, including the driver, which is used for hire.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In New Jersey, what is the lowest license class needed to drive a school vehicle designed for 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver?
- Class C
- Class D
- Class A
- Class B
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Correct answer: Class C
Class C covers buses designed for 16 or more passengers with a GVWR under 26,001 pounds, and all school vehicles designed for 15 passengers or fewer, including the driver.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In New Jersey, farmers hauling their own products and equipment do not need a CDL when they stay within how many miles of their farms?
- 100 miles
- 150 miles
- 50 miles
- 250 miles
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Correct answer: 150 miles
Farmers hauling their own products and equipment within 150 miles of their farms are exempt from the CDL requirement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which of these drivers is exempt from needing a CDL in New Jersey?
- A tanker truck driver hauling fuel in bulk
- A school bus driver
- A funeral procession driver
- A tractor-trailer driver
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Correct answer: A funeral procession driver
Taxi drivers, ride-sharing van drivers, funeral procession drivers, operators of rescue, first-aid squad or firefighter apparatus and certain others are exempt from the CDL requirement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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When is the operator of a recreational vehicle (RV) exempt from New Jersey's CDL requirement?
- When the RV is being used only for personal use
- Only when the RV weighs under 10,000 pounds
- Never; all RV drivers need a CDL
- Only when the RV is not towing anything
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Correct answer: When the RV is being used only for personal use
Operators of recreational vehicles are exempt from the CDL requirement, provided the vehicle is being operated only for personal use.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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On a New Jersey Commercial Driver License, what does the "H" endorsement allow?
- Driving a heavy tow truck
- Driving a school bus
- Pulling double or triple trailers
- Transporting hazardous materials
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Correct answer: Transporting hazardous materials
The "H" endorsement, for hazardous materials, means the motorist may legally transport hazardous materials.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What is the "T" endorsement on a New Jersey Commercial Driver License for?
- Taxicabs and limousines
- Tow trucks and wreckers
- Double and triple trailers
- Tanker vehicles hauling liquids
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Correct answer: Double and triple trailers
The "T" endorsement is for double and triple trailers and is needed by operators of vehicles pulling two or three trailers.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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In New Jersey, which CDL class is required to operate a vehicle pulling double or triple trailers ("T" endorsement)?
- Class D
- Class C
- Class B
- Class A
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Correct answer: Class A
The "T" endorsement requires a knowledge test, and a Class A license is required to operate this type of vehicle.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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In New Jersey, what age and experience are required for the "P" (passenger) CDL endorsement?
- 25 years old and 5 years of driving experience
- 21 years old and 3 years of driving experience
- 21 years old, with no experience required
- 18 years old and 1 year of driving experience
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Correct answer: 21 years old and 3 years of driving experience
The "P" endorsement requires a road test, and the driver must be 21 years of age and have 3 years' driving experience.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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In New Jersey, a driver who holds an "S" (school bus) CDL endorsement must also test for which endorsement to operate a school bus?
- "P" (passenger)
- "T" (double/triple trailers)
- "N" (tanker vehicle)
- "H" (hazardous materials)
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Correct answer: "P" (passenger)
Motorists who hold an "S" endorsement also have to test for a "P" endorsement; both are required to operate a school bus.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Which tests does the "S" (school bus) CDL endorsement require in New Jersey?
- A vision test only
- A road test only, with no knowledge test
- A knowledge test and a road test
- A knowledge test only, with no road test
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Correct answer: A knowledge test and a road test
The "S" endorsement, needed by all school bus drivers, requires both a knowledge test and a road test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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In New Jersey, the "N" CDL endorsement is needed by operators of which vehicles?
- School buses
- Vehicles that carry liquids or gas in bulk
- Buses and similar vehicles that carry passengers
- Vehicles pulling two or three trailers
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Correct answer: Vehicles that carry liquids or gas in bulk
The "N" (tanker vehicle) endorsement is needed by operators of vehicles used to transport liquids or gas in bulk.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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In New Jersey, how often must a driver with the "H" (hazardous materials) CDL endorsement be trained and retested?
- Every four years
- Every year
- Every eight years
- Every two years
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Correct answer: Every two years
The "H" endorsement requires a knowledge test, and the driver must be trained and retested every two years.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What is the minimum age for the "H" (hazardous materials) endorsement on a New Jersey CDL?
- 21
- 25
- 19
- 18
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Correct answer: 21
A driver must be 21 years of age to hold the "H" (hazardous materials) endorsement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What does an "L" restriction on a New Jersey commercial driver license mean?
- May drive only during daylight hours
- May drive only on local, in-state routes
- Must wear corrective lenses at all times while driving
- May not drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes
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Correct answer: May not drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes
An "L" restriction is for air brakes: the motorist may not operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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How are restrictions such as corrective lenses shown on a New Jersey commercial driver license?
- They are not shown on the license
- On a separate paper card
- As numbered restrictions
- As letter endorsements
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Correct answer: As numbered restrictions
Numbered restrictions, such as corrective lenses, are noted on all commercial licenses.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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All New Jersey CDL tests are based on information contained in which publication?
- The MVC's Commercial Driver Manual
- The New Jersey Motorcycle Manual
- The federal vehicle code book
- The basic New Jersey Driver Manual
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Correct answer: The MVC's Commercial Driver Manual
For commercial licensing, drivers should refer to the MVC's Commercial Driver Manual; all CDL tests are based on the information in it.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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In New Jersey's 2+1+6 verification model for a REAL ID, what does the '1' stand for?
- One proof of car insurance
- One proof of Social Security number
- One letter from an employer
- One recent passport-style photo of yourself
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Correct answer: One proof of Social Security number
The '1' is one proof of Social Security number; the '2' is two proofs of NJ residential address and the '6' is the 6-point ID requirement.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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In New Jersey, applicants for which cards must present documents that satisfy the 2+1+6 verification model?
- Only a commercial driver license (CDL) for large trucks and buses
- Only a motorcycle endorsement
- A REAL ID license or a REAL ID non-driver ID card
- Only a first learner's permit
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Correct answer: A REAL ID license or a REAL ID non-driver ID card
The manual says applicants seeking a REAL ID driver license or a REAL ID non-driver identification card must satisfy the 2+1+6 verification model.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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In New Jersey, who is required to have a vision screening?
- Only drivers over age 65
- Only commercial license applicants
- Only people who wear glasses
- All motorists
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Correct answer: All motorists
The manual states that a vision screening is required for all motorists.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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How many questions are on the New Jersey knowledge test, not counting its extra survey question?
- 25
- 50
- 40
- 100
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Correct answer: 50
The New Jersey knowledge test consists of 50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Besides its test questions, the New Jersey knowledge test includes a survey question about what?
- Jury duty
- Seat belt use
- Military service
- Organ donation
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Correct answer: Organ donation
The knowledge test has 50 questions plus a survey question about organ donation.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Which of these is one of the foreign languages in which the New Jersey MVC offers the knowledge test?
- Italian
- Korean
- Vietnamese
- German
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Correct answer: Korean
The MVC offers the test in English, ASL, and Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Albanian and Spanish.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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In New Jersey, how is the knowledge test given to an applicant who cannot read in any language?
- As an oral test, using headphones
- A family member reads the questions aloud
- The applicant must first finish a reading class
- The test is skipped; only a road test is given
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Correct answer: As an oral test, using headphones
If an applicant cannot read in any language, the MVC supplies headphones to give an oral test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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If the New Jersey knowledge test is not offered in your native language, what must you do before you may use a state-approved interpreter?
- Wait one year after applying
- Get a signed letter from your home country's embassy
- First pass the road test
- First try the test in one of the offered languages
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Correct answer: First try the test in one of the offered languages
You may use a state-approved interpreter, but you must first attempt to complete the knowledge test in an offered language.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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How far in advance must you tell the New Jersey MVC that you need an interpreter for the written knowledge test?
- At least two months
- At least three days
- At least two weeks
- At least 24 hours
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Correct answer: At least two weeks
You must inform the MVC of the need for an interpreter at least two weeks before the date you plan to take the written test.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)
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Who pays an MVC-approved interpreter's fees for a Deaf or Hard of Hearing applicant's New Jersey knowledge test?
- The applicant, paid in full on the day of the test
- The driving school that trained the applicant
- The county court that approved the interpreter
- The MVC, once a payment voucher form is submitted
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Correct answer: The MVC, once a payment voucher form is submitted
For Deaf or Hard of Hearing applicants, the MVC pays the interpreter's fees for the knowledge test after a properly completed payment voucher form is submitted.
Source: New Jersey Driver Manual (2026), page 30 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 30)