New Jersey CDL Practice Test 2026

Practice question bank

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is not another name for convex mirrors?

   • Fisheye mirrors
   • Spot mirrors
   • Bug-eye mirrors
   • Flat side mirrors ✓

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: D · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 38

2. If transporting mass explosives:

   • The vehicle must always be placarded. ✓
   • The vehicle only needs to be placarded if carrying more than 200 pounds.
   • The vehicle does not need to be placarded.
   • Only rural roads should be used.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 9 – Hazardous Materials, p. 120

3. Which of the following surfaces provides the least amount of traction?

   • Ice that is dry
   • Ice that is wet ✓
   • Wet pavement
   • Dry pavement

   Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 42

4. At a passive railroad crossing:

   • The decision to proceed rests with each driver. ✓
   • The decision to proceed should be based on a control device.
   • The decision to proceed should be based on surrounding vehicles.
   • The decision to proceed is left to passengers in each vehicle.

   Sharing the Road · Answer: A · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 10 – School Buses, p. 141

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