QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
◉ CDL Endorsement Code N. Answer: For tanker vehicle drivers
transporting liquids or gas in bulk. Requires a knowledge test.
◉ CDL Endorsement Code H. Answer: For those that transport
hazardous materials. Requires a knowledge test. Must be trained to
retest every 2 years. Must be 21 years old
◉ CDL Restrictions Answer: Prevents motorist from operating
specific vehicles with certain equipment. Numbered restrictions,
such as corrective lenses, are noted on all commercial licenses.
◉ Knowledge test eyesight requirement Answer: Basic License-
20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses. if there is sight in
only 1 eye, that eye must meet the 20/50 rule and the applicant
must have documentation signed by a licensed physician
CDL- 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses in both eyes.
Must be able to distinguish between red, green, and amber lights
◉ Knowledge test written requirement Answer: 80% or 40 of the 50
questions answered correctly
,◉ Knowledge test health requirement Answer: Inform examiner of
health problems, a medical review may be necessary.
Federal Law and NJ regulations require commercial drivers to
submit a CDL holder self certification form and a valid medical
examiners certificate, if applicable to the MVC medical examiner
certificates must be completed by a federally certified medical
examiner
◉ Nikhil's Law Answer: reinforces the dangers of failing to comply
with NJ's motor vehicle traffic laws
◉ Nikhil's Law pledge Answer: stop completely, stay alert, talk safe,
plan ahead
◉ Process to the Road test Answer: After passing the knowledge test
and vision screening, the MVC validates the applicants permit so
they can practice driving. Those under 21 years old must have a min.
of 6 months of supervised driving prior to the road test. Those over
21 years old must have a min. of 3 months of supervised driving
prior to the road test
◉ What is needed for the road test? Answer: 6 points of ID, validated
permit,
valid inspection sticker on vehicle,
2 red properly mounted GDL decals,
,vehicle with unobstructed access to foot brake or parking brake
easily accessible to the instructor and to the right of the driver,
All signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on the vehicle for the
test must be in working order
Rental cars are not permitted
Applicant must be accompanied by licensed driver
◉ Elements of the road test Answer: -Driving in reverse
-Following other vehicles
-Nearing corners/intersections
-Parking (parallel)
-Sitting properly
-Starting a vehicle
-Steering a vehicle
-Stopping at signs
-Stopping smoothly
-Turning
-Turning around
-Using the horn
-Yielding right-of-way
, ◉ Why can the MVC reject road test vehicles? Answer: The vehicle
can have certain safety issues such as, improper tire inflation,
expired, improper or no inspection sticker, lights not working or
poor brakes
◉ NJ Seat Belt Law Answer: Requires that the driver and all
passengers where a seat belt. Driver is responsible for all passengers
under 18. All passengers over 18 are responsible for themselves
◉ Child Passenger Safety Law Answer: Under 8 and under 57 inch
must ride in a forward facing child restraint system with a 5 point
harness or a booster.
Under 4 and less than 40 pounds: Rear facing child restraint system
with a 5 point harness or a forward facing one.
Under 2 less than 30 pounds: Rear facing system with 5 point
harness.
Children under 8 must sit in the back unless not physically possible
(but only front facing seats in the front seat; airbag must be
disabeled for rear facing). If not done, $50-$75 fine + fees + court
costs
◉ Air bags are designed to Answer: supplement seat belts in frontal
crashes