New Jersey CDL Class A Test
# Vehicle Operation and Safety
- Types of Retarders:
✔️Robotic is not a type of retarder.
- Law Regulations:
✔️Laws and restrictions can vary from place to place.
- Approaching a Bridge:
✔️Check the weight limit of the bridge.
- Heavy Vehicle Accidents:
✔️Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 AM.
# Vehicle Inspection
- Suspension Component Inspection:
✔️Axle mounts should be checked at each securing point on vehicle frame and axles.
- Brake Shoes Condition:
✔️Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
# Driving Behavior and Hazards
- Tourist Drivers as Hazards:
✔️Tourists may move slowly or unexpectedly change lanes.
- Cargo Inspection:
, ✔️Should be performed after every break while driving.
- Light Load on Drive Axle:
✔️May result in poor traction.
- Vehicle Fire Response:
✔️Park in an open area if your vehicle catches fire.
- Turn Signal Usage:
✔️Use turn signals at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
# Braking Procedures
- Testing Parking Brake:
✔️Perform this while the vehicle is parked.
- Brake Adjustments:
✔️Must be checked often.
- Mirror Adjusting:
✔️Adjust your mirrors before starting your trip.
- Driving on Snow-Packed Roads:
✔️Reduce your speed by half.
# Weight and Cargo Regulations
- Bridge Formula:
✔️Permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together.
, - Hazardous Materials Transport:
✔️Maintain paperwork in the driver's door pouch.
- Overweight Loads:
✔️Require special permits.
# Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Braking:
✔️Refers to slowing the vehicle in response to a hazard.
- Parking Position:
✔️Park to allow a forward pull when leaving.
- Using Engine Brakes:
✔️Adds to the braking effect when going downhill.
# Engine and Fluid Checks
- Oil Pressure Gauge:
✔️Should read normal shortly after starting the engine.
# Vehicle Dynamics and Control
- Destructive Power at Increased Speed:
✔️Doubling speed increases destructive power by four times.
- Exiting Highway on Downgrade:
✔️Slow down to 5 mph below the posted speed limit.
- Off-Tracking Rigs:
# Vehicle Operation and Safety
- Types of Retarders:
✔️Robotic is not a type of retarder.
- Law Regulations:
✔️Laws and restrictions can vary from place to place.
- Approaching a Bridge:
✔️Check the weight limit of the bridge.
- Heavy Vehicle Accidents:
✔️Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 AM.
# Vehicle Inspection
- Suspension Component Inspection:
✔️Axle mounts should be checked at each securing point on vehicle frame and axles.
- Brake Shoes Condition:
✔️Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
# Driving Behavior and Hazards
- Tourist Drivers as Hazards:
✔️Tourists may move slowly or unexpectedly change lanes.
- Cargo Inspection:
, ✔️Should be performed after every break while driving.
- Light Load on Drive Axle:
✔️May result in poor traction.
- Vehicle Fire Response:
✔️Park in an open area if your vehicle catches fire.
- Turn Signal Usage:
✔️Use turn signals at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
# Braking Procedures
- Testing Parking Brake:
✔️Perform this while the vehicle is parked.
- Brake Adjustments:
✔️Must be checked often.
- Mirror Adjusting:
✔️Adjust your mirrors before starting your trip.
- Driving on Snow-Packed Roads:
✔️Reduce your speed by half.
# Weight and Cargo Regulations
- Bridge Formula:
✔️Permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together.
, - Hazardous Materials Transport:
✔️Maintain paperwork in the driver's door pouch.
- Overweight Loads:
✔️Require special permits.
# Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Braking:
✔️Refers to slowing the vehicle in response to a hazard.
- Parking Position:
✔️Park to allow a forward pull when leaving.
- Using Engine Brakes:
✔️Adds to the braking effect when going downhill.
# Engine and Fluid Checks
- Oil Pressure Gauge:
✔️Should read normal shortly after starting the engine.
# Vehicle Dynamics and Control
- Destructive Power at Increased Speed:
✔️Doubling speed increases destructive power by four times.
- Exiting Highway on Downgrade:
✔️Slow down to 5 mph below the posted speed limit.
- Off-Tracking Rigs:
