New Jersey Combination Vehicles Test — Quick Facts
FormatWritten knowledge test
Questions20 questions
Passing score80% (16/20)
Min. age (intrastate / interstate)18 / 21
CLP hold before skills test14 days min
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New Jersey Combination Vehicles Practice Tests
5 full practice tests, each with 20 questions drawn from the New Jersey CDL question bank. Your score and progress save as you go.
About the New Jersey Combination Vehicles Test
New Jersey requires the Combination Vehicles test for a Class A CDL — pulling a tractor-trailer. It covers coupling and uncoupling, the fifth wheel, trailer air lines, off-tracking, and preventing trailer skids and rollovers.
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From Pedro, behind the wheelPulling a trailer is a different animal, and coupling is where new drivers get nervous. The test drills the steps in exact order — memorize the coupling and uncoupling sequence until it's automatic.
What Test-Takers Miss Most
- 1The coupling and uncoupling sequence
- 2Trailer air supply and emergency lines
- 3Preventing trailer skids and rollover
New Jersey CDL Requirements & Fees
New Jersey follows the federal CDL framework: a minimum age of 18 for intrastate driving and 21 for interstate, a commercial learner's permit you must hold at least 14 days before the skills test, and the 80% passing standard. License fees and retake rules are set by New Jersey and change from time to time, so check the official source below for current amounts before you go in.
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Official New Jersey CDL Handbook & FeesCurrent requirements, fees, and the manual this test is based on
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the New Jersey CDL Combination Vehicles test?
The Combination Vehicles test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct to pass at the 80% threshold used across the U.S. under FMCSA standards. Exact counts can vary slightly by state, so confirm with the New Jersey CDL handbook.
What score do I need to pass in New Jersey?
You need 80% — that's 16 of 20 questions correct on the Combination Vehicles test.
How much does a New Jersey CDL cost?
CDL fees are set by New Jersey's licensing agency and change periodically, so we don't quote a figure that could go stale. Check current amounts on the official New Jersey CDL page.
Is this New Jersey practice test free and accurate?
Yes — it's completely free, based on the New Jersey CDL handbook, and written and verified by Pedro Marin, an active CDL holder. No registration required.
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