Passing the CDL General Knowledge (permit) test is one of the requirements for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in New Jersey. Aspiring commercial drivers will have their knowledge evaluated at a MVC office, where they must answer 50 multiple-choice questions on pre-trip inspections, safe driving practices, emergency procedures, and traffic laws. All questions are based on the official MVC commercial driver license manual (New Jersey CDL Handbook 2026), which is a valuable resource covering the various aspects of commercial driving theory. We recommend reading its contents at least once, but you can adopt a smarter approach if you don’t like traditional study methods.
Our New Jersey CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator can be a game changer for students struggling with test anxiety. You can use this tool to familiarize yourself with the content and format of the official CDL General Knowledge test so you’ll know what to expect on exam day. Unlike our CDL permit practice tests, which include plenty of helpful features, you will not receive any assistance in this simulator. Once you start a session, you’re on your own, just as you will be at the MVC office. If you make too many mistakes, the test ends immediately. Since you get unlimited attempts, you should continue practicing until your score naturally increases. However, we recommend checking your Challenge Bank™ occasionally, as it includes detailed explanations for all the questions you got wrong.