New Jersey CDL Handbook 2024

Start preparing for the CDL exam with the official New Jersey CDL manual here.  Published by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), the manual contains valuable information to help you prepare for the written and skills test.

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Information Covered in the Manual

The CDL Manual goes into the requirements, necessary permits, fees and applicable restrictions for getting a commercial driver’s license. The manual covers all the different types of vehicles that would require a CDL, so you can easily find the specific rules concerning your vehicle class. The manual even covers basic highway safety laws and pre-trip vehicle inspection guidelines.

The 13 sections of the CDL manual will have all the knowledge you need to get started on your journey through the CDL process.

• Introduction
• Driving Safely
• Transporting Cargo Safely
• Transporting Passengers Safely
• Air Brakes
• Combination Vehicles
• Doubles and Triples
• Tank Vehicles
• Hazardous Materials
• School Bus
• Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
• Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
• On-road driving