Motor Vehicle Commission MVC License Types and Endorsements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age to obtain a New Jersey basic driver's license (Class D)?
- 17 years old (Correct answer)
- 16 years old
- 18 years old
- 15 years old
Correct answer: 17 years old
In New Jersey, drivers must be at least 17 years old to obtain a full Class D driver's license after completing the GDL process.
Question 2: Which NJ driver's license class is required to operate a motorcycle?
- Class D with a motorcycle endorsement (M) (Correct answer)
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C with endorsement
Correct answer: Class D with a motorcycle endorsement (M)
To legally operate a motorcycle in NJ, you must hold a Class D license with an 'M' motorcycle endorsement.
Question 3: What endorsement is required to drive a school bus in New Jersey?
- S endorsement (Correct answer)
- P endorsement
- H endorsement
- N endorsement
Correct answer: S endorsement
An 'S' endorsement is required in addition to a CDL to operate a school bus in New Jersey.
Question 4: Which CDL class is required to operate a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 26,001 lbs with a towed unit over 10,000 lbs?
- Class A CDL (Correct answer)
- Class B CDL
- Class C CDL
- Class D license
Correct answer: Class A CDL
A Class A CDL is required for combination vehicles where the towed unit exceeds 10,000 lbs GVWR.
Question 5: What does a 'P' endorsement on a CDL allow a driver to do in New Jersey?
- Transport passengers in a vehicle designed for 16 or more people (Correct answer)
- Transport hazardous materials
- Operate a tank vehicle
- Drive a double or triple trailer
Correct answer: Transport passengers in a vehicle designed for 16 or more people
A 'P' passenger endorsement allows CDL holders to operate vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver.
Question 6: What is the purpose of the 'H' endorsement on a commercial driver's license?
- To authorize transport of hazardous materials (Correct answer)
- To operate heavy machinery
- To tow a trailer over 10,000 lbs
- To drive in high-occupancy lanes
Correct answer: To authorize transport of hazardous materials
The 'H' endorsement authorizes CDL holders to transport hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that require placarding.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC License Types and Endorsements 1
What is the minimum age to obtain a New Jersey basic driver's license (Class D)?