New Jersey · Sharing the Road
Which of the following commercial vehicle operators is exempt from needing a CDL in New Jersey?
- A tractor-trailer driver hauling general freight
- A taxi driver
- A hazardous materials transporter
- A Class B school bus driver
Correct answer
A taxi driver
Why this is correct
Taxi drivers, along with ride-sharing van drivers, funeral procession drivers, and several other categories, are exempt from needing a CDL.
New Jersey Driver Handbook, p. 27

