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Welcome to the New Hampshire CDL practice test site. Questions from these tests are designed to prepare you for the actual NH DMV CDL knowledge tests that you may have to take depending on the CDL classification and endorsement that you are looking to obtain. You are welcome to take these CDL practice test questions as many times as you like as the tests are completely free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

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Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

3 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

4 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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The emergency air line is used to:

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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

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Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

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How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

11 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

12 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

13 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

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Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

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When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

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Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

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What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

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Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

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Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

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What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

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Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

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You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

28 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

33 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

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Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

35 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

36 / 40

What is a king pin?

37 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

38 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

39 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

40 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

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How To Get A new hampshire Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in New Hampshire, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements. To operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within New Hampshire only) a driver must be at least 18 years old. To operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside New Hampshire) a driver must be at least 21. The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles requires applicants to self-certify and submit a copy of a medical certificate. New Hampshire CDL applicants must complete and submit a statement of license status. Applicants are required to pass a vision test.Applicants who are non-excepted drivers (not employed by a federal or state agency) must include a copy of their medical cards with the statement of license status. New Hampshire CDL applicants who do not meet the minimum medical requirements can apply to drive intrastate only and cannot transport hazardous materials. Drivers whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in New Hampshire. CDL applicants cannot possess driver’s licenses in more than one state.

New Hampshire CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazardous Material
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials

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new hampshire CDL License Test Tips

All CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test and specific tests for each endorsement. Applicants must score at least 80 percent on each test. The New Hampshire skills test includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, off-road (reversing, parking, navigating cones) and on-road driving (intersections, highways, railroad crossings). Applicants must pass each section of the endorsement tests.

Recent military veterans and enlisted military members can apply to have the skills test waived if they currently are enlisted in the military or honorably discharged from the military within the past 90 days of submitting an application. The can also get a waiver if they have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within the past year. Other requirements include:

  • Reside in New Hampshire.
  • Not have any alcohol-related or major driving incidents within 2 years before submitting a CDL application.
  • Complete Form DSMV 609 Application for Military Skills Test Waiver. This form must be signed by a commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles provides oversight for the CDL license requirements in New Hampshire. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/driver-licensing/commercial/apply.htm

Phone: 603.227.4000

 

Additional New Hampshire CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable New Hampshire CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of New Hampshire.