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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

Orange yellow.

National school bus yellow.

The individual district decides the exact color.

Florescent yellow.

2 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

look at your path

back towards the driver's side, where you can see better

use mirrors on both sides

use a helper

3 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

all of these answers are correct

avoid eye contact

if you can safely do it, call the police from a cell phone

ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively

4 / 40

Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

If there is a red emergency door light, it must work.

Never drive with an open emergency exit door or window.

The seats must be safe for riders all seats must be securely fastened to the bus.

If you use your outside lights, you don't need to turn on red emergency door light.

5 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

determine if there are any upcoming traffic lights that might require you to stop

determine if there are any hills coming up

look for vehicles coming into your lane

look for brake lights from slowing vehicles

6 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

Check tires every hour or 75 miles.

Check tires every 2 hours or 100 miles.

Check tires every 4 hours or 200 miles.

Check tires every 3 hours or 150 miles.

7 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

it controls when air is released from the storage tank

it controls when the warning system is activated

it controls when the brakes will be applied

it controls when the air compressor pumps air into the storage tanks

8 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Explosives

Poisons

Flammable liquids

Flammable gases

9 / 40

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

catwalk

apron

frame

fifth wheel

10 / 40

Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

triples and doubles handle the same as singles

a tip over of the rear trailer can occur due to sudden movements of the steering wheel

due to off-tracking, a triple bottom rig can come to a stop faster than a 5-axle tractor

because of the crack the whip effect, the rear trailer of a 100-foot triple is less likely to tip over

11 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

when the governor stops between 75-90 psi

when the pressure builds from 85 to 100 psi in less than 1 minute

if the compressor cuts out at between 70 and 90 psi

if the pressure builds from 50 to 75 psi in less than 3 minutes

12 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

above 12 degrees to the right of the trailer

about 12 degrees to the left of the trailer

for the kingpin to activate on the driver's side first

directly in front of the trailer

13 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

there is enough space for clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

there is enough space for clearance between the nose of the trailer and the tops of the tractor tires

both of the answers listed

neither of the answers listed

14 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

open the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and close the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and open the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

15 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

it is an 8-sided knob that is red

it is a square knob that is red

it is a square knob that is yellow

it is a triangle-shaped knob that is red

16 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

300 feet

200 feet

100 feet

400 feet

17 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

they take longer to stop than bobtail tractors

they take the same amount of time to stop when empty or loaded

they take longer to stop when loaded down

they take longer to stop when they are empty

18 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

19 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

Off the regular route.

The next stop.

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

20 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

the fifth wheel has just touched the trailer

the cargo inside the trailer shifts

the tractor comes in contact with the front of the trailer

the rear wheels are visible in the mirror

21 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

5-ounce glass of 12% wine

1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor

12-ounce glass of 5% beer

they all contain the same amount of alcohol

22 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

aggressively pump the accelerator

apply the parking brake

fully engage the clutch

shift to neutral

23 / 40

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

The seat/safety belt

The air compressor belt

The water pump belt

The power steering belt

24 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 60 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

25 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

they are required to have two warning alarms

they have one set of controls for two air brake systems

they require less time to build up air pressure

they have a single set of air tanks and hoses

26 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

Emergency drug shipments

Tear gas

Emergency hospital supplies

27 / 40

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

Reflectors, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.

Fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses, and reflectors.

Hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, and signal flares.

Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and accident reporting kit.

28 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

open and latched

closed and open

closed and latched

open and open

29 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

once every 14 days

at the end of each working day

once every 7 days

every 4 hours of the working shift

30 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

under-inflated tires and duals that touch

hot brakes and under-inflated tires

under-inflated tires and poor retreads

duals that touch and road debris

31 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

recognizing possible overloads

inspecting the cargo

making sure that cargo is properly secured

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

32 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

the top of the kingpin is even with the bottom of the fifth wheel

it'll raise slightly when the tractor is backed up under it

the kingpin is about 1 1/5 inches above the fifth wheel

the fifth wheel will not come in contact with the kingpin

33 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

two

one

six

four

34 / 40

Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

All of these answers are correct.

Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle.

Loaded in an upright or horizontal position.

In boxes that will keep them from turning over.

35 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

How much the liquid will expand in transport.

The legal amount of weight you can carry of any particular liquid.

The density of the liquid.

The liquid's weight.

36 / 40

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

Cargo tanks are filled while on the vehicle, portable tanks are filled while off the vehicle.

Cargo tanks are permanently attached, portable tanks are temporarily attached.

Portable tanks must additionally show the owner or lessee's name on them.

All of these answers are correct.

37 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

as rarely as possible

only when parked on an incline

only during post trip inspection

every time the vehicle is parked

38 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

true

only in ideal conditions

only in raining conditions

false

39 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

the lines are hotter

none of the answers listed

longer reaction time

it takes more time for the air to flow through the lines

40 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

the tip

the base

the shank

the apex

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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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

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