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CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the CDL practice test site for New Mexico. Our test questions are designed to prepare you for the questions you’ll see on the official New Mexico MVD CDL Test. You are welcome to take these CDL practice tests as many times as you like, the tests are 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 do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

Make sure the parking brake is activated after getting in the cab.

Shift the gear to neutral.

Listen for any unsual noises after starting the engine.

Start the engine after getting in the cab.

2 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

Smooth bore

Bulktruck

Hard stroke

Waffle

3 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

Whether and how much the liquid will expand during the trip.

All answers listed.

The legally allowed weight limits.

The size of the tank.

4 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

False, it's when the vehicle air braking system fails in some way

False, it's when the vehicle engine fails in some way

False, it's when the vehicle power system fails in some way

True

5 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

all of these answers are correct

you need it to have it checked out by a mechanic because something is wrong

there is too much air in the air compressor

pressure has passed 150 psi

6 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

cross the air lines to check for the presence of leaks

push in the tractor protection valve

turn off the engine so you can hear the brakes

pull out the tractor protection valve

7 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

Engine brakes

Radio system

Electric or air horn

Air leaks

8 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

The baffles aren't as effective.

The movement is stronger.

The will be more shifting of the load.

The liquid can expand causing a leak from the trailer.

9 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

10 / 40

If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?

6 seconds

4 seconds

7 seconds

3 seconds

11 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

it decreases the braking power

it increases the air pressure

lower air pressure

it cools them down

12 / 40

Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

there is minimal slack in the air lines

the electrical cable is unplugged

there is no slack at all in the air lines

the landing gear handle is free to hang down

13 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

125 psi

100 psi

75 psi

150 psi

14 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

Liquids expand different amounts.

Baffles are not always permitted with certain types of liquids.

Just in case you become a contestant in a trivia competition.

Heavier liquids don't require outage.

15 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

Gas or liquid

Bulk fertilizer

Materials that are hazardous

Passengers

16 / 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

false

only in raining conditions

17 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

18 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

if there is an accident and in sudden heavy rain

before starting down a hill and before going up a hill

before entering a curve and before going up a hill

before starting down a hill and before entering a curve

19 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

By another bus with its four-way flashers on.

By a 27,000 lbs gvwr or larger tow truck.

If getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders.

If the distance is less than 500 yards.

20 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

13 seconds

8 seconds

10 seconds

15 seconds

21 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

the trailer with the smallest road

the trailer longest in length

the trailers shortest in length

the trailer with the heaviest load

22 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

23 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

all of these answers are correct

to protect your cargo from bad weather

to protect individuals from any spilled cargo

because many states require it

24 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

In clear view, within reach while driving.

In a pouch on the driver's door.

On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.

Any of the above locations.

25 / 40

Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

engine braking

double clutching

anti-lock braking

brake fade

26 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

S-Cam drum

Wedge drum

None of the answers listed

Rectangle brakes

27 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

your speed increases when pressure is removed from the brake pedal

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to push harder on the brake pedal

the brake pedal flops to the cabin floor

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to apply less pressure to the break pedal

28 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

as high up as it will go

for it to be 6 inches above the ground

until the crank handle is loose

so that you can clear railroad tracks

29 / 40

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

Minimum of 15 feet

Minimum of 10 feet

Minimum of 5 feet

Minimum of 2 feet

30 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.

Let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency.

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading.

Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

31 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

The lighting indicators

The windshield

The side mirrors

The headlights

32 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

should the trailer air leak, it keeps the air in the tractor

if the air pressure is low it will automatically close

the trailer air supply valve in the cab controls it

air is allowed to leak from the tractor line when it is closed

33 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

in a closed position

in a halfway closed position

in an open position

in a 1/3 open position

34 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

You have not loaded 2,205 pounds or more of any table 2 hazard class material at any one place (you must use the specific placard for this material).

You have 1,001 pounds or more of two or more table 2 hazard classes, requiring different placards.

The correct answer is not listed.

Both of these conditions must be met.

35 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

All of these answers are correct

Problems with the water pump

A leak from the engine

A leaking line or hose

36 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

There is a leak somewhere.

They are fitted just right.

They need to be changed out.

They are loose.

37 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in a closed position

in an open position for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in a closed position for the rear trailer and an open position for the front trailers

in an open position

38 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

The hazard class.

The proper shipping name.

The identification number.

The box number.

39 / 40

When accelerating:

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

do not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake

always use the parking brake to slow down

40 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

You are loading at night and need the headlights.

The material does not need a placard.

You are a non-smoker.

You need the engine to run the pump.

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How To Get A new mexico Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in New Mexico, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within New Mexico).
Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of New Mexico).

To be eligible to operate a commercial vehicle in New Mexico, applicants must provide verification that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle. New Mexico applicants must pass a vision test.

Applicants in New Mexico are required to submit the following documents when they apply for a CDL.

(Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
CDL Holder Self-Certification form

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in New Mexico. Applicants must possess a basic Class D driver’s license.

New Mexico CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazardous Materials

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new mexico CDL License Test Tips

Every New Mexico CDL applicant must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the knowledge test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. There are additional tests for applicants who want to earn endorsements to drive specialized commercial vehicles. The New Mexico skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control and on-road driving tests. The knowledge and skills tests are scored independently.

Military veterans who were discharged within 90 days of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet certain requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

Be a resident of New Mexico.
Have operated an equivalent vehicle to a commercial motor vehicle in the military for at least 2 years before they apply for the CDL.
Submit an Application for Military Skills Test Waiver that is signed by the commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division

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

Website: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/commercial-drivers-licenses.aspx

Phone: 888.683.4636

Email: [email protected]

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