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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.

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How should the hand valve be used?

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

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

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A tank vehicle:

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

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Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

10 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

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What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

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Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

13 / 40

What does outage mean?

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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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Select the statement that best explains the "crack-the-whip" effect.

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Anti-lock brakes:

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A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

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You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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

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How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

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Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

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Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

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Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

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The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

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Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

36 / 40

Select the true statement:

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The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

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How do you test the trailer service brakes?

39 / 40

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

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What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

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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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