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

2 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

5 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

9 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

10 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

15 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the braking power of spring brakes.

18 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

19 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

20 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

21 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

24 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

25 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

26 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

27 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

28 / 40

Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

29 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

30 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

31 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

32 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

33 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

34 / 40

While driving on a clear night with low beam headlights, you should be able to stop within:

35 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

36 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

37 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

38 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

39 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

40 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

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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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