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

2 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

3 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

6 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

7 / 40

Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

8 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

9 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

10 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

11 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

12 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

13 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

14 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

15 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

16 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

17 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

18 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

19 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

20 / 40

Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

21 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

22 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

23 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

24 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

25 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

26 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

27 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

30 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

31 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

32 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

33 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

34 / 40

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

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

37 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

38 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

39 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

40 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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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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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.