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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 is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

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The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

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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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The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

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What method should be used to test that the air is flowing to all the trailers?

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When is it best to wear your seat belt?

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When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

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What can side to side surge cause?

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The most stable tanker shape is:

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The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

11 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

14 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

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

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Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

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Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

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Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

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To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

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The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

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What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

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Select the step that comes first:

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An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

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Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

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What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

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How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

28 / 40

When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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

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Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

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How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

36 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

37 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

The CDL manual indicates the last step on picking up students at the bus stop is as follows:

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Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

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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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