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

2 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

5 / 40

The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

6 / 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:

7 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

8 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

9 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

10 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

11 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

12 / 40

You should adjust all the outside left and right side convex mirrors to see:

13 / 40

Select the definition of "off-tracking."

14 / 40

Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

15 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

16 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

17 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

18 / 40

If you are driving a 100-foot truck with double trailers at 30 mph in dry conditions, how many seconds of space should there be between your truck and other vehicles?

19 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

20 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

23 / 40

The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

24 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

25 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

26 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

27 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

28 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

31 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

32 / 40

You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

35 / 40

It takes special care to drive tankers with liquid in them because:

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

39 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

40 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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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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