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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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If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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What color are all school buses painted?

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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What is a common cause of tire fires?

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What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

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How do you know when your brakes are fading?

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Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

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This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

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After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

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Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

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A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

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This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

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Signs of distracted drivers include:

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What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

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How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

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Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

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Should your air compressor stop working:

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The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

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What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

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What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

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Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

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Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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Cargo tanks ____.

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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

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The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

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

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A baffled tanker has:

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The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

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

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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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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