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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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You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

4 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

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What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

6 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

9 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

10 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

11 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

12 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

13 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

14 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

15 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

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Select the true statement:

17 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

18 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

19 / 40

____is the most common type of foundation brakes used by heavy vehicles.

20 / 40

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

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Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

22 / 40

This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

23 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

24 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

25 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

26 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

27 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

28 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

29 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

32 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

33 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

34 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

35 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

38 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to a converter dolly:

39 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

40 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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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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