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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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Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

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With the controlled braking method, you _____?

3 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

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

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

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What is a common cause of tire fires?

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How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

9 / 40

What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

10 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

12 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

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

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What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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Cargo tanks are:

18 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

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In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

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What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

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Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

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If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus, which statement is true?

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As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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

27 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

28 / 40

What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

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Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

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

31 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

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The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

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Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

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Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

36 / 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:

37 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

38 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

39 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

40 / 40

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

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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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