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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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There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

2 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

3 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

4 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

5 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

6 / 40

What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

7 / 40

Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

8 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

9 / 40

You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

10 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

11 / 40

The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

14 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

15 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

16 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

19 / 40

A safe haven is:

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

23 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

24 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

25 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

26 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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Select the statement that is true in regards to what is required of a driver with a double or triple trailers:

28 / 40

Which of the following is NOT something you need to know in order to determine if you need to use placards?

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

31 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

32 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

35 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

36 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

37 / 40

Forward and back surge is powerful in this type of tanker.

38 / 40

If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

39 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

40 / 40

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

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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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