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

2 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

4 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

5 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

6 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

7 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

8 / 40

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

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

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

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

12 / 40

What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

19 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

20 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

24 / 40

With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

25 / 40

You should brake on a long steep downgrade hill as a supplement to the braking effects of the engine

26 / 40

Anti-lock brakes:

27 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

28 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

29 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

30 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

31 / 40

The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

32 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

33 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

34 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

35 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a part of the steering system?

36 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

37 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

38 / 40

You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

39 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

40 / 40

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

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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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Please use the links below to access more valuable New Hampshire CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of New Hampshire.