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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for New Mexico. Our test questions are designed to prepare you for the questions you’ll see on the official New Mexico MVD CDL Test. You are welcome to take these CDL practice tests as many times as you like, the tests are 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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Where is compressed air stored?

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When inspecting your bus, you must make sure that:

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Anti-lock brakes:

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Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

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How do you check the power steering fluid?

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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Signs of distracted drivers include:

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How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

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

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Two causes of tire fires are ______.

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Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

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

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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

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The floor liner for explosives may not:

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

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This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

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Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

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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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You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

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

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When stopped on a divided highway where should your reflectors be placed?

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The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

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Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

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When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

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Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

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When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

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If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

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How do you test your service brakes?

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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:

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In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

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Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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How To Get A new mexico Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in New Mexico, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within New Mexico).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of New Mexico).

To be eligible to operate a commercial vehicle in New Mexico, applicants must provide verification that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle. New Mexico applicants must pass a vision test.

Applicants in New Mexico are required to submit the following documents when they apply for a CDL.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • CDL Holder Self-Certification form

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in New Mexico. Applicants must possess a basic Class D driver’s license.

New Mexico CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazardous Materials

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new mexico CDL License Test Tips

Every New Mexico CDL applicant must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the knowledge test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. There are additional tests for applicants who want to earn endorsements to drive specialized commercial vehicles. The New Mexico skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control and on-road driving tests. The knowledge and skills tests are scored independently.

Military veterans who were discharged within 90 days of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet certain requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of New Mexico.
  • Have operated an equivalent vehicle to a commercial motor vehicle in the military for at least 2 years before they apply for the CDL.
  • Submit an Application for Military Skills Test Waiver that is signed by the commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division

The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division provides oversight for the CDL license requirements in New Mexico. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/commercial-drivers-licenses.aspx

Phone: 888.683.4636

Email:  [email protected]

 

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