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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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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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Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

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You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

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Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

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Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

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

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In the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel, this object should have no missing pins or be loose when fully engaged.

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Select the best description of a baffle tank:

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Select the definition of "off-tracking."

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Which of the following statements about the bus interior is false?

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You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

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The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

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

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In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valve be in for double trailer combination?

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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When accelerating:

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The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

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Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

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

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You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

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Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

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The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

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Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

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What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

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Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

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Air tanks should be drained:

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What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

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When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

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How do you test your service brakes?

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The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

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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?

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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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