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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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When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

2 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

3 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

4 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

Select the reason as to why air tanks need to be drained:

7 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

8 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

9 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

10 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

11 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

14 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

17 / 40

The manual says you should look _____ ahead while driving.

18 / 40

You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

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

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Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

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Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

22 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

23 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

24 / 40

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

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

27 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

28 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

29 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

30 / 40

When arriving at the destination announce:

31 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

32 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

33 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

34 / 40

An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

35 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

36 / 40

You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

37 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

38 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

39 / 40

What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

40 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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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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