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

2 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

3 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

4 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

5 / 40

What is a king pin?

6 / 40

The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

7 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

8 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

9 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

10 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

11 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

12 / 40

What does outage mean?

13 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

14 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

15 / 40

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

16 / 40

What is the benefit of ABS?

17 / 40

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

18 / 40

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

19 / 40

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

20 / 40

When backing your vehicle, which of the following is NOT recommended

21 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

22 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

23 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

25 / 40

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

26 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

27 / 40

When inspecting the_____you pump the pedals 3 times and then hold it down for 5 seconds feeling for no movement to occur.

28 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

29 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

30 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

31 / 40

After the initial drop, the maximum leakage rates per minute is:

32 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

33 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

34 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

35 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

36 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

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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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