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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

the fifth wheel has just touched the trailer

the rear wheels are visible in the mirror

the tractor comes in contact with the front of the trailer

the cargo inside the trailer shifts

2 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

the safety bar

the electrical service line

the service and emergency air lines

there is nothing to be hooked up

3 / 40

You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

3 hours, 200 miles

2 hours, 100 miles

1 hour, 50 miles

5 hours, 250 miles

4 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

100 pounds

300 pounds

500 pounds

250 pounds

5 / 40

This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

Windshield fluid line

Exhaust system

Air coolant system

Fuel tank

6 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

raised 1/3 of the way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised fully and the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

3 turns down from the top and the crank handle secured in its bracket

7 / 40

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

novelty lights

high beams

emergency flashers

low beams

8 / 40

Some city transit buses may have a brake-door interlock system, this system:

Works when the rear door is open.

Should be used in emergencies.

Releases the brakes.

Should be used in place of the parking brake.

9 / 40

This item does not need to be checked during the cab check.

The defroster/heater

The horn

The air conditioning

The windshield wipers and fluid levels

10 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

on the other side of a divided highway

about 100 feet in front of your vehicle

about 100 feet behind your vehicle

within 10 feet of the front or rear corners

11 / 40

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

There is a leak somewhere.

They are loose.

They need to be changed out.

They are fitted just right.

12 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

only in conjuction with the foot brake

to test the trailer brakes

only in emergency situations

when the trailer is fully loaded down

13 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

The tank will roll over.

The surge will disconnect the tank from the truck.

Nothing will occur.

No matter how you steer, you will continue in a straight line.

14 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

20 or more persons, excluding the driver.

15 or more persons, including the driver.

10 or more persons, including the driver.

16 or more persons, including the driver.

15 / 40

Select the true statement:

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

you should always ride the brakes

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

16 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

drink a cup of coffee

open your vehicle windows for some fresh air

pull off the road and get some sleep

drink energy drinks

17 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

Warning those with children to drive in another lane.

Forcing other drivers to stay 20 feet away in every direction.

Giving people something interesting to look at while driving.

Communicating risk.

18 / 40

What does the service brake system do?

they are valves that maintain air tank pressure

under normal driving it applies and releases the brakes by using the brake pedal

they are part of an official vehicle inspection

they are only on vehicles that have hydraulic brakes

19 / 40

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

Lug bolts

All answers listed

Tire rims

Budd spacing or spacers

20 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

it makes no difference

in the back

in the middle

in the front

21 / 40

Which of the following about the front tires on a commercial bus is true?

Can be recapped, but never regrooved.

Must not have recapped or regrooved tires.

Must not be recapped, but can be regrooved.

Can be regrooved or recapped as long as they have 4/32 tread depth.

22 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

All of these answers are correct

Carbon steel

Stainless steel

Non-ferrous metal

23 / 40

What is the standee line?

A line around each seat to help each passenger have a little personal space.

A 2 inch line on the floor that all passengers must stay behind.

A line at the back of the bus where passengers must stand before exiting.

A 2 inch line down the aisle to help keep passenger traffic flowing.

24 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in an open position

in an open position for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in a closed position

in a closed position for the rear trailer and an open position for the front trailers

25 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

No accidents.

All accidents.

Only accidents casusing injury.

Only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver.

26 / 40

You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

Flammable materials

Liquid gas

Poison

Chlorine

27 / 40

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

5 psi in a minute

2 psi in a minute

4 psi in a minute

3 psi in a minute

28 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

It protects the tanker form any corrosive cargo.

It eliminates liquid surge.

It protects the cargo from changes in temperature.

It controls the temperature of the cargo.

29 / 40

Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

the second trailer

the first trailer

the last trailer

the tractor

30 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

you are able to use the landing gear to make adjustments

it is slightly raised when the tractor is backed under it

the tractor comes in contact with the nose of the trailer

the trailer is high above the fifth wheel

31 / 40

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

none of the answers listed

use a speed retarder or engine brake

keep other drivers out of your side space

use a light pressure with the the brake and accelerator pedals

32 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

brakes to apply unevenly

all of these answers are correct

lack of braking power

pulling to one side or the other

33 / 40

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, should you turn off the engine before or after unhooking hoses after delivery?

None of these answers are correct.

Turn it off after product transfer, before you unhook the hose.

Turn it off during product transfer, while unhooking the hose.

Turn it off before product transfer, before you hook the hose.

34 / 40

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

watch the brake lights as you step on the brake pedal

listen for escaping air after opening the emergency shut off valve

while on an level surface, test the emergency brake lines

pull the vehicle forward and then step on the brakes

35 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

apply the parking brakes

remove the keys from the ignition

all of these answers are correct

chock the wheels

36 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

about 12 degrees to the left of the trailer

for the kingpin to activate on the driver's side first

above 12 degrees to the right of the trailer

directly in front of the trailer

37 / 40

When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

As safe as possible, or the next stop.

Dark and poorly lighted.

Off the regular route.

The next stop.

38 / 40

You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

use the emergency brakes only

use stab or controlled braking

keep a firm pressure on the brake pedal

turn off the abs and brace for impact

39 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

Busy intersection.

Stop to load or unload students.

Sharp turns.

Any stop the bus makes.

40 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

Stopping time increases by one second for each 10 mph over 20 mph.

You need about four times as much stopping distance at 40 mph as at 20 mph.

The posted speed limit will always allow you to stop safely.

The total stopping distance of a bus is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied.

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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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