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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

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

tailgating

aggressive driving

defensive driving

road rage

2 / 40

Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

Because motorists ignore students walking to school.

Because many students are killed while getting on and off a school bus each year.

Because school district officials have the authority to conduct surprise quizzes and you must know the correct answers to keep your job.

Because only high school students understand how to cross the road.

3 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

Within two feet of any window.

In front of the standee line.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Between the wheel wells.

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 materials?

Impossible to tell without more information

Only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop

Yes

6 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

on emergency and service air lines

on parking brake lines

on service air lines

on emergency air lines

7 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

Driving too fast.

Driving on a wet surface.

Driving in the mountains.

Driving with bad tires.

8 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

Electric or air horn

Air leaks

Engine brakes

Radio system

9 / 40

What is a technical name?

The name for a hazardous material most commonly used in the trucking community, accepted as standard.

The name for a hazardous material used in scientific journals and texts, recognized as its chemical and microbiological name.

The medical term for hazardous materials used by medical personnel.

The name for a hazardous material most commonly used on the street.

10 / 40

Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

The weight of the load is high up off the road.

It is top heavy.

All of the answers listed.

There is a high center of gravity.

11 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

every 7 days

at every restroom break stop

they don't need to be drained

at the end of each working day

12 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

the last trailer of a triple

the last trailer of a double

any trailer

a fully loaded trailer behind the tractor

13 / 40

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

Stop to load or unload students.

Any stop the bus makes.

Sharp turns.

Busy intersection.

14 / 40

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

100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic

20 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic

15 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

Near an open fire.

Within 300 feet of a tunnel.

All of these answers are correct.

Within 5 feet of the traveled part of the road.

16 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

slack adjuster

brake drum

safety valve

axle

17 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

The shipper

Your spouse

The carrier

The driver

18 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

Securing the bus.

Opening the emergency exits.

19 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

stop to sleep

roll down the windows

drink caffeinated beverages

turn up the radio

20 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

3/8-inch

1/32-inch

1/2-inch

4/32-inch

21 / 40

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

the tractor will continue moving in a straight line no matter how you turn the steering wheel

the trailer will jackknife

the rig will continue straight ahead but will slide sideways

none of the answers listed

22 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the braking power of spring brakes.

it will not be affect by the condition of the service brakes

braking power can only be tested by licensed mechanics

the braking prower increases when the brakes are hot

it depends on the adjustment of the service brakes

23 / 40

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

Because of the movement of the liquid.

Because of the extreme weight.

Because of strong winds.

Because of uneven expansion.

24 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

Ride the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Pump the brakes through the curve.

25 / 40

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

To replace the parking brake.

As a safety feature when the exit door is open.

To replace the rear door emergency buzzer.

All of these answers are correct.

26 / 40

Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

Flares or fuses

Signal fires

All of these answers are correct

Reflective triangles

27 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

an empty trailer

a fully loaded trailer

a half loaded trailer

a 1/3 loaded trailer

28 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

supply air to the trailer air tanks and on combination vehicles, controls the service brakes

supply air to the tractor air tanks and on combination vehicles controls the emergency brakes

to supply air to the trailer air tanks and, on combination vehicles, controls the emergency brakes

none of the answers listed

29 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

they have one set of controls for two air brake systems

they are required to have two warning alarms

they require less time to build up air pressure

they have a single set of air tanks and hoses

30 / 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 for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in a closed position

in an open position

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

31 / 40

When accelerating:

always use the parking brake to slow down

do not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

32 / 40

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

the second trailer

the last trailer

the first trailer

the tractor

33 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

until the crank handle is loose

so that you can clear railroad tracks

as high up as it will go

for it to be 6 inches above the ground

34 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

all of these answers are correct

at the end of each shift or day

manually when the automatic devices fail

to prevent sludge from clogginng up the brake system valves

35 / 40

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

the trailer will slightly rise when the converter dolly is backed under it

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

36 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

only when the vehicle has over 25,000 miles on it

false

only when the vehicle has over 60,000 miles on it

true

37 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

at the back of the trailer

either at the front or the back of the trailer

at the front and back of the trailer

at the front of the trailer

38 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

Classes 1, 3, and 4

Classes 1, 21, and 3

Classes 1, 4, and 51

Classes 1, 3, and 6

39 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

none of these answers are correct answers are correct

it increases by four times

it increases by two times

it stays about the same

40 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves

pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them

have the unruly students move to the front of the bus

keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal

Your score is

The average score is 0%

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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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