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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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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

2 / 40

The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

3 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

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

7 / 40

The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

8 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

9 / 40

Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

13 / 40

Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

14 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

15 / 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.

16 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

17 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

18 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

19 / 40

What does outage mean?

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What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

23 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

24 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

25 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

26 / 40

Select the true statement about slack adjusters:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

29 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

30 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

31 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

32 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

33 / 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?

34 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

35 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

36 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

37 / 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.

38 / 40

How do you check the coolant level?

39 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

40 / 40

The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

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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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