CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEW MEXICO) - PRACTICE TEST

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The New Mexico CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the New Mexico CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual NM general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. When inspecting your windshield, you should look for:
dirt.
cracks.
All of the above.
2. Loads that are over-length, over-width and/or overweight:
require special transit permits.
may require special equipment such as “wide load” signs, flags and flashing lights.
All of the above.
3. Stopping distance can be affected by:
Temperature
Time of day
Speed
4. The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
40 mph
45 mph
35 mph
5. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
causes greater chance of rollover.
6. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
excessive downshifting.
7. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
8. Which of the following statements is true?
An empty van is lower than a loaded one.
The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
The heights posted at bridges and overpasses are always correct.
9. Empty vans are:
the same height as fully loaded ones.
lower than fully loaded ones.
higher than fully loaded ones.
10. In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
select an appropriate speed.
go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
All of the above.
 
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NM CDL Knowledge Test

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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