GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL 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. Retarders:
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
2. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
closer to the ground.
to the left side of the truck.
higher up from the road.
3. When faced with an emergency, drivers should:
drive away as quickly as possible.
immediately drive to the nearest police station.
come to a stop if it is safe to do so.
4. In some states, move-over laws require drivers to:
slow and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident.
submit to a chemical test to determine their BAC when requested by a peace officer.
obey the directions given by police officers at railroad crossings.
5. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is not working properly.
6. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving downhill, and no escape ramp is available?
take the least hazardous escape route you can - and make the move as soon as possible.
wait until you can find an escape ramp.
use your parking brake to stop.
7. You should review the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver:
during your pre-trip inspection.
once a week.
after each trip.
8. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
9. When loading cargo, keep the load:
balanced in the cargo area.
to the front.
to the rear.
10. Your safety equipment must include:
a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
spare electrical fuses (only if your vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers).
a dimmer switch.
 
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NM CDL Practice Test

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