NM CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL 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. To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
drive alone whenever possible.
keep the cab warm.
keep cool by opening the window.
2. When you are driving in close quarters, you should:
avoid checking your your mirrors too frequently.
check your mirrors often.
not use your mirrors.
3. Convex mirrors:
make things appear closer than they really are.
show a wider area than flat mirrors.
make objects appear larger than they really are.
4. To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
put the transmission in Neutral.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
5. Empty trucks:
are higher than loaded trucks.
require greater stopping distances.
All of the above.
6. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
the braking effect of the engine
the brake pedal
controlled braking
7. How should you hold the steering wheel?
Firmly, with your left hand at the top of the wheel and the right hand at the bottom of the wheel
Firmly, with your hands on opposite sides of the wheel
With your left hand on the wheel
8. Which of the following statements about driving in very hot weather is true?
If a tire is too hot to touch, keep driving to cool it off.
As the temperature of the tire increases, the air pressure of a tire decreases.
You should inspect the tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
9. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
apply the brakes while turning.
10. What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20 foot load?
2
3
1
 
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NM CDL Practice Test

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