CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NM) - 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. If the drive wheels start to skid:
accelerate slightly to regain control.
use the brakes to slow down.
push in the clutch to let them turn freely.
2. When the load on a vehicle extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body, a _______ must be placed at the end of the load.
red flag
yellow sign
warning sign
3. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Safety
Liability insurance
Employer liability
4. During the vehicle inspection, you should check your clutch for:
Looseness
Damage
All of the above.
5. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by releasing the brakes.
by checking your mirrors.
6. When making a turn, you should turn off your turn signal:
during the turn.
after you've turned.
before entering the turn.
7. If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls and equipment:
before you start driving.
as you drive.
within the first 50 miles.
8. You should avoid driving through flowing water of deep puddles if possible. If not, you should:
gently apply the brakes, increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.
press the accelerator and increase the engine and gear speed to the rpm required by road conditions.
set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.
9. On dry pavement, the braking distance when traveling at 55 mph is about:
419 feet.
142 feet.
216 feet.
10. The liver can only process ______ of alcohol per hour, much ____ than the alcohol in a standard drink.
one ounce; less
1/3 an ounce; less
1/8 an ounce; more
 
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NM CDL Knowledge Test

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