US New Mexico DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 1

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DMV New Mexico — Cdl General DMV — New Mexico (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — New Mexico State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for New Mexico DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — New Mexico (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — New Mexico.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in New Mexico, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV New Mexico — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV New Mexico — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — New Mexico

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In New Mexico, what is a pre-trip inspection for?

A) washing truck

B) catching unsafe conditions before driving

C) warming engine only

D) paperwork

Question 2

In New Mexico, what are hours-of-service limits (property)?

A) 20 hours straight

B) no limits

C) 5 hours max

D) 11 driving hours after 10 off

Question 3

In New Mexico, what is GVWR vs GCWR?

A) speed limits

B) same thing

C) tire sizes

D) single-unit vs combination max weight

Question 4

In New Mexico, what belongs in an emergency kit?

A) extra fuel cans

B) snacks only

C) pillow

D) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses

Question 5

In New Mexico, how check cargo securement?

A) only at delivery

B) within first 50 miles, then regularly

C) never

D) once a year

Question 6

In New Mexico, what is the bridge formula for?

A) bridge height

B) legal axle weight/spacing limits

C) toll prices

D) paint colors

Question 7

In New Mexico, how far ahead scan at highway speed?

A) 2 seconds

B) never

C) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)

D) 1 mile always

Question 8

In New Mexico, what is stopping distance made of?

A) luck

B) tires only

C) brakes only

D) perception + reaction + braking

Question 9

In New Mexico, how should you brake on downgrades?

A) pump fast

B) ride brakes hard

C) neutral coast

D) select low gear + light steady braking

Question 10

In New Mexico, what is brake fade?

A) wet brakes

B) new brakes

C) overheated brakes losing power

D) cold brakes

Question 11

In New Mexico, how handle blowout in truck?

A) firm grip, ease off, pull over

B) slam brakes

C) accelerate

D) jerk hard

Question 12

In New Mexico, what is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) as low as 30 mph on film of water

B) never in trucks

C) only 100+

D) only ice

Question 13

In New Mexico, how back a trailer?

A) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

B) fast with camera

C) no spotter needed

D) steer same way

Question 14

In New Mexico, what is off-tracking?

A) brake wear

B) rear wheels cut inside in turns

C) speeding

D) tire brand

Question 15

In New Mexico, how take curves with CMV?

A) slow below posted truck speed

B) no need to slow

C) same as cars

D) faster

Question 16

In New Mexico, what are escape ramps for?

A) runaway trucks on downgrades

B) parking

C) weigh stations

D) rest stops

Question 17

In New Mexico, when use hazard flashers?

A) parking legally

B) always driving

C) night driving

D) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

Question 18

In New Mexico, what is night driving rule?

A) slower, within headlight range

B) same speed

C) high beams always

D) no lights rural

Question 19

In New Mexico, how park a CMV?

A) neutral anywhere

B) any slope

C) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

D) in gear only

Question 20

In New Mexico, what is coupling inspection?

A) paint check

B) radio test

C) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure

D) tire shine

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