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New Mexico CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 9

The New Mexico CDL — General Knowledge knowledge test has ~50 questions; you need ~40 correct (80%) to pass.

This practice test follows that format: 50 questions, pass with 40 correct. Answer every page, then grade it to see the answers and explanations.

Questions 1–10 of 50

  1. 1.On a slippery winter road you see a traffic jam ahead. What does the manual tell you to do?
  2. 2.Why does the manual want you to spot other drivers who are distracted?
  3. 3.On New Mexico's list of CDL restrictions, what does restriction C mean?
  4. 4.On the vehicle inspection test you confirm that dash indicators work when their lights are switched on. Besides the turn signal and four-way flasher indicators, which are on the manual's list?
  5. 5.On the basic control skills test, how many times may you get out to check your vehicle's position during the straight line backing exercise, compared with the other exercises?
  6. 6.On a newer vehicle, the ABS malfunction lamp lights at start-up and then quickly goes out. What does that tell you?
  7. 7.In the straight line backing exercise, what marks the path you must back along?
  8. 8.You take the road test in a bus and stop at a railroad crossing. Besides looking and listening, what may you also be required to do before crossing?
  9. 9.What does the manual tell drivers to do about legitimate drugs and medicines?
  10. 10.What does the manual mean when it says overheated brakes may start to 'fade'?

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