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New Hampshire CDL Practice Test — General Knowledge, Air Brakes & Endorsements (2026)

The New Hampshire CDL program has specific fees: Commercial Learner's Permit ($20), Class A/B/C licenses ($60 each), and Endorsements ($10 each). Available endorsements include Hazardous Materials (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Double/Triple Trailers (T), and School Bus (S). Note that triple trailers are illegal to operate in New Hampshire despite the endorsement option. Applicants must pass a vision test and appropriate knowledge tests for each endorsement. Failed road tests require rescheduling at a DMV office for $20.

Sample New Hampshire CDL Practice Test Questions & Official Manual Citations (2026)

Below are 4 real sample questions from our New Hampshire cdl practice test bank. Every question in PassMyDMV cites the exact page and rule in the official New Hampshire manual so you understand the law behind every answer:

Sample Question 1 · Opinions Findings Conclusions Recommendations Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1

According to the New Hampshire manual, which statement is correct for NH CDL chapter 0 item 1?

  • A. Remember to follow the rules about parking and attending placarded vehicles.
  • B. If operating a bus, you may Check traffic. also be required to open the window and door prior Open the student door. to crossing tracks.
  • C. Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings are dangerous.
  • D. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Correct
Why D. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. is correct: The correct answer restates the New Hampshire manual's rule from this chapter. [Manual: Pages 1-6 — manual rule, p. 1]
Manual excerpt (Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1): “Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.”
Sample Question 2 · Rights Reserved This Material Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1

According to the New Hampshire manual, which statement is correct for NH CDL chapter 0 item 2?

  • A. What should you do before you drive if you are engine is at operating temperature. drowsy?
  • B. Otherwise, by the time you see a Have another person ride with you, and take turns hazard, you will not have time to stop. driving Night driving can be more dangerous if you have Take periodic breaks – about every 100.
  • C. Do not use this safety feature in place of the parking brake.
  • D. All rights reserved This material has been created for and provided to State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs) by AAMVA for the purpose of educating Driver License applicants (Commercial or Non-Commercial). Correct
Why D. All rights reserved This material has been created for and provided to State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs) by AAMVA for the purpose of educating Driver License applicants (Commercial or Non-Commercial). is correct: The correct answer restates the New Hampshire manual's rule from this chapter. [Manual: Pages 1-6 — manual rule, p. 1]
Manual excerpt (Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1): “All rights reserved This material has been created for and provided to State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs) by AAMVA for the purpose of educating Driver License applicants (Commercial or Non-Commercial).”
Sample Question 3 · Permission Reproduce Distribute Sell Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1

According to the New Hampshire manual, which statement is correct for NH CDL chapter 0 item 3?

  • A. Figure 2.18 Never permit traffic conditions to trap you in a 2.15.3 – Driving Procedures position where you have to stop on the tracks.
  • B. Permission to reproduce, use, distribute or sell this material has been granted to SDLAs only. Correct
  • C. With this method, you apply ABS helps you avoid wheel lock up.
  • D. Clean all lights, reflectors, and glass as you go Right fuel tank(s). along.
Why B. Permission to reproduce, use, distribute or sell this material has been granted to SDLAs only. is correct: The correct answer restates the New Hampshire manual's rule from this chapter. [Manual: Pages 1-6 — manual rule, p. 1]
Manual excerpt (Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1): “Permission to reproduce, use, distribute or sell this material has been granted to SDLAs only.”
Sample Question 4 · Part This Book Reproduced Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1

According to the New Hampshire manual, which statement is correct for NH CDL chapter 0 item 4?

  • A. The safety belt design holds the driver You cannot have more than one license.
  • B. Protect explosive packages from other Division 4.1 (Flammable Solids). cargo that might cause damage.
  • C. Figure 6.1 shows eight types of combination • Inspecting Combinations vehicles and the rearward amplification each has in a quick lane change.
  • D. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written. Correct
Why D. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written. is correct: The correct answer restates the New Hampshire manual's rule from this chapter. [Manual: Pages 1-6 — manual rule, p. 1]
Manual excerpt (Official New Hampshire Manual · Page 1): “No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author / publisher.”

Most-Tested New Hampshire CDL Practice Test Topics in Our 650-Question Bank

Our New Hampshire cdl practice test bank contains 650 active multiple-choice questions written directly from the official New Hampshire handbook. Here is how those questions break down across the core exam topics:

Official Manual Topic Area PassMyDMV Question Coverage
Commercial Driver License Manual15 manual-cited questions
Section Driving Safely Page3 manual-cited questions
Slow Down Monitor Your3 manual-cited questions
Opinions Findings Conclusions Recommendations2 manual-cited questions
Rights Reserved This Material2 manual-cited questions
Permission Reproduce Distribute Sell2 manual-cited questions
When Your Other Wheels2 manual-cited questions
These Questions Your Test2 manual-cited questions

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