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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | New Mexico 2025 #2 Page 2 of 3
Train for FREE online with our New Mexico CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NM combination license in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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8 . When driving while pulling trailers, you should:
You should always steer gently and smoothly while pulling a trailer. Making sudden steering moves could cause the trailer to tip over.
9 . Bobtail tractors are ____ to stop than tractors attached to full semitrailers.
Bobtail tractors are tractors that are not attached to any semitrailers. When operating a bobtail, you should be aware that stopping can be difficult and that it will take a longer distance to come to a complete stop than a tractor attached to a loaded semitrailer.
10 . When coupling a trailer:
When coupling, make sure you couple matching glad hands. They are often color-coded to help drivers avoid mistakes. Typically, blue is used for service lines and red is used for emergency lines.
11 . Combination vehicles are usually:
Driving combination vehicles requires more skill than driving single commercial vehicles. Combinations are generally longer, generally heavier, and are more vulnerable to rollover.
12 . Combination vehicles:
Driving combination vehicles requires more skill than driving single commercial vehicles. Combinations are generally longer, generally heavier, and are more vulnerable to rollover.
13 . Rearward amplification refers to:
Vehicles with trailers are vulnerable to rollover due to the "crack-the-whip" effect, which is caused by rearward amplification.
14 . When braking while pulling a trailer equipped with anti-lock brakes, you should:
When driving a tractor-trailer combination that is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should brake in the same manner that you would if the vehicle was not equipped with ABS.
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2025 New Mexico | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in New Mexico is issued to drivers who operate commercial vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds or towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes buses, dump trucks, tow trucks, or delivery trucks. It does not allow the operation of Class A vehicles but allows the holder to operate Class C vehicles if properly endorsed.
A Class B CDL license in New Mexico allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This typically includes buses, dump trucks, straight trucks, and segmented buses.
To obtain a Class B CDL in New Mexico, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid New Mexico driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete both a knowledge test and a skills test. Additionally, you must provide proof of identity, residency, and social security number.
In New Mexico, to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you must be at least 18 years old. However, if you plan to drive commercially across state lines (interstate commerce), federal regulations require that you be at least 21 years old.
While not necessarily required, specific endorsements can be added to a Class B CDL based on the type of vehicle you plan to drive or the cargo you plan to transport. Endorsements include passenger, school bus, tanker, hazardous materials (HazMat), and double/triple trailers. Each endorsement requires passing a specific knowledge test and sometimes a skills test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in New Mexico includes three parts: pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to inspect their vehicle, control the vehicle at low speeds, and drive safely in typical traffic situations, including turns, intersections, railway crossings, and various types of roadways.
Yes, there are limitations for Class B CDL license holders in New Mexico. They are authorized to drive single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. They cannot drive a vehicle that falls under the Class A CDL category.
Yes, in New Mexico, it is possible to take the written Class B CDL test in Spanish. However, federal regulations require that all CDL drivers must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, in New Mexico, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam if you have a disability. These accommodations are designed to provide equal access to the Motor Vehicle Division services. However, you must provide appropriate documentation of your disability and specify the type of accommodation needed when scheduling your exam.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test if you don't pass on your first attempt. New Mexico requires a waiting period of at least one day before retesting. Additionally, retesting may involve an additional fee. It's recommended to review the CDL manual and consider additional study or training before retaking the test to increase your chances of passing.
