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NH CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 4 2025

Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

All that stands in the way of your commercial driver’s license (CDL) being free of the “L” restriction is passing the New Hampshire DMV CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test and the Skills Test in a vehicle equipped with air brakes. Failing either of these tests (or taking the Skills Test in a vehicle without air brakes) means your CDL will prohibit you from operating any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) equipped with air brakes. That little “L” will impose a serious limitation on your employability in the Granite State. If you do not pass, New Hampshire requires a one-day waiting period and an additional fee before retesting. Our New Hampshire DMV CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests are built to help you pass the first time.

Key topics on the official knowledge test include components, functions, and proper use of air brake systems, brake lag, stopping distances, system monitoring, dual air systems, and inspecting and maintaining air brakes. That’s a tremendous amount of material, and the official multiple-choice written test requires a passing score of at least 80%. Our practice tests replicate the official exam and include instant feedback, AI-driven explanations, an interactive CDL Manual, and a Challenge Bank that remembers missed questions until you answer them correctly. Once you’ve aced this practice test, try another one here: https://driving-tests.org/new-hampshire/nh-cdl-air-brake-practice-test/.

New Hampshire’s major highways include I-93, US-4, and US-112. They feature steep grades, winding passages, and winter ice, just some of the hazards that necessitate air brakes for maintaining safe control of heavy vehicles. Because most tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, motorcoaches, and full-size school buses rely on air brakes, removing this restriction is essential to expanding your driving opportunities.

The Granite State’s economy depends on commercial drivers who are air brake-qualified. Major sectors, including trucking and freight, passenger and charter transportation, logging and timber, and even public education, rely on drivers qualified for air brake-equipped CMVs. Major employers in the state that require them include BW Timber Harvesting, Concord Coach Lines, Dartmouth Coach, L.A. Limousine, Land Air Express, Lumberjack Logging Company LLC, and Timberwolf Logging.

Add endorsements like (N) Tanker, (H) Hazardous Materials, and (T) Doubles/Triples to your CDL for additional versatility and job opportunities. Check out our practice tests for this as well: https://driving-tests.org/new-hampshire/nh-cdl-hazmat-practice-test/. You might also try our Combination Vehicles Practice Tests in preparation for the required knowledge exam needed for obtaining a Class A License: https://driving-tests.org/new-hampshire/nh-cdl-combination-test/.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
NH CDL Air Brakes Practice Test 4 2025
Commercial Driver's License
Based on official NH exam questions

Authored and curated by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)
Methodology & Editorial Policy
Last verified for accuracy: November 2025 (reviewed weekly)

9 min to complete
Available in EN and ES

What to expect on the actual NH permit test

25

questions

20

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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