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New Hampshire CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026

Avg. pass rate on our NH tests: 67%.
Average pass rate for this test: 75%.
Easy
9 min
76% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>75%
70-79=>25%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>0%
Avg. first-try score: 76%

Gone are the days when a static study guide or PDF printout was all that CDL applicants needed to pass the required New Hampshire DMV CDL General Knowledge Test. Nowadays, the test is presented in a fashion that requires an in-depth understanding of the material, not just simply memorizing facts. Success depends on understanding how the exam is written as much as on knowing the material itself. The official exam is based on the New Hampshire CDL Manual and federal and state driving regulations. Our Free New Hampshire CDL Test Questions & Answers Practice Tests are structured to prepare you for the exam as it exists today.

Traditional study guides just don’t meet the demands of today’s official exam. Frequent use of tricky wording and double negatives throws even the most prepared applicants off guard, and memorization of facts can’t compete with the 360-degree conceptual understanding now needed. Our practice tests mirror the wording and structure used by the state, while guiding you through each concept with AI-powered responses. With 105 practice tests from our New Hampshire series completed today and 942 already logged this week, drivers across New Hampshire are choosing this approach because it replaces guesswork with the assurance provided by our expert-crafted practice tests. Every question includes immediate explanations so that you’ll learn while you test, instead of waiting until the end for an assessment.

New Hampshire CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
Commercial Driver's License
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 NH CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Last verified for accuracy on

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the New Hampshire DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

About the New Hampshire CDL

The official General Knowledge Exam covers safe vehicle operation, braking systems, hazard recognition, fatigue awareness, railroad crossings, and emergency procedures. That may sound like a lot to absorb, but our practice tests are designed to help you process this material in a way that builds readiness rather than stress. Also, our experts have removed any fluff unneeded for the official test.

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