The official New Mexico commercial driver license manual (New Mexico CDL Handbook 2025) is a useful resource for everyone who wants to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the Land of Enchantment. You should read its contents at least once to familiarize yourself with the various aspects of commercial driving theory, including emergency procedures, pre-trip inspections, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. In New Mexico, all CDL applicants must pass a 50-question general knowledge exam. While it is impossible to guess the exact questions you’ll receive at the MVD office, you can prepare in advance and train with our New Mexico CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator.
This intuitive tool has been designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official CDL permit test, allowing students to simulate the official test experience. You must answer 50 multiple-choice questions and score at least 80% to pass. Please avoid rushing, as our simulator is not timed. Read every question twice and only select an answer when you’re confident in your choice. If you make too many mistakes, the test immediately ends.