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New Mexico CDL Test Questions & Answers (#11) 2026
Avg. pass rate on our NM tests: 63%.
Average pass rate for this test: 64%.
Moderate
9 min
82% fail this test first try • Better here than at MVD
Score distribution:
90-100
=>
13%
80-89
=>
38%
70-79
=>
35%
60-69
=>
12%
<60%
=>
3%
Avg. first-try score: 82%
Based directly on the New Mexico MVD Commercial Driver License Manual and federal and state regulations, this Free New Mexico CDL Test Questions & Answers Practice Test No. 11 is designed to help you achieve first-time success passing the official New Mexico MVD CDL General Knowledge Test. Regardless of the CDL license class they are pursuing, every CDL applicant in New Mexico must pass this exam. In the Land of Enchantment, whether you plan to run long hauls across the desert on I-40, haul freight up I-25 between Las Cruces, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, or travel the rural highways, New Mexico offers enormous opportunities for licensed professional drivers, making this endeavor well worth the effort.
Success on the official CDL Knowledge Exam requires more than just memorizing facts. Outdated printable packets and static PDF guides no longer reflect how the CDL exam is written. The modern exam is designed to assess understanding, decision-making, and real-world judgment, not simple memorization. That’s where our expert-crafted New Mexico Practice Tests come in. Our practice tests are based on the official New Mexico MVD CDL Manual and state and federal regulations. Our practice questions mirror the structure and tricky phrasing (double negatives) used on the actual test so that nothing will feel unfamiliar on exam day. Clear explanations and immediate AI-powered feedback reinforce learning as you go, instead of making you wait until the end for assessment, as other resources do.
Original questions by our teamBased on 2026 NM CDL Handbook
Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the New MexicoMVD changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check:
The General Knowledge Test emphasizes vehicle control, braking and shifting, space and speed management, hazard recognition, railroad crossings, skid control, emergency procedures, fire prevention, and proper accident response. Strong focus is also placed on alcohol, drug, and fatigue awareness, along with state and federal laws regarding intrastate and interstate operations. That list can seem daunting; however, our experts have carefully removed unnecessary filler so our practice tests align with what actually appears on the exam. With 39 practice tests from our New Mexico series taken today and 799 already logged this week, our preparation materials set our users apart from the competition.
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We build our practice questions from the current 2026 NM Driver Handbook and refine them using patterns recent test‑takers report.
What we use
Driver handbook • Knowledge‑test/permit overview • Fees & ID requirements • Office/appointment info
How we make exam‑like questions
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