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New Mexico · NM
New Mexico CDL
Knowledge Test
Everything you need to pass the New Mexico CDL knowledge test. The same FMCSA-standardized questions used across all 50 states.
Total CDL fee
$36
CLP wait
14 days
Min age
18+
To pass
80%
CDL Test Sections
The CDL knowledge test is administered by section. Passing score for all sections is 80%.
✓
General KnowledgeREQUIRED
50 questions · Pass with 40+
A
Air Brakes
25 questions · Pass with 20+
C
Combination Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
H
Hazardous Materials (HazMat)
30 questions · Pass with 24+
D
Doubles & Triples
20 questions · Pass with 16+
T
Tanker Vehicles
20 questions · Pass with 16+
P
Passenger Transport
20 questions · Pass with 16+
S
School Bus
20 questions · Pass with 16+
What to Know About CDL in New Mexico
New Mexico CDL fees: approximately $36 total — among the lowest in the US
I-10 and I-40 cross through New Mexico — key freight routes to California and Texas
New Mexico has significant oil and gas field logistics creating CDL demand in the Permian Basin area
New Mexico has weight and size restrictions on some rural highways with limited bridge capacity
CDL holders must hold CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test
New Mexico knowledge tests available in Spanish at MVD offices
Legal notice
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Requirements can change. Always verify with New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) for the most current information.
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