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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on 2024 NM commercial driver's license manual

Free NM CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

New Mexico is a top state for crude oil production, requiring extensive tanker transport. The demand for commercial drivers who hold both the Tank Vehicles (N) and HazMat (H) endorsements (sometimes referred to as the “X” endorsement) is quite high. You can put yourself at a significant advantage in this market by adding both of these endorsements to your Commercial Driver’s License.

After studying the fundamentals of the Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement, test your knowledge with our New Mexico CDL Tanker Vehicles endorsement practice tests. As an aspiring commercial driver, you need to fully master this subject before being entrusted with the transportation of large volumes of liquid or gaseous materials. Probably you’re already familiar with the official 2024 CDL manual (New Mexico CDL Handbook 2024). It is an essential resource that builds the foundation for your career as a commercial driver, but some students find its content too difficult to study. While this manual has a high importance, it is only a piece of the puzzle.

The learning phase cannot be rushed or skipped. There are no shortcuts, but you can make this entire process easier by adopting a smarter approach. Our Tanker Vehicles endorsement practice tests can also be used as an educational tool, allowing you to learn as you train. Immediate feedback is provided after each question, regardless of the answer you select. This feedback comes with a detailed explanation, which you can note and memorize.

In New Mexico, the MVD is responsible for issuing the “N” endorsement, which allows you to operate class A or class B vehicles hauling liquid or gaseous materials in a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more. This lengthy process can be overwhelming for some, but the key is to break it down into small, achievable steps and arm yourself with patience. The Tank Vehicles endorsement can be yours after paying the necessary fees, passing the written Tank Vehicles knowledge test at your local MVD office and providing a valid DOT medical card.

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

What you need to know

6 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual NM MVD exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Side-to-side surge can cause
  2. How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tanker?
  3. Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for which of the following reasons?
  4. How would you expect a truck with a cargo tank that has baffles to handle on the road?
  5. A smooth bore tank is also known as
  6. Empty trucks
  7. A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport
  8. The best way to take a curve in a tanker is to slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and then _________ as you go through it.
  9. The liquid in a tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
  10. You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tankers, especially when you are
  11. You should know the outage needed for the liquids you carry because
  12. When you load the small tanks of a cargo tank equipped with bulkheads, you should check the
  13. A baffled tanker is one with
  14. You are driving on a clear night. You must dim your headlights from high to low. You should adjust your speed so you can stop within
  15. When your cargo tank has baffles, what handling effect do you expect?
  16. The movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks is called
  17. When should the driver of a tanker that has lost its brakes use a truck escape ramp?
  18. You are driving a tanker truck. The front wheels begin to skid. Which of these is most likely to occur?
  19. An emergency forces you to stop your tanker quickly or crash. You should
  20. Which of these statements about tankers are true?
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