There are THREE types (classifications) of New Mexico CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
If you possess a Class B CDL, you may also drive Class C vehicles if you have the appropriate endorsements (but not Class A).
See detailed differences between the
New Mexico CDL Classification Codes.
New Mexico Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Requirements
Any single vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle
weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), or any such vehicle
towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight
that does not exceed 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).
How to get a New Mexico Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
- Provide documentation and pay fees
- Provide Medical Certificate
- Pass applicable written test(s) to obtain a New Mexico CDL B permit (General
Knowledge and Air Brakes*) *Air Brakes Test not needed if you will NEVER
drive a vehicle with air brakes.
- Pass additional "endorsement" written tests (if necessary) based upon the type of "loads" you will carry.
- Pass skills tests in a "representative" type vehicle
For more detailed information, go to
how to get your New Mexico CDL.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
New Mexico
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which NM CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
New Mexico Class B Exam Requirements
To operate straight trucks and buses 26,001 lbs or more, then a New Mexico Class B
license is needed. The following tests are required:
- General Knowledge test
- Air Brakes (if applicable)
- Pre-Trip
- Basic Skills
- CDL Road Test
- Applicable exams for desired endorsements
You can normally take the required New Mexico CDL written tests and obtain your
your New Mexico CDL permit without having to make an appointment. You will need
to make an appointment to take the New Mexico CDL Skills Tests. Check your specific
New Mexico CDL Information for details.
Are YOU ready to get YOUR New Mexico CDL?
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In addition to the New Mexico CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the New Mexico CDL and in the free New Mexico CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
New Mexico CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your
New Mexico CDL written exams to get your New Mexico CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your
behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The New Mexico CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
- Covers ALL Eight New Mexico CDL written tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- Covers ALL Three New Mexico CDL skills tests.
- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- 670 practice New Mexico CDL test questions with actual answers.
- Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
- CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
- CDL study Quick Reviews.
- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
- and much more!
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