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NHNew Hampshire CDL permit test guide

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Licensing agency
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
Official CDL page
dmv.nh.gov ↗
Official CDL manual
dmv.nh.gov ↗
Testing, fees and appointments
dmv.nh.gov ↗
Knowledge-test language
English only

State law (HB 1252) requires knowledge and skills tests in English with no interpreter, effective August 31, 2026.

Source: gc.nh.gov

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Steps to your CDL (federal minimums)

  1. Choose your class (A, B or C) and endorsements.
  2. Get a DOT medical exam from a provider on the National Registry and a medical examiner's certificate.
  3. Pass the knowledge tests at the state agency to get your commercial learner's permit (CLP).
  4. Hold the CLP at least 14 days and practice with a qualified CDL holder. A CLP is valid for up to one year (some states less).
  5. Complete entry-level driver training (ELDT) with a registered provider.
  6. Pass the skills test: pre-trip inspection, basic control and road test, in English.
  7. Get your CDL. You must be 21 to drive across state lines.

What is different in this state

Test languages

New Hampshire bill HB 1252 (2026) requires the Department of Safety to give CDL tests only in English and bans interpreter help during them.

Source: gc.nh.gov

Also important

You can schedule a skills test only after you hold a valid CDL permit and finish ELDT. Hazmat applicants need TSA fingerprint clearance first, and school bus renewals need proof of training, a current company roster listing and the school bus knowledge test.

Source: dmv.nh.gov

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The three permit tests

General Knowledge

Required for every CDL class.

Mock exam

Air Brakes

Needed to drive a vehicle with air brakes without an "L" restriction.

Mock exam

Combination Vehicles

Needed for Class A (tractor-trailers).

Mock exam
Study the core course

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