New Hampshire CDL Permit Practice
New Hampshire CDL Permit Practice Test — 119 DMV Questions
119 DMV-style practice questions for the NH DMV permit test. $15. Pairs with CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) for first-time Class A applicants.
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Getting your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) in New Hampshire starts with passing the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) knowledge test. DLA Academy's CDL-A Permit Prep is a $15 study tool with 119 practice questions covering general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles — the exact topics on the NH DMV test. This is NOT FMCSA-approved ELDT and does NOT replace the required CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) that you'll need before the skills test. Think of Permit Prep as your DMV cram guide, and Theory ELDT as the federal training requirement. Both are steps you need.
New Hampshire CDL Permit Test — What You Need to Know
Before you can take any CDL skills test in New Hampshire, you need a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). To get the CLP, you pass the DMV knowledge test at New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) — that's the permit test. It's separate from FMCSA-approved ELDT training. ELDT is required to take the CDL skills test; the permit test is required to get the learner's permit that lets you take the skills test.
DLA Academy's CDL-A Permit Prep is a $15 study tool with 119 practice questions covering the topics the NH DMV permit test draws from. It is not FMCSA-approved ELDT and does not fulfill the ELDT mandate — but it pairs naturally with CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) for drivers who want both the permit prep and the federally-required theory training.
What's Inside the 119 Practice Questions
The CDL-A Permit Prep covers every topic the DMV knowledge test draws from. Roughly:
- ~50 General Knowledge questions (rules of the road, signs, defensive driving)
- ~25 Air Brakes questions (system components, low air pressure, parking brakes)
- ~25 Combination Vehicles questions (coupling, uncoupling, trailer handling)
- Sample Hazardous Materials questions (for drivers also studying the H endorsement)
- Questions formatted to mimic the state DMV knowledge test interface
- Self-paced — review missed questions, retake as many times as you want
Most drivers run through the full bank twice before the state test. Combined with the official CDL handbook for your state, the pass rate is high.
Taking the Permit Test at New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
In New Hampshire, the permit test is administered by New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV). Bring proof of identity, proof of state residency, your Social Security number, and (if applicable) your DOT medical card. Test format is multiple-choice and you'll typically need to pass General Knowledge plus any endorsement-specific sections you're adding (Hazmat, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Passenger, School Bus). You can find the official NH DMV CDL manual and scheduling info at https://www.dmv.nh.gov/licensing/commercial-driver-license-cdl.
You must hold a valid CLP for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test in any state.
Permit Prep vs. ELDT — They're Different Products
What CDL-A Permit Prep Is and Isn't
Permit Prep ($15) is a DMV knowledge-test study tool. It is not FMCSA-approved and does not fulfill the ELDT mandate. It helps you pass the state permit test to get your CLP.
CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) is the FMCSA-approved entry-level driver training required before you can take the CDL skills test. It auto-submits to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours and is accepted by NH DMV.
For first-time Class A applicants you'll likely need both — Permit Prep to pass the permit test, then CDL-A Theory ELDT to qualify for the skills test, then behind-the-wheel training (BTW) at a local FMCSA-registered provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Permit Prep and CDL-A Theory ELDT?+
Permit Prep ($15) is a DMV study tool — 119 practice questions to help you pass the NH DMV's CLP knowledge test. CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) is the federal FMCSA-mandated training you complete after you get your CLP and before you take the skills test. You need both. Permit Prep helps you get your permit; ELDT is required by federal law. They're separate products, and they're both required.
How many questions are in the practice test, and what topics does it cover?+
The Permit Prep tool has 119 practice questions. They cover general knowledge (CDL rules, safety, vehicle inspection), air brakes (how they work, inspection, troubleshooting), and combination vehicles (coupling, uncoupling, doubles). These are the exact topic areas the NH DMV tests on your CLP knowledge exam.
How long does it take to complete Permit Prep?+
You can work through all 119 questions at your own pace. Most drivers finish in 1–2 hours, but you can log out and come back anytime. There's no timer or deadline — study when it fits your schedule.
What happens after I pass the NH DMV knowledge test and get my CLP?+
Once you have your CLP, you'll take CDL-A Theory ELDT ($20) — the federal online training required before your skills test. After you finish ELDT, it's auto-submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry within 24 hours. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (NH DMV) will verify your completion through the Registry. Then you're clear to schedule your behind-the-wheel skills test at a local FMCSA-registered training provider.
What's the cost, and what's included?+
CDL-A Permit Prep is $15 — a one-time purchase that gives you access to all 119 practice questions forever. It does NOT include your actual DMV testing fee (that's paid at the NH DMV), your ELDT course ($20 if you need it), or your behind-the-wheel training (you'll arrange that separately). Just the practice questions for $15.
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