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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for New York State. Our test questions are designed to prepare you for the questions you’ll see on the New York State DMV CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests cover topics from the NYS CDL manual. You can take these New York CDL practice tests as many times as you need to, and the tests are free to take. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

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The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

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You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

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Suspension systems:

5 / 40

What color are all school buses painted?

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You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?

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What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

9 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

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Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

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How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

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What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

14 / 40

Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

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When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

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What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

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Which hazard classes must you NEVER smoke, or perform any activity involving fire, within 25 feet of?

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For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

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Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

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The belt that you need to make sure is securely mounted, without frays, and adjusts and latches properly is the:

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Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

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How should the hand valve be used?

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Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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The emergency air line is used to:

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You must carry a gas mask with you when transporting:

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This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

34 / 40

Select the true statement about what the Air Compressor Governor controls:

35 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

36 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

37 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

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This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

40 / 40

How do you test your service brakes?

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How To Get A new york Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in New York, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within New York only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of New York).

To be eligible to drive a commercial vehicle in New York, applicants must provide verification that they are physically capable of operating a commercial vehicle. New York applicants must pass a vision test. All applicants must submit the following documents when they apply for a CDL.

  • (Form 649-F) Medical Examination Report (must be signed by applicant and physician)
  • CDL Holder Self-Certification document

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled and drivers with multiple licenses in different states are not eligible for a CDL in New York.  Available endorsements include:

H – Hazmat Vehicles
M – Metal Coil
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
R – Recreational Vehicles Over 26,000 pounds
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer
W – Tow Truck
X – Combination Tank and Hazmat Vehicle

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new york CDL License Test Tips

Every New York CDL applicant must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the New York test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The New York skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans who were discharged within 1 year of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they can show proof of military enlistment or discharge, have operated an equivalent military vehicle in the past two years, possess a valid NY driver’s license, and submit an application for the Military Skills Test Waiver that is signed by the commanding officer.

Additional Information

Information on the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

The New York Motor State Department of Motor Vehicles provides administers CDL license requirements in New York. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmv.ny.gov/commercial-drivers/commercial-driver-licenses

Phone: 518.486.9786

 

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