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

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A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

3 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

4 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

5 / 40

You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

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Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

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What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

9 / 40

When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

10 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

11 / 40

How can you check slack adjusters?

12 / 40

Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

13 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

14 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to stopping distance and speed:

15 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

When accelerating:

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What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

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In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

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If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

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Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

25 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

26 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

27 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

28 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

29 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

30 / 40

This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

31 / 40

This gauge has a governor cut-off.

32 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

34 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

35 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

36 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

37 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

38 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

39 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

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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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