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CDL Practice Test

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.

1 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

If time allows, walk through the bus and close all windows.

If time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.

If time allows, backup to the stop before evacuating the bus.

If time allows, notify the police.

2 / 40

School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

Bus drivers and driver training.

Vehicles and road conditions.

School district policies and police involvement.

Vehicles and drivers.

3 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

your truck will naturally pull toward the driver's side

all of these answers are correct

it's more comfortable for turning your neck

you can see better, watching the vehicle rear out the side window

4 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

the system pressure will not build up

it keeps water and dirt out of the lines

this should never be done

the connected brake circuit will become a back up air tank

5 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

Layers

Taffles

Baffles

Bulkmets

6 / 40

Select the statement that best explains the "crack-the-whip" effect.

it is when the trailer is half full with the cargo loaded in the front half of the trailer. When you make a sudden movement of your steering wheel the cargo will forcefully slide towards the back of the trailer which will force the trailer to roll over.

it is when the trailer is half full with the cargo loaded in the rear half of the trailer. When you make a sudden movement of your steering wheel the cargo will forcefully slide towards the back of the trailer which will force the trailer to roll over.

it is when you make a sudden movement of the steering wheel or a quick lane change and the rear trailer tends to swing out. The force of the rear trailer becomes amplified, which will cause it to roll over (rearward amplification).

it is when you make a sudden movement of the steering wheel or a quick lane change and the tractor tends to rock and sway. The velocity of the rearmost trailer forces the tractor to roll over before the trailer.

7 / 40

Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

All of these answers are correct.

Because it is the shipper's responsibilty to choose the correct packaging for a material classified as "hazardous".

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to determine whether or not a material is hazardous.

Because it is the shipper's responsibility to correctly label the transport vehicle with precautionary placards.

8 / 40

The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

0.5

0.85

0.72

0.65

9 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, then count the seconds until you pass it

use the stopwatch on your phone to try to determine how long before you reach a mile marker after the car in front of you appeared to reach it

text a friend and tell them to text you back in ten seconds and see how long that seemed to take compared to how far you traveled

get 1/4 closer to the car in front of you, then back off again multiply how long this took you by 4 for following distance

10 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

Brake lines/hoses

Brake drums

Slack pieces

Connector rods

11 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

Segregation and separation chart.

List of hazardous materials and reportable quantities.

Hazardous waste manifest.

Hazardous materials table.

12 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

On the tracks so you can see if the train is coming.

5-10 feet before railroad tracks.

Only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on.

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings.

13 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

A water pump belt

An air compressor belt

A power steering belt

A safety belt

14 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

Classes 1, 3, and 6

Classes 1, 3, and 4

Classes 1, 21, and 3

Classes 1, 4, and 51

15 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

The air gauge

The coolant pressure gauge

The power gauge

The ammeter/voltmeter

16 / 40

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

it controls when the air compressor pumps air into the storage tanks

it controls when the warning system is activated

it controls when air is released from the storage tank

it controls when the brakes will be applied

17 / 40

The longest crack that brake or disc drums can have is:

None of the answers listed.

1/2 inch across in a straight line.

1/2 the width of the friction area.

Cracks are not permitted.

18 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

none of these answers are correct

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

19 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

low beams, high beams, four way flashers, turn signals

windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches

tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights

oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator

20 / 40

If you double your speed, what will happen to your stopping distance?

none of these answers are correct answers are correct

it increases by two times

it stays about the same

it increases by four times

21 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

have the unruly students move to the front of the bus

yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves

pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them

keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal

22 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

anti-lock braking systems (ABS) only activate when wheels are about to lock

if a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly

stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency

you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

23 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

Continuously check all mirrors.

All of these answers are correct.

Activate your overhead amber lights.

Gradually decrease speed until the stop.

24 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

while in neutral increase the rpm to 1500

all answers listed

shift up into a high gear and let off the clutch quickly

shifting down to a low gear and trying to pull forward gently

25 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

The driver

The shipper

The carrier

The dock workers

26 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

only in raining conditions

true

only in ideal conditions

false

27 / 40

Front wheel brakes are good under what kind of conditions?

icy or wet conditions

ideal weather conditions

they are not ideal

any weather conditons

28 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

The landing gear

Electrical/air connections

The frame

The locking pins/tandem release arm

29 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised fully and the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/3 of the way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

3 turns down from the top and the crank handle secured in its bracket

30 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

about 1/4 mile

about two truck lengths

about two car lengths

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

31 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

all of these answers are correct

it tells you how much slack is in the slack adjusters

it tells you how much pressure is in the air lines

it tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks

32 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

if there are no spring brakes, you can drive on but there will be no trailer brakes

the brake pedal will activate the trailer spring brakes instead of the air brakes

the hand valve will activate the tractor brakes instead of the trailer brakes

none of the answers listed

33 / 40

What is a passive railway crossing?

The type of crossing where you can pass the tracks without stopping.

The type of crossing, which does not have any type of traffic control device.

The type of crossing on which the driver does not have to stop.

The type of crossing with no cross buck sign.

34 / 40

Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

Properly labeled poison gas canisters.

Materials labeled radioactive in the space occupied by people.

Small-arms ammunition.

Properly secured tear gas canisters.

35 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

2 psi in a minute

3 psi in a minute

4 psi in a minute

5 psi in a minute

36 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

the safety latch is in the open position

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

there is enough clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

the kingpin has been removed

37 / 40

Select the vehicle that off-tracks the most.

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 45-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 52-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 32-foot long trailer

a 5-axle tractor that is towing a 40-foot long trailer

38 / 40

A tank vehicle:

Is a vehicle that can transport liquid.

Is a vehicle that can transport bulk fertilizer.

Is a vehicle that can transport liquified gasses.

All answers listed.

39 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

treaded

bias

radial

dual

40 / 40

You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

fuel to air ratio

percentage of water

distribution of the weight

expansion rate

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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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