new york
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

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 30 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 15 feet and no further than 50 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 40 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

No closer than 10 feet and no further than 60 feet, where you have the best view of the tracks.

2 / 40

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

Bottom to top

All answers listed

Back to front

Side to side

3 / 40

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

it increases by two times

it increases by four times

none of these answers are correct answers are correct

it stays about the same

4 / 40

Should your air compressor stop working:

the brakes will lock up on you immediately

there will be no affect to your brakes

there will still be air pressure left in the air tanks

you will lose your ability to brake immediately

5 / 40

There must not be more than_____for engine compartment belts.

1/2 inch of play at the center of the belt

1/2 inch of play at the end of the belts

1/4 inch of play at the ends of the belt

3/4 inch of play at the center of the belt

6 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

the tractor comes in contact with the nose of the trailer

it is slightly raised when the tractor is backed under it

you are able to use the landing gear to make adjustments

the trailer is high above the fifth wheel

7 / 40

You should check your mirrors while making a lane change:

all answers listed

right after you start the lane change

after you have completed the lane change

after you signal your intent to change lanes

8 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

all answers listed

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

9 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

as if it is an axle with a fifth wheel

as if it is an engine

as if it is cargo

as if it is a trailer

10 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

None of the answers listed.

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

11 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

yes

for small vehicles only

for large vehicles only

12 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

position the fifth wheel beforehand

activate the spring brakes

inspect the condition of the frame of the tractor

check your path for any hazards

13 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

To give the mechanic something to do.

For safety required by federal, state, and local laws.

To assist the school principal with their report.

To check for flat tires.

14 / 40

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

Only when the vehicle does not require placards.

Only when the shipment does not cross state lines.

Never.

Only in the event of a federally declared emergency situation.

15 / 40

On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

500 pounds

300 pounds

250 pounds

100 pounds

16 / 40

You should_____when the low pressure warning is activated:

maintain highway speed and keep an eye on your air pressure gauge

pump the brake pedal to come to a stop immediately

wait until the air brakes kick in automatically

come to a safe stop while you still have control of the brakes

17 / 40

What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

The ammeter/voltmeter

The power gauge

The air gauge

The coolant pressure gauge

18 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

removed from the dolly

in the latched position

in the unlatched position

in a halfway open position

19 / 40

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

Class 1 explosives

Class 7 radioactive materials

Class 3 flammable liquids

Class 6 poisons

20 / 40

What school bus accidents should be reported?

Only accidents casusing injury.

All accidents.

Only accidents determined to be the fault of the bus driver.

No accidents.

21 / 40

Why is the proper adjustment and use of all mirrors so vital to the safe operation of the school bus?

In order to observe the danger zones around the bus and look for the students, traffic, and other objects in this area.

In order to see if small vehicles are driving in the bus blind spots.

In order to clear up blind spots around the bus.

In order to observe the danger zones around the bus.

22 / 40

Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

all of these answers are correct

while wearing gloves, pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach

listen for any strange noises while applying pressure to the brake pedal

brake hard after accelerating

23 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

it makes no difference

in the back

in the middle

in the front

24 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

percentage of alcohol

the fuel to air ratio

percentage of water

weight distribution

25 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

they have a single set of air tanks and hoses

they require less time to build up air pressure

they are required to have two warning alarms

they have one set of controls for two air brake systems

26 / 40

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

The dock workers

The shipper

The carrier

The driver

27 / 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 the length of a football field or 100 yards

about two car lengths

about two truck lengths

28 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

on service air lines

on emergency and service air lines

on parking brake lines

on emergency air lines

29 / 40

Liquid surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Allowing you to stop faster.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Moving the truck in the direction of liquid flow.

Decreasing the wind drag.

30 / 40

The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

Locking pin

Steering hoses/box

Air brake system

Steering linkage

31 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Any one of the above.

32 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

Behind the seats.

Under the seat.

On the seats.

In the aisles and stairwells.

33 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

Refuse the load.

Place the materials in the front of the trailer.

Take special caution in transporting the material.

Remove the placards from the trailer.

34 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

35 / 40

The compressor is connected to the engine via _____?

lines

stag gears

v-belt or gears

r-belt

36 / 40

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

tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights

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

windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches

oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator

37 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

they are not allowed to have any cracks

the linings should fit loosely around the brake shoe

they should always be kept well-greased up

they should not have cracks that are longer than half the width of the friction area

38 / 40

How should the shut off valves at the rear of the trailer be when inspecting doubles?

closed at the rear of the last trailer and open at the rear of the front trailer

closed at the rear of the last trailer and front trailer

open at the rear of the last trailer and front trailer

none of the answers listed

39 / 40

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

When hauling food or milk products.

When unloading or loading.

All answers listed.

When stopping or starting.

40 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

The flow of liquid side to side.

The distrubition of weight.

The movement of liquid from front to back.

The overall weight of the vehicle.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

4.6/5 - (5 votes)

CDL Category Practice Tests

CDL Practice Test

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

Hit the Open Road

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

Additional New York CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable New York CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of New York.

new york CDL Practice Test