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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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You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

2 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

3 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

4 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

5 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

6 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

7 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

8 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

9 / 40

To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

13 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

14 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

15 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

16 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

17 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

18 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

19 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

20 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

21 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

22 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

23 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

24 / 40

The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

25 / 40

How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

26 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

27 / 40

The walls that separate compartments inside the tanks and having openings at the top and bottom are called:

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

What does outage mean?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

32 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

33 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

34 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

35 / 40

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

36 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

39 / 40

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?

40 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

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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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