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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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The emergency air line is used to:

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

3 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

How do you determine if slack adjusters need to be adjusted?

6 / 40

This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

7 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

8 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

11 / 40

How high should you crank the landing gear?

12 / 40

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

13 / 40

You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

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Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

15 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

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Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

19 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

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You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

21 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

22 / 40

Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

25 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

26 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

29 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

30 / 40

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

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

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

35 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

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Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

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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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