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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

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

the tractor comes in contact with the front of the trailer

the rear wheels are visible in the mirror

the cargo inside the trailer shifts

the fifth wheel has just touched the trailer

2 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

it is a square knob that is yellow

it is an 8-sided knob that is red

it is a triangle-shaped knob that is red

it is a square knob that is red

3 / 40

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

Tires

Electric/air lines

The lockjaw

Mud flaps

4 / 40

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

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Unload the student at the next stop.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

5 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

all of these answers are correct

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

6 / 40

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

Emergency hospital supplies.

Emergency drug shipments.

Small arms ammunition (orm-d).

Emergency tear gas.

7 / 40

Buses may NOT have recapped or regrooved tires:

On front wheels.

Anywhere except on the front wheels.

When it's been raining.

On the outside rear wheels.

8 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

push in the tractor protection valve

cross the air lines to check for the presence of leaks

pull out the tractor protection valve

turn off the engine so you can hear the brakes

9 / 40

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

making sure that cargo is properly secured

inspecting the cargo

ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo

recognizing possible overloads

10 / 40

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

300 feet

400 feet

250 feet

200 feet

11 / 40

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

Oil pressure

Voltmeter/ammeter

Gas tank

Coolant

12 / 40

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

6 seconds

5 seconds

4 seconds

3 seconds

13 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

repeatedly pump the brake pedal

begin braking once the vehicle is 10 mph above safe speed

release the brake once the vehicle is traveling 5 mph below the safe speed

use the engine brakes only

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?

At least 600 feet

At least 400 feet

At least 500 feet

At least 300 feet

15 / 40

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

the process will be faster and easier

you will have more space to maneuver in the lot

you won't have to take as many steps around the vehicle

damage could occur to the landing gear

16 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

use your trailer hand brake

quickly step on the brakes

release the brakes to get traction back

slowly apply a firm pressure to the brakes

17 / 40

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

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Opening the emergency exits.

Securing the bus.

18 / 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

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

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

19 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

100 gallons

1,001 pounds or more

Any amount

110 gallons

20 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

2 years

None of these answers are correct

1 year

3 years

21 / 40

How many different hazard classes are there?

22 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

They must be stamped on the tank.

It shows what type of inspection or test was completed.

All answers listed.

Must have a date of the last retest marked.

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.

only when the vehicle has over 60,000 miles on it

true

only when the vehicle has over 25,000 miles on it

false

24 / 40

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

“faster”

“turn up the music”

“go”

“stop”

25 / 40

How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

by pulling out the trailer air supply valve

by connecting the red and blue lines

by connecting the service line glad hand

by pushing in the trailer air supply valve

26 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

Report any damage.

Inspect your bus.

Report any defects.

All of these answers are correct.

27 / 40

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

Free walls

Bulktears

Layers

Baffles

28 / 40

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

all answers listed

the trailer will rise slightly when the converter dolly is backed underneath it

the center of the kingpin is past the locking jaw

the kingpin is over the fifth wheel

29 / 40

What does outage mean?

It is how quickly the tanks drain.

It is the movement of the liquid.

It is the weight of the liquid.

It is the allowance needed for the expansion of liquid.

30 / 40

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

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

about 1/4 mile

about two truck lengths

about two car lengths

31 / 40

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

steering

accelerating

safely backing

first aid certification

32 / 40

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

Descriptive name in roman print

Identification number

Name in italics

Un marks

33 / 40

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

The windshield

The side mirrors

The headlights

The lighting indicators

34 / 40

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

apply the parking brake

shift to neutral

fully engage the clutch

aggressively pump the accelerator

35 / 40

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

A ul rating of 5 b/c or above.

Any of these are acceptable.

A ul rating of 10 b/c or above.

A ul rating of 15 abc.

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 _____.

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 40 psi

a low air warning device should sound before the air pressure drops below 60 psi

none of the answers listed

the tractor protection valve and parking brake valve should pop out before air pressure falls below 60 psi for combination vehicles

37 / 40

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

the kingpin has been removed

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

the safety latch is in the open position

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

38 / 40

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

Drive at a speed higher than the posted speed limit.

Pump the brakes through the curve.

Ride the brakes through the curve.

Drive at a speed below the posted speed limit.

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?

Just dangerous placards are required.

Poison 23 and flammable gas 21.

None, you cannot load these materials together.

Poison 23 and dangerous.

40 / 40

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

open the door and jump out of the vehicle

pull off the road and park in an open area

open the hood and let the flames die down

find a service station to pull into

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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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