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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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When you discharge an unruly passenger, you must choose a place that is:

2 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

3 / 40

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

4 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

5 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

6 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

7 / 40

Select the true statement:

8 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

9 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

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

12 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

13 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

14 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

15 / 40

The floor liner for explosives may not:

16 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

17 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the service line is for.

18 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

19 / 40

Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

20 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

23 / 40

You must not allow riders to stand:

24 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to your brake function when your ABS fails

25 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

26 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

27 / 40

If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

28 / 40

The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

31 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

32 / 40

A tank vehicle:

33 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

34 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

35 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

36 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

37 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

38 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

39 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

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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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