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 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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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
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 Commercial Driver License Manual
- New York Drivers License Practice Test
- New York Motorcycle Test