Free New York CDL practice tests

Practice for the New York commercial driver’s license knowledge tests. The questions follow the federal CDL manual that every state builds its tests on, and every answer is explained.

New York CDL basics

• A commercial learner permit issued on or after December 27, 2022 is valid for 365 days.
• You cannot schedule the road test within 14 days of the permit issue date.
• The written CDL tests are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese and Russian. The hazmat test is English only.
• First-time applicants finish entry-level driver training before the road test.

Free tests you can take now

• CDL quick practice test10 mixed questions to see where you stand.
• CDL pre-trip inspection testWhat to check on your vehicle before every trip.
• CDL air brakes basics testCompressor, governor, tanks and warnings.
• CDL combination vehicles basics testTrailers, rollovers and coupling.

What you can practice

• GK
  General knowledge

  Required for every CDL. Inspection, vehicle control, hazards, cargo and the rules.

• A
  Air brakes

  Compressor, tanks, warnings and the brake checks. Needed to drive any air-braked vehicle.

• CV
  Combination vehicles

  Coupling, uncoupling, rollovers and trailer skids. Needed for Class A.

New York can add its own rules on top of the federal manual. Check the official site for New York State Department of Motor Vehicles before your test. DMVZone is not affiliated with any state agency.