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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | New York 2024 #1 Page 3 of 3
Train for FREE online with our New York CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NY combination license in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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15 . To prevent a rollover, a driver should:
Turn quickly.
Rollovers can happen when a combination vehicle is turned too quickly. To help prevent the risk of rollover, it is important to keep the vehicle's center of gravity low by loading cargo as close to the ground as possible.
16 . Starting in which year were newly manufactured trailers required to have ABS?
2004
All trailers and converter dollies manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).
17 . To help prevent rollovers, you should:
Keep the load on one side of the trailer.
To lower the risk of a rollover, load your cargo as closely to the ground as possible. To further reduce this risk, take curves and corners slowly.
18 . To test the trailer service brakes, you should:
Move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.
To test the trailer service brakes, you should first ensure that the braking system has a normal air pressure level, then release the parking brake. You should then move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control. If the trailer service brakes are working properly, you will feel the brakes activate.
19 . After finishing a pre-trip inspection, you should:
Leave the rear shut-off valves open.
Before a trip, you should ensure that air reaches all air brakes on all trailers by opening up the rear emergency line and service line shut-off valves to listen for escaping air. Close both shut-off valves before beginning to drive.
20 . Combination vehicles:
Are easier to drive than single commercial vehicles.
Combination vehicles are usually heavier and longer than single commercial vehicles. For these reasons, they usually require more driving skill than single commercial vehicles.
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2024 New York | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in New York allows you to operate single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. It covers vehicles like straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, and trucks towing smaller units.
A Class B CDL license in New York allows you to operate single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or a vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, box trucks, and dump trucks with small trailers.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in New York, you must be at least 21 years old (18 for intrastate), possess a valid NYS driver's license, pass a medical examination, and pass both a written knowledge test and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and a road test.
To qualify for a Class B CDL license in New York, you must be at least 21 years old to drive across state lines or carry hazardous materials. For in-state transport, the minimum age is 18. You also need to have a valid New York State driver's license.
Specific endorsements are not necessary for a Class B CDL license, but they can expand your job opportunities. Endorsements certify you to drive certain types of vehicles such as school buses (S endorsement), passenger vehicles (P endorsement), or tank vehicles (N endorsement). Each requires passing a specific knowledge test, and some require a skills test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in New York includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test, and a road test. The pre-trip inspection evaluates your ability to assess your vehicle's safety. The basic control skills test checks your ability to maneuver the vehicle. The road test evaluates your on-road driving skills.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in New York are limited to driving single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or a vehicle towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. They cannot drive a combination of vehicles (like a tractor-trailer) unless they have a Class A CDL.
Yes, in New York, the written Class B CDL test is available in several languages other than English. These include Spanish, Polish, Russian, Korean, and Chinese. However, federal regulations require all CDL holders to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request test accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam if you have a disability. The New York DMV provides reasonable testing accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities. These may include extended testing time, separate testing room, or use of assistive technology. You must provide documentation to validate your request for accommodation.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test in New York if you don't pass the first time. You must wait at least one day before retaking the test. However, it's recommended to review the manual and study your weak areas before retaking. Keep in mind, additional fees may apply for each retest.
