Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | New York 2025 #1 Page 5 of 7
Train for FREE online with our New York class A license 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 CDL class A permit in 2025, 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 CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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29 . Hydraulic brakes can fail due to:
Grooves in the roadway.
Failure of hydraulic brakes is often caused by a loss of hydraulic pressure. Hydraulic brakes may also fade because of overuse on a long downgrade.
30 . Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:
Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.
When driving during the winter, it is particularly important that your tires have adequate tread. You need a tread depth of at least 4/32 of an inch in every major groove on the front tires, and at least 2/32 of an inch on the back tires. Check the tread depths by using a gauge.
31 . How much sleep does the average person need for every 24-hour period?
Nine to ten hours
To be alert enough to drive safely, the average person needs between seven and eight hours of sleep for every 24-hour period.
32 . When double clutching, if you remain in neutral for too long and can’t get your vehicle into the next gear, you should:
Just keep the vehicle in neutral.
If you stay in neutral for too long while double clutching and have difficulty switching your vehicle into the next gear, don't force it. Return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match road speed, and try again.
33 . One way to overcome the challenges of blind spots is to:
Avoid using your mirrors.
You should make frequent mirror checks to monitor the traffic around you. This should help you notice if surrounding vehicles begin to move into your blind spots.
34 . When traveling with cargo, you must make sure the cargo is secure:
Only after coming to a hard stop.
Cargo should be inspected before beginning a trip, within the first 50 miles of the trip, and every three hours or 150 miles traveled. The driver of a truck transporting cargo is responsible for the cargo being safely secured throughout the trip.
35 . If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:
Placing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.
To prevent rolling backward when starting from a stop, you should partly engage the clutch before removing your foot from the brake. Apply the parking brake whenever necessary to prevent your vehicle from rolling back.
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2025 New York | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in New York allows the holder to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, given that the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. This typically includes tractor-trailers and truck and trailer combinations.
A Class A CDL license in New York allows the operation of a variety of vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. It also includes any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more if the towed vehicle is over 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in New York, applicants must be at least 21 years old (18 for intrastate), possess a valid New York driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a written knowledge test. They also need to pass a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and an on-road driving exam.
To qualify for a Class A CDL license in New York, you must be at least 21 years old for interstate travel. However, if you are between 18 and 20 years old, you can still obtain a Class A CDL but you are restricted to intrastate travel within New York State only.
Specific endorsements aren't required for a Class A CDL license, but they can enhance your driving privileges. Endorsements include T (Double/Triple Trailers), P (Passenger), N (Tank Vehicles), H (Hazardous Materials), and S (School Bus). Each endorsement requires passing additional knowledge and skills tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in New York encompasses three main areas. First, a pre-trip vehicle inspection to assess your ability to evaluate if your vehicle is safe. Second, a basic controls test to check your understanding of the vehicle's operations. Lastly, an on-road driving exam to demonstrate your driving skills in various traffic situations and maneuvers.
Yes, there are limitations. Class A CDL license holders in New York can't drive vehicles with manual transmission if they took their skills test on an automatic transmission vehicle. Additionally, restrictions may apply if the driver lacks air brake knowledge or fails the air brake component of the general knowledge test. Also, certain endorsements might be necessary for specific types of cargo.
Yes, it's possible to take the written Class A CDL test in languages other than English in New York. The New York DMV offers the written test in multiple languages. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders understand and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, accommodations can be made for the Class A CDL written test due to disability. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You can request special testing accommodations by completing form MV-44.5 "Application for License, Permit, or Non-Driver ID Card" and form MV-80U.1 "Application for an ADA Accommodation."
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in New York, you can retake it. However, there's a waiting period of at least one day before you can try again. Remember, you need to pay a test fee each time. It's advised to study the CDL manual thoroughly before reattempting.
