Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | New York 2024 #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 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 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.
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.