Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | New York 2024 #1 Page 6 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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36 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:
Not decrease your stopping distance.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) will help you to maintain control during hard braking. ABS will not necessarily shorten your stopping distance.
37 . If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.
Before adding coolant to a system without a recovery or overflow tank, you must turn the engine off and wait until it cools. Use gloves or a thick cloth to protect your hands. To release the pressure seal, turn the radiator cap slowly to the first stop.
38 . What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?
Equipment placed in the roadway
Speeding traffic is the main cause of death and injury in work zones. Drive with special caution when traveling near road workers.
39 . What can change the height of a vehicle?
Number of windows
The added weight of a heavy load will make a vehicle sit lower than usual. A vehicle will often be taller when carrying a light load than when carrying a heavy load. If your vehicle fits under an overpass while carrying a full load, it is not guaranteed that it will fit under the same overpass if it is empty.
40 . If a traffic light has been green for a long time:
It is likely the light will skip yellow and change from green to red.
If you are approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, there is a good chance that it will turn yellow before you reach it. Start slowing down and be ready to stop.
41 . What is the maximum fine for driving a CMV without a CDL?
$300
You can be fined between $75 and $300 for driving a commercial motor vehicle without the appropriate license.
42 . When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:
Get a sense of the size of the tire in relation to other vehicles.
Check your tires regularly when looking in your mirrors. This helps ensure that you will notice a tire fire, if one should happen. Tire fires may occur when a tire is under-inflated, if dual tires are touching, or if the tires are otherwise overheated.
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2024 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.
