FREE New York CDL Practice Test 2024 - DMV Practice Test Page 3 of 7
In order to receive a Commercial Driver's License in the state of New York, you must pass a general knowledge test with at least 80% accurate answers. This test will evaluate your driving skills, hazard perception, and rules, among other things. The following 50 questions are taken from the most recent New York DMV manual. If you get stuck, use the hints to help you out, and make sure you read the entire answer explanation.
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15 . 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.
16 . Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?
The driver should be able to see the reflection of surrounding vehicles on the trailer.
Part of your vehicle should be visible in your mirrors so that you have a point of reference when judging how close other drivers and objects are to your vehicle.
17 . When other vehicles have trouble seeing you at dawn or dusk, you can increase your visibility by:
Turning on your windshield wipers.
At dawn or dusk, and in snowy or rainy conditions, you should turn on your headlights to make it easier for other road users to see your vehicle.
18 . 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.
19 . When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
Speed up as you get nearer to the hazard.
When turning quickly to avoid colliding with a hazard in the roadway, you should always keep both hands on the steering wheel. You must have a firm grip on the wheel to be able to turn quickly.
20 . A person applying for a CDL must be able to:
Speak with other people in English, as well as a second language.
To obtain a CDL in New York State, you must be able to read and speak English well enough to converse with other people; understand traffic signs and signals in English; answer questions from officials; make entries on reports and records; and take the required skills tests.
21 . When you are driving while drowsy, you should:
Stop for a coffee break.
