FREE New York CDL Practice Test 2024 - DMV Practice Test Page 4 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.
22 . When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:
To check your vehicle's lights before a trip, you should set the parking brake, turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and take the key with you. Turn on your low beam headlights and four-way flashers. Get out of the vehicle to make sure the lights are working properly.
23 . Hydraulic brakes can fail due to:
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.
24 . When turning quickly to avoid an object in the roadway, you should:
When turning quickly to avoid an object, turn only as much as is necessary to clear it. Do not apply the brakes while turning.
25 . What can change the height of a vehicle?
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.
26 . Most drivers are the least alert:
Fatigue and lack of alertness are major hazards when driving at night. Most people are the least alert at night, especially after midnight.
27 . Fuel records supporting IFTA quarterly fuel use tax returns must be kept by carriers for:
In general, if you operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce, it must be registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). These programs collect and distribute vehicle registration fees and fuel taxes based on what jurisdictions you drive in and for how long. Mileage and fuel records supporting IFTA quarterly fuel tax returns must be retained by carriers for four years.
28 . Which of the following is not a tire problem to check for and avoid?
During an inspection, there are a number of tire problems to check for and avoid. Look for air pressure that is too low or too high; excessive wear; cuts or other damage; tread separation; dual tires that come into contact with each other or other parts of the vehicle; mismatched tire sizes; radial and bias-ply tires used together; cut or cracked valve stems; and regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires on the front wheels of a school bus.
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