Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | New York 2025 #2 Page 7 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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43 . If there are no warning gates or lights at a railroad crossing, you should:
Do whatever surrounding vehicles are doing.
A passive railroad crossing is a crossing that lacks control devices, like gates or warning lights. Before crossing a passive railroad crossing, you should search the tracks for approaching trains coming from either direction.
44 . If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.
Wheels or rims with welding repairs are not safe.
45 . What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
The weight of a tractor and trailer, before adding in the load
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is defined as the total weight of a single vehicle in addition to its load.
46 . When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:
All of the above.
Before driving during the winter, make sure to check your defrosting and heating equipment, coolant and antifreeze levels, wipers and washers, tire tread, tire chains, lights, reflectors, and exhaust system. Clear ice and snow from all windows, mirrors, hand holds, steps, deck plates, and radiator shutters. Make sure the winterfront is not closed too tightly.
47 . 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.
48 . What is sleep debt?
The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping
You can build up a "debt" of sleep if you do not sleep for adequate amounts of time. You can only catch up on the time that you "owe" by getting more sleep.
49 . If an aggressive driver confronts you, you should not:
Try to get out of their way.
When confronted with an aggressive driver, your first priority should be to get out of their way. Do not provoke the driver by making eye contact, trying to race, or refusing to move out of your traffic lane. Additionally, ignore any gestures that are intended to provoke you.
50 . If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following, except:
Use the parking brake.
If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure in your brakes, you should downshift, pump the brakes, and use the parking brake. Seek an escape route, such as an escape ramp, open field, or side street.
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.