Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | New York 2025 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our New York class B 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 B 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 B requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . When only the tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
The brakes will become more sensitive.
If a tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) but the trailer is not, the risk of jackknifing will be reduced and the driver should still be able to maintain steering control. If only the trailer is equipped with ABS, it is less likely that the trailer will swing out to one side.
37 . When turning quickly to avoid an object in the roadway, you should:
Steer and accelerate at the same time.
When turning quickly to avoid an object, turn only as much as is necessary to clear it. Do not apply the brakes while turning.
38 . 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.
39 . When stopping, the brake pedal:
Should be lifted up gradually.
When stopping, the brake pedal should be pushed down gradually. Control the pressure so your vehicle comes to a slow, safe stop.
40 . 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.
41 . 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.
42 . With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.
250 feet
Low beam headlights allow you to see about 250 feet ahead of your vehicle. When driving at night, adjust your speed so that you will be able to stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights.
2025 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.