Knowledge Test Class B #2
Class B Driving Test | New York 2025 #2 Page 7 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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43 . Mirrors should be adjusted:
By an assistant.
Mirrors should be checked prior to the beginning of a trip. On a vehicle with a trailer, mirror adjustment can only be checked accurately if the connected trailer is straight.
44 . 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.
45 . When approaching a railroad crossing:
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.
You should never rely only on warning signals to alert you to an approaching train. Never try to race a train to a crossing. If there are multiple tracks at a crossing, be sure to check all tracks in both directions before starting to cross.
46 . When traveling with cargo, you must make sure the cargo is secure:
Only after coming to a hard stop.
Cargo should be inspected before beginning a trip, within the first 50 miles of the trip, and every three hours or 150 miles traveled. The driver of a truck transporting cargo is responsible for the cargo being safely secured throughout the trip.
47 . Parking brakes:
Should be tested on a hill.
Parking brakes should always be checked before driving as a part of your pre-trip inspection. If the parking brakes do not hold, the vehicle is faulty and should be fixed.
48 . When checking the engine compartment:
The gearshift should be in first gear.
Before inspecting the engine compartment, make sure that the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. Check the engine compartment before entering the cab and starting the engine.
49 . To best reduce the distractions of a cell phone, you should:
Use the phone to text rather than talk.
If possible, you should avoid all cell phone distractions by turning it off before starting a trip and leaving it off until you reach your destination.
50 . A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:
At night.
