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Train for FREE with our New York CDL passenger endorsement practice test online. 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 DMV passenger endorsement 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 DMV requirements for issuing a CDL permit with passenger endorsement may vary from state to state.
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15 . 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.
16 . Baggage and freight should be stored in a way that:
Allows the cargo to be easily offloaded in an emergency.
On a bus, all baggage and freight should be stored in a manner that allows the driver to move freely and easily; allows riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency; and protects riders from injury if items fall or shift.
17 . When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:
Get a sense of the size of the tire in relation to other vehicles.
Check your tires regularly when looking in your mirrors. This helps ensure that you will notice a tire fire, if one should happen. Tire fires may occur when a tire is under-inflated, if dual tires are touching, or if the tires are otherwise overheated.
18 . 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.
19 . Keeping emergency equipment on a bus is:
Required by law.
Commercial vehicles must be equipped with the appropriate emergency equipment. Equipment should include a fire extinguisher, emergency reflectors, and spare fuses, if applicable.
20 . Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
Don’t signal unless another vehicle is close.
Always signal before a turn or lane change. Begin signaling well in advance of the movement and keep the signal on continuously during the turn. If it is not self-canceling, make sure to turn your signal off after your turn or lane change is complete.
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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.
