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Free New York (NY) CDL practice test 2026

The tests that apply in New York, drawn from the shared bank plus the questions written specifically for the New York manual.

New York CDL test at a glance

What New York does its own way. The full set is in the app.

Skills test version
The older (2005) skills test
Checklist during the pre-trip
Yes. You may use a blank checklist as a memory aid during the vehicle inspection.
Low air warning in the pre-trip inspection (skills test)
Before pressure drops below 60 psi
Low air warning on the written air brakes test
Before pressure drops below 60 psi, as the New York manual's air brakes chapter says
General Knowledge test
Typically 50 questions, 40 correct to pass (the AAMVA model most states use)
Governor cut-out and the rest of the air brake check
In the app
The pre-trip script Mr. Egg teaches, with New York's numbers
In the app
Every question where the New York manual differs
In the app
See all New York rules in the app

From New York’s own CDL manual and licensing pages. Source

The New York CDL manual, chapter by chapter

Tests that apply in New York

General KnowledgeRequired for every CDL applicant, whatever class or endorsement you are after.
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Air BrakesThe section applicants fail most often. Pressure figures differ by state manual.
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Combination VehiclesNeeded for Class A tractor-trailer, including coupling and uncoupling order.
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Pre-Trip InspectionWhat the examiner expects you to point at and say out loud, in order.
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Hazardous MaterialsH endorsement: placarding, shipping papers and the segregation table.
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Doubles & TriplesT endorsement: coupling order, converter dollies and trailer sway.
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Tank VehiclesN endorsement: surge, baffles and the rules for outage.
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Passenger TransportP endorsement: loading, standee lines and emergency exits.
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School BusS endorsement: danger zones, loading and unloading, railroad crossings.
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A sample question

One example, answer shown. Practicing the rest happens in the app.

You hold an out-of-state CDL and move to New York. How long do you have to apply for a New York CDL?

  1. 30 days after establishing residency
  2. 60 days after establishing residency
  3. Until your current CDL expires
  4. 10 days after establishing residency

You must apply within 30 days of establishing residency, because a New York CLP or CDL can only be issued to a New York resident.

This answer is not the same in every state

The 30-day window for transferring an out-of-state CDL is set by New York residency rules.

Go by the manual your state publishes — that is what your examiner grades.

Handbook section 1.3.2
Practice every New York question

New York CDL questions people ask

Most states, New York included, follow the AAMVA model test: typically 50 questions, with 40 correct needed to pass. Check the current New York manual for the exact count before test day.