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New York CDL Class B Practice Test 2025

Average pass rate for CDL tests in New York: 62%.
Average pass rate for this test: 71%.
Easy
9 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>20%
80-89=>0%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>20%
<60%=>60%
Avg. first-try score: 90%

During your daily commute, you suddenly find yourself watching the bus driver and picturing what it would be like to sit in their seat. Instead of riding as a passenger on public transportation, you could be the one behind the wheel, safely transporting tens of thousands of passengers each year. In New York State, the MTA’s Regional Bus Operations oversees more than 300 routes and operates the largest public fleet in the United States. With a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a Passenger (P) Endorsement, you can apply for a bus driver position and drive one of their more than 5,000 buses.

The learning phase is the first stage of your licensing journey. During this time, you will study and master the various aspects of commercial driving theory. They are thoroughly described in the official New York Commercial Driver’s License Manual (New York CDL Handbook 2025), a comprehensive resource that should not be missing from your toolkit. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) advises all aspiring commercial drivers to read this manual multiple times. Dedicate the following days to learning the basics of this subject, and when you’re ready, you can use our practice tests to evaluate your knowledge.

New York CDL Class B Practice Test 2025
NY commercial driver's license
Based on the official NY CDL HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback
40 NY students practicing now
261completed today

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Test design and learning experience oversight:

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free New York tests. ~9 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + real test-taker patterns. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights show your weak topics and what to study next.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The New York permit test has 50 questions. You must get 40 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any New York DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 1 day.
  • Commonly missed: legal blood alcohol limits and DUI rules, safe following distance (3-second rule).
  • Ready to schedule? Book your NY DMV appointment

Real New York drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

About the New York CDL

Our New York CDL Class B Practice Test closely reflects the content and format of the official general knowledge exam. All 50 questions have multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. You get unlimited attempts to train as often as you wish. If you fail a practice session, you can begin a new one right away. However, we recommend checking your personal Challenge Bank™ first, as it includes helpful insight. Visit this section regularly to learn from your mistakes and improve your knowledge through active learning.

There are plenty of employment opportunities for Class B CDL holders in New York State. Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start the licensing process today. Use our New York CDL Class B Practice Test alongside the official commercial driver’s license manual to boost your learning potential and become a safe and responsible bus driver.

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