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View All PlansOur New York DMV CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests are the perfect tool to pass your Air Brakes knowledge exam on the first attempt. Failure to pass the New York DMV CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test means that your CDL will include the restriction “L,” prohibiting you from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with air brakes. In New York, failing the test also results in a one-day waiting period and fee should you decide to retake the test. The “L” restriction will significantly damage your job prospects, as in the examples below.
Because most semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial buses rely on air brakes for safe navigation, removing the air brake restriction from your CDL is vital for expanded job opportunities. From the steep grades along the Appalachian Mountain passes to the narrow, winding roads in the Hudson Valley, the demand exists for reliable air brakes for heavy rigs and air brake-qualified drivers. The stop-and-go congestion in urban areas and severe winters make reliable braking even more important. The major transportation routes include I-87 (running north-south through the Adirondacks), I-90 (running east-west with high truck traffic), and I-495 (the key expressway for NYC freight transport).
The Empire State demands air brakes in key industries, including finance (Wall Street), technology and media, agriculture (dairy, apples, and wine), and tourism (New York City and Niagara Falls). Companies requiring air brake-qualified drivers include XPO Logistics (Buffalo) and Con-way Freight (Albany) in the trucking industry and Greyhound Lines and Coach USA in the charter bus industry. In the construction and infrastructure sector, companies like Rock Tech Industries (RTI) and Eagle Rigging and Transport require air brake-qualified drivers. The agriculture sector includes Perdue AgriBusiness, Old McDonald’s Farm/North Harbor Dairy, and Berle Farm, among its many companies requiring the same. Additionally, New York’s school districts use air brakes on their full-size buses, employing hundreds of qualified drivers.
Our tests mimic the official knowledge test, and the instant feedback received on all responses speeds learning and ensures you pass the knowledge test! The written Air Brakes knowledge test features multiple-choice questions based on the state’s CDL manual (New York CDL Handbook 2025) and requires a minimum passing score of 80%.
Our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests cover everything needed for the official DMV Air Brakes Knowledge Test. As a bonus, they also help you prepare for your skills test!
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