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Passing the New York DMV CDL General Knowledge Test is one of the most important and necessary steps toward operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in the state. Whether it’s driving on the urban roadways of New York City, hauling freight along the Thruway or the docks around Buffalo, or traveling the long routes through the Adirondacks and the Hudson Valley, New York offers a lot of opportunities for licensed truck drivers. Regardless of the class of license you pursue, the General Knowledge test is mandatory, and the New York DMV requires a minimum passing score of 80%. Our Free New York CDL Test Questions & Answers General Knowledge Practice Tests are built to help you clear this hurdle on your first attempt. Using content from the current New York CDL Manual and state and federal requirements, these practice tests are being used by aspiring drivers across the state. With 593 New York practice tests completed today and 6,096 so far this week, our users are gaining a clear edge over those relying on outdated study methods.
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Unlike printable packets and static PDFs that no longer reflect the nature of the DMV CDL exams, our practice tests mirror the phrasing, structure, and tricky word traps often found on the official knowledge test. Our multiple-choice practice tests provide immediate, AI-driven explanations so you understand why an answer is the best choice. Instead of end-of-assessment reviews, with our system, you learn as you go.
The official exam covers speed and space management, braking and shifting techniques, skid control, railroad crossing procedures, emergency response, fatigue management, and hazard recognition. Commercial drivers in New York must also understand and comply with FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, as well as New York’s medical self-certification requirements. Our practice tests familiarize you with these rules so there are no surprises on exam day. Our practice tests cover all of this material, and our experts have removed unnecessary (untested) material so that you can focus on what matters most.
These practice tests feature our trademarked Challenge Bank, which tracks missed questions and intelligently reintroduces them until you demonstrate mastery. Ace this one, then try another practice test here: https://driving-tests.org/new-york/ny-cdl-practice-test/. Also, prepare for other required exams, including Air Brakes and the Pre-Trip Inspection, using our additional state-specific practice resources.
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We are an officially recognized FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training provider and a proud partner to over 2,500 libraries. We work with safety organizations like GHSA and the National Safety Council to help create safer roads for everyone.
Our trademarked system automatically saves questions you miss, creating personalized tests that target your weak spots until you’ve mastered the material.
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Go beyond the boring black-and-white manual. Our interactive handbook lets you read, listen with an MP3 audio version, or even chat with it to find the information you need, faster.
We build our practice questions from the current 2026 NY Driver Handbook and refine them using patterns recent test‑takers report.
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We mirror recurring themes (e.g., right‑of‑way traps, sign look‑alikes) and use similar distractors and wording styles.
We don’t collect or publish actual test items and we’re not affiliated with DMV.
