You're ticketed for texting while driving your CMV. How does New York count it?
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From Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual (CDL-10)
New York CDL General Knowledge Practice Test
Who takes it: every CDL class (A, B and C).
Inspection, safe driving and cargo: every CDL applicant takes it. 50 questions, 40 right to pass (80%).
Practice General Knowledge
- 10questions a round
- 8manual sections
Take the General Knowledge test
- 50questions
- 40correct to pass
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A General Knowledge question to try
Tap an answer to see if you’re right, and the page
Where it is in the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual (CDL-10)
Your score on each part fills in as you study.
- Manual section 1
- Introduction: New York CDL rules, tests and disqualificationsNot practiced yetp. 1-1 to 1-14
- Manual section 2 · 6 topics
- Vehicle inspectionNot practiced yetp. 2-1 to 2-10
- Vehicle control, seeing and communicatingNot practiced yetp. 2-11 to 2-18
- Speed, space and seeing hazardsNot practiced yetp. 2-19 to 2-30
- Night, weather, railroad crossings and mountainsNot practiced yetp. 2-31 to 2-40
- Emergencies, skids, crashes and firesNot practiced yetp. 2-41 to 2-50
- Alcohol, drugs, fatigue and hazmat basicsNot practiced yetp. 2-51 to 2-57
- Manual section 3
- Transporting cargo safelyNot practiced yetp. 3-1 to 3-5
New York answers about this test
- Which CDL knowledge tests do I need in New York?
- What score do I need to pass a New York CDL knowledge test?
- How many questions are on the New York school bus and metal coil tests?
- What do I need before applying for a New York commercial learner permit (CLP)?
- Do I need entry-level driver training (ELDT) for a New York CDL?
Practice material, not the official test: check every answer in your state's current handbook. Disclaimer · How the rounds work · DMV
All New York CDL tests
- General KnowledgeYou're here
- Combination Vehicles
- Air Brakes
- Doubles and Triples
- Passenger
- School Bus
- Tank Vehicles
- Hazardous Materials
- Which tests do you need?Pick what you'll drive and get your New York CDL plan, in order.