New York CDL Practice Test 2026

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Sample questions

1. When only the tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

   • There is a decreased risk of jackknifing. ✓
   • There is an increased risk of jackknifing.
   • The brakes will not work as effectively as they would without ABS.
   • The brakes will become more sensitive.

   Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation · Answer: A · Official handbook: dmv.ny.gov

2. If you miss a student’s stop while bringing students home after school, you should:

   • Back up to the stop.
   • Follow locally established procedures. ✓
   • Not worry about the student.
   • Stop quickly and let them exit.

   General Driving Knowledge · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 10 – School Buses, p. 138

3. At railroad crossings, bus drivers:

   • Do not need to stop.
   • Do not need to stop, but must reduce their speed to 25 mph below the posted speed limit.
   • Do not need to stop, but must open the door to listen for trains.
   • Must stop and check for any approaching trains. ✓

   Sharing the Road · Answer: D · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 10 – School Buses, p. 143

4. Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:

   • Front tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.
   • Tires should be slightly deflated. ✓
   • Rear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.
   • Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.

   Bad Weather & Night Driving · Answer: B · Official handbook: Texas Commercial Driver License Handbook (DL-7C), Section 2 – Driving Safely, p. 55

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