Checked against official New York sources on Oct 7, 2026
New York CDL practice test
Every state needs at least 80% on each CDL written test, and New York follows the same federal rule. Below are the fees, ages and rules we checked against the official New York source, and a free practice test.
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New York CDL facts
| What | What New York says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CLP and written test application fee | $10.00. This lets you take all written tests (knowledge and endorsement) taken at the same time. | Official page |
| Extra knowledge test fee | $5.00 for any other required test not taken at the time of the first application | Official page |
| Road test fee | $40.00. Pay when the DMV office issues the permit, or pay online. | Official page |
| CDL license fee | Depends on the expiration date and the class of your current driver license (no flat amount stated on the page) | Official page |
| CLP validity | One year (365 days) for original permits issued on or after December 27, 2022 | Official page |
| Minimum age | Class A, B and C: at least 18. If under 21, you can drive a CMV only within New York State (intrastate), cannot transport students in a school bus, and cannot transport hazardous material. | Official page |
| Knowledge test passing score | 80% for each commercial driver knowledge test | Official page |
| Knowledge test retest rule | No limit on how many times you can retake a failed knowledge test, but it is at the discretion of the District Director, Office Manager, County Clerk or Office Supervisor | Official page |
| Wait before skills test | At least 14 days from the date you got your CLP | Official page |
| Online knowledge testing | No. Permit tests are given at DMV offices only. | Official page |
| Test format | All questions are multiple choice with three answer choices | Official page |
| Processing time | Allow three hours for all processing, including test taking | Official page |
| Prerequisite | You must already have a valid NYS driver license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled) and apply in person at a DMV office | Official page |
| Residency | Must be a NY resident. New residents with an out-of-state CDL must apply for a NYS CDL within 30 days. | Official page |
| Medical exam certificate validity | A USDOT medical exam is normally valid for 24 months | Official page |
| Temporary CDL | Temporary CDL is valid 60 days. The permanent card arrives in 3 to 4 weeks. | Official page |
| Hazmat and metal coil test fee | $5.00 written test fee for each, paid at a DMV office | Official page |
| Skills test retest rule | If you fail the skills test there is no minimum wait before retaking it (one test per day), but you must pay the skills test fee again and the next open date may be weeks away. | Official page |
Fees and rules change. Confirm on the official New York CDL page before you go. Read the official New York CDL manual.
CDL test formats
We show the national defaults for question counts and time limits. Check the official New York manual for anything that differs.
| Test | Questions | To pass | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 40 (80%) | About 60 minutes |
| Air Brakes | 25 | 20 (80%) | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Combination Vehicles | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Hazardous Materials | 30 | 24 (80%) | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Tanker | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Passenger | 20 | 16 (80%) | 20 to 25 minutes |
| School Bus | 20 (25 questions in some states) | 16 (80%) | About 25 minutes |
| Doubles/Triples | 20 | 16 (80%) | About 20 minutes |
Practice any of them: all CDL practice tests.