New York Combination Vehicles CDL Practice Test
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Written by CDL holders and exam prep experts · Updated April 2026
Free Questions
10
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
No time limit specified
Prerequisites
General Knowledge and Air Brakes tests must be completed first
What is the Combination Vehicles Test?
The Combination Vehicles test is required to obtain a Class A CDL, which allows you to drive truck-trailer combinations where the trailer weighs more than 10,000 pounds. This test covers the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles.
Required for Class A CDL (tractor-trailers)
Topic Breakdown
Coupling and Uncoupling
~6 questions
- Pre-coupling inspection procedures
- Proper coupling techniques
- Safe uncoupling procedures
Vehicle Inspection
~5 questions
- Trailer inspection procedures
- Fifth wheel and kingpin checks
- Air line and electrical connections
Driving Techniques
~5 questions
- Backing with trailers
- Turning and cornering safely
- Managing trailer swing
Safety Considerations
~4 questions
- Rollover prevention
- Brake usage and stopping distance
- Weight distribution effects
Free Practice Questions
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Glad hands are usually connecting which of these?
Browse New York Combination Vehicles Questions
- 1. Glad hands are usually connecting which of these?
- 2. Why should you lock the tractor glad hands to each other (or dummy couplers) when you are not towing a trailer?
- 3. When driving behind another vehicle, under good conditions, you should allow at least one second between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead for each ____ feet of your vehicle length.
- 4. After you have coupled the trailer you should raise the landing gear by first using:
- 5. After connecting the air lines but before backing under the trailer you should:
- 6. There are two things that a driver can do to prevent a rollover. They are: (1) keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible and (2):
- 7. What is the purpose of the trailer air supply control?
- 8. Where should the tractor be when you inspect the landing gear after uncoupling the trailer?
- 9. Which task is NOT performed during the tractor protection valve test?
- 10. Which part of the kingpin should the locking jaw close around?
Study Tips for New York
- 1Practice coupling and uncoupling procedures
- 2Study backing and turning techniques for NYC streets
- 3Learn weight distribution and bridge law calculations
- 4Master jackknifing prevention techniques
- 5Understand NY bridge and tunnel restrictions for combinations
New York CDL Information
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
CDL Renewal
Every 8 years
ELDT Required
Yes — ELDT (Entry-Level Driver Training) from FMCSA-registered provider
New York State DMV
Official CDL Portal →Career Opportunities
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to pass the Combination Vehicles test to obtain a Class A CDL, which allows you to drive truck-trailer combinations where the trailer weighs more than 10,000 pounds.
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