About the New York CDL exam
The New York CDL exam is administered by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. Like every state, New York adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $164.50 (8-year license).
- Skills testing: New York DMV licensing offices and third-party sites.
- New York has the highest CDL fee in the nation but includes an 8-year license term; New York City has unique local commercial vehicle regulations beyond the CDL.
To get started, read the official New York handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles.
What's in the New York exam: Practice tests for the Commercial Driver's License written exam. Questions reflect the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver's License Manual that all states adopt as the basis for their CDL exams.