To take the CDL permit test and apply for a CDL license you must already have a New York State driver license (Class D, Class E, or Non-CDL C). CDL classes are A (tractor-trailer), B (bus or …

Driver License Types Refer to the table below for general New York State Driver License class descriptions.

If you are applying for a CDL for the first time or adding a Hazmat, Passenger, or School Bus endorsement for the first time, you must complete entry-level driver training before taking a …

New young adult drivers can use the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual to prepare for their CDL skills test. Supervising experienced drivers can use the manual to help ensure all …

Entry-level drivers attempting to take a CDL skills test to receive a Class A CDL, Class B CDL, passenger (P) endorsement, or school bus (S) endorsement must successfully complete a …

License restrictions explain your driving limitations. License restriction codes are printed on the front of your license, after the letter “R” at the bottom.

The information below matches the sections to the knowledge and skills tests that you must pass to receive a Commercial Driver License (CDL) in the correct Class with the required …

Choose the correct document type to fit your travel plans and the right class for the vehicle you will be driving.

Commercial Driver Resources Steps to get a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Have NYS Driver License (Class D, E or Non-CDL C) or a valid CDL from another state. Prepare for written test. …

You must pass a written (knowledge) test to receive a CDL permit with the S endorsement. The written test is based on the information in Section 10 of the CDL Manual (PDF) (CDL-10) and …