Get a CDL[1] 
Follow these steps to get your first time New York State commercial driver license CDL. 

Step 1: Have a New York State driver license (Class D, Class E, or Non-CDL C) or a valid CDL from another state 
Get the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual [2] CDL-10 online or from a DMV office [3] or call center. [ 4] Study the sections of the manual that apply to the type of CDL you need. The sections of the manual that you need to study are explained in the manual. The manual describes the classes, the restrictions, and the endorsements of CDLs. This information is also included on the Driver License Class Descriptions PDF [5] MV-500C. 

Step 2: Apply for a commercial learner permit at a DMV office 
You must pass the written test for the CDL that you need. There is an application fee of $10.00. This fee allows you to take all written tests knowledge and endorsement required for permit and license issuance applied for which are taken at the same time. There will be an additional $5 fee for any other required tests not taken and passed at the time of initial application. There is a fee of $40.00 to take the CDL road test skills test. You can pay the road test fee when the DMV office issues your commercial learner permit , or you can pay the fee online [6]. You must pay the fee before you can schedule your road test. When you apply for an New York State CDL Class A, B, or C , you must certify that You did not hold a driver license in any state or in the District of Columbia except New York in the last 10 years or you must report every US state or the District of Columbia where you held a driver license in the last 10 years. You meet the Federal medical examination requirements see Medical Certification Requirements [7] for more information. You must also prove your legal presence in the United States. IMPORTANT : DMV now offers three types of license / permit documents. Learn more about enhanced, REAL ID and standard documents [8]. 

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user: Hello there. How are you doing? I need some help with scheduling my road test. Can you assist me?

assistant: Of course. You can use the Road Test Scheduling System. Please note that you can t schedule an appointment for a date that is less than 14 days of being issued a Commercial Learner Permit CLP.

user: What if I don't pass the road test? What then?

assistant: Then you must pay a fee of $ 40.00 before you can schedule another road test. You can pay the fee online with your credit card, or pay the fee at a DMV office.

user: Alright. Let's hope it doesn't come to this. And what restrictions for vehicles are there?

assistant: If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, for example, and this is your first road test in a commercial motor vehicle CMV, you will be given an E restriction.

user: Oh, I see. And can you tell me more about the new CDL restrictions?

assistant: New CDL restrictions are defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA are available on our website and may affect CLP holders when taking a Skills Test in a vehicle without full airbrakes and/or a manual transmission.

user: Got it. Anything else I should know?

assistant: Are you wondering if you get a temporary CDL after you pass your road test?

user: Yes, will I?

assistant: No. Effective May 23, 2014, the New York State DMV will no longer issue a 10-day temporary license document upon successful completion of a Commercial Driver License skills test, in order to comply with the Federal self-certification and medical certification requirements for commercial drivers.

user: Do I need to pass the HazMat test for my NY CDL?

assistant: Yes, you must pass the hazardous materials knowledge test when you apply for your New York State CDL. You must also provide fingerprints for federal and New York State background checks for criminal violations.