Road Test Sites - Capital Region
Albany
- Albany Auto & Motorcycle
Location — North 2nd Street next to park, between North Pearl Street and Broadway, facing Broadway Albany, NY 12204
Directions — I-90 to I-787 North to Exit 6 (Menands). At end of ramp, turn left onto Broadway. Stay on Broadway for approximately 8/10th of a mile, then turn right onto Lawn Avenue. At next traffic light, turn left onto North Pearl Street. Go 2 blocks, and turn left onto North 2nd Street. Just before next traffic light, pull over to the right and stop in line at the "Car/Motorcycle Test Starts here" sign. - Albany CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — New York State Office Campus, Parking Lot A, Albany NY 12203
Directions — From I-90 take exit 3 to state office. Follow campus access road and turn right into Lot A.
Columbia
- Hudson Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Hudson Avenue facing Union Street Hudson, NY 12534
Directions — From Thruway, Exit 21; left on Route 23A; left on 23 to Rip Van Winkle Bridge, cross bridge; left on Route 9G to Hudson; 9G becomes Third Street. Stay on Third Street until Union Street. Turn right onto Union Street. Turn right onto Hudson Avenue, go to the end of the street and turn around and line up along the fence next to the baseball field.
Fulton
- Johnstown Auto & Motorcycle
Location — South side of Washington Street, facing Bridge Street Johnstown, NY 12095
Directions — From Route 67, turn west onto East Main Street; turn right onto North Melcher Street; bear left onto West State Street; turn right onto Pleasant Avenue; turn right onto Washington Street. Stop on the right in front of the gazebo. - Johnstown CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — Fulton-Montgomery Community College parking lot, Johnstown, NY 12095
Directions — From NY Ste Route 5, Turn onto State Route 67 (Right from East, Left from West), Turn right onto Bendick Corners Rd. Turn left into Fulton-Montgomery Community College (Access Road), look for CDL road test signs, parking lot on the left (Visitors lot B)
Montgomery
- Amsterdam Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Lindbergh Avenue, between McClellan Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, facing Lincoln Avenue Amsterdam, NY 12010
Directions — NYS Thruway (I-90) to exit 27; north on SR 30; left on Romeyn Avenue; left on Lindbergh Avenue. Site is on the right facing the intersection of Lindbergh and Lincoln.
Rensselaer
- Troy Auto & Motorcycle
Location — 107th Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues facing 3rd Avenue Troy, NY 12182
Directions — From NYS Thruway Exit 23, north on I-787 to SR 787 North - continue on SR 787; turn right on Ontario Street. Ontario Street becomes 112th Street. Turn right (south) onto 5th Avenue; turn right onto 107th Street. Stop on right, between cemeteries, facing 3rd Avenue. - Schodack CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — 1800 East Schodack Road (Route 150) Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 12033
Directions — From Albany:
Take Interstate Route 90 East to Exit 11E (Rte. 9 and 20 east). At the first light, turn left onto Route 150 and turn right into the parking lot.
Saratoga
- Ballston Spa Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Bath Street facing Hamilton Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Directions — I-87 (Northway) to Exit 12; West on SR 67 to Route 50, turn right on Route 50 North - take Route 50 North to Van Buren Street, turn left on Van Buren. At the end of the road turn left onto Bath Street. Line up facing Hamilton Street at the road test sign.
Schenectady
- Schenectady Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Brower Street between Altamont and Van Velson Look for sign on right Schenectady, NY 12305
Directions — NYS Thruway (I-90) exit 25; west on I-890 to exit 6 - Michigan Avenue; left on Michigan Avenue to end; turn left on Chrysler Avenue; right on Altamont Avenue; right on Brower. - Schenectady CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — 2090 Helderberg Ave, Rotterdam, NY 12306
Directions — From Albany: I-90 exit 25. Take 890 East exit 9 to Curry Rd. Follow Curry Rd. west, turn left on Altamont Ave. Turn left onto Helderberg Ave. Parking lot on left past White Birch Court.
Schoharie
- Cobleskill Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Sunshine Drive (fairgrounds entrance) facing South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12043
Directions — This site is located at the fairgrounds entrance. From Interstate 88 take the Warnersville exit. Proceed east into Cobleskill on West Main Street. Turn right onto MacArthur Avenue. Stay on MacArthur Avenue until you come to South Grand Street. Turn right onto South Grand Street. Turn left into the Schoharie County Fairgrounds. Assemble facing South Grand Street. - Cobleskill CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — Sunshine Drive (fairgrounds entrance) facing South Grand Street Cobleskill, NY 12043
Directions — This site is located at the fairgrounds entrance. From Interstate 88 take the Warnersville exit. Proceed east into Cobleskill on West Main Street. Turn right onto MacArthur Avenue. Stay on MacArthur Avenue until you come to South Grand Street. Turn right onto South Grand Street. Turn left into the Schoharie County Fairgrounds. Assemble facing South Grand Street.
Warren
- Glens Falls Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Katherine Street, facing Geer Street Glens Falls, NY 12801
Directions — From Northway (I-87) Exit 19, proceed east on Route 254 for approximately 4 1/4 miles to Dix Avenue. Turn right onto Dix Avenue, and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to Haskell Street. Turn left onto Haskell Street, and proceed about .2 mile to Katherine Street. Car/Motorcycle tests start at the corner of Katherine and Geer Streets, facing Geer Street. - Glens Falls CDL
Important: Please note that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has amended the commercial driver’s license skills testing standards. This site follows the CDL skills testing format based upon these standards.
The New York State Commercial Driver’s Manual (CDL-10 and CDL -10S) covers all of the elements to successfully complete the new skills test. These manuals can be found online, as well as in any DMV Office, or by calling the NY State DMV Call Center at 518-486-9786.
Location — 175 Dix Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12801
Directions — Take Exit 19, from North turn Left, from South turn Right onto Aviation Road. Continue straight onto Quaker Road. Turn Right onto Dix Avenue. Turn Left into East Field Parking Lot. Look for Road Test sign on Left.
Washington
- Greenwich Auto & Motorcycle
Location — Academy Street, in front of Town Hall facing north Greenwich, NY 12834
Directions — Northway (I-87) exit 14; East on SR 29 to Schuylerville; right onto SR 4, left onto SR 29 to Greenwich; turn right on Academy Street. Turn around and park in front of Town Hall.