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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for North Dakota. You can take these practice tests to help you prepare for the North Dakota DOT CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests will gauge your understanding of the knowledge necessary for obtaining a CDL in ND. This site is free and you are welcome to take the practice tests as many times as you would like. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass.  There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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A safe haven is:

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What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

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Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

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This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

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The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

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A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

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Select when you should use the parking brake:

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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A safe haven is ______.

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You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

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Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

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Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

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Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

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Why should you cover cargo?

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In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

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What is a passive railway crossing?

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Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

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Which seats must have a seat belt:

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Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

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How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

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Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

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A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

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A slack adjuster is:

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The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

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Select the statement that is not part of the air-brake system:

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Most states require school bus drivers to take a physical examination:

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The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

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Before backing under the trailer after connecting the air lines you should:

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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How To Get A north dakota Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in North Dakota, applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within North Dakota only) and/or 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of North Dakota).

North Dakota applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit a Self-Certification Affidavit and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (The form must be completed by an FMCSA-approved physician.)

Under certain circumstances, some drivers will not be allowed to drive a commercial vehicle in North Dakota. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in North Dakota. Applicants can be disqualified from the application process for having multiple licenses.

North Dakota CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer

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north dakota CDL License Test Tips

All North Dakota CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the North Dakota test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The North Dakota skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans who were discharged within 1 year of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements.

To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Be discharged from the military within the past 12 months.

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Information on the North Dakota Department of Transportation

The North Dakota Department of Transportation oversees CDL license requirements in North Dakota. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/cdlrequirements.htm

Phone: 701.328.2600

 

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