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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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Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

2 / 40

When must a driver’s inspection report be completed?

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You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

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You can be sure air is supplied to the second trailer by:

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What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

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How can you check slack adjusters?

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If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

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On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

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If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

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When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

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How do you make sure the air lines are not crossed and the trailer brakes are working after supplying air to the trailer?

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____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

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You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

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To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

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How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

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These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

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How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

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This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

24 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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When does stab braking occur?

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How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

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Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

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Commerical vehicles typically have this type of brake.

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When should you not use the parking brakes?

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What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

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You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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Select the true statement in regards to crossing your air lines on a new trailer with spring brakes

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The pintle hook should be_____ and the converter dolly air tank drain valve is___when doing a walk around inspection of a triple or double trailer.

37 / 40

Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

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For emergency braking to avoid a crash when driving a double trailer you should:

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This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

40 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

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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.

Additional Information

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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