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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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Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

As the driver of a bus, how can you best avoid hindering other traffic on the highway?

4 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

5 / 40

When checking the wheelchair lift, the things you should look for are:

6 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

7 / 40

What should you do before you begin to couple?

8 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

9 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

10 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

11 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

12 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

13 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

14 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

15 / 40

Never refuel your bus:

16 / 40

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

17 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

18 / 40

What should you do if you start a trailer skid?

19 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

21 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

What is the standee line?

24 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

25 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

26 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

27 / 40

Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

Charter drivers should not:

30 / 40

Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

31 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

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

34 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

35 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

36 / 40

Select the action that is not recommended when driving on slippery roads:

37 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

38 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

39 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

40 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

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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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