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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for North Carolina. You can use this site to prepare for the official North Carolina DMV CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests apply to all of the areas you'll need to be knowledgeable in to obtain your NC CDL. You can take these practice tests as many times as you need to, and all of these tests are free. 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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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

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For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

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Which of the following is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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Why should you cover cargo?

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

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Air pressure should build___with a dual air system.

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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What is a technical name?

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It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

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

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If you work for an interstate carrier:

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What is the standee line?

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check:

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When should you not use the parking brakes?

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If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

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Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

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What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

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A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

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Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

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On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

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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.

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You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

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When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

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This object should be checked to make sure that the cap(s) are on tight, that it is secure, and there are no leaks.

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To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

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Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:

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Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

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The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

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With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

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Air brake systems should not lose air faster than____when testing for air leakage rates in combination vehicles before applying the brake pedal.

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What is a king pin?

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

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Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

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An example of a low pressure warning signal for air brakes is:

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How To Get A north carolina Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in North Carolina, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within North Carolina only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of North Carolina).

North Carolina applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form CDL-MED-1) Medical Certification of Driver Type or Commercial Driver’s License
  • Medical Card
  • Full Medical Report (depending on the circumstances)

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in North Carolina. Applicants can be disqualified from the application process for having multiple licenses.

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

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north carolina CDL License Test Tips

All North Carolina CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. The general knowledge test consists of 50 questions. To pass the North Carolina test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The North Carolina 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.
  • Have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within 2 years of the application date.
  • Submit a Certification for Waiver of CDL Skills Test for Military Personnel.

Additional Information

Information on the North Carolina Department of Transportation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation provides administers CDL license requirements in North Carolina. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/commercial/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 915.715.7000

 

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Please use the links below to access more valuable North Carolina CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of North Carolina.