north carolina
CDL Practice Test

0

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.

1 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

2 / 40

This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

3 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

4 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

5 / 40

When would a drive-wheel skid result in a jackknife when pulling doubles?

6 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

9 / 40

Select the definition for outage:

10 / 40

What should you do if the low air pressure warning comes on for only one system in a truck or bus that has a dual air brake system?

11 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

12 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

13 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

14 / 40

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?

15 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

16 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

17 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

18 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

19 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

20 / 40

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

21 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

22 / 40

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

23 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

24 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

25 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

26 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

27 / 40

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

28 / 40

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

29 / 40

If your bus has an emergency exit door, it must:

30 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

31 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

32 / 40

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

33 / 40

Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

34 / 40

How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

35 / 40

How should you inspect a converter dolly?

36 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

37 / 40

Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the:

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

_____ create a little above 90 degree angle between the adjuster arm and push rod when the brakes are released and no less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied.

40 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (3 votes)

CDL Category Practice Tests

CDL Practice Test

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

Hit the Open Road

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

 

Additional North Carolina CDL Helpful Links

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.