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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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What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

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What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

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Should your air compressor stop working:

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The most stable tanker shape is:

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

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Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

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To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

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What is a king pin?

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

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You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

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Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

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

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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A "transport index" relates to products that are:

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

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Start by___when coupling.

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Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

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______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

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You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

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Select when you should use the parking brake:

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On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

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You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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

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For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

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Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

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

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Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

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Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

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You should decrease to a safe speed before entering a curve and then_____through it.

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Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

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

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If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

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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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Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

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Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are ______.

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

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Select the definition for outage:

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An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

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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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