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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 must vehicles with air brakes have?

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The best way to have control on curves is:

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You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

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What are spring brakes?

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Select the true statement about converter dollies:

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Overhead inside mirror is used to:

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A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

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What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

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

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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

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You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

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How much space should you see between the lower and upper fifth wheel when checking the coupling of a converter dolly?

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What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

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

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The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

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What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

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Select the definition of "off-tracking."

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Cargo tanks are:

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Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

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An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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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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The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

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You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

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

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

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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What are you checking when looking at the lubrication level on a dipstick?

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The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others is known as.

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

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What color are all school buses painted?

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

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What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

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If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

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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

 

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.