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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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How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

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How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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Select the best description of a baffle tank:

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This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

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How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

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Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

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Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

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

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You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

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What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

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At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

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What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

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You should look into the back of the fifth wheel on a dolly to see if it is locked onto the kingpin.

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

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What is the best way to stop all skids?

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

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Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

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Select the load of the trailer that will require the shorter distance to stop.

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The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

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Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

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Start by___when coupling.

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Select the true statement in regards to if a glad hand on the blue air line is missing a seal.

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What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

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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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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

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Charter drivers should not:

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You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

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Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

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Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

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Wet brakes can cause _____.

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Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

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What does it mean when the safety valve releases air?

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The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

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What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

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

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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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