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CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the CDL practice test site for North Dakota. You can take these practice tests to help you prepare for the North Dakota DOT CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests will gauge your understanding of the knowledge necessary for obtaining a CDL in ND. This site is free and you are welcome to take the practice tests as many times as you would like. 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 statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

back under the trailer at an angle

back under the trailer in a straight path

have the trailer kingpin centered over the fifth wheel

have the tractor and trailer aligned

2 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Flammable liquids

Explosives

Flammable gases

Poisons

3 / 40

Which of the following statements about bus evacuation is true?

If time allows, walk through the bus and close all windows.

If time allows, backup to the stop before evacuating the bus.

If time allows, notify the police.

If time allows, notify the dispatcher about evacuation location, conditions, and type of assistance needed.

4 / 40

What should the driver pay special attention to when driving smaller tanks?

All answers listed.

The high center of gravity.

The level of the fluid.

The distrubition of weight.

5 / 40

Select the true statement:

you should always ride the brakes

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

6 / 40

When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

that the registration is in the cup holder

that the radio transmits a signal

that the tire tread is sufficient for the expected driving conditions

that there are no leaks in the air brake system

7 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

May never be left unattended under any condition.

May be left unattended in a safe haven.

May never be parked on private property.

May not be parked on the cosignee's property.

8 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

15 to 50 feet

50 to 75 feet

100 feet exactly

10 to 35 feet

9 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

bias

radial

treaded

dual

10 / 40

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

Stainless steel

All of these answers are correct

Non-ferrous metal

Carbon steel

11 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

all answers listed

they present a rearward amplification hazard

they can roll over due to abrupt steering movements

they can have a dangerous "crack the whip" effect

12 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

it is a federal requirement

you cannot receive a CDL at all otherwise

all trucks have air brakes

you would have to get a CDL with a restriction otherwise

13 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

all of these answers are correct

an air pressure gauge that shows how much air is used by the brake chambers for braking

an air pressure gauge that shows the pressure available for braking

a minimum of 2 air tanks

14 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

15 / 40

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

it tells you how much pressure is in the air lines

it tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks

all of these answers are correct

it tells you how much slack is in the slack adjusters

16 / 40

Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

All of the answers listed.

There is a high center of gravity.

The weight of the load is high up off the road.

It is top heavy.

17 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

downshift before climbing a hill

downshift before entering a curve

downshift before starting down a hill

18 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

there is an equal chance for trailers to tip

true

false

trailers never tip

19 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

you should hear air escape from the open valve

the emergency air line will release air

none of the answers listed

the service brakes will move to a fully applied position

20 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

Suspension system

Locking pins/tandem release arm

Metal frame

Apron

21 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

You are a non-smoker.

The material does not need a placard.

You need the engine to run the pump.

You are loading at night and need the headlights.

22 / 40

The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

The distrubition of weight.

The flow of liquid side to side.

The overall weight of the vehicle.

The movement of liquid from front to back.

23 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

the tractor brakes will lock up

the tractor will not be able to move

nothing will occur, it'll funciton as normal

there will not be air going to the trailer brakes

24 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

you should use a high gear to make the process faster

you should leave the landing gear at the half way mark to make the uncoupling process easier later

you should use a low gear until the tractor is supporting the trailer

you should grease the landing gear the increase the speed of the process

25 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

take away

minimize

elevate

communicate

26 / 40

Hazardous materials (that are not forbidden) carried on a bus must be:

All of these answers are correct

Labeled

Carried in a metal box

Stored in the passenger compartment

27 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

Carry a uniform hazardous waste manifest in the truck.

All of these answers are correct.

Have the word "waste" before the name of the material on the bills.

Sign a uniform hazardous waste manifest.

28 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

It is not the proper shipping name only those in roman type above it are proper shipping names.

The substance is for international transport.

It is the proper shipping name.

It is a foreign substance.

29 / 40

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

30 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

the water will over cool the compressor

the water could freeze in cold weather and cause braking failure

to keep the oil in the air compressor clean

braking power is decreased due to the low boiling point of water

31 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

None of the answers listed.

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

Increasing the wind drag.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

32 / 40

Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

none of the answers listed

the lines are hotter

longer reaction time

it takes more time for the air to flow through the lines

33 / 40

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?

The person attending the tanker must have a clear view of it.

The person in attendance must be aware of the danger.

The person in attendance must be authorized and able to move the vehicle.

The person in attendance must be within 50 ft of the tanker.

34 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

to protect your cargo from bad weather

to protect individuals from any spilled cargo

all of these answers are correct

because many states require it

35 / 40

For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required be stainless steel?

Yes

Any type of floor liner is sufficient

Never use a floor liner for any explosive class

36 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

The identification number.

The hazard class.

The proper shipping name.

The box number.

37 / 40

Select the inappropriate way to test for the low pressure warning signal.

ask for a pedestrian to listen for the signal

have the electrical power on

decreased the air pressure by stepping on and off the brake pedal

turn off the engine

38 / 40

Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

the safety latch is in the open position

there is enough clearance between the lower and upper fifth wheel

there is enough clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

the kingpin has been removed

39 / 40

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

The trailer may slide into the oncoming traffic.

The trailer may slide to the side due to the rocking motion.

The movement of the liquid may push the truck into the intersection.

The liquid may leak out of the tank.

40 / 40

The front trailer supports should be____before driving away.

raised 1/3 of the way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised 1/2 way with the crank handle secured in its bracket

3 turns down from the top and the crank handle secured in its bracket

raised fully and the crank handle secured in its bracket

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To be eligible for a CDL in North Dakota, applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within North Dakota only) and/or 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of North Dakota).

North Dakota applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit a Self-Certification Affidavit and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (The form must be completed by an FMCSA-approved physician.)

Under certain circumstances, some drivers will not be allowed to drive a commercial vehicle in North Dakota. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in North Dakota. Applicants can be disqualified from the application process for having multiple licenses.

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H – Hazmat Vehicles
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P – Passenger Vehicles
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T – Double or Triple Trailer

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All North Dakota CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the North Dakota test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The North Dakota 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.
Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
Be discharged from the military within the past 12 months.

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Information on the North Dakota Department of Transportation

The North Dakota Department of Transportation oversees CDL license requirements in North Dakota. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/driverslicense/cdlrequirements.htm

Phone: 701.328.2600

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