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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.

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

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The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

3 / 40

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

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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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This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

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When arriving at the destination announce:

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You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

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When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

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Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

10 / 40

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

11 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

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A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

13 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

14 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

15 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

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What is the value of the overhead rear-view mirror inside of the bus?

17 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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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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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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The floor liner for explosives may not:

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You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

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When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

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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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Select the true statement about empty trucks:

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When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

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This object should not move more than an inch by pulled by hand with the brakes released for manual slack adjusters.

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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

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

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The correct trailer height when coupling the rear trailer is:

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What is the service air line controlled by?

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You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

34 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

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If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

36 / 40

Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

37 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

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Upon what does the amount of liquid you can carry in a load depend?

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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) _____.

40 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

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How To Get A north dakota Commercial Drivers License

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.

North Dakota CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer

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north dakota CDL License Test Tips

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.

Additional Information

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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