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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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Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

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Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

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An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

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You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

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Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

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When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

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

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What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

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

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At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

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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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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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How do you test your service brakes?

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You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

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Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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To inspect the______you should pump the pedal 3 times and hold it down for 5 seconds while making sure the pedal doesn't move during those 5 seconds.

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You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

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How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

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A slack adjuster is:

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Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

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

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Rods, connecting links, and arms from the steering box to the wheel are a part of the:

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?

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Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

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How should the hand valve be used?

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You should check your tires every ____ or every ____ when driving in very hot weather.

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Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

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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?

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Which seats not securely fastened to the bus are usually allowed?

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Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

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You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

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

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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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If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

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Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

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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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