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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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What is a king pin?

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

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If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

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

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

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School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

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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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Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

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Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

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Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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What must vehicles with air brakes have?

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Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

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Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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

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Select the true statement in regards to handing triples and doubles

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Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

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

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

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Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

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A slack adjuster is:

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In the event of a tire failure you should...

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There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

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What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

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Should your air compressor stop working:

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Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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

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Some school busses are marked with the LNG placard. What does LNG stand for?

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

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Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

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

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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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Check to ensure that____when inspecting the coupling.

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

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The emergency air line is _____and the service air line is____.

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It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

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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

 

Additional North Dakota CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access more valuable North Dakota CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of North Dakota.