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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

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

Drive down or up an incline.

All answers listed.

Stops and starts.

Driving into the wind.

2 / 40

When transporting explosives you may not park:

Within 300 feet of a tunnel.

Within 5 feet of the traveled part of the road.

All of these answers are correct.

Near an open fire.

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

they require a shorter stopping distance than a fully loaded trailer

they may have poor traction due to bouncing and wheel lockup

none of the answers listed

they are easier to stop because there isn't cargo shifting in the trailer

4 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

to insure that you will achieve the best gas mileage

safety for yourself and other road users

to save you money by preventing costly repairs

federal and state laws require you to inspect your vehicle

5 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

nothing will occur

no matter how you turn the steering wheel, the rig will continue in a straight line

there will be a trailer jackknife

the rig will slide sideways but stay in a straight line

6 / 40

The emergency air line is used to:

engage the trailer brakes when there is an air pressure loss

provide back up air pressure

engage the tractor's front brake when there is air pressure loss

to alert emegency services when there is a problem

7 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

all of these answers are correct

they are between the S-Cam on drum brakes and the push rod

they are a part of the air brake system that adjusts the brakes

they are between the push rod on disc brakes and power screw

8 / 40

Which of the following is a clue another driver is impaired:

Open window in warm weather.

All of these answers are correct.

Stopping at a green light, or waiting too long at a stop.

Exiting the interstate when there's no gas station visible.

9 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

all of these answers are correct

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

10 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

look for vehicles coming into your lane

determine if there are any upcoming traffic lights that might require you to stop

look for brake lights from slowing vehicles

determine if there are any hills coming up

11 / 40

Select the correct setup for shut-off valves:

the front shut-off valves are closed and the rear trailer valves are open

the rear shut-off valves are closed and the front trailer valves are open

the front and back shut-off valves are open

the front and back shut-off valves are closed

12 / 40

You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

washer fluid level

coolant level

oil level

battery fluid level

13 / 40

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

Refueling in a closed building with riders on board.

Talking with riders while driving.

Fueling your bus with riders on board if about to run out of fuel.

Towing a disabled bus with riders aboard when getting off would be a safe option.

14 / 40

Select the statement that tells you how you can check the low pressure warning signal.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to increase air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure increases to more than 60 psi in the air tank.

The low pressure warning signal is only testable by the factory.

Turn the electrical power on and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease the air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 60 psi in the air tank.

Turn the electrical power off and apply pressure on and off the brake pedal to decrease air tank pressure. The low air pressure warning signal must come on before the pressure drops to less than 30 psi in the air tank.

15 / 40

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

stop to sleep

turn up the radio

drink caffeinated beverages

roll down the windows

16 / 40

What is the next step after securing the bus when you have an unruly child on board?

Unload the student at the next stop.

Stand up and speak respectfully to the offender, if a change of setting is needed, have the student move to a seat near you.

Call school administrator or the police to remove the student.

Remove the student from the vehilce for the safety of the other children.

17 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

pulling to one side or the other

brakes to apply unevenly

all of these answers are correct

lack of braking power

18 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

this is recommended because it keeps the trailer from tipping over

this is recommended as it is standard procedure

this is not recommended as it could could cause damage to the pintle hook

this is not recommended because it may result in injury

19 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

To replace the rear door emergency buzzer.

To replace the parking brake.

All of these answers are correct.

As a safety feature when the exit door is open.

20 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

21 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus.

The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.

Across the street.

At least 10 feet away from the side of the bus.

22 / 40

What are the liquid tight separations between compartments inside tanks called?

Layers

Bulkheads

None of the answers listed

Waffles

23 / 40

Drivers placard their vehicle to _____ the risk.

communicate

elevate

take away

minimize

24 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

steering system defects

tire problems

seating defects

bad brake drums or shoes

25 / 40

If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

At least five feet

At least ten feet

At least half a mile

At least twenty feet

26 / 40

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

Voltmeter gauge

Oil pressure gauge

Coolant pressure gauge

Air pressure gauge

27 / 40

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

someone could steal the truck

someone could start and move the truck

all of these answers are correct

it could damage the starting mechanism

28 / 40

The golden rule for school buses when approaching and crossing railroad tracks is:

Stop, look, and turn on the radio lights overhead.

Stop, go, and stop.

None of these answers are correct.

Stop, look, and listen.

29 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

Make sure the silver cyanide is loaded on top of the battery acid.

Make sure there is plenty of space between the two.

Inform someone and not load the battery acid.

Make sure the battery acid is loaded on top of the silver cyanide.

30 / 40

This gauge will indicate if the generator or alternator is charging:

Coolant

Oil pressure

Gas tank

Voltmeter/ammeter

31 / 40

Select the true statement:

you should always ride the brakes

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

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

32 / 40

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

Any one of the above.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Describe the hazardous materials first.

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

33 / 40

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

All of these answers are correct

Carried in a metal box

Stored in the passenger compartment

Labeled

34 / 40

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

Lug bolts

Tire rims

Budd spacing or spacers

All answers listed

35 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

1/32-inch

1/2-inch

3/8-inch

4/32-inch

36 / 40

When should the trailer hand valve be used?

to test the trailer brakes

when parked in a service lot

when driving at highway speeds

all answers listed

37 / 40

What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

the electrical service line

there is nothing to be hooked up

the service and emergency air lines

the safety bar

38 / 40

The two other places where the hazardous identification number must appear are:

On the gas tank and a sticker in the glove compartment.

On a temporary license plate holder and the steering wheel.

On the back of the truck and inside the glove compartment.

Any bulk packaging and the cargo tanks.

39 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

pull on the slack adjuster while the parking brakes are on

pull hard on each slack adjuster while wearing gloves

pull on the slack adjusters after draining the air from the system

make sure there is an inch of leeway in each direction for the slack adjuster

40 / 40

How do you hook a combination to a second trailer without spring brakes and without using wheel chocks?

go ahead and couple it

have the trailer electric cord to a generator so it can supply braking power

disconnect the air supply lines after supplying air to the trailer air system via the tractor

make sure the trailer won't roll when coupling

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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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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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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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