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

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Select the true statement about handling triples and doubles:

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

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

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What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

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Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

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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.

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

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The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

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You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

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The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

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How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

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With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

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While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

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How should you inspect a converter dolly?

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When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

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How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

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What might happen if a trailer is too high when you try to couple?

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A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

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With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the travelled part of the roadway can you park?

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What school bus accidents should be reported?

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If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

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Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

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

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A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

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Select the true statement:

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What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

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The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

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Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

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A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

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With the controlled braking method, you _____?

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

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When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

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Signs of distracted drivers include:

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When accelerating:

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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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