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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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Before pulling away, make sure the landing gear of the trailer is:

2 / 40

You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

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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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Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

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How do you supply air to the trailer tanks?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

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Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

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Buses are prohibited from carrying all of the following hazardous materials except:

10 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

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

12 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

13 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

14 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

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

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

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Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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You should make sure the_____before backing under a trailer.

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What should you do before you begin to couple?

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

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An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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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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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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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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You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

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

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When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

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

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

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This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

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When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

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

38 / 40

A safe haven is:

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A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

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

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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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