CDL Test (2024) - FREE ND CDL Practice Test

1. When checking the engine compartment, which of the following should you check?

Windshield washer fluid level.
Engine oil level.
Battery fluid level.
All of the above.

2. In coming down a long, steep downgrade, which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider to select an appropriate safe speed?

Weather
Road conditions
Steepness of the grade
Your schedule

3. Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions:

from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
before you physically hit the brakes.
All of the above.

4. Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:

you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
the tracks are not clear.
there is oncoming traffic.
there is no oncoming traffic.

5. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?

You should never use stab braking.
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
The more heavily loaded semitrailer trailer should be in the rear.

6. Passive railroad crossings:

do not have traffic control devices.
usually have a person directing traffic.
should never be crossed using a CMV.
have at least one traffic control device.

7. What three things add up to total stopping distance?

Reaction distance + braking distance
Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
Braking distance + stopping distance
Reaction distance + viewing distance + braking distance

8. You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:

check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
make sure the cargo is piled up high.

9. When driving in very hot weather you should inspect your tires regularly. Why?

The minimum tread depth may vary.
Air pressure increases with temperature.
Hydroplaning is more likely if tire pressure is low.
All of the above.

10. When you exit a highway using an off ramp that goes downhill and turns at the same time, you should:

slow down to the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
get on the curved part of the off ramp, then brake and turn at the same time.
slow down before you get on the curved part of an off ramp.
wait until you are in the curve curved part of the off ramp before downshifting.

Number of questions:	50
Correct answers to pass:	40
Passing score:	80%

CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NORTH DAKOTA)

ND CDL Knowledge Test