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Train for FREE online with our North Dakota CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a ND combination license in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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8 . When uncoupling a trailer, landing gear should be:
Firmly on the ground.
Landing gear, or trailer supports, should always be completely raised before a vehicle is driven. When uncoupling, landing gear should be lowered to make firm contact with the ground. If a trailer is loaded when it is being uncoupled, you should lower the landing gear and turn the crank a few additional times to remove some weight from the trailer.
9 . If unsure if a trailer is equipped with ABS, you can:
Remove a tire and look for the ABS sensor on the axle.
Trailers and converter dollies built on or after March 1, 1998 are required to have Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). This will be indicated by the presence of a yellow malfunction lamp. You can determine if older trailers have ABS by checking under the trailers for ECU and wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
10 . Rollovers happen when:
You plan an escape route.
Rollovers happen as a result of drivers taking turns too fast.
11 . Look for matching colors when coupling glad hands. Service lines are often:
Blue.
When coupling glad hands, make sure to couple together matching glad hands. To help drivers avoid mistakes, color coding is sometimes used. Service lines are often coded with the color blue and emergency lines are often coded with the color red.
12 . When driving a trailer with ABS, you should:
Try to not brakes as often as you would when driving a vehicle without ABS.
When driving a tractor-trailer combination equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should brake in the same manner that you would if operating a vehicle without ABS.
13 . Push in the trailer air supply control to:
Supply the trailer with air.
Push in the trailer air supply control to supply the trailer with air. Pull out the trailer air supply control to turn off the air supply and activate the emergency brakes.
14 . Rollovers happen when drivers:
Drive illegally.
A rollover happens as a result of a driver taking a turn at too high a speed. Be sure to take turns and curves safely and slowly.
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2025 North Dakota | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a CDL Bus endorsement in North Dakota, you must first hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Then, you need to pass a Passenger Vehicles endorsement test which includes topics like vehicle inspection, loading and trip start, on the road driving, after-trip vehicle inspection and prohibited practices. Lastly, you must pass a skills test in a passenger vehicle.
To obtain a CDL Bus license in North Dakota, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a vision test. You'll also need to pass a general knowledge test, a passenger transport test, and a skills test that includes pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. Additionally, you must pass a medical examination.
In North Dakota, specific training for a CDL Bus endorsement is not mandated by law, but it's highly recommended. This training typically covers vehicle inspection, safe operation practices, and emergency procedures. Also, many employers require some experience driving similar vehicles. Practical experience is necessary to pass the skills test, which includes pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.
CDL Bus licenses fall under Class B or Class C. Class B is for vehicles designed to transport 24 passengers or more, including the driver. Class C is for vehicles designed to carry 16 to 23 passengers, including the driver. Each class requires different tests and endorsements. For instance, a School Bus (S) endorsement is needed to drive a school bus, while a Passenger (P) endorsement is needed for transporting passengers.
No, you cannot use your personal vehicle for the CDL Bus driving test in North Dakota. The vehicle you use for the test should represent the type of vehicle you plan to drive once you receive your CDL. Therefore, it should be a commercial bus similar to the one you'll be operating.
During the CDL Bus driving test in North Dakota, the examiner will evaluate skills such as pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. You may be asked to perform maneuvers like backing up, making sharp turns, stopping at controlled intersections, merging into traffic, and navigating through railroad crossings.
Yes, there are additional medical prerequisites for a CDL Bus endorsement. Applicants must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination every 24 months. The examination evaluates vision, hearing, blood pressure, and checks for diabetes and other potential health conditions. The results are reported on a Medical Examination Report Form, which must be submitted to the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
No, it's not permissible. In North Dakota, driving a commercial vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, without a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement is illegal. Violating this can result in serious penalties including fines and suspension of your driving privileges.
Yes, the CDL Bus endorsement can be added to your existing CDL in North Dakota. You will need to pass the Passenger Transport Test and a skills test in a passenger vehicle. However, you don't need to apply for a new CDL. Remember to bring your current CDL and the appropriate fee when you go for your test.
Yes, there are restrictions for drivers with a CDL Bus endorsement in North Dakota. Drivers must not have more than one license, must be at least 21 years old for interstate driving, and must pass a physical examination every 24 months. Additionally, drivers are required to obey all traffic laws and regulations and maintain a clean driving record.
