Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | North Dakota 2025 #1 Page 7 of 7
Train for FREE online with our North Dakota class B license 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 CDL class B permit 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 CDL class B requirements may vary from state to state.
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43 . Which of the following is not a backing maneuver that you will be asked to perform during the basic control skills test?
Blind offset
Backing maneuvers that may be included in the basic vehicle control skills test include straight line backing, offset back/right, offset back/left, driver side parallel parking, conventional parallel parking, and alley docking.
44 . Federal and state laws require:
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.
Commercial drivers are required by federal and state laws to inspect their vehicles before every trip. Regular inspections can help drivers identify issues before they become dangerous and costly.
45 . You should cover cargo:
To keep the cargo a secret.
You should cover your cargo to protect people from the cargo if it spills, as well as to protect the cargo from the weather.
46 . To drive a commercial vehicle across state lines, a driver must be at least:
25 years old.
A driver must be at least 21 years old to be licensed to drive a CMV across state lines.
47 . When traveling down a hill:
You will slow to a stop.
When a vehicle is traveling on a downward slope, the force of gravity will cause its speed to increase.
48 . If you need to travel down a hill, you should switch into a lower gear:
Near the bottom of the hill.
Always downshift before beginning to drive downhill. Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at a high speed could damage the transmission and also lead to a loss of ability to engine brake. Drive at a speed that will allow you to control your vehicle without overusing your brakes. When determining a safe speed to drive, you should take into account the steepness of the grade, the length of the grade, the weight of your vehicle, road conditions, and weather conditions.
49 . A header board is used to:
Prevent the driver from leaving the tractor.
Front-end header boards, also known as "headache racks," protect drivers from moving cargo in the event of a crash or emergency stop.
50 . When approaching your vehicle as part of your pre-trip inspection, you should look for what as a sign of trouble?
When approaching a vehicle for an inspection, you should check underneath it for fresh oil, coolant, grease, or fuel leaked onto the pavement. Any of these could indicate a problem that will need to be repaired before the vehicle is driven.
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2025 North Dakota | Frequently Asked Questions
In North Dakota, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B permits drivers to operate single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver.
A Class B CDL license in North Dakota allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or tow a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes large passenger buses, segmented buses, straight trucks, and dump trucks with small trailers.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in North Dakota, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid North Dakota driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete both a written knowledge test and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and a road test. You also need to pass a medical examination.
In North Dakota, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B CDL license. However, if you intend to drive commercially across state lines (interstate driving), federal regulations require that you be at least 21 years old.
While a Class B CDL license in North Dakota allows you to operate a single vehicle weighing over 26,000 pounds, specific endorsements may be required for certain types of vehicles or cargo. For instance, a passenger endorsement is needed for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers, and a hazardous materials endorsement is required for transporting hazardous materials.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in North Dakota consists of three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to test your ability to assess if the vehicle is safe to drive, a basic controls test to evaluate your ability to control the vehicle, and a road test to measure your on-road driving skills, including turning, merging, and navigating intersections.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in North Dakota are limited to driving single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds. They cannot drive a tractor-trailer combination. Additionally, without specific endorsements, they cannot drive vehicles carrying hazardous materials or more than 15 passengers.
In North Dakota, the written Class B CDL test is primarily administered in English. However, some testing centers may offer the exam in other languages. It's advisable to contact your local Department of Transportation office to inquire about available language options for the test.
Yes, North Dakota Department of Transportation provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities taking the Class B CDL written exam. You must provide documentation of your disability and specify the type of accommodation needed. It's recommended to make this request well in advance of your scheduled test date to ensure proper arrangements can be made.
Yes, if you do not pass the Class B CDL written test in North Dakota, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least one day before retaking the exam. There's no limit on how many times you can retake the test, but each attempt requires a new test fee. It's recommended to study thoroughly before retesting.
