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How do I get a North Dakota CDL

In order to obtain a North Dakota CDL, you must:
  • Be 21 years old to cross state lines, 18-20 years old to apply for an intra-state North Dakota CDL, or at 16 years old, you may test for a CDL restricted to custom harvesting operations only.
  • Read, write and speak English.
  • Must meet all Federal Medical Requirements in 49 CFR 391. Some of the medical conditions which may disqualify an individual are:
    • Heart condition
    • Hearing impairment
    • Worse than 20/40 visual acuity in either eye
    • Diabetes controlled with insulin
    • Epilepsy
    • Loss of or loss of use of a limb
    • Seizure disorder requiring anti-seizure medication
  • Apply in person at a North Dakota ND Drivers License Site, pass the required knowledge test(s) for the North Dakota CDL Class to be driven, and purchase a North Dakota Commercial Learners Permit (CLP). Prior to testing, you will always need to present your current North Dakota Driver License, proof of legal presence, proof of residence address, make an application, and pass an eye examination.
  • Demonstrate your ability to operate the vehicle by passing a road test in a representative commercial vehicle. A road test cannot be scheduled without a valid North Dakota CLP.
  • Online access to the North Dakota Commercial Drivers License Guide

What do I need to study to obtain a North Dakota CDL?

The North Dakota Commercial Drivers License Guide may be found at any of our ND Drivers License Sites with locations, days/hours of operation, and phone numbers. Section 1-2 of the manual contains a chart indicating which sections of the manual you will need to study for the type of commercial vehicle you plan to drive. With online access to the North Dakota Commercial Drivers License Guide, go to page 17 on the PDF and scroll down to a chart indicating which sections of the manual you will need to study for the type of commercial vehicle you plan to drive.

North Dakota CDL Exemptions . . .

  • Age 14 or 15 may drive a farm motor vehicle within 150 miles of the driver's farm when transporting agricultural products or farm supplies, provided the gross weight does not exceed 50,000 pounds.
  • Any two-axle, tandem axle, triple-axle, or truck-tractor farm vehicle controlled and operated by a farmer transporting agricultural products, farm machines or farm supplies to or from a farm within 150 miles of the person's farm. Farm vehicle may tow a trailer semi-trailer or farm trailer except double, triple trailers or if under 18 years of age, a truck tractor.
  • Any farm vehicle operated by a farmer may transport hazardous material within 150 miles of the farm without a hazardous material endorsement on the operator's license.
  • The farm exemption applies to farmers from adjoining states if there is a reciprocity agreement. North Dakota has reciprocity agreements for Farm CDLs with South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming within 150 miles of the farm.
  • For more information, contact Highway Patrol.

How much does it cost to get a CDL

  • Knowledge Test - $5 per attempt (One attempt allowed per day)
  • Commercial Learner Permit - $15 ($20 for non-domiciled)
  • Endorsements - $3 Each
  • Road Test - $5

North Dakota CDL Written Knowledge Tests

You will need to pass the North Dakota Knowledge Tests that are required for the class of license, restriction, and endorsements you wish to possess. A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the FREE North Dakota CDL Handbook. Please read and study this manual carefully.
  • Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required.
  • Class B - 50 Questions - Skills test required.
  • Class C - 50 Questions - Skills test required for bus, school bus and air brakes vehicles..
  • Passenger Endorsement - 20 questions - Skills test required in bus.
  • School Bus Endorsement - 25 questions - Skills test required in school bus.
  • Doubles/Triples Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Tank Vehicle Endorsement - 20 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement - 30 questions - No additional skills tests.
  • Air Brake Restriction Removal - 25 questions - Additional skills test in vehicle with Air Brakes.

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Classes of North Dakota CDL and Required Tests

CDL Class Tests Required Possible Endorsements and Required Tests
Class A
(Combination
vehicle endorsement required)

General Knowledge Written Exam

Combination Endorsement Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
T - Doubles/Triples Written Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class B

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam
Class C

General Knowledge Written Exam

Road Exam

Note: If upgrading to a Class C from a Class D, no road test is required UNLESS the endorsement requires one.
H - Hazardous Materials Written Exam
N - Tank Vehicles Written Exam
P - Passenger Transport Written and Road Exam
X - HazMat and Tank Vehicles Written Exam
L - Air Brakes Written and Road Exam
S - School Bus Written and Road Exam

North Dakota CDL Endorsements

Exam Time Allowed (Minutes) # of Questions on Exam # of Correct Answers Needed to Pass
General Knowledge 60 50 40
Air Brakes 25 25 20
HazMat 30 30 24
Tank 20 20 16
Passenger 20 20 16
Doubles/Triples 20 20 16
Combination Vehicles 20 20 16
School Bus 20 20 16

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Click on the items above to find answers to your North Dakota CDL questions

  • What is a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
  • How to get a North Dakota CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How old do you have to be to get a North Dakota CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
  • How to get a North Dakota CDL HazMat (Hazardous Materials Endorsement) Permit
  • What is the difference between Interstate and Intrastate?
  • How to get a free North Dakota CDL Study Guide
  • How to get a North Dakota School Bus CDL
  • How much does a North Dakota CDL cost?
  • Where is my nearest North Dakota DMV CDL office located?
  • Where can I find North Dakota CDL (commercial drivers license) forms?
  • What are the North Dakota CDL Medical Requirements?

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In addition to the North Dakota CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the North Dakota CDL and in the free North Dakota CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online North Dakota CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your North Dakota CDL written exams to get your North Dakota CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The North Dakota CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight North Dakota CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three North Dakota CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice North Dakota CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
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