CDL Practice Tests — North Carolina
Free practice tests for the North Carolina CDL exam, written from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles handbook and federal standards.
Official handbook: North Carolina Division of Motor VehiclesChoose a practice test
General Knowledge
50-question practice · 50-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaAir Brakes
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaCombination Vehicles
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaHazardous Materials
30-question practice · 30-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaTanker
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaDoubles and Triples
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaPassenger Transport
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 80% to pass
North CarolinaSchool Bus
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 80% to pass
Step-by-stepNorth Carolina CDL Licensing Guide
How to get licensed in North Carolina, step by step.
About the North Carolina CDL exam
The North Carolina CDL exam is administered by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Like every state, North Carolina adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $15 per year.
- Skills testing: North Carolina DMV regional testing offices or third-party sites.
- North Carolina uses an annual fee structure and allows extensive third-party skills testing through employer and school programs.
To get started, read the official North Carolina handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
What's in the North Carolina exam: Practice tests for the Commercial Driver's License written exam. Questions reflect the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver's License Manual that all states adopt as the basis for their CDL exams.
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Practice test FAQs
How do I get a CDL license in North Carolina?
In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by North Carolina and are covered in the guide above.
Is the CDL exam different in North Carolina?
The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but North Carolina sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to North Carolina, which our CDL practice tests are written to reflect.
Are these North Carolina practice tests free?
Yes. All of our North Carolina CDL practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.
How should I prepare for the CDL exam in North Carolina?
Study the official CDL materials from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the North Carolina CDL practice tests for this state.
Where can I learn more about the CDL exam format and scoring?
Our CDL exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including North Carolina.