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North Carolina CDL Class A Practice Test 2026

Avg. pass rate on our NC tests: 59%.
Average pass rate for this test: 55%.
Moderate
10 min
49% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>0%
80-89=>67%
70-79=>0%
60-69=>0%
<60%=>33%
Avg. first-try score: 49%

North Carolina’s geography and economy create a constant need for reliable transportation, making commercial driving a strong career choice. With economic hubs like Charlotte and Raleigh, there’s a steady flow of goods moving across the region. If you enjoy being on the road and working independently, this career might be the best choice for you. However, becoming a safe and responsible commercial driver takes time and effort; only determined students finish the licensing process. We’ll help you ace the official general knowledge test by providing you with an intuitive tool.

Our North Carolina CDL Class A Practice Test has been designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official written knowledge exam. It consists of 93 multiple-choice questions on various aspects of commercial driving theory. These questions are based on the official North Carolina Commercial Driver License Manual (North Carolina CDL Handbook 2026), which you should read multiple times during your learning phase. Our practice test is not timed, so please finish each session at your own pace.

The questions you get wrong will be automatically added to your personal Challenge Bank™. This section includes detailed explanations and helpful insights that turn your mistakes into learning opportunities. Visit this section between your practice sessions to identify areas that need improvement and reinforce your knowledge. Questions in your Challenge Bank will remain there until you answer them correctly.

North Carolina CDL Class A Practice Test 2026
NC commercial driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 NC CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Last verified for accuracy on

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the North Carolina DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

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