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NC CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator 2025

Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements.

As a commercial driver in North Carolina, you might enjoy a stable and rewarding career transporting passengers through busy metropolitan areas like Charlotte and Raleigh or cargo through rural communities and farmlands. As you prepare to take the official North Carolina CDL General Knowledge (permit) test, it’s essential to understand key aspects of commercial driving theory. They are described in the official North Carolina commercial driver license manual (North Carolina CDL Handbook 2025), which you should read at least once. All 50 questions on the official exam have multiple answer choices, but only one is correct. You must answer all questions before the timer runs out. However, it is crucial to avoid rushing, as this could cause you to make avoidable mistakes.

Every aspiring commercial driver must know how to securely transport various types of cargo and perform the mandatory pre-trip inspections. To help you master this subject, we’ve developed the North Carolina CDL General Knowledge Exam Simulator. It is designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official exam, featuring a similar number of questions. The answer popularity feature reveals the choices most commonly selected by other students, helping you identify difficult questions where misconceptions are more common. Since this tool simulates the official testing experience, you will not receive feedback during your training sessions. If you make too many mistakes, the test ends immediately, and you’ll have to start over. However, we recommend visiting your Challenge Bank™ first, as it contains detailed explanations for all the questions you got wrong on your previous attempts.

Our simulator also includes an intuitive voice-over feature, which can be particularly helpful for students with auditory memory. Once activated, an artificial voice will read the questions and answer choices aloud.

Remember that obtaining your CDL requires dedication, perseverance, and regular practice. If you start today, you may be able to learn the basic aspects within several days and master commercial driving theory after a few weeks. Since you get nonstop access and unlimited attempts to train with our simulator, you can add flexibility to your study sessions.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
NC commercial driver's license
Based on official NC exam questions
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All 650 exam-like questions specific to North Carolina

Interactive learning with AI personal tutor

Unique 360° Virtual Road Simulations

Get your money back if you don’t pass

Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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What to expect on the actual NC permit test

50

questions

40

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

Real North Carolina drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

Prat0519 It really helps to crack the NC DMV written exams.
It really helps to crack the NC DMV written exams. It’s a must. The course’s design very well and the way it drives you through all the area of driving.
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Ordered the 7day program for the ELDT Passenger Endorsement.
I ordered the 7day program for the ELDT Passenger Endorsement and thoroughly was amazed at the training methods and concluded the training in one day. In addition, in ensuring I was set up and everything was in proper order, Andrei Zakhareuski's assistance was prompt, professional and rendered with a spirit of patience and genuine concern to ensure I got what I need.
GD
Layout of the program was amazing.
The little words of encouragement during tests was great. I was able to take the DMV test sooner then expected and only got 1 question wrong which was my fault. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone.
RH
Don't go it alone. Practice, practice, practice..
I relied on this product to help me quickly study and pass the NC CDL Learner's Permit test. It succeeded as did I. I would definitely recommend this product.
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Failed CDL permit test twice, this program helped me pass the third time.
I had failed the General Knowledge test for my CDL permit, twice. I decided to get the Driving Test program to better my chances. I studied hard for a week before the test. I passed with flying colors! I was thrilled. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I knew most of the answers without even thinking. I was so proud of myself. This program works. I it really does! Most of the questions that were on the permit test were the same questions on the program. You seriously will not fail the exam if you get this program. Plus you get your money back if you fail anyway, so it was a no brainer for me. I didn't want to take the chance of failing one more time, I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to pass. I highly, highly recommend this the first time!
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