ND CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test 2025

To obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you must pass the General Knowledge Exam and all three sections of the CDL skills test, which includes a pre-trip inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving. The CDL Skills Test evaluates your ability to operate a commercial vehicle safely, with pre-trip inspection questions included in both the General Knowledge Exam and the hands-on skills test. A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) is required before taking the CDL skills test and is valid for 180 days (plus one allowed renewal). The CLP allows supervised driving practice, but a full CDL cannot be obtained until all of the skills test is passed within the permit’s validity period. This federally mandated test (regulated under 49 CFR § 392.7 and 49 CFR § 396.13) ensures drivers can identify and evaluate critical vehicle components to prevent breakdowns and accidents. In North Dakota, unlike some other states, testing is in English only. Of the three parts of the skills test, you are required to retake any failed portion. Until you pass all three within the CLP’s validity period, you cannot obtain a CDL.

Failing the General Knowledge Exam results in a one-day waiting period and an additional fee before retesting. Our North Dakota CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Tests cover all necessary topics of pre-trip inspections. Many states have a single pre-trip inspection format; however, North Dakota requires different versions depending on the vehicle type. Familiarity with the North Dakota’s Seven Step Inspection Method is essential, as the test evaluates a driver’s ability to thoroughly check the vehicle’s engine compartment, cab controls, lights, tires, brakes, suspension, and cargo securement. In addition to the portion of the General Knowledge Test covering these topics, you must physically point to, touch, and name each component during your pre-trip inspection test, explaining why it is being inspected and its operational condition. Your examiner must determine that you can properly inspect all parts and deem their working condition.

Consistently passing our practice tests is an effective way to prepare for the pre-trip inspection section of the General Knowledge Exam. Based on the most recent version of the North Dakota CDL manual (North Dakota CDL Handbook 2025), our 20 multiple-choice-question practice test includes detailed explanations after each response, speeding the learning process.

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