North Dakota CDL — General Knowledge practice
North Dakota CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road practice test
Driving safely around motorcycles, bicycles, large trucks, pedestrians, and school buses — and knowing who has the right of way.
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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1. Why does the manual call crash scenes particularly hazardous for drivers passing by?
Correct answer: People involved may not look for traffic, and passing drivers tend to stare at the scene
People at a crash often run across the road without looking, other drivers' attention is on the wreck, and vehicles may slow or stop suddenly.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.8.3, Drivers Who Are Hazards
2. A North Dakota permit holder with the P endorsement is practicing in a bus. Who may ride along?
Correct answer: Only the supervising driver or a driver examiner
P and S endorsements are allowed on a Commercial Learner's Permit, but nobody may be carried except the supervising driver or an examiner. The restriction list shows this as code P.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — North Dakota Information, Additional Endorsement Information
3. Why might pedestrians fail to see your vehicle on a rainy day?
Correct answer: Hats or umbrellas can block their view, and they may be rushing for shelter
In the rain, walkers may be shielded by hats or umbrellas and focused on getting somewhere dry instead of on traffic.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.8.3, Drivers Who Are Hazards
4. Why shouldn't you assume a cardboard box lying in the road is harmless?
Correct answer: It may contain something solid or heavy that could cause damage
Objects that look harmless, such as boxes or paper and cloth sacks, may be empty or may hide heavy contents. Staying alert lets you see them early and steer clear without a sudden, unsafe move.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.8.2, Hazardous Roads
5. An oncoming driver fails to switch to low beams. What does the manual say about answering with your own high beams?
Correct answer: Don't do it; it adds glare for oncoming drivers and raises the chance of a crash
Trying to get back at the other driver only makes the glare problem worse. Look a little to the right instead, toward the right lane or edge marking if there is one.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.11.5, Night Driving Procedures
6. Traffic is heavy and you have to travel near other vehicles. Besides keeping as much space as you can, what does the manual suggest?
Correct answer: Drop back or pull forward so the other driver is sure to see you
Riding beside another vehicle risks a sudden lane change into you, so adjust your position until you are confident the other driver has you in view.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.7.3, Space to the Sides
7. Why does the manual call someone selling ice cream a hazard clue?
Correct answer: It suggests children are close by who might not notice your vehicle
An ice cream truck draws children, and children near the road may not be watching for you.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.8.3, Drivers Who Are Hazards
8. What does the manual say about snowplows and salt and sand trucks when you are driving in winter?
Correct answer: Watch for them and give them plenty of room
Winter maintenance vehicles need space to work, so stay alert for them and leave a generous gap.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.13.2, Driving
9. According to the manual, which road users without lights are involved in many nighttime crashes?
Correct answer: Pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists, and animals
Road users that carry no lights are hard to see after dark, and the manual notes many night crashes involve people on foot, people on bicycles, and animals.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.11.3, Roadway Factors
10. What does the manual say about gestures such as shaking your head at another driver?
Correct answer: Avoid them, because even a seemingly harmless show of irritation might anger the other driver
To keep from becoming an aggressive driver yourself, keep your hands on the wheel and skip gestures of any kind, including small signs of annoyance.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.10.2, Don't Be an Aggressive Driver
11. You notice a driver who appears to be distracted. How does the manual say to respond?
Correct answer: Give that driver plenty of room, keep a safe following distance, and pass with great care
A distracted driver may not know you are there and could drift into your path, so leave extra space and be very careful if you pass.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.9.7, Watch Out for Other Distracted Drivers
12. Why does the manual describe children as a serious hazard?
Correct answer: They often move suddenly without looking for traffic
Children are quick to act and may not check for vehicles first, and those playing together may not watch for traffic at all.
Source: North Dakota Commercial Driver License Manual — Section 2.8.3, Drivers Who Are Hazards
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