Are you trying to get your North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License? You will need to first pass your CDL test. Start preparing now with the information in the North Carolina CDL manual. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has published the manual to help you become familiar with the classes of CDLs, endorsements, and the correct safety procedures when operating a commercial vehicle.  Every question on the real exam is drawn from the manual.

Will the Manual Prepare You for the NC CDL Test

While the North Carolina CDL manual is a great tool, it’s equally important to test your knowledge before taking the real test.  Quickly determine how much you know by taking advantage of our free North Carolina CDL practice tests.  The practice tests have been designed to simulate the real exam with multiple choice questions that cover the same topics you will face on test day.

Information Covered in the Manual

The Commercial Driver’s License manual includes various CDL related subjects including the medical requirements for a CDL, what will disqualify you from having one, the classes and types of commercial driver’s licenses, the application process and fees, the tests you must pass, and where in North Carolina you can take them. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll also learn about North Carolina traffic laws and information to help you share the roads safely and responsibly.

The North Carolina CDL manual has been designed to help you gain and master the knowledge to make you a safe commercial driver. Inside you’ll find 13 sections with detailed diagrams guiding you through every aspect of the CDL process.  Get in-depth information on everything from the general requirements for a license to endorsements that qualify you to drive specific types of vehicles or haul particular types of cargo:

  • Introduction to the CDL
  • Driving Safely
  • Transporting Cargo Safely
  • Transporting Passengers Safely
  • Air Brakes
  • Combination Vehicles
  • Double and Triple Trailers
  • Tank Vehicles
  • Hazardous Materials
  • School Bus
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test
  • On-Road Driving

Start your trucking education off on the right foot with the North Carolina CDL manual!

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