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    Free North Dakota CDL Air Brakes Test 2025

    • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
    • Based on 2025 ND commercial driver's license manual
    • Updated for March 2025

    For a sure-fire method of passing your North Dakota DOT CDL Air Brakes Knowledge Test, our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests are the key. If you don’t pass the Knowledge Test, your CDL will include the restriction “L,” preventing you from operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with air brakes. Securing a CDL without an air brake restriction is vital for expanded job opportunities because most semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and commercial buses rely on air brakes. Failing the air brakes test results in a one-day waiting period and a fee should you decide to retest. Use our North Dakota DOT CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests to pass on the first attempt.

    Due to North Dakota’s diverse terrain, from high winds that cross the mostly flat terrain to the rolling hills in the Badlands, air brakes are necessary for large CMVs. North Dakota’s severe winters bring a lot of snow and ice that require reliable braking systems. Key transportation routes include I-94 (a major east-west route connecting Fargo, Bismarck, and Dickinson), I-29 (running north-south, linking the state to Canada and South Dakota), US-2 (serving the northern part of the state and its oil transportation), and US-83 (running north-south through Bismarck, critical for regional distribution). The restriction “L” would severely limit your job opportunities.

    The Peace Garden State relies on drivers with the air brake qualification in industries such as agriculture, energy, and manufacturing. Major companies requiring this qualification include Hess Corporation and Marathon Oil in the energy sector and CHS Inc. and Bobcat in the agriculture and manufacturing industries. Harlow’s Bus and Truck Sales (Bismarck) and Jefferson Lines (Fargo) are charter bus companies requiring air brake-qualified drivers. Additionally, thousands of North Dakota full-size school buses require air brakes, creating numerous employment opportunities for drivers qualified to operate air brakes. Removing the “L” restriction is essential to these jobs.

    Our CDL Air Brakes Practice Tests cover everything needed for the official DOT Air Brakes Knowledge Test. This material will also help you practice for your skills test. The written Air Brakes knowledge test features multiple-choice questions based on the state’s CDL manual (North Dakota CDL Handbook 2025) and requires a score of at least 80% to pass.

    Our Practice Tests mimic the official knowledge test and offer instant feedback on all responses. This approach has been proven to speed learning and ensures you pass the test.

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    What to expect on the actual ND DOT exam

    25

    questions

    20

    correct answers to pass

    80%

    passing score

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