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1.What does the North Carolina CDL manual say about the state's CDL laws?
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Correct answer: A. North Carolina adopts the federal motor carrier safety regulations North Carolina adopts the federal motor carrier safety regulations regarding CDL laws.
2.North Carolina's farm vehicle CDL exemption applies only when the vehicle is used where?
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Correct answer: D. Intrastate, within North Carolina's borders North Carolina: the farm vehicle must be controlled by the farmer, used for farm purposes, and used intrastate within the official state border of North Carolina.
3.When applying for a North Carolina CDL, you must list all states where you held a license in the last how many years?
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Correct answer: B. 10 North Carolina (49 CFR 384.206): you must list all states where you held any license in the last ten years; the history check must be started before a permit or license is issued.
4.Effective June 23, 2025, what changed for North Carolina CDL drivers regarding medical certificates?
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Correct answer: A. Drivers no longer submit them to NCDMV; examiners send results electronically North Carolina: effective June 23, 2025, drivers are no longer required to submit medical certificates to NCDMV; medical examiners submit results electronically.
5.In North Carolina, how many attempts at the general knowledge test does one application fee cover?
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Correct answer: D. Three North Carolina: if after three attempts you have not passed the general knowledge test, another application fee is required to allow three more attempts.
6.How long are CDL test scores valid in NCDMV computer files?
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Correct answer: C. 90 days from the test date North Carolina: all test scores are valid 90 days from the test date in NCDMV computer files.
7.What is the North Carolina CDL application fee (covering three knowledge test attempts)?
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Correct answer: C. $51.50 North Carolina fees: application fee (each three attempts of knowledge test) $51.50; issue/renewal $25.50 per year; each endorsement $5.00 per year; duplicate $16.75; learner's permit $25.50.
8.In North Carolina, what is the yearly fee for each CDL endorsement?
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Correct answer: B. $5.00 per year North Carolina fees: each endorsement is $5.00 per year; issue/renewal is $25.50 per year.
9.In North Carolina, what happens if you don't pass all 3 skills test components before your CLP expires?
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Correct answer: A. You must retake any components you passed North Carolina: if you don't pass all 3 components of the skills test before your CLP expires, you'll have to retake any passing components.
10.At which North Carolina DMV skills test sites are only Class B and C tests given, per the manual's site list?
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Correct answer: C. Elkin and Greensboro The North Carolina site table marks Elkin and Greensboro as 'Class B & C only'.
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