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1According to the North Dakota CDL Manual, which bus requires the Passenger (P) endorsement?
2A Grand Forks driver is preparing for the P endorsement in a bus with air brakes. Which manual sections will the required knowledge tests cover?
3A driver passes the North Dakota passenger road test in a single-unit bus with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. What restriction goes on the license?
4A driver takes the North Dakota passenger road test in a bus under 26,001 pounds GVWR. What restriction results?
5You hold a North Dakota CLP with a P endorsement and are practicing in a coach. Under the permit's P restriction, who besides you may be on board?
6How long must you hold your North Dakota commercial learner's permit before you can take the CDL road test?
7When must a North Dakota applicant complete federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) for the passenger endorsement?
8In what language does NDDOT offer its CDL knowledge tests?
9What fee does NDDOT list for each endorsement, such as the P endorsement?
10Which items will earn you a failed score if you bring them into a North Dakota knowledge testing area?
About the ND CDL Passenger Exam
The North Dakota CDL Passenger endorsement test is the NDDOT knowledge test for drivers who want the P endorsement, which is required to drive a bus designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. NDDOT gives the test in English only, and Section 4 of the North Dakota CDL Manual says it covers Sections 2 and 4: bus inspection, loading, hazardous materials, the standee line, riders on the road, railroad crossings and drawbridges, after-trip inspection, prohibited practices, and general driving safety. Independent practice by OpenExamPrep offers four-option study questions with explanations on these topics and on North Dakota rules such as the NDCC 39-10-43 railroad stop. These multiple-choice questions are a study aid, not a copy or simulation of the official test, and they do not replace ELDT or the skills tests.
Exam sponsor: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
A knowledge test at an NDDOT driver license site covering Sections 2 and 4 of the North Dakota CDL Manual, plus the Section 5 air brakes test if the bus has air brakes. After completing ELDT and holding a commercial learner's permit for at least 14 days, the applicant takes the pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road tests in a representative passenger vehicle.
Time Limit
Not published by NDDOT
Passing Score
At least 80% correct on each knowledge test (49 CFR 383.135)
Exam / Certification Fees
$5 per knowledge test attempt; $15 commercial learner's permit ($20 non-domiciled); $3 per endorsement; $5 road test
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Official sources
- NDDOT Commercial Driver License (CDL) · Source checked 2026-10-03
- NDDOT Commercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027) · Source checked 2026-10-03
- NDDOT How to Apply for a Commercial Driver License · Source checked 2026-10-03
- North Dakota Century Code chapter 39-10 (includes 39-10-43, railroad grade crossings) · Source checked 2026-10-03
- North Dakota Century Code chapter 39-06.2 (commercial driver's licenses) · Source checked 2026-10-03
- 49 CFR Part 383 (Commercial Driver's License Standards) · Source checked 2026-10-03
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Passenger Endorsement and North Dakota Licensing
Who needs the P endorsement, the sections the test covers, the M and N bus restrictions, the learner's permit P restriction, the 14-day permit hold, ELDT, English-only testing, NDDOT fees, testing-area rules, and age limits.
Bus Inspection
The previous driver's report, front-tire rules, steering play, access panels, interior safety parts, emergency exits and lights, roof hatches, emergency equipment, the seat belt, and coach and transit bus checks.
Loading and Hazardous Materials
Baggage placement, hazard labels, materials a bus may and may never carry and their weight limits, rider carry-ons, the standee line, stop announcements, and charter boarding.
On the Road with Riders
Rider supervision, disruptive riders, common crash locations, curves, North Dakota railroad crossing stops, and drawbridges.
After-Trip Inspection and Prohibited Practices
After-trip reports, rider damage, fueling, distractions, towing a disabled bus, and brake-door interlocks.
Driving Safely for Bus Drivers
Following distance, warning devices, winter roads, night driving, emergencies, skids, fires, mountain driving, and railroad crossing hazards.
Preparing for the ND CDL Passenger Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: At least 80% correct on each knowledge test (49 CFR 383.135)
- Assessment: A knowledge test at an NDDOT driver license site covering Sections 2 and 4 of the North Dakota CDL Manual, plus the Section 5 air brakes test if the bus has air brakes. After completing ELDT and holding a commercial learner's permit for at least 14 days, the applicant takes the pre-trip inspection, basic control, and road tests in a representative passenger vehicle.
- Time limit: Not published by NDDOT
- Exam / certification fees: $5 per knowledge test attempt; $15 commercial learner's permit ($20 non-domiciled); $3 per endorsement; $5 road test Official sources
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ND CDL Passenger: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a Passenger (P) endorsement in North Dakota?
The North Dakota CDL Manual says a P endorsement is required to operate a passenger bus designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. It requires a knowledge test and a road test in a representative vehicle.
What does the North Dakota Passenger knowledge test cover?
Section 4 of the North Dakota CDL Manual says the passenger knowledge test covers Sections 2 (Driving Safely) and 4 (Transporting Passengers Safely). If your bus has air brakes, you must also pass the Section 5 air brakes knowledge test.
What score do I need to pass?
Federal rule 49 CFR 383.135 requires at least 80% correct on each CDL knowledge test. NDDOT does not publish the number of questions or a time limit for the passenger test.
Can I take the North Dakota CDL knowledge test in another language?
No. The North Dakota CDL Manual says tests are offered in English only, with audio testing at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks offices. Federal rules also bar interpreters on CDL knowledge tests (49 CFR 383.133).
What are North Dakota's railroad crossing rules for buses?
NDCC 39-10-43 requires the driver of a bus carrying passengers to stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail, look and listen both ways, and cross without shifting gears manually. The manual adds that the hazard lights go on about 200 feet before the crossing. A stop is not required where a police officer controls traffic or at crossings marked exempt or out of service.
How much does the North Dakota Passenger endorsement cost?
NDDOT lists $5 per knowledge test attempt (one attempt allowed per day), $15 for a commercial learner's permit ($20 non-domiciled), $3 per endorsement, and $5 for the road test.
Are these practice questions the same as the official test?
No. They are independent four-option study questions written from the North Dakota CDL Manual and state law. They help you review the material but are not a copy or simulation of the NDDOT test and do not replace ELDT or the skills tests.