North Carolina Passenger Test — Quick Facts
FormatWritten test + skills test
Questions20 questions
Passing score80% (16/20)
Min. age (intrastate / interstate)18 / 21
CLP hold before skills test14 days min
Government feeSee North Carolina DMV →
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North Carolina Passenger Practice Tests
4 full practice tests, each with 20 questions drawn from the North Carolina CDL question bank. Your score and progress save as you go.
About the North Carolina Passenger Test
The Passenger (P) endorsement is required to carry passengers in North Carolina — buses, coaches, and vans. It needs both a written test and a road test in a representative vehicle, and it goes deep on passenger safety, loading, and prohibited practices.
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From Pedro, behind the wheelEvery decision changes when there are people in the seats behind you. The questions people miss are the prohibited-practice ones — like fueling with passengers aboard. Learn the hard 'never do this' rules first.
What Test-Takers Miss Most
- 1Prohibited practices with passengers aboard
- 2Safe loading, unloading, and standees
- 3Emergency equipment and exits
North Carolina CDL Requirements & Fees
North Carolina follows the federal CDL framework: a minimum age of 18 for intrastate driving and 21 for interstate, a commercial learner's permit you must hold at least 14 days before the skills test, and the 80% passing standard. License fees and retake rules are set by North Carolina and change from time to time, so check the official source below for current amounts before you go in.
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Official North Carolina CDL Handbook & FeesCurrent requirements, fees, and the manual this test is based on
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the North Carolina CDL Passenger test?
The Passenger test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct to pass at the 80% threshold used across the U.S. under FMCSA standards. Exact counts can vary slightly by state, so confirm with the North Carolina CDL handbook.
What score do I need to pass in North Carolina?
You need 80% — that's 16 of 20 questions correct on the Passenger test.
How much does a North Carolina CDL cost?
CDL fees are set by North Carolina's licensing agency and change periodically, so we don't quote a figure that could go stale. Check current amounts on the official North Carolina CDL page.
Is this North Carolina practice test free and accurate?
Yes — it's completely free, based on the North Carolina CDL handbook, and written and verified by Pedro Marin, an active CDL holder. No registration required.
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