North Dakota Hazmat Test
Whether you're hauling crude out of the Bakken or anhydrous ammonia across I-94, this test covers what ND examiners actually ask.
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Need to pass the ND Hazmat endorsement test? This practice covers the exact topics the North Dakota DMV tests you on.
Key Topics
- •Placarding and labeling
- •Loading and unloading
- •Emergency response
About the North Dakota Hazmat Test
Topics Covered
- ✓Hazardous materials classifications – ND drivers haul everything from crude to anhydrous ammonia, so you need to know which class applies to your load.
- ✓Placarding and labeling – Get it wrong on I-94 and you're looking at a fine. ND examiners hammer this section.
- ✓Shipping papers and emergency response information – You'll carry these in the cab. Know where they go and what they say.
- + 3 more topics
📘 Study Tips & State Info
ND examiners focus hard on placarding rules and the 1,001-pound threshold. You'll see multiple questions about when to placard and what class placard to use. Don't just memorize the numbers — understand the logic. For example, if you're hauling 500 pounds of flammable liquid and 600 pounds of corrosive, do you need placards? The answer is yes if the combined weight hits 1,001 pounds. Study that table in the manual.
Another big area is shipping papers. ND examiners want you to know the exact order: proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, packing group, and quantity. They'll give you a sample shipping paper and ask where to find the emergency response number. Practice that.
Winter driving with hazmat is a real thing here. The test won't ask you about snow chains directly, but knowing how cold affects certain materials — like ammonia or propane — can help you eliminate wrong answers. Use the North Dakota CDL manual, not a generic national guide. The ND manual includes state-specific rules for farm exemptions and intrastate hazmat hauling.
North Dakota's Driver License Division handles all CDL testing. You'll take the Hazmat test at a DVS office in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston, or Dickinson. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are strongly recommended — especially in the oil patch towns where wait times can be long. Schedule online at the ND DVS website.
The test fee is $5 for the Hazmat endorsement written test. But before you can take it, you must complete a TSA background check (Hazmat Endorsement Threat Assessment). That costs $86.50 and you apply through the TSA website. Bring your receipt or approval letter to the DVS office. Without it, they won't let you test.
You also need a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate and your Commercial Learner's Permit. If you're adding the H endorsement to an existing CDL, you still need the medical card. North Dakota does not offer any waivers for the hazmat test — everyone takes the same 30-question exam. Pass it, and the endorsement is good for 5 years, same as your CDL.
About the North Dakota Hazmat Test
The Hazmat endorsement is a must if you plan to haul any hazardous materials in North Dakota. That includes oil field chemicals from the Bakken, anhydrous ammonia for farms, or propane delivered across the state. The test is 30 questions, and you need 24 right to pass. It's not a walk in the park — but it's very learnable.
North Dakota's wide open spaces mean you'll spend a lot of time on US-2 and I-94. But those same roads get icy and windy in winter. The test covers how to handle hazmat in those conditions. You'll need to know placarding rules, loading procedures, and what to do if something goes wrong.
The ND Driver License Division runs the test at offices in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. You take it on a computer, same as the General Knowledge test. Bring your permit, ID, and Medical Examiner's Certificate. And don't forget — you need a TSA background check before you can get the H endorsement on your license.
We built this practice test to match the real thing. Questions come straight from the ND CDL manual. Our goal is to get you comfortable with the format and the material so you walk in ready.
Topics Covered
Study Tips
ND examiners focus hard on placarding rules and the 1,001-pound threshold. You'll see multiple questions about when to placard and what class placard to use. Don't just memorize the numbers — understand the logic. For example, if you're hauling 500 pounds of flammable liquid and 600 pounds of corrosive, do you need placards? The answer is yes if the combined weight hits 1,001 pounds. Study that table in the manual.
Another big area is shipping papers. ND examiners want you to know the exact order: proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, packing group, and quantity. They'll give you a sample shipping paper and ask where to find the emergency response number. Practice that.
Winter driving with hazmat is a real thing here. The test won't ask you about snow chains directly, but knowing how cold affects certain materials — like ammonia or propane — can help you eliminate wrong answers. Use the North Dakota CDL manual, not a generic national guide. The ND manual includes state-specific rules for farm exemptions and intrastate hazmat hauling.
North Dakota Specific Information
North Dakota's Driver License Division handles all CDL testing. You'll take the Hazmat test at a DVS office in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Williston, or Dickinson. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are strongly recommended — especially in the oil patch towns where wait times can be long. Schedule online at the ND DVS website.
The test fee is $5 for the Hazmat endorsement written test. But before you can take it, you must complete a TSA background check (Hazmat Endorsement Threat Assessment). That costs $86.50 and you apply through the TSA website. Bring your receipt or approval letter to the DVS office. Without it, they won't let you test.
You also need a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate and your Commercial Learner's Permit. If you're adding the H endorsement to an existing CDL, you still need the medical card. North Dakota does not offer any waivers for the hazmat test — everyone takes the same 30-question exam. Pass it, and the endorsement is good for 5 years, same as your CDL.