Class B Package for North Carolina CDL Applicants

North Carolina's diverse manufacturing base and military installations generate consistent CDL freight demand. With furniture and home goods, pharmaceutical manufacturing, military logistics driving much of the freight in North Carolina, the Class B Package material below is the part of the North Carolina CDL that those employers screen for first.

Class B in North Carolina is General Knowledge plus Air Brakes, followed by a skills test in a straight truck or bus. Because so many North Carolina Class B jobs are buses, the package also covers the Passenger and School Bus tests.

Where North Carolina drivers use this

  • Poultry and food processing: livestock and reefer tractors on air brakes
  • Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in North Carolina; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
  • Furniture and home goods: dump trucks, concrete mixers, and boom trucks on construction sites
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing: local delivery straight trucks and last-mile box trucks
  • Military logistics: base supply and municipal fleet trucks

Most North Carolina CDL work runs the I-40, I-77, I-85 corridors and the Raleigh area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. See the North Carolina CDL classes and North Carolina endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common North Carolina questions

Is this Class B Package material specific to North Carolina?
Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in North Carolina, and this page adds North Carolina details: where you test (North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles), which North Carolina industries use this license, and the North Carolina corridors the examples are drawn from.
Where do I take the Class B Package knowledge test in North Carolina?
Knowledge tests are given by North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Bring your North Carolina driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most North Carolina offices require an appointment for CDL testing.
How long do I have to study the North Carolina Class B Package material?
Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in North Carolina are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.

Topics Covered

General Knowledge

The written knowledge base every commercial driver must pass, including traffic laws, cargo rules, and emergency procedures. Class B applicants take this exam first before any class-specific or endorsement testing.

Air Brakes (if equipped)

Many Class B vehicles use air brakes, including straight trucks, dump trucks, and transit buses. If your vehicle is so equipped, passing this test removes the air brake restriction from your license.

Vehicle Inspection

The Class B pre-trip inspection covers the engine compartment, body, lights, tires, and brakes on a single heavy vehicle. Missing components during the skills test results in point deductions or failure.

Basic Vehicle Control

Class B skills testing includes low-speed maneuvers in a designated area: backing, turning, and control exercises graded on precision. This section covers correct technique and how each exercise is scored.

Road Test Readiness

The on-road portion evaluates driving decisions in real traffic, including merging, stopping, lane selection, and intersections. Knowing what evaluators look for helps you perform consistently under pressure.

Class B Package

$27.95

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What's Included:

  • General Knowledge
  • Air Brakes
  • 3-Part Skills Tests
  • Narrated Audio Study Material

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