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CDL Practice Test

Welcome to the Nevada CDL practice test site. You are welcome to take these CDL practice tests as many times as you like as the tests are free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

1 / 40

Select the true statement:

A "bobtail" tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is fully loaded down to the maximum weight.

Lighter vehicles requiring more braking power to stop compared to heavier vehicles.

None of the answers listed.

Wait as long as possible to brake when driving a heavy vehicle.

2 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

the trailer will slightly rise when the converter dolly is backed under it

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

3 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

In front of the standee line.

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

Behind the standee line.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

4 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

make sure there is an inch of leeway in each direction for the slack adjuster

pull on the slack adjusters after draining the air from the system

pull on the slack adjuster while the parking brakes are on

pull hard on each slack adjuster while wearing gloves

5 / 40

With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly, if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are:

Corrosives and oxidizers

Explosives A and B

Acids and poisons

Liquids

6 / 40

How do you check the power steering fluid?

By looking through the reservoir sight glass.

Via indicator light on the dashboard.

Via the power steering fluid dipstick.

Undo the oil fill cap and check the level.

7 / 40

The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

Because of the high friction point.

Because the cargo has a low center of gravity.

Because the cargo has a high density.

Because the cargo has a high center of gravity.

8 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

None of the answers listed.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

It is one large tank.

They are divided with holes to allow liquid to flow through controlling surge.

9 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

all are equally likely

the front trailer

the back trailer

the tractor

10 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

shift up into a high gear and let off the clutch quickly

all answers listed

while in neutral increase the rpm to 1500

shifting down to a low gear and trying to pull forward gently

11 / 40

A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?

1,001 pounds or more

100 gallons

110 gallons

Any amount

12 / 40

This object is not checked at the rear of the trailer.

The back doors

The header board

The mud flaps

The bumper

13 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

The shipper

The driver

The carrier

Your spouse

14 / 40

What is the purpose of cladding in a tanker?

It eliminates liquid surge.

It protects the cargo from changes in temperature.

It protects the tanker form any corrosive cargo.

It controls the temperature of the cargo.

15 / 40

You need to raise the landing gear just to the height of where it clears the pavement before driving.

only in raining conditions

false

only in ideal conditions

true

16 / 40

If you have riders on board, you must never refuel:

With any window open.

Unless on a scenic tour bus.

At any time.

In a closed building.

17 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

damage could occur to the landing gear

you will have more space to maneuver in the lot

you won't have to take as many steps around the vehicle

the process will be faster and easier

18 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

Because of strong winds.

Because of the movement of the liquid.

Because of the extreme weight.

Because of uneven expansion.

19 / 40

Select the true statement about convex ("spot") mirrors.

they are against the law in the majority of states

they make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

you do not need to look at them as often as flat mirrors

they make things closer and larger than they really are

20 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

5 or 6

8 or 9

6 or 7

7 or 8

21 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

None of these answers are correct.

You must complete a written inspection report for each bus driven.

If there are no defects, no report is necessary.

Only fill out report for buses with defects.

22 / 40

Which of the following must be closed while the bus is in motion?

Windows

Roof vents

Emergency windows

Both hatches

23 / 40

You should____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop due to a crash.

use only the engine brakes

use stab or controlled braking

use the hand valve

maintain pressure on the brake pedal

24 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

at the end of each working day

every 4 hours of the working shift

once every 14 days

once every 7 days

25 / 40

The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

never

when it is raining

in ideal conditions

whever you feel like it

26 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

The platform

The header board

The fifth wheel

The apron

27 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

Stops and starts.

All answers listed.

Drive down or up an incline.

Driving into the wind.

28 / 40

Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

the trailer that weighs the least

the trailer that is the shortest in length

none of the answers listed

the trailer that weighs the most

29 / 40

Buses may carry small-arms ammunition labeled ORM-D, emergency hospital supplies, and drugs. However, buses must never carry:

More than 750 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

More than 250 pounds total of all allowed hazardous materials.

More than 1000 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 200 pounds of any one class.

More than 500 pounds total of allowed hazardous materials, and no more than 100 pounds of any one class.

30 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

2 times the length of your vehicle

the distance you can see ahead of you

the length of half a football field

the distance you will travel in 10 seconds time

31 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

disconnect the safey chains, lower the landing gear, and chock the wheels

lower the landing gear, disconnect the safety chain, and chock the wheels

chock the wheels, lower the landing gear, and disconnect the safey chains

chock the wheels, disconnect the safety chains, and then lower the landing gear

32 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

safety valve

brake drum

axle

slack adjuster

33 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

5-10 feet before railroad tracks.

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings.

Only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on.

On the tracks so you can see if the train is coming.

34 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

all of these answers are correct

to protect individuals from any spilled cargo

to protect your cargo from bad weather

because many states require it

35 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

they flip over due to quick steering movements a lot easier than other vehicles

as you perform quick steering movements you should apply pressure to the brake pedal

there are no issues that occur from quick steering

it is easier to countersteer compared to other vehicles

36 / 40

Select the true statement:

you should always ride the brakes

wait to brake heavy vehicles for as long as you can

light vehicles require more braking power than heavier vehicles

a bobtail tractor will take longer to stop than a combination vehicle that is loaded to the max

37 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

directly in front of the trailer

directly behind the trailer

about 12 degrees to the right

about 12 degrees to the left

38 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

The center of gravity.

The material the baffles are made from.

The outage of the liquid.

The vehicle's horsepower rating.

39 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

power steering fluid

air brake system

coolant level

leaks

40 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

Warning those with children to drive in another lane.

Forcing other drivers to stay 20 feet away in every direction.

Giving people something interesting to look at while driving.

Communicating risk.

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How To Get A nevada Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in Nevada, applicants must be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Nevada only). To operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Nevada) they must be 21 years old.

Applicants must also provide verification that they are medically fit. Nevada applicants must complete the self-certification process. Depending on the circumstances, some applicants may be required to undergo additional medical testing and complete (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

Under certain circumstances, some drivers may be disqualified from earning their commercial license in Nevada. For example, drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Nevada. Applicants cannot have driver’s licenses in more than one state.

Nevada CDL Endorsements
H – Hazardous Material
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Towing a Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials

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nevada CDL License Test Tips

Every Nevada CDL applicant must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. Bus driver applicants must take the passenger transport test in addition to the bus driver test. Applicants who haul hazardous materials must submit to a TSA background check and take the Hazmat test. Applicants must pass each test with an 80 percent score.

The Nevada skills test includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section. Recent military veterans and current military members can have the skills test waived if they are currently enlisted in the military or have served in the military within the past 12 months. Also, they can get a waiver if they have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within the past year. Applicants are required to complete (Form CDL-004) Certification for Waiver of Skills Tests to be considered for a waiver.

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Information on the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles regulates the CDL license requirements in Nevada. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dmvnv.com/cdl.htm

Phone: 702.486.4368

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