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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. 

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How do you check the coolant level?

2 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

3 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

4 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

5 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

6 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

7 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid?

8 / 40

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

9 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

10 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

11 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

12 / 40

The best way to test the low air pressure warning signal is to:

13 / 40

Select the best description of a baffle tank:

14 / 40

A shipper’s certification is best described as _____.

15 / 40

What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

16 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

17 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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Which of the following is not a prohibited practice on the bus:

19 / 40

Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

20 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

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What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

22 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

23 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

24 / 40

If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

25 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

26 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

27 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

28 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

29 / 40

While completing the 2nd component of the air brake check you are required to turn the electrical power on, begin fanning off the air pressure by rapidly relasing and apply the foot brake and _____.

30 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the center of gravity for tanks:

31 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

32 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

33 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

34 / 40

Select the true statement about converter dollies:

35 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

Where are shut-off valves located?

38 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

39 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

40 / 40

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

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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.

Additional Information

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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