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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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Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

2 / 40

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

3 / 40

What action should you take before driving while drowsy?

4 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

5 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

6 / 40

Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

7 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

8 / 40

This component should be checked that it is solid, securely bolted to the tracture frame, and clear of objects.

9 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

10 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

11 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

12 / 40

What is the main difference between a portable tank and a cargo tank?

13 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

14 / 40

A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ placards?

15 / 40

Select when you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

16 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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Anti-lock brakes:

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How often should you check the cargo you are transporting?

20 / 40

What keeps air in the tanks should the air compressor develop a leak?

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

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Which of the following is a recommended procedure when unloading the students?

24 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

25 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

26 / 40

A shipment described on the Hazardous Waste Manifest may only be delivered to another _______ carrier or treatment facility, who then signs the ______, giving you a copy which you must keep.

27 / 40

Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

28 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

29 / 40

When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

30 / 40

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

31 / 40

What do you do first during step 3 of starting the engine and inspecting the inside of the cab?

32 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

33 / 40

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

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Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

35 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

36 / 40

What is a common cause of tire fires?

37 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

When driving a combination vehicle, the trailer breaks away severing the air lines. The trailer brakes should come on and ____.

40 / 40

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

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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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