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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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These tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inches.

2 / 40

What will occur as a result of failing to perform all 3 components of the air brake check?

3 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and you apply pressure to the brakes, the service air pressure will escape and:

4 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

5 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

6 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

7 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

8 / 40

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

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Which of the following is a reason that shippers package material?

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

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Select the true statement about stop valves in a cargo tank:

12 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to an application pressure gauge:

13 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

14 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

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What is the best way to prevent brakes form overheating while drive down a steep grade?

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A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

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It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

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Select when you should use the parking brake:

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Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

20 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

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

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A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

23 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

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If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

25 / 40

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

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There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

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To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?

28 / 40

What is the most important reason for doing a school bus inspection?

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What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

30 / 40

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

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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

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What are slack adjusters?

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

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What is a common cause of tire fires?

37 / 40

The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle should not exceed ____psi a minute.

38 / 40

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

39 / 40

When accelerating:

40 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

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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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