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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

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

long

narrow

low

high

2 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

Any stop the bus makes.

Busy intersection.

Stop to load or unload students.

Sharp turns.

3 / 40

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

Layers

Baffles

Bulkmets

Taffles

4 / 40

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

Parking axle tires.

Non-steer axle tires.

Donut tires.

Driving axle tires.

5 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

athe heights posted at bridges are usually accurate

the weight of the cargo changes a truck's height

warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses

an empty van is lower than a loaded one

6 / 40

You should back up slowly until____when coupling the trailer.

the tractor comes in contact with the front of the trailer

the cargo inside the trailer shifts

the rear wheels are visible in the mirror

the fifth wheel has just touched the trailer

7 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

Emergency exit handles.

Seat coverings.

Each hand-hold and railing.

Signaling devices, including the restroom emergency buzzer, if the bus has a restroom.

8 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

A liquid tank that does not have baffles.

A tank that is easily portable.

A tank that is made out of stainless steel.

A liquid tank that has baffles.

9 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

30 degrees

15 degrees

10 degrees

5 degrees

10 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

Inspect your bus.

Report any damage.

Report any defects.

All of these answers are correct.

11 / 40

It is important to know the outage required for the liquids you carry because:

Some of the denser liquids don't need any.

None of these answers are correct.

Tank baffles may not always be permitted with outage.

Some liquids will expand more than others when warm.

12 / 40

The purpose for the emergency air line is:

to supply air to the trailer air tanks and, on combination vehicles, controls the emergency brakes

supply air to the trailer air tanks and on combination vehicles, controls the service brakes

supply air to the tractor air tanks and on combination vehicles controls the emergency brakes

none of the answers listed

13 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

The box number.

The identification number.

The hazard class.

The proper shipping name.

14 / 40

What is the normal operating range for a truck's oil pressure?

20-30 psi

This is engine-specific

40-60 psi

30-75 psi

15 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

make sure to have space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

if necessary, use a flashlight

have the fifth wheel jaws open

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

16 / 40

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

The surge will disconnect the tank from the truck.

Nothing will occur.

No matter how you steer, you will continue in a straight line.

The tank will roll over.

17 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

on the other side of a divided highway

within 10 feet of the front or rear corners

about 100 feet behind your vehicle

about 100 feet in front of your vehicle

18 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

250

200

125

19 / 40

Select the true statement about retest markings:

All answers listed.

They must be stamped on the tank.

Must have a date of the last retest marked.

It shows what type of inspection or test was completed.

20 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Explosives

Poisons

Flammable gases

Flammable liquids

21 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

80 psi

30 psi

50 psi

60 psi

22 / 40

Which contains more alcohol: a 12-ounce glass of 5% beer, a 5-ounce glass of 12% wine or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor?

they all contain the same amount of alcohol

12-ounce glass of 5% beer

1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor

5-ounce glass of 12% wine

23 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

you should apply a firm pressure to the brake pedal at the same moment you do quick steering movements

nothing will occur

it is easier to tip doubles and triples from quick steering movements than other vehicles

it is easier to countersteer doubles/triples than other vehicles

24 / 40

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

they make things closer and larger than they really are

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

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

they are against the law in the majority of states

25 / 40

A driver of a tanker should use an escape ramp when _____.

the vehicle has lost braking power

when the tanks has bulkheads

only when it's raining

only in ideal conditions

26 / 40

The locking jaws of the kingpin should close around:

the base

the apex

the tip

the shank

27 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

they have a single set of air tanks and hoses

they have one set of controls for two air brake systems

they require less time to build up air pressure

they are required to have two warning alarms

28 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

signal when you are merging into traffic

signal when you want to change lanes

signal just before you start to make a turn

signal before you exit

29 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

Identify the materials by the letter x or rq in the hm column.

Have the hazardous materials highlighted.

Any one of the above.

Describe the hazardous materials first.

30 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

they show a larger area than flat mirrors so do not need to be checked as often

make things look closer and larger than they actually are

are illegal in most states

make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

31 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

visually check that the lead trailer is higher than the fifth wheel so that the trailer will lower when the dolly is pushed under it

visually check that they are level height wise

you do not need to do a visual check

visually check that the rear trailer is lower than the fifth wheel so that the trailer raises slightly when the dolly is pushed under it

32 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

zero

it is dependent on the load you are carrying

1 to 2 inches

33 / 40

The _____of the kingpin has the locking jaw close around it.

apex

dull section

shank

tip

34 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

they are required on all commercial vehicles

all of these answers are correct

they are required to be held on by a mechanical force

they are required to be activated the loss of air pressure

35 / 40

Select the purpose of fanning air brakes:

it cools them down

lower air pressure

it increases the air pressure

it decreases the braking power

36 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

test the brakes out while driving at 5 mph

apply the hand control and check to see if you feel the trailer brakes come on

apply pressure to the brake pedal

release air to the spring brakes

37 / 40

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

Let the students begin moving to the front of the bus before it's fully stopped to maximize efficiency.

Tell students to remain seated until they are told to exit.

Position yourself outside of the bus in front of crossover mirror to supervise unloading.

Put the transmission in neutral gear and put on the brakes.

38 / 40

Which of the following will confirm that you are driving with anti-lock brakes?

The bus operators manual.

The certification on the driver side door.

Yellow abs malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will light when you start the engine.

Red indicator lamp on the brake cylinder.

39 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

to inform you about how hot the air in the tank is

all of these answers are correct

to inform you if there is too little air in the tank

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

40 / 40

A truck with baffles will handle:

Heavier that it actually is.

None of the answers listed.

With less front to back surge compared to trailers without baffles.

The same as a tanker with no baffles.

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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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