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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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What is the correct number of red reflective triangles that you should carry?

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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

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The designation RQ identifies the material's:

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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?

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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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When should you not use the parking brakes?

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How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

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You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

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In the event of a tire failure you should...

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How can you check slack adjusters?

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A driver of a tank vehicle should take curves, off ramps, and on ramps at a speed lower than the posted speed limit.

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

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

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Air tanks should be drained:

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Suspension systems:

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Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?

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A slack adjuster is:

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On a bus, you may sometimes haul small-arms ammunition, emergency shipments of drugs, or hospital supplies. The total weight of all such hazardous materials must not be greater than:

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You should check the_____when loading small tanks equipped with bulkheads.

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You are checking the_______when looking at the dipstick to see if the lubrication is at the safe operating range or above the refill line.

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Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

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Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

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How do you check the coolant level?

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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:

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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

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Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

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Which of the following statements is true about speed management?

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What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

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You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

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How do you secure a second trailer to your combination vehicle?

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You should never brake and should rely only steering inputs to avoid a crash while driving a tanker truck.

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You should____to check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

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What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

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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.

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A battery box check is important. The battery must be secure, connection must be tight, and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

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Select the true statement in regards to large combination vehicles taking longer to stop.

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Why do air brakes take longer to stop than hydraulic brakes?

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Make sure that____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is resting on the tractor.

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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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