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

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Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

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At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

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Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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What are spring brakes?

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Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

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

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You downshift automatic transmissions ______.

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

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Select the false statement about suspension:

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Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

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What are spring brakes?

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What do you need to do to supply air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

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You don't want to use wheel chocks when hooking a combination to a second trailer with no spring brakes. What should you do?

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What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

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You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

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Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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How do you test your service brakes?

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Select the statement that best describes what the trailer air supply control does:

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

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The safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever must be ____ for a coupling to be complete.

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Air pressure loss in a vehicle with a fully charged air system should be less than_______after the initial drop and brake applied.

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Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

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If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

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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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Why is understanding the loading and unloading procedures so critical?

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Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

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If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

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

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The transport index of a radioactive material:

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Charter drivers should not:

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School buses are one of the safest means of transportation. What two key factors contribute to this impressive safety record?

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

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How do you check the air flow to the last trailer?

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Shifting into a lower gear and removing your foot off of the accelerator to slow your vehicle is known as?

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Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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If there is not a sight glass to check the oil level you are required to look for leaks around the _____.

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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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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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