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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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You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

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Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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All standing riders must stay:

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Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

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

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You should keep a minimum of ____between another vehicle and the double trailer with 100 ft truck driving at 30 mph.

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What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

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When accelerating:

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Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

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What is the reason that placards are used?

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Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

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What gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

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

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Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

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The baffles in a tank trailer help to control:

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Which of the following is a key steering component?

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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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The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

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Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

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What must vehicles with air brakes have?

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To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

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Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

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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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What is always required before loading, driving, or unloading a tanker?

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What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

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When transporting explosives you may not park:

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

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Anti-lock brakes:

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How do you check the coolant level?

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What are spring brakes?

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

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What should you do before you begin to couple?

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

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Within 3 minutes, this gauge pressure should build to 90 psi from 50 psi.

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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

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

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A tank vehicle:

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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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