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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 gauge on the dashboard indicates electrical system charging rate?

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Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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What position should the tractor protection control valve be in after coupling?

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What is a king pin?

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

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

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What is most likely to occur when driving double and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

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The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

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At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

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What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

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What is the earliest way to notice a trailer skid?

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What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

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For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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When driving with multiple trailers, which one should be right behind the tractor?

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What is the benefit of ABS?

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What should you check for when inspecting a converter dolly?

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This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

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In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

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What is a common cause of tire fires?

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How do you release the dolly brakes when coupling twin trailers?

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Always try to back toward the driver's side because

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The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

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Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

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In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

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

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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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This should be cleaned and then adjusted properly while inside the cab.

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Never refuel your bus:

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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 correct description for a bulkhead tank.

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You should check____when loading the small tanks of a cargo tank with bulkheads.

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This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

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

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What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

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For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

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Suspension systems:

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When backing, what is the best method to use to avoid blind spots?

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How often should you drain your air tanks?

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The minimum tread depth for steering axle tires is:

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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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