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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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Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

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The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

3 / 40

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.

4 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

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While completing the 1st component of the air brake check you are required to fully push down on the foot brake and _____.

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Start by___when coupling.

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If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

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An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

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What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

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

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You should expect____when backing a tractor under a trailer.

12 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

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How many seats may be placed in the aisle if the bus is a charter and is carrying agricultural (farm) workers?

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If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

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The best way to go into a curve is to decrease your speed going into the curve and then ____going through it.

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It is good practice to_____when uncoupling.

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Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

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This item should be firmly attached the to frame, be solid, and clear of objects:

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Select the true statement in regards to what the fifth wheel should be checked for.

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When should air tanks be drained?

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The emergency air line is used to:

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

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

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If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

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How do you test the trailer service brakes?

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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

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

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This object should not be worn dangerously thin where visible.

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You must be alert for road hazards so that:

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The floor liner for explosives may not:

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Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

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A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

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Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

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Which trailer should be the first one after the tractor?

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Select the true statement in regards to managing the space to the sides:

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Unless you_____you will feel the effects of a liquid surge.

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What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

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You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

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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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