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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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How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

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When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

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

4 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

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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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Select the statement that is true in regards to managing space to the sides.

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To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

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The container for the mechanism that transforms the steering column action into wheel action is:

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What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

10 / 40

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

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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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You should adjust all the outside left and right side flat mirrors to see:

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

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Select the true statement in regards to the liquid inside of a bulk tank causing a tank truck to roll sideways.

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When arriving at the destination announce:

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The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front 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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When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums or discs:

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Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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You may use DANGEROUS placards instead of separate placards for each Table 2 hazard class when:

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When should air tanks be drained?

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What does the air compressor governor control?

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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The most stable tanker shape is:

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Why are you required to take an exam about air brakes?

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How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

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When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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The best way to test if the spring brakes come on automatically is to:

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Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

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The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

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Suspension systems:

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Why should you know the outage?

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The 3 parts of the air brake system are: service brakes, parking brakes, and ____.

36 / 40

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

37 / 40

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

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The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

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Select the true statement in regards to as why you should make sure the fifth wheel plate is greased as recommended:

40 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

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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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