Nevada's CDL manual and DMV CDL Practice Tests

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Nevada's CDL Manual

Commercial Driver Handbook

CDL Classes in Nevada Now, there are two types of commercial driver’s licenses in Nevada:

  • Class A CDL
  • Class B CDL
  • CDL Endorsements in Nevada In Nevada, there are 6 endorsements, namely:

    • P — for large passenger vehicles
    • S — for school buses
    • N — for tank vehicles
    • H — for vehicles carrying hazardous materials
    • X — for tank vehicles hauling hazardous materials
    • T — for double or triple trailers

    Remember that only the first three can be on your commercial learner’s permit (CLP). You can only get your H, X, and T endorsements when you get your CDL.

    CDL Requirements in Nevada Go through this list and see how many items you can check off:

    • You meet the age requirement (At least 18 to drive intrastate, At least 21 to drive interstate, At least 25 to operate a combination vehicle, longer than 70 feet)
    • You are a U.S. citizen or have permission to work in the country.
    • You are a resident of Nevada.
    • You don’t have more than one driver’s license.
    • Your driver’s license must be active, and you must have full driving privileges.
    • You must be compliant with the FMCSA’s health standards.
    • Your proficiency level in English must allow you to speak and read in the language.
    • You must have a check in all the boxes to begin your CDL application.

    However, if you left some blank, don’t worry. At least now you know what to work on before moving to the next phase — going through the steps to get your CDL in Nevada.

DMV CDL Practice Tests

General Knowledge

The general knowledge test is the first of several tests that you will have to complete in order to get your CDL. The questions cover general information about commercial vehicles, driving, and vehicle inspections. The test has a total of 50 questions, and requires at least 40 correct answers to pass.

Air Brakes

You must have an Air brake endorsement on your driver's license to drive a vehicle equipped with an air brake system. This test will test your knowledge of the function, parts, and braking distance of air brakes. The test will consist of 25 questions, and at least 20 correct answers are needed to pass.

Combination

The combination endorsement allows you to drive a vehicle with a power unit and one trailer. This test will cover the "ins and outs" of operating articulated vehicles. The exam consists of 25 questions, and requires at least 20 correct to pass.

Hazardous Material

The Hazardous Material endorsement allows the driver to operate a vehicle containing items such as poisons, explosives, flammables, etc. You will also have to pass the TSA Hazardous Material Threat Assessment to get this endorsement. There are 30 questions, 24 correct required to pass.

Tanker

The Tanker endorsement allows the driver to operate a vehicle weighing more than 26,000 pounds designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material within a tank that is permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle. There are 20 questions, 16 correct required to pass.

Doubles / Triples

The Doubles/Triples endorsement is required for drivers to pull 2 trailers (doubles) or 3 trailers (triples) connected to a single power unit. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

Passenger

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement in order to operate a vehicle which seats 16 or more, including the driver. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

School Bus

School Bus Endorsement is required for any driver who operates a school bus. After the permit tests the training can be only completed by a local school district. There are 20 questions on this test, and 16 correct answers are required to pass.

Pre Trip Inspection

The Pre-Trip exam is an oral exam where you are expected to check the vehicle parts to insure it is safe for road use. The amount of parts you need to check increase with the size of the vehicle, and by type of vehicle.