CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEVADA) - PRACTICE TEST
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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Nevada CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the Nevada CDL Manual.
All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual NV general knowledge test!
To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
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To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
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learn what speeds each gear is good for.
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use the posted speed limit as a guide.
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watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
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learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
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2.
Name two causes of tire fires.
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Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
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Mismatched tires and road debris.
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Excessive braking
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Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
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3.
In cool weather, as the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt:
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it is safe to drive.
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the road will become more slippery.
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black will makes the road look wet.
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traction will increase.
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When driving a modern truck, the gear you should be in before starting down a hill is usually_____ the gear required to climb the same hill.
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the same as
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lower than
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higher than
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None of the above.
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5.
Baffles:
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help to control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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separate the load.
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help to control the side-to-side liquid surge.
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help to prevent cargo overload.
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You should always be able to stop within:
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25 feet.
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100 feet.
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50 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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_________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
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Safe following distance
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Braking distance
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Perception distance
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Stopping distance
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8.
When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:
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make eye contact.
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avoid eye contact.
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return gestures and shouts.
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sound your horn and move to the left lane.
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Emergency equipment is:
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encouraged.
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required.
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only required when transporting hazardous materials.
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optional.
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When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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slower than the speed of other traffic.
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the speed of traffic.
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slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
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the posted speed limit.
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NV CDL Knowledge Test
| Number of questions: | 50 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 40 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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