CDL PRACTICE TEST (NV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 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.
1. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
decrease your following distance.
watch out for black ice.
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
2. Which of these should you check before driving in winter?
Coolant level and antifreeze amount
Windshield wiper blades
Defrosters
All of the above.
3. If you are involved in a collision and not seriously hurt, you should:
notify the authorities.
protect the area.
do your best to care for the injured.
All of the above.
4. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by feeling the brakes come on.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
by recognizing tire failure.
5. When the spring brakes are on, you should:
press the accelerator.
not push the brake pedal down.
exceed the posted speed limit.
pump the brakes.
6. If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
check pumps.
fluid level.
hoses.
All of the above.
7. You are driving on a two-lane road. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane:
a move to your left is best.
you should brake as hard as you can.
you should downshift.
a move to your right is best.
8. Front-end header boards:
protect you from your cargo in case of a crash.
block the forward movement of your cargo.
protect you from your cargo in case of an emergency stop.
All of the above.
9. If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:
the spring brakes will come on.
the wheels will lock up.
the ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
10. After beginning a trip, you should inspect your cargo:
within the first 100 miles.
during your first rest stop.
before the last 25 miles.
within the first 50 miles.
 
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CDL Knowledge Test NV

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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