GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL 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.
1. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
driving in cold weather.
excessive downshifting.
2. ______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
Excessive driving
Aggressive driving
Road rage
All of the above.
3. If you have a manual transmission, when stopping don't _______ until the engine rpm is down close to idle.
push the clutch in
apply the brakes
shift to second gear
place the transmission in park
4. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
release the brakes to get traction back.
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
accelerate slightly.
5. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
All of the above.
6. The weight of a truck:
is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
has an impact on stopping distance.
has no effect on stopping distance.
None of the above.
7. If you swing wide to the left before turning right:
another driver may try to pass you on the right.
you may damage the service brakes.
another driver may try to pass you on the left.
None of the above.
8. ABS (anti-lock braking system):
lets you drive faster.
keeps your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
increases your normal braking capability.
always shortens your stopping distance.
9. Which of the following vehicles is most likely to turn over?
3 axle tractor semitrailer
Triple trailer
65 ft. conventional double
5 axle tractor semitrailer
10. For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
fuel and fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, steering wheel, electrical system, fire extinguisher.
tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
 
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NV CDL Practice Test

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