NV CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL 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. Which of the following statements about staying alert while driving is true?
If you are drowsy, the only safe cure is to stop and take a fresh shower.
Some drugs can overcome fatigue.
Drinking a cup of coffee will do more to keep you alert than a 20 minute nap.
None of the above.
2. Which of the following could cause poisonous carbon monoxide to enter the cab?
Lack of engine coolant
Lack of engine oil
Exhaust system leaks
Wrong type of fuel
3. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances. True or False?
False.
False, but only for trucks built on or after March 1, 1998.
True.
True, but only on wet surfaces.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
Under-inflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
5. Traction is:
friction between the tires and the road.
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
friction between the front and rear tires.
the distance your vehicle will travel while you are braking.
6. You can determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) by:
looking for wheel speed sensor wires coming from the rear of your brakes.
checking for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
checking if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.
All of the above.
7. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
the main braking factor.
8. On a level surface:
wheel chocks should not be used when the brakes are very hot.
should never be used if the brakes are very wet.
you should use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle.
wheel chocks make it easier for the vehicle to roll.
9. On ramp/off ramp curves should be taken:
slightly below the posted speeds.
at the posted speeds.
well below the posted speeds.
slightly above the posted speeds.
10. ABS:
increases your normal braking capability.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
is not available for doubles and triples.
is not required on newer trucks.
 
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NV CDL Practice Test

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