Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Nevada 2024 #1 Page 5 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Nevada class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NV CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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29 . Most CDL holders have ____ licenses.
Non-exempted
Most CDL holders who drive CMVs in interstate commerce are non-excepted interstate commerce drivers.
30 . If a load is 10 feet long, it should be secured by a minimum of:
Cargo should be restrained by at least one tie-down for every 10 feet of cargo. However, all cargo should have at least two tie-downs, no matter the size of the cargo.
31 . Do not use the parking brake when parking if:
There is water on the ground.
A parking brake should not be used if the vehicle's brakes are very hot from use on a steep downgrade or if the brakes are very wet and temperatures are freezing. Using the parking brake when brakes are hot could cause damage to the brakes, and using the brakes when they are wet in freezing weather may cause the brakes to ice up, rendering the vehicle immobile.
32 . How is water and compressor oil removed from the bottom of an air storage tank?
A sponge is used to soak up the water and oil.
Water and compressor oil are removed from air storage tanks through a drain valve. The water and oil can damage the brakes if left to accumulate in the system. Manually operated tanks must be drained every day to remove this build-up.
33 . You should not use the parking brake:
If your vehicle's other braking systems seem to be working adequately.
A parking brake should not be used if the vehicle's brakes are very hot from use on a steep downgrade or if the brakes are very wet and temperatures are freezing. Using the parking brake when brakes are hot could cause damage to the brakes, and using the brakes when they are wet in freezing weather may cause the brakes to ice up, rendering the vehicle immobile.
34 . In hot weather, spots on the pavement where tar is bleeding:
Tar in road pavement often rises to the surface of the road, or "bleeds," in very hot weather. Watch for such areas because they can be very slippery.
35 . If you must stop on the side of a one-way or divided highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place warning devices?
If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, you must place a warning device 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to the rear of your vehicle.
2024 Nevada | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Nevada is a commercial driver's license that permits operators to drive any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed exceeds 10,000 pounds. It's typically used for tractor-trailer driving.
With a Class A CDL license in Nevada, you can operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds. This license allows you to drive any combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more if the towed vehicle is over 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Nevada, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), have a valid Nevada driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a medical examination. Additionally, you'll need to pass a general knowledge test, combination vehicle test, and a skills test which includes pre-trip inspection, basic control skills, and on-road driving.
In Nevada, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class A CDL license. However, please note that if you are under 21, you are only permitted to drive within the state (intrastate). You must be 21 or older to drive commercial vehicles across state lines (interstate) or to transport hazardous materials.
Specific endorsements are not required for a Class A CDL license in Nevada, but they can expand your job opportunities. Endorsements certify additional skills like transporting passengers (P), driving school buses (S), or handling hazardous materials (H). To get an endorsement, you'll need to pass specialized knowledge and skills tests.
The Class A CDL skills test in Nevada encompasses three main areas. First, a pre-trip vehicle inspection to test your ability to assess if the vehicle is safe for the road. Second, a basic controls test to evaluate your control over the vehicle. Lastly, an on-road driving test to assess your practical driving skills in various traffic situations and maneuvers.
Yes, limitations may be imposed on Class A CDL license holders in Nevada. These can be due to medical conditions, lack of skills or knowledge, or not passing certain parts of the test. For example, if you don't pass the air brakes test, you will have an "L" restriction prohibiting you from operating vehicles with air brakes.
In Nevada, the written Class A CDL test is primarily offered in English as per Federal regulations. However, it can be taken in Spanish too. But keep in mind, even if you take the test in Spanish, you must still be able to read and understand English road signs and signals while driving on public roads.
Yes, accommodations can be made for the Class A CDL written test in Nevada if you have a disability. You can request special accommodations from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV is committed to ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to pass the test, and it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations.
Yes, you can retake the Class A CDL written test in Nevada if you don't pass on your first attempt. However, you must wait at least one day before retaking the test. There is no limit to the number of times you can retake the test, but keep in mind that each attempt requires a new testing fee.