Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Nevada 2024 #1 Page 7 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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43 . The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:
Oil pressure and air brake pressure.
There are two indicators that determine when you need to shift into a higher gear. One indicator is the engine speed (rpm). You should read your vehicle's manual to learn its rpm range and shift up when you reach the top of that range. The other indicator is road speed (mph). You should learn which speeds each gear can accommodate, then keep an eye on the speedometer and shift up as needed.
44 . Do not operate a vehicle if any brake drums have cracks that are larger than ____ of the width of the friction area.
Before beginning a trip, it is important to check the brake drums during your walk-around inspection. It is unsafe to drive if any brake drum has a crack more than one half of the width of the friction area.
45 . In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:
Stay on the shoulder until the next exit.
If a hazard requires you to drive onto the shoulder of a road, you should try to keep one set of wheels on the pavement to maintain better control of your vehicle. If possible, stay on the shoulder until your vehicle has come to a complete stop, then pull back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
46 . Bent lock rings:
Can lengthen tire life.
Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings are dangerous and should not be used.
47 . In a vehicle with dual air brakes, a leak in one system ____ the second system.
A dual air brake system is made up of two separate air brake systems. If there is an air leak in one system, it may not affect the other.
48 . Your CDL will be revoked if:
If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, canceled, or suspended due to moving traffic violations, you will also lose your CDL. This does not apply if your license is revoked due to parking violations.
50 . It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
0.08 percent.
Operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 percent is illegal and will result in loss of license for at least one year for a first offense. If you operate a CMV with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system while remaining below the legal limit of 0.04 percent, you will be put out-of-service for at least 24 hours.
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.