Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Nevada 2026 #2 Page 6 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 2026, 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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36 . How can a driver maintain alertness while driving?
Eating heavy foods before driving or keeping the temperature in a cab too high can cause a driver to become drowsy while behind the wheel. Exercising and maintaining a healthy diet will help a driver to stay alert while driving.
37 . For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
When driving in heavy traffic
Retarders are mechanisms in some vehicles that help slow a vehicle and reduce the need for braking. However, using a retarder may cause wheels to skid when they have poor traction. Turn off retarders when traveling under wet, snowy, or icy conditions.
38 . 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.
39 . Header boards:
Front-end header boards, also known as "headache racks," protect the driver from cargo moving in the event of a crash or emergency stop.
40 . You should always be able to stop within:
One minute of hitting the brakes.
It is essential that your vehicle will be able to stop within the area of the road that you are able to see. This means that you must slow down whenever conditions reduce visibility.
41 . If traveling across state lines:
A driver should have only one license.
It is prohibited for any person to have more than one driver license. All states share drivers' information in a computer database to help prevent issuance of licenses to drivers who already have them.
42 . Using a helper when backing is:
Usually a cause of problems.
When backing up, it is always a good idea for a driver to use a helper who can watch the vehicle's blind spots. The helper should stand near the back of the vehicle in a location where they are visible to the driver.
2026 Nevada | Frequently Asked Questions
To secure a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Bus endorsement in Nevada, you must already have a valid CDL. Next, pass the passenger transport test and the school bus endorsement test if applicable. Complete a federal background check, submit a medical examiner's certificate, and pass a skills test in the type of bus you'll be driving.
To obtain a CDL Bus license in Nevada, you need a valid driver's license and must be at least 21 years old. You have to pass a series of written exams on general knowledge, passenger transport, and air brakes (if applicable). Then, pass the pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving tests. Finally, submit a completed medical examiner's certificate.
While Nevada doesn't explicitly require specific training for a CDL Bus endorsement, it's highly recommended. Many applicants attend professional training programs to prepare for the written and skills tests. Practical experience driving similar vehicles is beneficial. Additionally, you must pass a physical exam and meet certain vision and hearing requirements to ensure you can safely operate a bus.
CDL Bus licenses fall into three classifications. Class A is for vehicles with a combined weight over 26,001 lbs, where the towed vehicle is over 10,000 lbs. Class B is for single or combination vehicles where the single vehicle weighs over 26,001 lbs, or tows a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 lbs. Class C is for transporting 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or hazardous materials.
No, you cannot use your personal vehicle for the CDL Bus driving test in Nevada. The vehicle used must represent the type of vehicle you will be driving with your CDL. For a bus endorsement, you must take the test in a bus-like vehicle. This ensures that you can handle and operate the specific type of commercial vehicle safely.
The CDL Bus driving test evaluates several skills. These include pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control (backing, moving forward, stopping, and turning), and on-road driving. On-road driving assesses your ability to handle intersections, railway crossings, curves, and more. You'll also be evaluated on how well you manage traffic and emergencies, and your knowledge of bus safety rules.
Yes, there are additional medical prerequisites for a CDL Bus endorsement. You must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination every two years. The exam will test your vision, hearing, blood pressure and will check for diabetes and other potential health issues that could affect your ability to safely operate a commercial vehicle.
No, it is not permissible to transport passengers without a valid CDL Bus endorsement in Nevada. The law requires anyone operating a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, to hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger (P) endorsement. Violations can lead to serious penalties.
Yes, a CDL Bus endorsement can be added to your existing license in Nevada. However, you're required to pass a knowledge test and a skills test in a vehicle representative of the class of bus you wish to drive. After passing these tests, the endorsement will be added to your CDL.
Yes, there are restrictions for drivers with a CDL Bus endorsement in Nevada. Drivers must maintain a clean driving record, pass regular physical examinations, and comply with federal hours-of-service regulations. Additionally, they must not have any disqualifying criminal offenses and must be at least 21 years old to drive commercially across state lines.