Knowledge Test Class B #1
Class B Driving Test | Nevada 2024 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Nevada class B 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 B 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 B requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . To make a stop in a vehicle using air brakes, the driver should:
Pull out the brake knob.
To make a normal stop in an air-braked vehicle, push the brake pedal down and control the pressure so that the vehicle comes to a smooth, safe stop.
37 . When traveling down a downgrade, the speed of a vehicle will likely:
The force of gravity will cause a vehicle's speed to increase when traveling downhill.
38 . Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:
A rear back-up camera.
Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).
39 . Once stopped as a part of the stop/start maneuver, you should:
Park in front of a fire hydrant.
Once you have stopped as a part of the stop/start maneuver during the on-road driving skills test, you must activate your four-way flashers and shift into neutral or park. You must not block any driveways, intersections, fire hydrants, or signs.
40 . Steering wheel play should be no more than:
75 degrees.
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (about two inches of movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it difficult to steer.
41 . When taking a driving test:
Skills tests must be taken in the type of vehicle the applicant plans to drive. The applicant is generally responsible to supply the testing vehicle.
42 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:
Blue ice.
Black ice is a thin layer of ice that is clear enough for the road surface to be seen through it. A road covered in black ice may look like it is merely wet. You should be very careful when temperatures are below freezing and the road looks wet.
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.