Nevada (NV) CDL manual 2026
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Introduction
Everyone
Serious traffic violations include driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL, without having a CDL in the driver's possession, and without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements.
This chapter has 26 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.What is the penalty for a second alcohol or felony offense of the kind that costs a year for the first?
There is no second chance on this list. A second offense means the CDL is gone for life.
Manual section 1.3.2
Your personal vehicle license is revoked for an alcohol violation. How long do you lose your CDL?
Alcohol, controlled substance, or felony violations in your own car cost you the CDL for a year. A second such violation, in either vehicle, is a lifetime loss.
Manual section 1.3.7
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Driving Safely
Everyone
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph with a lot of water.
This chapter has 290 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.What should you do about an aggressive driver's gestures?
Along with avoiding eye contact, ignoring gestures and refusing to react removes the response the aggressive driver is looking for.
Manual section 2.10.3
What must be confirmed before you open the engine compartment in Step 2?
You are about to work at the front of the vehicle. It has to be held in place before you get there.
Manual section 2.1.5
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Transporting Cargo Safely
Everyone
Overloaded trucks have to go very slowly on upgrades; worse, they may gain too much speed on downgrades.
This chapter has 26 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.Which of these is named as proper tie-down equipment?
Tie-downs must be of the proper type and strength, and they must be attached to the vehicle correctly using hooks, bolts, rails, or rings.
Manual section 3.3.2
What do suspension systems carry from the manufacturer, like tires and coupling devices?
Suspension systems have a manufacturer's weight capacity rating, and it is one of the limits that has to be respected alongside axle and tire ratings.
Manual section 3.2.1
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Transporting Passengers
P endorsement (bus)
Drivers should avoid engaging in conversation with riders while the bus is in motion because it is a distraction.
This chapter has 98 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.During your pre-trip inspection of a bus interior, which of these items must be in safe working condition before you drive?
Before driving, the interior must be checked so that handholds, railings, floor covering, signaling devices, and emergency exit handles all work safely. These items directly protect riders who are moving about or requesting stops.
Manual section 4.1
Which safety-related parts does the manual say riders sometimes damage?
These are the parts riders can reach. Reporting the damage at the end of a shift is what lets mechanics fix it before the bus carries anyone else.
Manual section 4.4
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Air Brakes
Any vehicle with air brakes
Check the air hoses connected to the brake chambers to make sure they are not cut or worn due to rubbing.
This chapter has 148 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.How long a crack in a brake drum or disc is acceptable during inspection?
The limit is set against the friction area itself: nothing longer than half its width. A crack past that point can let the drum come apart under braking heat.
Manual section 5.3.2
How do the brake lights come on when you apply the brakes on a vehicle with air brakes?
Air brake vehicles use an electric stop light switch that is operated by air pressure; applying the brakes sends air through the switch, which turns on the brake lights.
Manual section 5.1.12
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Combination Vehicles
Class A
Make sure the air and electrical lines will not hit any moving parts of the vehicle.
This chapter has 118 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.After the fifth wheel jaws lock during coupling, how do you confirm the connection with a tug test?
With the trailer brakes locked, easing the tractor forward in low gear puts a pull on the coupling; if the units stay together, the jaws are holding the kingpin.
Manual section 6.4.1
What happens when you push in the trailer air supply knob before starting a trip?
Pushing the knob in charges the trailer's air system through the emergency line, which releases the trailer's emergency brakes so the rig can move.
Manual section 6.2.3
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Doubles and Triples
T endorsement
Triples should be ordered heaviest trailer first and lightest trailer last.
This chapter has 98 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.A converter dolly has no spring brakes. How do you release its brakes so it can be moved into position?
On a dolly without spring brakes, the brakes are held on by air stored in its tank. Opening the tank petcock bleeds that air off and frees the wheels.
Manual section 7.2.1
When hooking air lines between the first trailer and the converter dolly, how do you avoid crossing them?
Service and emergency lines are color coded, commonly blue for service and red for emergency, so matching like to like prevents crossed lines.
Manual section 7.2
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Tank Vehicles
N endorsement
Tanks that are temporarily attached to a vehicle count toward the tank vehicle definition the same as permanently mounted tanks.
This chapter has 62 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.What is the best overall driving style for keeping liquid surge under control in a loaded tank vehicle?
Every abrupt change in speed or direction sets the liquid in motion. Smooth, gradual inputs on the brakes, throttle, and steering keep the wave small and the vehicle stable.
Manual section 8.3
During a pre-trip inspection of a cargo tank, what is the most important thing to check the tank body, piping, and valves for?
The single most important tank inspection item is checking for leaks. It is illegal and dangerous to transport cargo in a leaking tank, and the driver can be cited and shut down for doing so.
Manual section 8.1
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Hazardous Materials
H endorsement
Shipping papers must list an emergency response phone number monitored at all times by someone who knows the material's hazards.
This chapter has 234 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.How do you make hazardous materials shipping papers stand out from the rest?
Someone entering the cab after a crash has to find them immediately, so they are tabbed or placed on top of the other papers.
Manual section 9.6.10
Within what period must carriers make detailed written reports of a hazardous materials incident?
The phone call to the National Response Center is immediate; the carrier's detailed written report follows within 30 days.
Manual section 9.7.5
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School Buses
S endorsement
Correctly set flat side mirrors let the driver view the side of the bus, the rear tires where they meet the ground, and the road behind.
This chapter has 98 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.What does a sign mounted below the cross-buck tell you?
Where the road crosses more than one set of tracks, a sign under the cross-buck gives the count, so you know how much rail you must clear.
Manual section 10.4.2
How far can the blind spot behind a school bus extend, depending on the bus's size?
The rear blind spot runs from roughly 50 to 150 feet and can reach 400 feet on a longer, wider bus. Nothing in that space is visible without the side mirrors.
Manual section 10.1.3
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Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
Everyone (skills test)
Tire inflation must be checked with a gauge, not by striking or looking at the tire.
This chapter has 200 more questions. Practice them in the app and see your pass chance.What must be true of the lug nuts on every wheel?
Every nut must be there and tight. Rust trails or shiny threads around a nut are the signs that it has been working loose.
Manual section 11.5.2
What color must the reflectors mounted on the rear of a trailer be during your inspection?
Reflectors on the rear of the vehicle must be red; amber reflectors belong on the front and sides toward the front.
Manual section 11.2.7
What’s different in Nevada
Most of every state manual is the same federal material. These are the parts that are not.
- Skills test: the modernized skills test.
- Checklist on the pre-trip: Yes. You may use a blank checklist as a memory aid during the vehicle inspection.
- Low air warning in the pre-trip inspection (skills test): before pressure drops below 55 psi.
The official Nevada CDL manual
Commercial Driver's License Manual (Nevada DMV)
Published by Nevada DMV · 2022 modernized edition