Nevada CDL practice test

Getting a commercial driver's licence in Nevada starts with the CDL knowledge tests. The content is federal: every state, Nevada included, writes its tests from the FMCSA CDL manual, so the general knowledge test has 50 questions, the endorsement tests have 20 to 30, and the passing score is 80% on each. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles administers the test; the rules behind it are published by the FMCSA. Try the free Nevada CDL practice questions below, then pick a full test.

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Free Nevada CDL practice quiz

Five questions from the general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles banks, the three tests most Nevada Class A applicants take first. Tap an answer to see if you were right and read the explanation.

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What is 'blocking' used for when securing cargo?
The combined (aggregate) working load limit of the tie-downs on a load must be at least:
A header board, often called a headache rack, protects you from:
Which is a reason to cover cargo?
'Gross combination weight' (GCW) means:

Every CDL test for Nevada drivers

Each page has a free ten-question quiz, the real question count, the 80% pass mark and what the test covers.

How the Nevada CDL knowledge test works

You take the general knowledge test first; it is required for every CDL class. Class A drivers add the combination vehicles test. Almost everyone takes the air brakes test, because skipping it puts an air brake restriction on the licence. Endorsements (hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples, passenger, school bus) each have their own knowledge test. Pass the tests and you hold a commercial learner's permit; the skills test in a truck comes later.

Fees, appointment rules and test centre locations are set by Nevada; the current ones from Nevada DMV are in the next section. What does not change is the content, and that is what PassRig drills.

Nevada CDL fees and rules

In Nevada the CDL is issued by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The figures below are taken from its own pages and were last checked on 2 November 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you go.

Study from the state's own book: Nevada Commercial Driver License Handbook. PassRig's questions are written from the same FMCSA manual it is based on.

What	NV	Source
Learner's permit fee	$57.50	dmv.nv.gov
CDL fee	$141.50 with knowledge and skills tests, or $111.50 with knowledge tests only	dmv.nv.gov
Permit valid for	180 days; renewable, but tests may have to be retaken	dmv.nv.gov
Minimum age	18; 21 for interstate commerce	dmv.nv.gov
Appointment	Skills tests are by appointment only	dmv.nv.gov
Test languages	Interpreters are not allowed for testing	dmv.nv.gov
Medical certificate	Medical exam, if required, must be from a National Registry examiner	dmv.nv.gov
Entry-level driver training	Required for a first Class A or B CDL or a Class B to Class A upgrade	dmv.nv.gov
Also worth knowing	Skills test fee $30 plus $3.50 photo fee	dmv.nv.gov

4 official pages from Nevada DMV were read for this section. Nothing on it is estimated.

Nevada CDL test questions

How many questions are on the Nevada CDL test?

The Nevada CDL general knowledge test follows the federal model: 50 questions, 40 correct to pass. Endorsement tests are shorter: air brakes 25, hazmat 30, and combination vehicles, tanker, doubles/triples, passenger and school bus 20 each.

What is the passing score on the Nevada CDL permit test?

80% on every knowledge test, the same pass mark used across the United States.

Where do I take the CDL knowledge test in Nevada?

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles gives the test. Skills tests are by appointment only The test content itself comes from the FMCSA CDL manual.

How much does a CDL permit cost in Nevada?

Nevada DMV lists the commercial learner's permit fee as $57.50. Fees change, so check the agency's fee page before you go.

Does PassRig have Nevada CDL practice questions?

Yes. Pick Nevada in the app and you get practice sets and mock exams built from the knowledge test content your state uses, with the real counts and the 80% line.