Nevada (NV) CDL Practice Tests

Nevada (NV) CDL permit applicants can work through these five practice questions to review core exam concepts and prepare for the Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) knowledge test.

Nevada CDL Practice Tests: General Knowledge, Combination Vehicle & Air Brakes

Drivers preparing for a Nevada Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) should focus on three core CDL practice tests. These align with the written knowledge exams required in Nevada and support the material covered in the official Nevada CDL manual.

• General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
• Combination Vehicle CDL Practice Test
• Air Brakes CDL Practice Test

For best results, combine CDL practice tests with the Nevada Commercial Driver License Handbook and focus on the sections that match your intended license class and endorsements.

Preparing for the Nevada CDL Exam

Commercial driver licensing standards are established at the federal level by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Each state is responsible for administering CDL testing and licensing.

In Nevada, CDL information and testing requirements are published by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official CDL handbook used for written knowledge and skills testing is:

• Nevada Commercial Driver License Handbook (PDF)

The Nevada CDL handbook applies to all commercial license classes, including:

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Class C CDL

Nevada CDL Eligibility Requirements

Age Requirements:
You must be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial motor vehicle within Nevada (intrastate).
You must be at least 21 years old to operate interstate, transport hazardous materials, or operate across state lines.

Valid Nevada Driver’s License

You must hold a valid Nevada Class C driver's license before applying for a Commercial Driver's License.

Medical Certification

Most Nevada CDL applicants must pass a DOT physical examination conducted by a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry and submit the appropriate self-certification paperwork.

FMCSA medical certification requirements

CDL Knowledge Tests and Endorsements

Applicants must pass the General Knowledge examination along with any additional knowledge tests required for their license class, air brakes, or endorsements.

Common CDL endorsements include:

• Hazardous Materials (H)
• Tank Vehicles (N)
• Passenger (P)
• School Bus (S)
• Double/Triple Trailers (T)

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements apply to many Nevada CDL applicants. Training must be completed through an FMCSA-approved provider listed in the Training Provider Registry before taking the CDL skills test or, for Hazardous Materials applicants, before taking the knowledge test.

ELDT is required for:

• First-time Class A CDL applicants
• First-time Class B CDL applicants
• Drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A
• Applicants adding Hazardous Materials (H), Passenger (P), or School Bus (S) endorsements for the first time

FMCSA Training Provider Registry

Background Checks and Documentation

Certain endorsements, including Hazardous Materials (H), require a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and fingerprinting before the endorsement can be issued. Applicants must also provide documentation verifying identity, Nevada residency, lawful U.S. presence, and Social Security number.

Nevada CDL Application Process

CDL applicants in Nevada must meet eligibility requirements, pass the required knowledge examinations, obtain a Commercial Learner Permit (CLP), complete any required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), hold the CLP for at least 14 days, and successfully complete the CDL skills test before a commercial driver's license can be issued. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Nevada DMV CDL application and testing information

Nevada CDL Fees

Nevada CDL fees are established by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and may change periodically. The current fee schedule includes:

• Commercial Learner Permit (CLP): $57.50
• Original CDL (knowledge and skills tests required): $141.50
• Original CDL (knowledge tests only): $111.50
• CDL Renewal (8 years): $111.50 (knowledge tests only) or $141.50 (knowledge and skills tests required)
• CDL Renewal (4 years): $57.50 (knowledge tests only) or $87.50 (knowledge and skills tests required)
• Add CDL Endorsement: $14.00 per endorsement plus a $3.50 photo fee

Nevada CDL Testing Fees:

• Initial Knowledge and Skills Test: $25.00
• Knowledge Test Retest: $10.00
• Driving Skills Test for a Full CDL or Restriction/Endorsement Change: $30.00 plus a $3.50 photo fee

Additional fees may apply for duplicate licenses, address changes, or TSA fingerprinting and background checks required for Hazardous Materials endorsements. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

View the official Nevada DMV CDL fee schedule