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  • Updated for March 2025
  • Based on 2025 NV commercial driver's license manual

Free NV CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Exam 2025

Federal regulation 49 CFR § 396.13 requires commercial drivers to conduct a pre-trip inspection of their vehicle before driving it on public roads. You will be tested on your knowledge of pre-trip inspections before you can obtain a Nevada Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). Pre-trip inspections help you identify any deficiencies in the systems and components of your vehicle that may present a safety hazard. You should inspect such items as the tires, brakes, battery, and windshield wipers before getting on the road. Being stranded on the “Loneliest Road in America” is not a thought anyone welcomes. However, if you take the time to inspect items that may contribute to accidents or mechanical malfunctions, you will remain in compliance with the law and identify any potential safety hazards.

Our Nevada DMV Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test offers expert instruction on the proper way to conduct this process to protect yourself from unfortunate mishaps. A CLP is required for you to begin training for your Nevada Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Although you need to meet additional requirements to obtain a CLP, you must pass the Nevada DMV CDL General Knowledge Test, which includes questions about pre-trip inspections. The practice test is designed to assist you in developing a firm understanding of pre-trip inspections. This knowledge will help you correctly answer 80% of the 20 questions on the official knowledge test (the required passing score).

If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information to learn, this CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test breaks down learning objectives with a manageable and informative approach. While study guides are popular, they don’t thoroughly prepare you to become well versed in pre-trip inspections. Their approach is to teach you to memorize the answers to the questions. You will be less likely to retain the information for daily application with this method. In comparison, the practice test provides you with reliable information that firmly grounds your knowledge. The practice test is based on the most recent Nevada DMV CDL driver’s manual (Nevada CDL Handbook 2025) and is up to date as of March 2025 With its 20 multiple-choice questions, the practice test helps you assess your readiness to answer questions about pre-trip inspections and fill your knowledge gaps. If you submit an incorrect answer, the practice test will provide a detailed explanation of the correct one. Using this information, you can take the first step in preserving your safety wherever you travel.

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What you need to know

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6 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual NV DMV exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

List of questions (classic view)

  1. What structure supporting the fifth wheel skid plate should be checked for cracks or breaks?
  2. You pump the pedal three times and hold it down for five seconds, making sure that the pedal does not move. What are you inspecting?
  3. What transmits power from the transmission to the drive axle?
  4. What carries air or hydraulic fluid to the wheel brake assembly?
  5. ________ are gas or hydraulic devices that cushion the vehicle's ride and stabilize the vehicle.
  6. What is the sliding mechanism and locking device for tandem axles on trailers?
  7. What do you inspect to make sure that all are present and show no signs of looseness such as rust trails or shiny threads?
  8. What should you check to be sure it is solid, clear of objects, and securely bolted to the tractor frame?
  9. What maintains air pressure in the air brake system?
  10. Which tires should have a minimum tread depth of 4/32 inch?
  11. Which of the following can disengage the engine from the drivetrain?
  12. What transforms steering column action into wheel action?
  13. Make sure that the _________ are not cut, chafed, spliced, or worn, and not tangled, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.
  14. You are looking for puddles on the ground and dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission. What are you checking for?
  15. What should be fully engaged with no loose or missing pins in the slide mechanism of the sliding fifth wheel?
  16. To improve visibility during severe or stormy weather, __________ must be secure, undamaged, and operating smoothly and correctly.
  17. _________ should be clean with no dirt, illegal stickers, obstructions, or damage.
  18. _________ are the brackets, bolts, or bushings that are used to attach the spring or air bag to the axle and vehicle frame.
  19. If the wheel has a sight glass, check that the oil level is adequate. Otherwise, look for leaks around the
  20. What releases the fifth wheel locking jaws so the trailer can be coupled?
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