Nevada: Licensing basics — Driver License Classes and Commercial Vehicles Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Which tests does Nevada require for all license classifications?” · “A Class B license covers a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over how many pounds?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Nevada Driver's Handbook" (March 2024 (DMV 700)), Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Which tests does Nevada require for all license classifications?
- A vision test and a knowledge test
- A knowledge test and a road test
- A vision test and a road test
- A road test and a medical examination
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Correct answer: A vision test and a knowledge test
Vision and knowledge tests are required for every license classification; a road test may also be required in the specific type of vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class C license holder also wants to drive a motorcycle. What must the driver pass?
- Only a vision test, because Class C already covers motorcycles
- A written test on motorcycle laws, with no drive test
- A written motorcycle test and a motorcycle drive test
- A drive test only, with no written test
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Correct answer: A written motorcycle test and a motorcycle drive test
A Class C holder who wants to drive a motorcycle needs a written test on motorcycle laws and practices and a drive test on operating the motorcycle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which license is enough to operate a moped in Nevada?
- Only a Class M license for motorcycles and mopeds
- A Nevada driver license of any classification
- Only a Class B license or a commercial license
- Only a license with a J endorsement
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Correct answer: A Nevada driver license of any classification
A moped may be operated with a Nevada driver license of any classification, or with a Class M license that carries a restriction allowing a moped only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Besides any Nevada driver license, which license lets you operate a moped?
- A Nevada identification card from the DMV
- A one-time moped registration with the DMV
- Proof of moped insurance from your insurer
- A Class M license restricted to mopeds only
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Correct answer: A Class M license restricted to mopeds only
You may apply for a Class M license with an accompanying restriction that allows you to operate a moped only.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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What additional tests must commercial drivers pass?
- A longer vision test only
- A yearly medical examination only
- Additional knowledge and skills tests
- A moped riding test
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Correct answer: Additional knowledge and skills tests
Commercial drivers must pass additional knowledge and skills tests beyond those for other licenses.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class A license covers combination vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) over how many pounds?
- 26,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
Class A covers combination vehicles with a GCWR over 26,000 pounds and a trailer over 10,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class A license covers combination vehicles with a trailer over what weight?
- 5,000 pounds
- 14,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds
Class A covers combination vehicles with a GCWR over 26,000 pounds when the trailer is over 10,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A Class B license covers a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over how many pounds?
- 10,000 pounds
- 26,000 pounds
- 14,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
Class B covers a single vehicle with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which vehicles does a Class C license cover?
- Cars, vans and pickups
- Buses carrying 16 or more passengers
- Single vehicles over 26,000 pounds GVWR
- Motorcycles of any size
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Correct answer: Cars, vans and pickups
Class C covers cars, vans and pickups.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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With a Class C license, what is the most a towed vehicle may weigh, without a J endorsement?
- Under 5,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds or less
- 10,000 pounds or less
- 26,000 pounds or less
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds or less
A Class C license allows towing a vehicle of 10,000 pounds or less.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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With a Class C license, a combination of vehicles may not exceed what length?
- 40 feet
- 70 feet
- 55 feet
- 85 feet
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Correct answer: 70 feet
For Class C, the combination of vehicles may not exceed 70 feet.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which license class is listed for a motorcycle?
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- Class M
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Correct answer: Class M
Class M covers a motorcycle or moped.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A commercial motor vehicle has a GVWR or GCWR of at least how many pounds?
- 26,001 pounds
- 10,001 pounds
- 16,001 pounds
- 20,001 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,001 pounds
A commercial motor vehicle has a GVWR or GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A motor vehicle designed to carry how many passengers, including the driver, is a commercial motor vehicle?
- 8 or more
- 10 or more
- 26 or more
- 16 or more
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Correct answer: 16 or more
A vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, is a commercial motor vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Besides weight and passenger capacity, what else makes a motor vehicle used in commerce a commercial motor vehicle?
- It is towing any trailer
- It is carrying hazardous materials
- It is driven more than 150 miles from home
- It has more than two axles
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Correct answer: It is carrying hazardous materials
A vehicle that is carrying hazardous materials is a commercial motor vehicle.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the largest gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of a vehicle or combination that a non-commercial Class C driver without a J endorsement may tow?
- 10,000 pounds or less
- 6,000 pounds or less
- 8,000 pounds or less
- 14,000 pounds or less
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Correct answer: 10,000 pounds or less
Non-commercial Class C drivers may tow a vehicle or combination with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less.
Source: Nevada Driver's Handbook (March 2024 (DMV 700)), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)