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1 Commercial Driver License Manual 2005 CDL Testing System Version: July 2014 Nevada Information Updated: October 2015 DMV-702 Table of Contents Nevada Information .. i Introduction .. 1-1 Driving Safely .. 2-1 Transporting Cargo Safely .. 3-1 Transporting Passengers Safely .. 4-1 Air Brakes .. 5-1 Combination Vehicles .. 6-1 Doubles and Triples .. 7-1 Tank Vehicles .. 8-1 Hazardous Materials .. 9-1 School Buses .. 10-1 Pre-trip Vehicle Inspection Test .. 11-1 Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test .. 12-1 On-road Driving .. 13-1 This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under Cooperative Agreement No.

2 DTFH61-97-X-00017. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. COPYRIGHT 2005 AAMVA. All rights reserved This material has been created for and provided to State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs) by AAMVA for the purpose of educating Driver License applicants ( Commercial or Non- Commercial ). Permission to reproduce, use, distribute or sell this material has been granted to SDLAs only. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author / publisher.

3 Any unauthorized reprint, use, distribution or sale of this material is prohibited. Nevada Information Page i Classifications, Endorsements, and Restrictions VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Class A Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Examples: Class B Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle which does not have a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. Examples: Class C Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is designed either to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver or is placarded for hazardous materials.

4 Examples: NOTE: A Commercial driver s License (CDL) of any class allows you to drive your personal vehicle. You will not need any other License . Endorsements The following are types of CDL endorsements you may need: T Doubles/Triple trailers P Passenger N Tank V ehicle H Hazardous Materials X Hazardous Materials and Tankers S School Bus The only endorsements allowed on a Commercial learner permit are: P Passenger S School Bus N Tank vehicle Restrictions may apply. A list of restrictions can be found on the DMV website at Exemptions (49 CFR ) You do not need a CDL to operate some vehicles that may fall within the GVWR descriptions.

5 The following are exempt from Nevada CDL requirements: Farmers transporting equipment, supplies, or products to or from a farm as long as the vehicle: Is controlled and operated by a farmer, his family members, or employees Is used within 150 miles of the farm Is not being used as a common or contract motor carrier Is not transporting placard-able amounts of hazardous materials Recreational vehicle drivers using an RV for non- Commercial purposes Active-duty military personnel driving a military vehicle Firefighters or other persons operating emergency equipment CDL Qualifications To obtain a CDL, you need to meet certain qualifications regarding your age, physical condition, and driving record.

6 Legal Age You must be at least 21 years old to be issued a CDL to operate a Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate commerce and 25 years of age or older to drive an over-length combination vehicle (70 feet). Applicants between 18 to 20 years of age may be granted a CDL to operate a CMV in intrastate commerce. However, this age group will not be granted a privilege to transport passengers for hire or transport hazardous materials requiring placards. NOTE: When applying for a Nevada driver s License , you will be asked to provide proof of your identity, age, Social Security number and Nevada residency.

7 You will also be required to pass a vision Nevada Information Page ii test. Please refer to the Nevada Driver s Handbook or your local DMV office for more information. Acceptable Documents for a CLP/CDL In order to obtain a Commercial learner permit (CLP) or CDL, you must present one of the following valid and unexpired documents to prove name, date of birth and citizenship or lawful permanent residency: Passport Passport Card Certified copy of Birth Certificate Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Foreign Passport with I-94 A driver s License , instruction permit or identification card from another state that contains a Real ID marking approved by the Dept.

8 Of Homeland Security. Note: Any Real ID card marked limited term is not acceptable for proof of name and date of birth; acceptable immigration documents must be shown. If any of the following documents are presented then a limited term CLP/CDL will be issued: I-551 Permanent Resident Card I-765 Employment Authorization Card Self-Certification An applicant must identify what type of commerce he or she intends to drive. An applicant must select interstate (operating inside or outside the state of Nevada ) or intrastate (operating only within the borders of Nevada ). An applicant must determine if he or she is non-excepted (medical examination is required) or excepted (medical examination is not required).

9 Medical Exam Based on the applicant s self-certification as to the type of commerce to be driven, a Medical Examiner s Certificate (MEC) may be required. NOTE: Any MEC issued must be completed by a medical examiner who is on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. This list can be found at: The Department has the authority to cancel the Commercial driver s License or CLP of any drivers whose Medical Examiner Certificate expires, unless they have downgraded or provided a current MEC prior to cancellation. A notice is sent prior to the MEC expiration date to inform drivers they will need to downgrade their License or provide a current MEC.

10 Failure to comply will result in cancellation of their CDL. drivers will need to reinstate their CDL privileges before they can legally drive. drivers may still be eligible for non- Commercial privileges during their CDL cancellation period. Driving Record When you apply for your CDL, you will be asked to: Certify that you do not have a driver s License from more than one state Provide a list of states where you held a driver s License during the previous ten years Certify that your driver s License is not currently suspended, revoked, or cancelled in any state, nor is your License subject to any of these actions Surrender your current driver s License Provide proof of your Social Security number Before issuing your License , DMV staff will run a nationwide driving record check.