Is this Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material specific to Nevada?

Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Nevada, and this page adds Nevada details: where you test (Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles), which Nevada industries use this license, and the Nevada corridors the examples are drawn from.

Where do I take the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program knowledge test in Nevada?

Knowledge tests are given by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring your Nevada driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Nevada offices require an appointment for CDL testing.

How long do I have to study the Nevada Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material?

Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Nevada are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.

Nevada Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

Overview

Upgrade prep for Class B CDL holders moving to Class A, including combination vehicles, coupling, air brakes, and HOS theory.

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program for Nevada CDL Applicants

Nevada's booming warehousing and distribution sector makes it one of the fastest-growing CDL job markets in the West. With gaming and resort supply chain, mining and aggregates, e-commerce distribution driving much of the freight in Nevada, the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material below is the part of the Nevada CDL that those employers screen for first.

The Nevada Class B to A upgrade: Combination Vehicles and Air Brakes knowledge tests at Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, then a Class A skills test. Since February 2022, ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training must also be logged with an FMCSA-registered provider before Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will schedule the test.

Where Nevada drivers use this

E-commerce distribution: regional and over-the-road tractor-trailer distribution runs
Construction materials: flatbed and step-deck loads of steel, lumber, and building materials
Mining and aggregates: every heavy-haul and bulk truck on the mine roads
Construction materials: dump trucks, mixers, and flatbed tractors on construction routes
Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Nevada; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction

Most Nevada CDL work runs the I-80, I-15, I-11 corridors and the Carson City area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. See the Nevada CDL classes and Nevada endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Nevada questions

Is this Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material specific to Nevada?: Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Nevada, and this page adds Nevada details: where you test (Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles), which Nevada industries use this license, and the Nevada corridors the examples are drawn from.
Where do I take the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program knowledge test in Nevada?: Knowledge tests are given by Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. Bring your Nevada driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Nevada offices require an appointment for CDL testing.
How long do I have to study the Nevada Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material?: Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Nevada are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.

When Is This Useful?

Helps drivers expand from heavy single vehicles into tractor-trailers and other combination vehicle work.

Who Is This For?

Current Class B CDL holders who need Class A authority for new job duties or equipment assignments.

Topics Covered

Combination Vehicle Dynamics

Upgrading from Class B to Class A means operating vehicles with fundamentally different handling. Off-tracking, rearward amplification, and trailer swing all require new driving habits. The Combination Vehicles written test focuses on these differences compared to single heavy vehicles.

Coupling and Uncoupling Procedure

Correctly connecting a tractor to a trailer is a critical Class A skill tested both on the written exam and during the skills test. This module covers the exact coupling sequence that examiners expect to observe during the pre-trip exercise.

Air Line Connections

Class A combination vehicles use service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer that Class B drivers have not typically operated. You will learn how to connect them correctly, perform pressure checks, and identify warning signs of failure.

Trailer and Coupling Inspection

Adding a trailer to your pre-trip inspection means covering the coupling area, fifth wheel, air connections, trailer brakes, and landing gear in sequence. The Class A skills test expects you to demonstrate all of these additional inspection points.

Class A Test Readiness

The Class A upgrade requires passing the Combination Vehicles written knowledge test plus completing a new skills test on a Class A vehicle. This section prepares you for the content differences, scoring criteria, and what Class A evaluators assess differently from Class B.

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

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What's Included:

Combination Vehicles
Air Brakes
Class B to A Upgrade Theory