Nevada DMV permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700), covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Nevada DMV test has 25 questions and you need 20 right.
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Question 1What should you do if barricades block a road because of flooding?
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D: Find another route; never drive around them. Barricades protect people from unsafe roads; find another route and never drive around them. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Tips for Driving in a Flash Flood, page 60.
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Question 2You hit an unattended parked car. What must you do?
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B: Give the owner your name, address, license number, registration and insurance information in person or by leaving a note. If a crash involves an unattended vehicle or property, give the owner your information in person or by leaving a note. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): What to Do in a Crash, page 76.
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Question 3What number can you dial on a cell phone anywhere in Nevada to report a suspected drunk driver?
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C: *NHP (*647). You can report a suspected drunk driver or highway emergency by dialing *NHP (*647). Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Clues that a Driver May Be Under the Influence or Impaired, page 81.
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Question 4How long is a first-time Nevada driver license valid for a person under age 65 (with no limited-term immigration documents)?
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D: Eight years. A first-time license for someone under 65 is valid for eight years and expires on the driver's birthday. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Getting Your Nevada Driver's License, page 6.
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Question 5You have stopped at the stop line for a stop sign, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?
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B: Slowly move forward until you can see whether it is safe to proceed. After a full stop at the line or crosswalk, creep forward slowly until you can see cross traffic and decide when it is safe to go. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.
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Question 6What does a solid yellow line on the left edge of a multi-lane divided highway mark?
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C: The left edge of the roadway. On a multi-lane divided highway, a solid yellow line marks the roadway's left edge. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Markings, page 32.
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Question 7Which of these is an illegal place to make a U-turn in Nevada?
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D: On a one-way street. U-turns are never allowed on a one-way street; the other choices are listed as legal U-turn situations. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): U-Turns, page 46.
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Question 8Which driver-assistance features may NOT be used during a Nevada drive test?
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A: Convenience features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic parallel parking and parking assist. Convenience technologies like adaptive cruise control and automatic parallel parking are not permitted during the testing process. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driver Assistance Systems – Convenience Technologies, page 54.
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Question 9Is it legal to park in a bicycle lane in Nevada?
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A: No, unless your vehicle is disabled. You may not park within a bicycle lane unless your vehicle is disabled. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): No Parking Allowed, page 50.
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Question 10Which statement about mopeds in Nevada is correct?
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B: Moped operators and passengers must wear helmets. Moped operators and passengers must wear helmets; mopeds must be registered but need not be insured. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Mopeds, page 64.
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Question 11What is the penalty for moving barriers to drive on a road closed to traffic?
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C: It is illegal and subject to double work-zone penalties. Moving barriers or signs to cross a closed road is illegal and subject to double penalties for work-zone violations. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Work Zones, page 60.
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Question 12When you are stopped by law enforcement, you should:
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A: Stay in the vehicle with your hands in plain view, preferably on the steering wheel. Stop as far out of traffic as possible, stay in the vehicle, keep your hands visible and turn on the interior light at night. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): What to Do if You Are Stopped by Law Enforcement, page 43.
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Question 13According to the handbook, drinking and driving over the 0.08 limit can increase the likelihood of a crash by:
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B: From 5 times up to 30 times. The handbook cites a 2015 NHTSA study: driving above .08 makes a crash 5 to 30 times more likely. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving Under the Influence, page 79.
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Question 14How long is a Nevada driver license valid for drivers aged 65 and older?
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C: Four years. Licenses for drivers 65 and older are valid for four years. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Getting Your Nevada Driver's License, page 6.
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Question 15A yield sign means you:
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D: May proceed without a full stop if it is safe, after giving the right-of-way to pedestrians and through traffic. Yield signs mean slowing down and giving the right-of-way; you may proceed without fully stopping when it is safe. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.
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Question 16Wide white lines painted across a traffic lane at an intersection are:
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D: Stop lines. Stop lines are wide white lines across a lane showing where you must stop before entering the intersection. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Markings, page 32.
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Question 17Is it legal to make a U-turn in front of a fire station or by using its driveway?
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B: No, never. Never make a U-turn in front of a fire station, and never use a fire station driveway to turn around. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): U-Turns, page 46.
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Question 18When should you avoid using adaptive cruise control?
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D: In bad weather and other unsafe driving conditions. It is advised not to use adaptive cruise control in bad weather and other unsafe driving conditions. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driver Assistance Systems – Convenience Technologies, page 54.
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Question 19What is the minimum fine for parking in a disabled space without the required placard or plate?
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C: $250. Only people with a valid disabled placard or plate may use these spaces; the minimum fine for others is $250. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): International Symbol of Access, page 50.
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Question 20A motorist who causes even a minor collision with a bicyclist or pedestrian in Nevada may be charged with:
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C: Reckless driving. Motorists who cause even a minor collision with a bicyclist or pedestrian may be charged with reckless driving, with possible license suspension. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Bicycles, page 65.
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Question 21When approaching a stopped emergency, tow, NDOT or garbage vehicle on the road, Nevada law requires you to:
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A: Slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit, proceed with caution, be prepared to stop, and if possible use a lane not next to it. NRS 484B.607 requires slowing below the posted limit, caution, being ready to stop, and moving to a non-adjacent lane if possible. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Approaching a Stopped Emergency Vehicle, page 61.
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Question 22What are the two types of penalties under Nevada DUI law?
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A: Administrative (by the DMV) and criminal (by the courts). Administrative penalties are DMV actions regardless of court findings; criminal penalties are imposed by the courts. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving Under the Influence, page 79.
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Question 23A new resident must apply for a Nevada driver's license within how many days of becoming a resident?
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B: 30 days. Drivers moving to Nevada must apply for a Nevada license within 30 days of becoming a resident. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Getting Your Nevada Driver's License, page 6.
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Question 24Most signs used in highway and street work areas are what shape?
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D: Diamond-shaped. Most construction and maintenance signs are diamond-shaped (and orange). Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 30.
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Question 25Dotted white lines on a freeway may indicate:
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A: An exit-only lane or a lane line extended through an intersection. Dotted white lines may extend a lane line through an intersection or mark exit-only lanes on a freeway. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Markings, page 32.
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