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Nevada DMV permit practice test 12

19 questions written from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700), covering licensing laws and penalties, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving. 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.

19 questions

  1. Question 1What is the fee for each knowledge or skills retest needed before you get your Nevada license?

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    C: $10. A $25 fee covers the initial knowledge and/or skills tests, and each retest costs $10. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Testing, page 12.

  2. Question 2A carpool (HOV) lane is separated from other lanes by a double solid white line. What does this mean?

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    C: You may not cross it to enter or exit the carpool lane. You cannot cross a double solid white line to enter or exit the carpool lane; enter or exit where there is a broken white line. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, page 39.

  3. Question 3What should you avoid doing when a blind or visually impaired pedestrian is waiting to cross?

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    D: Honking at the pedestrian or giving verbal directions. Do not honk at, or give verbal directions to, a blind or visually impaired pedestrian. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Pedestrians Who are Blind or Visually Impaired, page 67.

  4. Question 4With four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), what should you do in an emergency stop?

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    C: Press the brake pedal hard, hold it down, and steer where you want to go. With four-wheel ABS, brake hard, hold the pedal down firmly and steer; pumping the brakes turns off the ABS. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Anti-Lock Braking Systems, page 40.

  5. Question 5What are Nevada's minimum liability insurance amounts?

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    C: $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000. Minimum coverage is $25,000 for injury/death of one person, $50,000 for two or more, and $20,000 for property damage. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Insurance and Financial Responsibility, page 75.

  6. Question 6If a blind pedestrian takes a step back and pulls in the cane, what are they telling you?

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    D: You can go. Give them 3-4 seconds to decide; a step back and pulling in the cane signals that you can go. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Pedestrians Who are Blind or Visually Impaired, page 67.

  7. Question 7A crash not investigated by police caused $750 or more in damage. Within how many days must you file an SR-1 Report of Crash with the DMV?

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    B: 10 days. If a crash isn't investigated by police and causes $750+ damage or any injury, send an SR-1 to the DMV within 10 days. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Insurance and Financial Responsibility, page 75.

  8. Question 8Why should you be extra alert for blind pedestrians when driving an electric vehicle?

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    B: EVs can be nearly silent. Electric vehicles can be nearly silent, so blind or visually impaired pedestrians may not hear them. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Pedestrians Who are Blind or Visually Impaired, page 67.

  9. Question 9How many demerit points within 12 months lead to a Nevada license suspension?

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    C: 12 or more. Collecting 12 or more demerit points within any 12-month period leads to suspension of your license. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 77.

  10. Question 10A crossing guard is in a school zone crosswalk. When may you proceed?

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    B: When the guard is completely out of the crosswalk. Motorists must wait until the crossing guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceeding. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): School Areas, page 33.

  11. Question 11How many demerit points can a Nevada traffic safety course remove?

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    B: 3. Drivers with 3 to 11 points may have up to three points removed by completing an approved traffic safety course, once in 12 months. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 77.

  12. Question 12In Nevada, disobeying the directions of a school crossing guard is:

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    B: A misdemeanor. In Nevada it is a misdemeanor to disobey a school crossing guard's directions. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): School Areas, page 33.

  13. Question 13How many demerit points does a Nevada reckless driving conviction carry?

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    C: 8. Reckless driving is assigned 8 demerit points. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 78.

  14. Question 14Speeding 11-20 mph over the posted limit in Nevada carries how many demerit points?

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    B: 2. Speeding 11-20 mph over the posted limit is 2 points. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 78.

  15. Question 15How long do DUI-related convictions stay on a Nevada driving record?

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    B: Seven years. Most violations are reportable to insurers for three years; DUI convictions stay on your record for seven years. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Your Driving Record, page 77.

  16. Question 16Following too closely and failure to yield the right-of-way each carry how many demerit points in Nevada?

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    B: 4. Following too closely, failure to yield, failure to yield to a pedestrian and disobeying a signal or stop sign are 4 points each. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 78.

  17. Question 17Why are DUI and other major traffic offenses not given demerit points in Nevada?

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    C: They result in license revocation instead. A conviction for a major offense such as DUI results in revocation; these offenses are not assigned demerit points. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Demerit Point System, page 77.

  18. Question 18If your registration is suspended for an insurance lapse, what fines may apply per vehicle?

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    B: Starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750. Reinstatement after a lapse brings a fee plus fines starting at $250 and up to $1,750 for each registered vehicle. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Insurance and Financial Responsibility, page 75.

  19. Question 19Who may obtain a restricted license in Nevada under special circumstances?

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    A: Drivers 14 and 15 with family hardship or who need to drive to school, and people who have served half their suspension or revocation. Restricted licenses may go to 14- and 15-year-olds with hardship or school needs, and to people who have served half of their suspension or revocation. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Restricted License, page 19.

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