Nevada DMV permit practice test 3
25 questions written from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700), covering lanes, highways and freeways, parking, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies 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 1Who may use an HOV bypass lane at a metered freeway ramp without stopping?
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C: A carpool of two or more people. HOV bypass lanes are marked with a diamond and are not metered; carpools of two or more people may use them without stopping. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Ramp Meters, page 37.
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Question 2What does a white curb mean?
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C: Very short stop only, to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. A white curb is generally for very brief stops, such as letting passengers in or out or dropping off mail. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Colored Curb Markings, page 48.
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Question 3What may a Nevada school bus driver do if a motorist illegally passes the stopped bus?
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C: Report the violation to the school district and the DMV. School bus drivers may report violations to the school district and DMV; the registered owner is sent a warning letter. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): School Buses, page 64.
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Question 4Headlights are required whenever persons or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of:
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C: 1,000 feet. Headlights are legally required whenever persons or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at 1,000 feet. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Night Driving, page 56.
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Question 5Your gas pedal sticks. If pressing hard and releasing it does not free the pedal, you should:
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C: Shift to neutral, apply the brakes and pull off the road. Shift to neutral, apply the brakes and pull off to the right if possible; never place the vehicle into park. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Accelerator (Gas Pedal) Sticks, page 58.
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Question 6How long is the administrative license revocation for a per se DUI (0.08% or more) in Nevada?
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A: 185 days. The Illegal Per Se administrative action revokes the license for 185 days. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Penalties for DUI, page 80.
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Question 7Nevada teens within 30 miles of a DMV-approved driver's education school must complete how much supervised driving?
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B: 50 hours, 10 at night. Teens near an approved school must log 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel experience, 10 of them at night. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Behind the Wheel Experience, page 14.
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Question 8A five-sided (pentagon) sign warns of:
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D: School zones and school crossings. The pentagon shape marks school zones and school crossings. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.
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Question 9What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
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B: The same as a stop sign: come to a full stop and go when it is safe. A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signals, page 30.
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Question 10You are leaving a private driveway to enter a main road. You must yield to:
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B: All traffic on the main road and pedestrians. A driver coming from a driveway, private road or minor road onto a main road yields to every vehicle on that road and to pedestrians. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Right-of-Way, page 34.
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Question 11Who may use the raised truck apron around the center island of a roundabout?
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A: Large commercial trucks and trailers that need extra room to turn. Large trucks and trailers may use the truck apron to make the tight turn; cars should not use it. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Roundabouts, page 44.
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Question 12What is a typical Nevada speed limit in business and residential areas?
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B: 25 mph. The handbook's examples list 25 mph for business and residential areas. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Controlling Speed, page 35.
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Question 13You may not pass on a two-lane road at or within how many feet of a street crossing or railroad crossing?
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B: 100 feet. Do not pass at or within 100 feet of a street crossing or a railroad crossing. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Passing Another Vehicle, page 47.
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Question 14Children under what age must ride in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat?
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B: 2. Children younger than two must ride rear-facing in a child restraint in the back seat. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Buckle Up, page 25.
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Question 15How many people must be in a vehicle to use a Nevada HOV lane?
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A: Two or more. HOV lanes require 2 or more persons per vehicle; hours vary by segment. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes, page 39.
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Question 16What does a green curb mean?
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B: Parking for a limited time, usually shown on a sign. Green allows you to park for a limited time, usually shown on a sign. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Colored Curb Markings, page 48.
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Question 17What is the large truck 'no-zone'?
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D: The blind-spot areas around large trucks or buses where cars disappear from the driver's view. The no-zone is the area around large trucks and buses where cars disappear into blind spots: side, rear and front no-zones. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): What is a No-Zone?, page 62.
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Question 18Where should you look when an oncoming vehicle's headlights are glaring?
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C: Down and to the right side of your lane. Do not look directly into oncoming headlights; look down and to the right side of your lane. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Night Driving, page 56.
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Question 19Your headlights suddenly fail at night. What should you do?
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D: Slow down and pull off the road, using parking lights, turn signals or flashers to guide you. Slow down and pull off as soon as you can; parking lights, turn signals or four-way flashers usually still work. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Headlights Fail, page 58.
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Question 20Under Nevada's Implied Consent Law, what happens on a first offense if you refuse an officer's blood, breath or urine test?
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B: Your license is revoked and you are ineligible for one year. Refusing the tests results in revocation and no license for one year on a first offense (three years if revoked for refusal within the prior seven years). Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving Under the Influence, page 79.
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Question 21A teen who is not within 30 miles of a DMV-approved driver's education school and has no internet access for an online class must instead complete:
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A: 100 hours of driving, 10 at night. Without access to a school or online course, the teen must complete 100 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, 10 of them in the dark. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driver Education, page 14.
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Question 22A round sign ahead of you means:
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C: Railroad crossing ahead. A circular sign warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.
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Question 23What does a flashing yellow light mean?
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B: Proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means drivers may proceed with caution. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signals, page 30.
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Question 24At a four-way stop, who goes first?
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D: The driver who reached the intersection first, after stopping completely. At a four-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first goes first after a complete stop. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Right-of-Way, page 34.
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Question 25How far ahead should you signal before a turn on Nevada city streets?
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D: At least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths). Signal at least 100 feet (about 10 car lengths) ahead on city streets. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Turning, page 45.
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