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Nevada DMV permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700), covering signals and pavement markings, right of way, turns and intersections, speed limits, following and passing 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.

25 questions
  1. Question 1A steady red arrow means:

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    D: You may not make the movement shown by the arrow. A red arrow means you cannot make the movement shown by the arrow. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signals, page 30.

  2. Question 2You are in an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?

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    B: Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. Never stop in an intersection for an emergency vehicle; pull to the right clear of the intersection and stop. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.

  3. Question 3When making a right turn, you must turn from:

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    B: The extreme right-hand lane or a lane designated for right turns. A right turn is made from the rightmost travel lane or from a lane marked for right turns. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Turning, page 45.

  4. Question 4When there are two or more lanes moving in the same direction, slower traffic must:

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    B: Move to the right and allow others to pass. On roads with two or more lanes going the same way, slower vehicles keep right so others can pass. Driving too slowly can be unsafe too. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Controlling Speed, page 35.

  5. Question 5Another vehicle signals to pass you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

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    C: Move to the right in your lane and let it pass. Let a passing driver by: ease toward the right side of your lane and keep your speed steady. Never speed up while being passed. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Passing Another Vehicle, page 47.

  6. Question 6Is it legal in Nevada to leave a dog or cat unattended in a vehicle during extreme heat or cold?

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    B: No; officials may use reasonable force to rescue the animal. Leaving a dog or cat unattended in extreme heat or cold is illegal, and officials may use reasonable force to rescue it. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Unattended Children and Pets, page 25.

  7. Question 7What does a red X with CLOSED above a freeway lane mean?

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    D: Do not drive in that lane; merge into an open lane. A red X with CLOSED means you cannot drive in the lane under it and must merge into another open lane. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Active Traffic Management Signs, page 37.

  8. Question 8A blue curb designates:

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    C: Parking for persons with disabilities. Blue curb markings designate handicapped parking areas. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Colored Curb Markings, page 48.

  9. Question 9Compared with cars, large trucks and buses need about how much time and distance to stop?

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    B: Nearly twice as much. A big truck or bus needs close to twice a car's stopping time and distance, so cutting in and then slowing down is dangerous. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Front No-Zones, page 63.

  10. Question 10Stopping distances on slippery roads may be how much greater than on dry pavement?

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    B: 2 to 10 times. On slippery pavement it can take 2 to 10 times as far to stop as on dry pavement. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving in Bad Weather, page 57.

  11. Question 11If you cannot control a vehicle fire, how far away should you move?

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    C: At least 100 feet. If the fire gets out of control, move well away, at least 100 feet, from the vehicle. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Fire, page 58.

  12. Question 12Can you be arrested and convicted of DUI in Nevada with an alcohol concentration below 0.08%?

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    C: Yes. The .08% figure is only a guide; a driver can still be arrested and convicted of DUI at a lower level. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving Under the Influence, page 79.

  13. Question 13Under Nevada's curfew for minors, a driver under 18 may not drive during which hours unless going to or from a scheduled event?

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    B: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. A minor may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless driving to or from a scheduled event. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Passenger Restrictions and Curfews, page 15.

  14. Question 14What does a red sign color generally mean?

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    A: No, do not, or stop. Red is used for no, do not, or stop messages. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  15. Question 15What does a green arrow mean?

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    D: You may go in the direction of the arrow; the turn is protected, but yield to pedestrians, bicycles and traffic already in the intersection. A green arrow lets you go in the arrow's direction as a protected turn, but you must still yield to pedestrians, bicycles and traffic already in the intersection. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signals, page 30.

  16. Question 16When entering a freeway, who must yield?

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    A: You, the entering driver. When entering a freeway, yield the right-of-way to traffic already on the freeway. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Right-of-Way, page 34.

  17. Question 17When turning left from a two-way road, which lane should you use?

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    C: The lane just to the right of the center line. On a two-way road, turn left from the lane just to the right of the center line. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Turning, page 45.

  18. Question 18According to the handbook, about how much time do you save driving 5 miles at 70 mph instead of 60 mph?

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    D: 43 seconds. Travelling 5 miles at 70 mph instead of 60 mph saves only about 43 seconds. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Controlling Speed, page 35.

  19. Question 19When may you pass on the right in Nevada?

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    B: When the road is clearly marked for two or more lanes in your direction and it is safe. Passing on the right is allowed where the road is marked for two or more lanes in your direction and it is safe, never by driving off the pavement. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Passing Another Vehicle, page 47.

  20. Question 20Which phone use is allowed for a Nevada driver?

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    D: Using a hands-free accessory for voice calls. Voice calls are allowed only with a hands-free accessory; texting, messaging and internet use on a handheld device are prohibited. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Cell Phones and Texting, page 43.

  21. Question 21An overhead freeway signal shows a yellow X with the word CAUTION. What does it mean?

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    C: You may use the lane, but there could be slow traffic or debris. A yellow X with CAUTION means you can use the lane but should be careful of slow traffic or debris. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Active Traffic Management Signs, page 37.

  22. Question 22You are parking downhill next to a curb. How should you turn your front wheels?

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    B: Toward or into the curb. Facing downhill, point the front wheels into the curb or toward the shoulder so the car would roll away from traffic. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Parking on a Hill, page 49.

  23. Question 23A truck ahead is backing up into a loading area. What should you do?

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    B: Never pass behind it; wait. Never pass behind a truck that is backing up; the driver cannot see smaller vehicles or people directly behind. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Rear No-Zones, page 63.

  24. Question 24When may studded snow tires be used in Nevada?

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    C: October 1 through April 30. Studded snow tires are legal only between October 1 and April 30. Retractable studs are allowed year-round but may be extended only during that period. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Driving in Bad Weather, page 57.

  25. Question 25A vehicle is coming toward you in your lane. What should you do?

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    C: Slow down, sound your horn, flash your lights and pull as far right as you safely can. Slow down, honk, flash your headlights and move right; don't swerve into the other lane because the driver may return to it. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Oncoming Vehicle in Your Lane, page 58.

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