Nevada DMV permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700), covering sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties 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 1Why should you be careful about judging a motorcycle's distance and speed?
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D: Because of their size, motorcycles may appear farther away than they are and their speed is hard to judge. Motorcycles are less visible, may appear farther away than they really are, and their speed is hard to judge. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Motorcycles, page 63.
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Question 2According to the handbook, how much water can cause a driver to lose control of a car?
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C: Less than 1 inch. Even under an inch of water on the road can make a driver lose control. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Tips for Driving in a Flash Flood, page 59.
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Question 3You suddenly lose steering control and the car continues straight in its lane. What should you do?
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C: Ease off the accelerator, then gently brake and use your four-way flashers. Ease up on the accelerator; if the car holds the lane, slow down and gently brake, using flashers to warn others. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Steering Fails, page 58.
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Question 4How can a Nevada DUI offender's driving privileges be immediately reinstated?
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A: By getting a license with an ignition interlock restriction and installing an interlock device. Privileges can be reinstated immediately with an ignition interlock-restricted license and a device installed at the driver's expense. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Penalties for DUI, page 80.
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Question 5What form is used to record a Nevada teen's supervised behind-the-wheel practice?
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B: DLD-130 Beginning Driver Experience Log. Teens record their supervised driving dates and times on the Beginning Driver Experience Log, DMV Form DLD-130. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Young Drivers, page 13.
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Question 6What does a white sign color indicate?
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D: Regulatory, law or rule. White is the color used for regulatory signs that state a law or rule. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.
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Question 7Broken (dashed) white lines on a road mean:
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B: They separate lanes going in the same direction; you may change lanes or pass when safe. Broken white lines mark lanes on roads with more than one lane in the same direction, and passing is permitted when safe. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Markings, page 32.
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Question 8You are making a right turn and a pedestrian is crossing the street you are turning into. Who has the right-of-way?
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C: The pedestrian. A driver turning right must yield to pedestrians crossing; pedestrians have priority over right-turning vehicles. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Pedestrians, page 66.
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Question 9Where is it NOT allowed to change lanes?
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C: In an intersection. Do not change lanes in an intersection. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Lane Changes, page 46.
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Question 10Which of these signs warns that a parked vehicle may pull out in front of you?
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A: White backup lights or exhaust from the tailpipe. Watch for turn signals, white backup lights, brake lights or exhaust that show a parked vehicle may pull out. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Passing Parked Vehicles, page 48.
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Question 11Where can you find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle?
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A: In the owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb. Recommended psi is found in the vehicle owner's manual or on the driver's side door jamb. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Tire Safety, page 27.
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Question 12Why are freeways usually the safest roads?
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A: Access is limited, traffic moves one way without stops, and there are no intersections or railroad crossings. Freeways have limited access, one-direction traffic without stops, and no intersections, sharp curves, signals or railroad crossings. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Freeway Driving, page 36.
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Question 13How close to a crosswalk may you park in Nevada?
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D: No closer than 20 feet. You may not park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of a crosswalk. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): No Parking Allowed, page 50.
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Question 14Why must you be careful before turning in front of a motorcycle that has its turn signal on?
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D: Turn signals on most motorcycles are not self-canceling, so the rider may not be turning. Motorcycle turn signals are often not self-canceling; make sure you know what the rider is actually doing. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Motorcycles, page 63.
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Question 15Most vehicles can float in how much water?
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B: 2 feet of water or less. Most vehicles can float in 2 feet of water or less. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Tips for Driving in a Flash Flood, page 59.
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Question 16Your car breaks down on a freeway. What does the handbook recommend?
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D: Move to the shoulder, use flashers, and stay in or near your car on the side away from traffic. Move to the shoulder, turn on flashers, and stay in or near the car on the far side from traffic; walking on a freeway is dangerous. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): In an Emergency, page 50.
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Question 17What does Nevada's open container law prohibit?
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D: Having opened alcoholic beverages in the driver or passenger area while the vehicle is being driven. It is illegal to have opened alcoholic beverages in the driver or passenger areas while driving (exceptions include motor home living quarters and the passenger areas of buses, limousines and taxis). Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Other DUI Laws, page 81.
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Question 18In what ink must the Beginning Driver Experience Log (DLD-130) be completed?
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A: Blue or black ink. The log must be completed in blue or black ink before you arrive for your drive test. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Young Drivers, page 13.
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Question 19Yellow or yellow-green signs are used for:
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B: General warnings. Yellow or yellow-green indicates a general warning. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.
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Question 20A solid white line between two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:
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B: Do not change lanes or pass. When solid white lines separate lanes moving the same way, do not change lanes or pass. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Markings, page 32.
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Question 21Where does a crosswalk exist, according to the Nevada handbook?
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A: Anywhere two streets intersect, even at a T intersection and even if not marked. A crosswalk exists anywhere two streets intersect, even at a T intersection and even if it is not painted. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Pedestrians, page 66.
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Question 22In Nevada, U-turns are generally:
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B: Allowed on any road when they can be made safely, unless prohibited. Nevada generally permits U-turns on any road if they can be done safely, unless a sign or rule forbids them. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): U-Turns, page 46.
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Question 23When passing a large truck, when is it safe to move back in front of it?
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B: When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror, and then don't slow down. Look for the whole front of the truck or bus in your rearview mirror before pulling in, and then do not slow down. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Front No-Zones, page 63.
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Question 24Why should you never turn the ignition to the 'lock' position while the vehicle is moving?
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A: The steering will lock and you will lose control. Turning the ignition to lock while moving can lock the steering, causing loss of control. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Parking, page 48.
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Question 25When driving on a freeway, you see a vehicle merging from an on-ramp. You should:
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C: Adjust your speed to allow a safe and smooth merge. Drivers already on the freeway should watch for merging traffic and adjust speed to allow safe, smooth merges. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Freeway Driving, page 36.
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