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Nevada road signs practice test

Road signs are part of the Nevada DMV knowledge test. Practise the 24 sign questions we wrote from the Nevada handbook, then drill every common sign.

Nevada handbook sign questions

24 questions

  1. Question 1What does an eight-sided (octagon) sign mean?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    D: Stop. The octagon shape is used only for STOP signs. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  2. Question 2What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?

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    D: A warning of special conditions or hazards ahead. Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs telling you about special conditions or hazards ahead. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  3. Question 3An inverted (upside-down) triangle sign means:

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    A: Yield the right-of-way. The inverted triangle is the shape of the yield right-of-way sign. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  4. Question 4What does a pennant-shaped sign mean?

    yellow and black pennant road sign
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    C: No passing zone. The pennant shape is used for the no passing zone sign. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  5. Question 5A five-sided (pentagon) sign warns of:

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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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.

  6. Question 6A round sign ahead of you means:

    yellow and black circle road sign
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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.

  7. Question 7What does the crossbuck (X-shaped) sign mark?

    white and black crossbuck road sign
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    B: The actual location of a railroad crossing. The crossbuck marks the actual railroad crossing, where drivers must yield to trains. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  8. Question 8What shape is usually used for U.S., Interstate and state route markers?

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    C: Shield. Route signs and markers are usually shaped like a shield and show U.S., Interstate and state route numbers. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.

  9. Question 9What 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.

  10. Question 10Orange signs are used for:

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    B: Road construction or repair. Orange indicates road construction or repair. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  11. Question 11What does a green sign provide?

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    B: Direction or guidance. Green is the standard color for direction or guidance. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  12. Question 12Blue signs show:

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    D: Driver services such as food and lodging. Blue signs point out driver services such as food and lodging. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  13. Question 13Brown signs give information about:

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    B: Recreation and scenic areas. Brown is used for recreation and scenic area information. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 28.

  14. Question 14What 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.

  15. Question 15Yellow 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.

  16. Question 16Regulatory signs, such as speed limit signs, are usually what shape and color?

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    C: White rectangles. Regulatory signs are rectangular with a white background and must be obeyed. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.

  17. Question 17Warning signs are usually:

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    B: Yellow diamonds with black letters and symbols. Warning signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with black letters and symbols. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 29.

  18. Question 18You have stopped at the stop line for a stop sign, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?

    red and white octagon road sign
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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.

  19. Question 19A yield sign means you:

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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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.

  20. Question 20Most signs used in highway and street work areas are what shape?

    orange and black diamond road sign
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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.

  21. Question 21What does an orange speed sign in a Nevada work zone mean?

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    D: It is advisory and shows a slower, safer speed. Orange speed limit signs are advisory and indicate slower, safer speeds through the work zone. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Work Zones, page 60.

  22. Question 22Cones, drums and barricades in a work area are used to:

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    B: Alert you and guide you safely through work areas. Cones, drums and barricades alert drivers and guide them safely through work areas; at night they may have warning lights. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Signs, page 30.

  23. Question 23What happens to traffic fines for speeding in a Nevada work zone?

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    B: They double. Fines for speeding double in work zones. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Highway Work Zones, page 60.

  24. Question 24A rectangular sign with a down green arrow and the word OPEN over a freeway lane means:

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    A: You may drive in that lane at the posted speed limit. A down green arrow with OPEN means drivers may drive the posted speed limit in the lane below it. Nevada Driver's Handbook (Official Driver Handbook, DMV 700): Active Traffic Management Signs, page 37.

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