Nevada Permit Practice Test

How to use this NV practice test

1. Take the 25 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Nevada Driver Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

NV practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable NV practice test with answer key

25 sample practice questions from the NV bank

Every question below comes from the Nevada question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. Who may use the raised truck apron around the center island of a roundabout?

   1. Bicyclists whenever the roundabout has two entry lanes
   2. Any passenger car that wants to shorten the circulating path
   3. Large commercial trucks and trailers negotiating a tight turning radius
   4. Pedestrians crossing between the entry and exit points
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   Large commercial trucks and trailers negotiating a tight turning radius. The truck apron exists for large commercial trucks and trailers whose rear wheels need additional room to negotiate a tight turn around the Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts

2. 2. A crossing guard is in a Nevada school zone crosswalk. When may you proceed?

   1. As soon as the children reach the far curb
   2. Once the guard lowers the sign
   3. After the guard is completely out of the crosswalk
   4. As soon as your lane is clear
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   After the guard is completely out of the crosswalk. If a crossing guard is present in a school zone crosswalk, you must wait until the guard is completely out of the crosswalk before proceedin Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Railroad Crossings

3. 3. When turning left on a two-way Nevada road, which lane should the driver use?

   
   1. Any opposing lane that has no vehicle in it
   2. The far right lane before and after the turn
   3. The lane just to the right of the center line, then the nearest lane in the new direction
   4. The shoulder until the next intersection
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   The lane just to the right of the center line, then the nearest lane in the new direction. Nevada directs a driver making a left turn on a two-way road to use the lane just to the right of the center line and complete the turn into Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Turns, Lane Changes, U-Turns and Passing

4. 4. Where and how must a Nevada child under age two ride?

   1. Forward facing in the front seat
   2. In a booster seat anywhere
   3. Rear facing in the back seat
   4. On an adult's lap if the trip is short
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   Rear facing in the back seat. Nevada requires children under two to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat. Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Children and Phone Laws

5. 5. Traffic control lights are not working at an intersection. What must drivers do before proceeding?

   1. Come to a full stop, yield to pedestrians and vehicles already stopped or in the intersection, then proceed cautiously
   2. Treat the intersection as an uninterrupted green light and continue without slowing
   3. Wait for another driver to move first, even after the intersection is clear
   4. Use the shoulder to bypass the signal and avoid the stopped traffic
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   Come to a full stop, yield to pedestrians and vehicles already stopped or in the intersection, then proceed cautiously. A dark or malfunctioning traffic signal does not give a driver permission to continue through. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals and Arrows

6. 6. A person carrying a white cane is crossing a Nevada street on foot. What duty does an approaching driver have?

   1. Proceed first unless a painted crosswalk is present
   2. Yield and stop if necessary before proceeding
   3. Sound the horn and continue without slowing
   4. Yield only during daylight hours
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   Yield and stop if necessary before proceeding. Nevada grants a blind or visually impaired person using a white cane or animal guide the right of way on any highway, street, or road. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians and Bicyclists

7. 7. How long does a DUI conviction stay on a Nevada driving record?

   1. Three years
   2. Seven years
   3. One year
   4. Permanently removed after traffic school
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   Seven years. Most violations are reportable to your insurance company for three years, but DUI convictions stay on your Nevada record for seven years. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: License Rules and Demerit Points

8. 8. When driving in rain, what lighting practice does the Nevada handbook recommend?

   1. Use the parking lights
   2. Use the vehicle headlights
   3. Turn off all exterior lights
   4. Use the high beams whenever it rains
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   Use the vehicle headlights. The Nevada handbook says it is advisable to use your headlights when driving in rain, snow or fog. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Night Driving, Bad Weather and Skids

9. 9. What jail sentence and fine does Nevada list for a first DUI offense?

   1. No jail; a $100 fine
   2. One to six years in prison and $2,000 to $5,000
   3. 10 days to 6 months and $750 to $1,000
   4. Two days to six months in jail (or 48 to 96 hours of community service) and a $400 to $1,000 fine
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   Two days to six months in jail (or 48 to 96 hours of community service) and a $400 to $1,000 fine. A first DUI offense in Nevada brings a jail sentence of two days to six months, or 48 to 96 hours of community service, and a fine of $400 t Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: DUI Laws and Penalties

10. 10. What does the yellow diamond shape of the pictured warning sign tell a driver?

    
    1. The route is a legal speed limit
    2. A hazard or special condition is ahead
    3. The roadway is an actual railroad crossing
    4. The street is reserved for parking
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    A hazard or special condition is ahead. Nevada describes warning signs as yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters and symbols, and says they tell the driver there are special Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Stop, Yield, Regulatory, Warning and Work Zone Signs

11. 11. You are towing a loaded trailer in Nevada. Which two things does the handbook say help prevent a rollover?

    1. Stack heavy items high so the load is stable
    2. Go slowly around turns and keep cargo low
    3. Speed through turns to keep momentum
    4. Put most of the weight at the very rear
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    Go slowly around turns and keep cargo low. Weight and balance matter when towing. The higher the center of gravity, the more likely a vehicle is to overturn, so cargo should sit as lo Full explanation in Test 11

12. 12. You suddenly lose steering control, but the car keeps going straight in its lane. What should you do?

    1. Brake as hard as you can right away
    2. Shift into park to stop the car
    3. Speed up to regain steering feel
    4. Ease off the gas, then brake gently
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    Ease off the gas, then brake gently. If you suddenly lose steering control, the handbook says to ease up on the accelerator first. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Driving Emergencies and Flash Floods

13. 13. You are in the middle of a Nevada intersection and realize you are in the wrong lane for your next turn. May you change lanes right there?

    1. Yes, if you signaled 100 feet ahead
    2. Yes, if no car is beside you
    3. Yes, but only on a green light
    4. No, do not change lanes in an intersection
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    No, do not change lanes in an intersection. The handbook says not to change lanes in an intersection. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, Lane Changes, U-Turns and Passing

14. 14. How does the Nevada handbook describe using signals before you change lanes, turn, slow down, stop or park?

    1. Required by law, not just courtesy
    2. A courtesy that is optional
    3. Required only on freeways
    4. Needed only when cars are behind you
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    Required by law, not just courtesy. Signals tell other road users what you are about to do. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Turns, Lane Changes, U-Turns and Passing

15. 15. A parent puts an 18-month-old in a forward-facing car seat in the back seat. Does that meet Nevada law?

    1. Yes, forward facing is fine in back
    2. Yes, if the seat has a full harness
    3. No, the child must ride up front
    4. No, under two must ride rear facing
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    No, under two must ride rear facing. Nevada requires children under the age of two to be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Children and Phone Laws

16. 16. You pulled over because of an engine fire, and it is spreading. You have no extinguisher. What does the Nevada handbook say to do?

    1. Stay within 20 feet to watch it
    2. Pour water on the engine
    3. Open the hood wide to vent it
    4. Move at least 100 feet away
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    Move at least 100 feet away. If smoke comes from under the hood, slow down, pull off the road and turn off the ignition. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Driving Emergencies and Flash Floods

17. 17. A 10-year-old riding in the back seat of a Nevada car does not want to wear the seat belt. Must the child buckle up?

    1. No, back seat riders are exempt
    2. No, only drivers must wear belts
    3. Yes, everyone 6 and older must buckle
    4. Not unless the trip leaves town
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    Yes, everyone 6 and older must buckle. Nevada law requires the driver and any passengers age six and older to wear safety belts if the vehicle is equipped with them. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Children and Phone Laws

18. 18. Your car does not have ABS, and you need to slow down on a snow-packed Nevada road. How should you brake?

    1. With a light touch-and-release pattern
    2. Hard and steady, holding the pedal down
    3. Hard at first, then release completely
    4. Not at all; downshift and coast instead
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    With a light touch-and-release pattern. On snow and ice, the handbook says to avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Night Driving, Bad Weather and Skids

19. 19. After stopping at an intersection, you have looked left and then right. What does the Nevada handbook say to do just before entering?

    1. Look straight ahead and go
    2. Look right one more time
    3. Look to the left once again
    4. Check the rearview mirror
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    Look to the left once again. When approaching an intersection, the handbook says to look in all directions: left, right, and left again just before entering. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Freeway Driving

20. 20. When a green turn arrow is lit for your lane, how does the Nevada handbook describe your turn?

    1. You must stop first, then turn when clear
    2. The turn is protected from other traffic
    3. Oncoming traffic goes first, then you turn
    4. Allowed only if no pedestrians are waiting
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    The turn is protected from other traffic. A green turn arrow means the turn is protected from other traffic. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals and Arrows

21. 21. When does the Nevada handbook advise against using Adaptive Cruise Control?

    1. On long rural interstate freeways
    2. In stop-and-go freeway traffic jams
    3. Whenever you drive above 55 mph
    4. In bad weather or unsafe conditions
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    In bad weather or unsafe conditions. Adaptive Cruise Control speeds up or slows down to keep the following distance the driver selects, and advanced versions can even stop and r Full explanation in Test 21

22. 22. You find a parking space about 30 feet from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. May you park there in Nevada?

    1. No, it must be at least 50 feet away
    2. Yes, anything past 15 feet is legal
    3. Yes, if no train is coming
    4. No, it must be at least 100 feet away
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    No, it must be at least 50 feet away. Nevada drivers must never park within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad, so a space 30 feet away is too close. Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad Crossings

23. 23. Which of these could be the posted speed limit in a Nevada school zone?

    1. 10 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 20 mph
    4. 35 mph
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    15 mph. In Nevada school zones, the speed limit is either 15 or 25 mph. Of these choices, only 15 mph matches. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Railroad Crossings

24. 24. You are using high beams on a dark highway when an oncoming motorcycle appears about 700 feet away. What should you do?

    1. Dim your headlights now
    2. Keep high beams until 500 feet
    3. Flash high beams to warn it
    4. Keep high beams; it has its own light
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    Dim your headlights now. The handbook says to always dim your headlights when approaching a motorcycle. Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles, Mopeds and School Buses

25. 25. During a hard stop in a car with four-wheel ABS, a driver starts pumping the brake pedal. What does this do?

    1. It helps the ABS stop faster
    2. It keeps the wheels from locking
    3. It has no effect on the ABS
    4. It turns off the ABS
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    It turns off the ABS. With four-wheel ABS, the system pumps the brakes automatically, much faster than a driver could. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Freeway Driving