NV 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. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

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

Printable NV practice test with answer key

All 25 questions, NV exam length

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. A Nevada driver is traveling through dense fog on a road posted at 55 mph. How should the driver choose a safe speed?

   1. Drive 55 mph because the sign controls in every condition
   2. Reduce speed to match visibility and the road conditions
   3. Increase speed so the fog is behind the vehicle sooner
   4. Use the shoulder while keeping the posted speed
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   Reduce speed to match visibility and the road conditions. Nevada's Basic Rule requires a reasonable speed that accounts for weather and the distance a driver can see. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. A driver is leaving a private driveway to enter a Nevada main road. To whom must the driver yield?

   1. Only vehicles approaching from the left
   2. All traffic on the main road and pedestrians
   3. Only vehicles using the nearest lane
   4. No one, because the driveway is a legal entrance
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   All traffic on the main road and pedestrians. Entering from a private road or driveway means crossing into an established roadway. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What is the purpose of a Nevada roundabout?

   1. To control vehicle right-of-way through an intersection
   2. To replace every roadway speed limit
   3. To create a place for vehicles to park
   4. To allow traffic to travel in opposing directions through one circle
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   To control vehicle right-of-way through an intersection. A roundabout is a circular intersection area designed to control vehicle right-of-way without traffic signals. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. For a Nevada commercial driver license holder, which alcohol concentration range is identified for Illegal Per Se action?

   1. 0.04% or more but less than 0.08%
   2. Only 0.02% exactly
   3. 0.08% or more with no lower threshold
   4. No alcohol concentration because CDL holders are exempt off duty
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   0.04% or more but less than 0.08%. The Nevada penalty table identifies a lower administrative range for a commercial driver license holder: 0.04% or more but less than 0.08%. Full explanation in Test 2

5. 5. What does Nevada's right-of-way rule actually establish for drivers?

   1. Which road user must yield, without guaranteeing safe passage
   2. An unconditional promise that the favored driver may continue
   3. Priority only for vehicles at signalized intersections
   4. A guarantee that pedestrians must always wait
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   Which road user must yield, without guaranteeing safe passage. Nevada describes right-of-way as a yielding rule, not a shield from danger. Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. For a second Nevada DUI offense within seven years, what license revocation period is listed?

   1. One year
   2. 185 days
   3. Three years
   4. Ten years
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   One year. A second DUI within seven years brings a one-year license revocation under Nevada's listed criminal penalties. Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. Unless traveling to or from a scheduled event, during what hours does Nevada's minor-driver curfew apply?

   1. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
   2. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
   3. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
   4. Midnight to 7 a.m.
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   10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Nevada's minor-driver curfew runs from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., unless the minor is driving to or from a scheduled event. Full explanation in Test 3

8. 8. Besides handheld voice communication, what phone activity does Nevada prohibit while driving?

   1. Manually sending, reading, searching the Internet, or using non-voice messaging
   2. Listening to music through the vehicle speakers
   3. Using a mounted navigation display for directions
   4. Receiving an emergency call through a hands-free accessory
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   Manually sending, reading, searching the Internet, or using non-voice messaging. Nevada prohibits manually sending or reading communications, searching the Internet, and engaging in non-voice messaging while driving. Full explanation in Test 3

9. 9. What roadway mistake is identified by the pictured DO NOT ENTER sign?

   1. Entering a one-way street or ramp from the wrong direction
   2. Entering a school zone during class
   3. Parking beside a red curb
   4. Approaching a railroad crossing
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   Entering a one-way street or ramp from the wrong direction. DO NOT ENTER warns that the driver has chosen an entry that is not permitted, commonly at a one-way street or a freeway ramp exit. Full explanation in Test 3

10. 10. What does the yellow diamond shape of the pictured keep-right sign tell a driver?

    1. A hazard or special condition is ahead
    2. The route is a legal speed limit
    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. The yellow diamond shape identifies a warning about a special condition or hazard ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

11. 11. What roadway situation does this merge warning sign prepare you for?

    1. Traffic entering your freeway lane may require you to adjust speed
    2. Your lane is reserved for turning around at the next exit
    3. You must stop before joining traffic from the entrance ramp
    4. Vehicles already on the freeway must yield to you
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    Traffic entering your freeway lane may require you to adjust speed. A merge warning calls attention to traffic streams joining one another. Full explanation in Test 4

12. 12. What standard feature identifies a Nevada warning sign?

    1. A yellow diamond with black letters or symbols
    2. A white rectangle with a route number
    3. A blue circle marking a railroad crossing
    4. A brown pentagon identifying a school zone
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    A yellow diamond with black letters or symbols. Nevada identifies warning signs by their yellow, diamond-shaped design with black letters and symbols. Full explanation in Test 4

13. 13. What does a five-sided pentagon-shaped highway sign identify?

    1. A school zone or school crossing
    2. A railroad crossing ahead
    3. A no-passing zone
    4. A route marker
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    A school zone or school crossing. The five-sided pentagon is the shape used for school zones and school crossings. Full explanation in Test 5

14. 14. What does a skid mean, and where can it occur besides ice or packed snow?

    1. The tires have lost traction, and it can also happen on wet pavement or gravel roads
    2. The engine has overheated, and it occurs only on dry pavement
    3. The steering wheel has locked, and it happens only during a tire change
    4. The brakes have become wet, and it occurs only after crossing a bridge
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    The tires have lost traction, and it can also happen on wet pavement or gravel roads. A skid begins when the tires lose their grip on the road. Full explanation in Test 5

15. 15. What does a flashing red traffic light require before a driver proceeds?

    1. A full stop, followed by proceeding only when the road is clear and the driver has the right-of-way
    2. A slow roll through the intersection without stopping
    3. An immediate left turn regardless of oncoming traffic
    4. A complete stop until the signal changes to solid green
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    A full stop, followed by proceeding only when the road is clear and the driver has the right-of-way. A flashing red signal carries the same meaning as a stop sign. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. What must a driver do when approaching a Nevada YIELD sign?

    1. Slow down, yield to required traffic, and check all directions
    2. Stop for exactly five seconds before moving
    3. Enter first because the sign gives approaching traffic priority
    4. Look only to the left before continuing
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    Slow down, yield to required traffic, and check all directions. A yield sign does not automatically require a complete stop. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. Which statement about a Nevada moped operator is true?

    1. The operator must remain in the extreme right-hand lane unless a listed exception applies
    2. The operator must always use the left lane on a multi-lane road
    3. The operator may ignore lane position because mopeds have a 30 mph maximum speed
    4. The operator may use the shoulder whenever traffic is moving faster
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    The operator must remain in the extreme right-hand lane unless a listed exception applies. Nevada requires moped operators to remain in the extreme right-hand lane, subject to exceptions such as a single-lane road, preparing for a Full explanation in Test 6

18. 18. Which Nevada vehicles must have lap belts for every passenger?

    1. 1970 models or newer, while 1968 or newer need front seat lap belts
    2. Only vehicles built after 2000
    3. All vehicles regardless of year
    4. Only commercial vehicles
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    1970 models or newer, while 1968 or newer need front seat lap belts. If your car is a 1968 model or newer it must have lap type seat belts for passengers in the front seat, and if it is a 1970 model or newer i Full explanation in Test 6

19. 19. What does an inverted triangle road sign mean in Nevada?

    1. Yield the right-of-way
    2. Stop at every approach
    3. Railroad crossing ahead
    4. No passing in this lane
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    Yield the right-of-way. The inverted triangle is the standard shape for a yield sign. Full explanation in Test 7

20. 20. What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches while you are stopped in an intersection?

    1. Clear the intersection before stopping at the right edge
    2. Remain stopped where you are until it passes
    3. Move toward the center of the intersection
    4. Back through the intersection to the prior stop line
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    Clear the intersection before stopping at the right edge. The handbook specifically warns drivers never to stop in an intersection when yielding to an emergency vehicle. Full explanation in Test 7

21. 21. How far ahead does the Nevada handbook's search rule say to look?

    1. 2 seconds
    2. At least 12 seconds ahead of where your vehicle will be
    3. 30 seconds
    4. One block
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    At least 12 seconds ahead of where your vehicle will be. Defensive driving starts with searching at least 12 seconds ahead to where your vehicle will be; pick a fixed object and count one thousand Full explanation in Test 8

22. 22. If no adjacent lane is available when passing a cyclist in Nevada, how much lateral space is required?

    1. At least three feet
    2. At least one foot
    3. Any distance if the horn is sounded
    4. The width of a parked car
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    At least three feet. When a separate lane cannot be used, Nevada requires a motorist to pass a bicycle on the left at a safe distance of no fewer than three feet Full explanation in Test 8

23. 23. When is a U-turn permitted in a Nevada school zone under the handbook's exception?

    1. When no children are present or the zone is not in effect
    2. Whenever the driver signals for 100 feet
    3. Only when another vehicle waves the driver through
    4. At any time between school arrival and dismissal
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    When no children are present or the zone is not in effect. Nevada prohibits U-turns in school zones except under listed conditions, including when no children are present or when signs and lights sho Full explanation in Test 8

24. 24. If smoke comes from under your hood, what should you do first?

    1. Slow down, pull off the road, and turn off the ignition
    2. Pour water over the engine while moving
    3. Accelerate until the smoke clears
    4. Open the hood immediately beside traffic
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    Slow down, pull off the road, and turn off the ignition. Smoke under the hood calls for a controlled move away from traffic and an immediate shutdown of the ignition. Full explanation in Test 9

25. 25. What extra fine does a Nevada court impose after a DUI conviction when a chemical test was conducted?

    1. An additional $60 to cover the cost of the chemical analysis
    2. $1,000
    3. No extra fine
    4. $5
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    An additional $60 to cover the cost of the chemical analysis. If you plead guilty or are found guilty of DUI involving alcohol or drugs and a chemical test was conducted, the court will impose an additi Full explanation in Test 9