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
10. Test 10

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

   1. Use only the parking lights
   2. Use the vehicle headlights
   3. Turn off all exterior lights
   4. Use high beams continuously in every rainstorm
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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

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

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

11. 11. Nevada's Basic Rule applies in addition to posted limits. Which condition should make a driver choose a lower speed?

    1. A clean windshield on a clear afternoon
    2. Wet, icy, or snow-covered pavement
    3. A road with no traffic and dry pavement
    4. A familiar route during daylight
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    Wet, icy, or snow-covered pavement. Nevada's Basic Rule asks drivers to judge more than the number on a sign. Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. What does it mean when a vehicle is skidding?

    1. The fuel tank is nearly empty
    2. The engine has overheated
    3. The headlights are aimed too low
    4. The tires have lost traction
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    The tires have lost traction. A skid begins when the tires lose their grip on the roadway, so steering and braking may not produce the response you expect. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. What is the safest response to this curve warning sign?

    
    1. Rely completely on a warning system instead of judging conditions
    2. Wait until the middle of the curve to decide whether to slow
    3. Increase speed so the vehicle exits the curve quickly
    4. Choose a safe speed before entering the curve
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    Choose a safe speed before entering the curve. The Nevada handbook says the driver should maintain a safe speed while driving and approaching curves or exits, and should not become compla Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. A Nevada teen lives more than 30 miles from any approved driver's education school and has no internet access for an online class. What must the teen complete instead?

    1. 100 hours of driving, 10 of them in the dark
    2. 50 hours of driving, all in daylight
    3. A 30 hour classroom course by mail
    4. Nothing; the requirement is waived
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    100 hours of driving, 10 of them in the dark. When no approved school is within 30 miles and an online class is not possible, the teen must complete 100 hours of behind the wheel experie Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. Nevada law requires headlights when people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen from what distance?

    1. 300 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 1,000 feet
    4. 200 feet
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    1,000 feet. Headlights are legally required whenever people or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 feet. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. You are entering a Nevada roundabout. Which traffic has priority?

    
    1. Vehicles entering from the right
    2. Vehicles already circulating in the roundabout
    3. The vehicle that reaches the entry first
    4. The largest vehicle in the circle
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    Vehicles already circulating in the roundabout. Entering drivers must yield to traffic already circulating inside the roundabout. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. 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 7

18. 18. Which situation is an exception to Nevada's school-zone U-turn prohibition?

    1. The signs or lights show that the school zone is not in effect
    2. A driver is running late for work
    3. The road has no painted center line
    4. A vehicle behind the driver is following closely
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    The signs or lights show that the school zone is not in effect. Nevada prohibits U-turns in school zones, but the handbook lists specific exceptions. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. A Nevada driver has 7 demerit points. How many points can a DMV approved traffic safety course remove?

    1. All 7 points
    2. One point
    3. Up to three points
    4. Five points
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    Up to three points. A driver with between three and 11 points may have three points removed by completing a DMV approved traffic safety course, and three is the Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. When approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle on a Nevada roadway, which action is required when possible?

    1. Stop on the shoulder marked for emergency use
    2. Maintain the posted speed beside the vehicle
    3. Use a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle
    4. Pass closely so traffic can keep moving
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    Use a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle. Nevada asks drivers approaching stopped emergency, utility, or service vehicles to slow below the posted limit, proceed cautiously, and use Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. Which group of conditions can increase a vehicle's stopping distance?

    1. Only the color of the vehicle and the time of day
    2. Vehicle speed, tire and brake condition, road surface, reaction time, and weather
    3. The number of passengers, regardless of speed or road condition
    4. The radio volume and whether the windows are open
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    Vehicle speed, tire and brake condition, road surface, reaction time, and weather. Stopping distance depends on several connected factors, including vehicle type and weight, speed, tire and brake condition, road surface, re Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. By how much can driving over the .08 limit raise crash likelihood, according to a study cited in the Nevada handbook?

    1. From 5 times up to 30 times
    2. Not at all
    3. 1,000 times
    4. Twice
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    From 5 times up to 30 times. Combining alcohol with driving, especially over the legal limit of . Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. What can a sign shape tell a Nevada driver?

    1. Which emergency worker is nearest
    2. The exact number of vehicles allowed in a lane
    3. Whether the pavement was recently repaired
    4. Whether the sign gives a warning, regulation, or other roadway message
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    Whether the sign gives a warning, regulation, or other roadway message. Nevada assigns meanings to standard sign shapes. Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. A stop sign blocks your view of the cross street. What should you do before proceeding?

    1. Sound the horn and continue without checking
    2. Accelerate through because the sign already stopped you
    3. Move forward slowly until you can see whether it is safe
    4. Turn around before reaching the intersection
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    Move forward slowly until you can see whether it is safe. A stop sign still requires a full stop behind the sign, crosswalk, or stop line. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. What should you do if your windshield wipers fail during heavy rain or snow?

    1. Slow down, improve your view, and pull off the highway to the right if possible
    2. Continue at the posted speed while looking through the side window
    3. Stop in the travel lane and wait for the wipers to restart
    4. Turn on high beams and accelerate until the weather clears
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    Slow down, improve your view, and pull off the highway to the right if possible. Failed wipers during heavy precipitation can remove the driver's view, so reduce speed immediately and, if possible, move right and stop as Full explanation in Test 5