Printable NV Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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