NV Permit Practice Test 1

All 20 questions in test 1

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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 center island. Passenger cars should remain on the circulatory roadway, so using the apron to shorten a route is improper. It is not a general bicycle or pedestrian path. Drivers in a car should choose the marked entry lane, yield to circulating traffic, and continue counterclockwise without climbing the raised pavement. The visual cue is simple: the apron is truck turning space, not an extra passenger-car lane.

2. 2. 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. Pavement covered by water, ice, or snow can greatly reduce traction and increase the distance needed to stop. A driver who keeps the posted limit when the surface is slippery may still be traveling too fast for the actual conditions. The dry-pavement choice describes a less demanding situation, not a reason to reduce speed under this rule. Use the road surface as a quick cue: if tires cannot grip normally, ease off the accelerator before a curve or stop.

3. 3. What does the Nevada handbook tell drivers to do about hydroplaning in heavy rain?

   1. Accelerate to restore tire contact
   2. Brake as hard as possible
   3. Turn sharply toward the shoulder
   4. Slow down
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   Slow down. The Nevada handbook warns that most cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane between 35 and 55 mph in heavy rainfall, and that when this happens you lose control of your vehicle. Its instruction is simple: slow down. Accelerating, braking as hard as possible, or turning sharply toward the shoulder are not the handbook response. The handbook also notes that stopping distances on a wet highway may be more than double those on dry pavement, so lowering speed before water builds up is the key prevention step.

4. 4. 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, reaction time, alertness, and weather. The choice “Vehicle speed, tire and brake condition, road surface, reaction time, and weather” names real influences from the handbook. Vehicle color, radio volume, and open windows do not determine how much pavement the car needs to stop. Passenger count may affect weight, but it cannot be treated as the only factor. Before driving, check tires and brakes, then adjust speed and following space when the surface is wet, icy, or visibility is poor.

5. 5. 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. Three years is the general figure for other violations, one year is too short, and traffic school only removes demerit points, not the conviction itself. The seven year window also matters because Nevada counts second and later DUI offenses within 7 years.

6. 6. A Nevada driver refuses the officer-directed blood, breath or urine test for the first time. How long is the driver ineligible for a license?

   1. 185 days
   2. 30 days
   3. One year for a first refusal
   4. Three years
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   One year for a first refusal. Under Nevada's Implied Consent Law, refusing the tests brings revocation and no eligibility for a license, permit or privilege to drive for one year on a first refusal, or three years if the privilege was revoked for refusal in the prior seven years. The 185 day period is the per se revocation for failing a test, 30 days is not the rule, and three years applies to a repeat refusal. An officer may still order a blood draw.

7. 7. What should Nevada drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing?

   1. Look both ways and stay clear of the tracks when a train approaches
   2. Accelerate across without checking if the signal is green
   3. Stop on the tracks to improve visibility
   4. Follow the vehicle ahead without watching for trains
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   Look both ways and stay clear of the tracks when a train approaches. Nevada tells drivers to look both ways when approaching a railroad crossing and to stay clear of the tracks when a train is approaching. The other choices remove the observation and clearance duties that protect drivers at crossings. A green signal does not make it safe to accelerate blindly, stopping on the tracks creates a serious hazard, and following another vehicle does not replace an independent check. Slow early, watch the crossing controls, and make sure the vehicle can clear the tracks before entering.

8. 8. At the pictured STOP sign, where should the vehicle stop before yielding and proceeding?

   
   1. After entering the crosswalk
   2. Behind the crosswalk or stop line
   3. Beside the nearest parked car
   4. Only at the middle of the intersection
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   Behind the crosswalk or stop line. A STOP sign requires a full stop behind the sign at the crosswalk or stop line. Stopping after entering the crosswalk can block pedestrians and places the vehicle farther into the conflict area. The driver then gives right-of-way to pedestrians and cross traffic before moving forward. If the view is blocked, inch ahead slowly only after the initial stop to find a safe view. The painted line or crosswalk is the visual cue for the stopping point, not the center of the intersection or the position of a nearby parked vehicle.

9. 9. What is the lowest BAC threshold for Nevada's under-21 alcohol driving rule?

   1. .10%
   2. .04%
   3. .08%
   4. .02%
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   .02%. For a driver under 21, Nevada identifies an alcohol concentration of .02% as the threshold for the administrative action described in the handbook. The .08% figure is the general guide for adult drivers, while .04% is the commercial-driver range shown in the separate discussion. Choosing .10% sets the threshold higher than the handbook's young-driver rule. Because this is an administrative consequence, it can affect the driving privilege even apart from what a court later decides. Age and the exact concentration are the key details to separate.

10. 10. When are Nevada school-zone speed limits generally in effect on school days?

    1. Only when a crossing guard is standing in the roadway
    2. Only while recess is taking place
    3. All day and night, including weekends
    4. From 30 minutes before school begins through 30 minutes after it ends
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    From 30 minutes before school begins through 30 minutes after it ends. Nevada school-zone speed limits of 15 or 25 mph generally apply on school days from one-half hour before school begins until one-half hour after school ends, unless posted otherwise. Recess timing does not define the period, and the rule is not automatically a round-the-clock or weekend restriction. A crossing guard's presence is not the sole trigger. Drivers should read the signs, observe any flashing controls, and use the posted schedule when available. The half-hour buffer before and after school is the key timing cue.

11. 11. 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. It should prompt a slower, more attentive approach and a search for children, crossing guards, marked crossings, and active school controls. The circle belongs to railroad crossing warnings, the pennant marks no passing, and a shield identifies routes. Do not rely only on the shape; read any speed sign and obey a crossing guard or signal controlling the location.

12. 12. What must you do when a green turn arrow is displayed?

    1. Yield only to vehicles behind you and ignore pedestrians
    2. Stop and wait because a green arrow never authorizes movement
    3. Turn without looking because every conflict has been removed
    4. Move in the arrow's direction while yielding to pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic already in the intersection
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    Move in the arrow's direction while yielding to pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic already in the intersection. A green arrow protects the indicated movement from other conflicting traffic, but it does not erase every duty. Drivers still yield to pedestrians, bicycles, and traffic already in the intersection. The stop choice treats a permission signal as a prohibition, while the no-look choice ignores people who may already be in the path. Yielding only to vehicles behind is unrelated to the crossing hazards. Check the complete path, then turn smoothly within the protected movement.

13. 13. You are in a Nevada crash with $900 in damage that police did not investigate. What must you do?

    1. Nothing, because police were not called
    2. Report it only to your insurer
    3. File a Report of Crash Form (SR-1) with the DMV within 10 days
    4. File a report within 30 days only if someone was hurt
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    File a Report of Crash Form (SR-1) with the DMV within 10 days. If a crash is not investigated by law enforcement and causes $750 or more in damage or anyone is injured, you must complete and send an SR-1 Report of Crash form to the DMV within 10 days. This applies whether you are the driver or the registered owner. An insurer report alone does not satisfy it, and the deadline is 10 days, not 30.

14. 14. A Nevada registration is suspended for an insurance lapse and no coverage was bought for that time. What fines apply?

    1. No fine, only a letter
    2. A flat $50
    3. A reinstatement fee and fines, starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750 per vehicle
    4. $5,000 per day uninsured
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    A reinstatement fee and fines, starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750 per vehicle. When a registration is suspended for a lapse and no coverage was obtained for that period, the owner pays a reinstatement fee and fines, with amounts starting at $250 and totaling up to $1,750 for each registered vehicle. Additional penalties may include an SR-22 filing and a 30 day license suspension. A letter only or a flat $50 understates it, and $5,000 per day is not in the handbook.

15. 15. What traffic pattern does Nevada describe as typical of freeways?

    
    1. Traffic moves in the same direction without stops
    2. Traffic must cross opposing lanes at every entrance
    3. Traffic changes to one lane after every exit
    4. Traffic always includes intersections and railroad crossings
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    Traffic moves in the same direction without stops. Nevada describes freeways as roads with limited access where traffic generally moves in one direction without stops. That design is different from an ordinary street with frequent intersections, signals, and railroad crossings. The choice “Traffic moves in the same direction without stops” captures the handbook’s description. A claim that opposing lanes must be crossed at every entrance confuses access with the normal travel pattern, while the remaining options add features the passage specifically says freeways do not have. Look for controlled entrances, exits, and same-direction traffic as cues that you are on a freeway.

16. 16. 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. A forward-facing seat, a booster, or the front seat all break the rule, and the handbook says a child should never be held in a lap or share one belt with someone else. An airbag can strike a front seat infant seat at 200 mph, which is why infants never ride in front of one.

17. 17. At a Nevada intersection, a vehicle going straight is already in the intersection while another vehicle wants to turn left. Who must yield?

    1. The vehicle turning left
    2. The vehicle going straight
    3. The vehicle with the newer license plate
    4. Both vehicles must reverse from the intersection
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    The vehicle turning left. A vehicle traveling straight through the intersection has priority over a vehicle turning left across its path. The left-turning driver must wait, signal properly, and yield before completing the movement. The straight-through choice ignores the conflict created by crossing oncoming traffic. Watch the front wheels and turn signal of an approaching vehicle, then keep the intersection open until the path is clear. Priority does not remove the duty to slow or stop if the other driver appears likely to continue.

18. 18. An emergency vehicle approaches a Nevada driver with its siren sounding. What should the driver do?

    
    1. Stop immediately in the middle of the intersection
    2. Drive to the right side, clear of the intersection, and stop
    3. Continue at the same speed if the emergency vehicle can pass
    4. Turn left across traffic to reach the nearest shoulder
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    Drive to the right side, clear of the intersection, and stop. When an emergency vehicle uses a siren or flashing lights, Nevada requires other drivers to move immediately to the right side, clear of any intersection, and stop until it passes. Stopping in the intersection can block the emergency path and create another hazard. The same-speed choice leaves the driver moving when the law calls for a stop. Check mirrors often, signal the move, and keep the intersection exit open before pulling over. Resume only after the emergency vehicle has passed and the roadway is safe.

19. 19. Which passenger area is specifically excepted from Nevada's open-container restriction?

    1. The back seat of a privately owned sedan
    2. The passenger area of a commercial limousine
    3. The cab of a pickup used for commuting
    4. The front seat of a personal sport utility vehicle
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    The passenger area of a commercial limousine. Nevada's rule does not apply to passenger areas of commercial buses, limousines, or taxis. It also has an exception for living quarters of motor homes or house trailers. A private sedan, pickup cab, or personal sport utility vehicle is not included merely because a passenger occupies the area. The commercial status of the limousine is the key cue. Even with an exception, the driver remains responsible for safe operation and must not drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

20. 20. What does a rearward amplification of 3.5 for triple trailers mean, according to the Nevada handbook?

    1. The last trailer can roll over 3.5 times as easily as the truck
    2. Triples need 3.5 times the fuel
    3. Triples are 3.5 times longer
    4. The last trailer brakes 3.5 times harder
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    The last trailer can roll over 3.5 times as easily as the truck. Rearward amplification describes the crack the whip effect in combinations: a value of 2.0 means the rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the truck, and triples have a rearward amplification of 3.5, so the last trailer can roll 3.5 times as easily. Steer gently, brake early and control speed whether loaded or empty, because a sudden swerve at the front becomes a rollover at the back.