NV Permit Practice Test 22

All 20 questions in test 22

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1. 1. 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. The 15 foot figure is how far back you stop at a crossing with a stop sign when a train is coming, not a parking distance. Whether a train is in sight does not matter. The handbook also lists other no-parking spots, such as within 15 feet of a fire hydrant where parallel parking is permitted.

   Study this in the handbook: Railroad Crossings

2. 2. You are in a lane provided only for turning right at a Nevada intersection, and the light is green. You want to drive straight through. May you?

   1. Yes, if no one is turning right beside you
   2. No, you may enter that lane only to turn right
   3. Yes, because the light is green for your lane
   4. Yes, but only if you signal straight ahead
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   No, you may enter that lane only to turn right. When a single lane is provided to be used only for turning, Nevada allows you to enter it only if you are making a right turn. You may not travel through an intersection while driving in the right-turn lane. A green light does not change this, so go straight only from a lane that allows it. When you turn right, move into the right-hand lane of the roadway you are entering or the lane designated for the turn.

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

3. 3. On a 5 mile trip, about how much time does driving 70 mph instead of 60 mph save, according to the Nevada handbook?

   1. About 5 minutes
   2. About 2 minutes
   3. About 90 seconds
   4. About 43 seconds
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   About 43 seconds. The handbook's travel time table shows how little speeding saves. Traveling 5 miles at 70 mph takes 4 minutes, 17 seconds, only 43 seconds faster than at 60 mph. Going 60 instead of 55 over those 5 miles saves just 27 seconds. The handbook asks drivers who feel like speeding whether they are really in a hurry and whether saving that time is worth endangering themselves and others.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and School Zones

4. 4. On a two-lane Nevada road, the yellow center line on your side is broken and the road ahead is clear. May you pass a slow car?

   1. Yes, if it is safe and clear ahead
   2. No, yellow lines ban passing
   3. Only if the car ahead signals you
   4. Only within 100 feet of an intersection
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   Yes, if it is safe and clear ahead. Broken or dashed yellow lines mean you may pass when it is safe to do so. On a two-lane road, you may pass on the left when you can see clearly ahead with no immediate oncoming traffic and the broken line is in your lane. Passing is still banned near the top of a hill or a curve, within 100 feet of a street or railroad crossing, and where signs prohibit it. Signal before moving out and never exceed the speed limit to pass.

   Study this in the handbook: Highway Markings

5. 5. Your light is green, but a car runs the red light and is about to cross your path. What does Nevada expect you to do?

   1. Keep going; you have the right-of-way
   2. Honk and hold your speed
   3. Speed up to get through first
   4. Brake or steer to avoid the crash
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   Brake or steer to avoid the crash. Nevada law does not give anyone the right-of-way; it only says who must yield. Even when you legally have the right-of-way, you must do everything possible to avoid a crash. Holding your speed because the other driver is wrong, or racing through first, puts you at risk. Slow or steer to avoid the collision, and remember that failure to yield is the leading cause of crashes in Nevada.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of Way

6. 6. You plan to turn at the next corner on a Nevada city street. At least how far ahead must you signal?

   1. At least 50 feet
   2. At least 300 feet
   3. At least 30 feet
   4. At least 100 feet
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   At least 100 feet. Nevada drivers must signal a turn at least 100 feet ahead, about 10 car lengths, on city streets, and at least 300 feet, about 30 car lengths, on open highways. The same distances apply to lane changes, with 300 feet on highways and freeways. Signaling is required by law, not just a courtesy. On a two-lane road, the passing signal uses the same idea: 100 feet ahead in business or residential areas and 300 feet elsewhere.

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

7. 7. A Nevada driver is towing a combination of two trailers. Where must the heavier trailer go?

   1. Last, at the rear of the combination
   2. First, right behind the towing vehicle
   3. Either position if both are loaded
   4. Whichever position is easier to hitch
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   First, right behind the towing vehicle. Combinations of vehicles are heavier and longer and require more skill than single vehicles. When towing a combination, the handbook says the heaviest vehicle must always be in the first position behind the towing vehicle, with the lighter one at the rear. Combinations also have a dangerous crack-the-whip effect that grows with multiple trailers and can turn a trailer over during a quick lane change, so steer gently and smoothly when pulling trailers.

8. 8. What does the Nevada handbook tell pedestrians about the central island of a roundabout?

   1. Use it as a refuge halfway across
   2. Never cross over to the central island
   3. Cross to it when circling traffic stops
   4. Walk around it with the flow of traffic
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   Never cross over to the central island. Roundabout rules apply to people on foot as well. Pedestrians should always stay in the designated crosswalks and never cross to the central island. The island is not a waiting area or a halfway refuge, and walking around the circle with the traffic is not allowed either. The handbook notes that all pedestrians have the right-of-way at a roundabout, but they still need to pay attention and watch for cars.

   Study this in the handbook: Roundabouts

9. 9. At a Nevada intersection, what does a wide white line painted across your traffic lane show?

   1. Where your lane ends and a turn lane begins
   2. The edge of the road beside the shoulder
   3. Where you must stop before entering the intersection
   4. A spot where passing is allowed by law
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   Where you must stop before entering the intersection. Stop lines are the wide white lines painted across a traffic lane to show where you must stop before you enter the intersection. When you stop at the line, you should be able to see traffic coming from all directions. Vehicles should always be stopped before a crosswalk too. Edges of the road are marked by solid white lines running along the side, not across the lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Highway Markings

10. 10. On a two-lane Nevada road, you are approaching the top of a hill behind a slow truck. May you pass?

    1. Yes, if you sound your horn before passing
    2. Yes, if the truck is under the speed limit
    3. Yes, if you can finish before the crest
    4. No, not where you cannot see far enough ahead
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    No, not where you cannot see far enough ahead. Nevada lists places where you must not pass on a two-lane road, and the first is when coming to a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it is safe. A slow truck or a horn tap does not change that, and trying to finish before the crest is the gamble the rule forbids. Other no-passing spots include within 100 feet of a street or railroad crossing and wherever a double solid yellow line or signs prohibit passing.

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

11. 11. On a road posted at 65 mph, you approach a tow truck stopped with its lights on, and you cannot change lanes. What must you do?

    1. Slow below 65 and be ready to stop
    2. Keep 65; the limit already applies
    3. Stop fully beside the tow truck
    4. Speed up to pass it quickly
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    Slow below 65 and be ready to stop. When approaching a stopped emergency, utility or service vehicle such as a tow truck, Nevada drivers must, unless a peace officer directs otherwise, decrease speed to a reasonable and proper speed that is less than the posted limit, proceed with caution and be prepared to stop. If possible, they should also move to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle. When you cannot change lanes, slowing below 65 is still required.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and Stopped Service Vehicles

12. 12. At noon, blowing dust lets you see people and vehicles only about 500 feet ahead. Must you turn on your headlights?

    1. No, because it is the middle of the day
    2. No, only parking lights are needed
    3. Yes, headlights are required
    4. Only if the wind is over 40 mph
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    Yes, headlights are required. Headlights are legally required not just at night but whenever persons or vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of 1,000 feet, and whenever there is insufficient light. Seeing only 500 feet in dust at noon meets that test, so headlights must be on. Driving with just parking lights is something the handbook says not to do, and no wind speed is part of the rule.

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

13. 13. A red left-turn arrow is lit for your lane, and no oncoming traffic is in sight for blocks. What should you do?

    1. Turn after stopping if it is clear
    2. Turn, since no one is coming
    3. Wait until the arrow changes
    4. Turn if you signal first
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    Wait until the arrow changes. A red arrow means drivers cannot make the movement shown by the arrow, whether it is shown alone or with another signal. Drivers facing a red arrow must stop, unless they are entering the intersection to make a movement allowed by another signal. An empty road does not make the left turn legal, and a red arrow is not treated like a stop sign. Wait for the arrow to change.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals and Arrows

14. 14. An orange diamond-shaped sign appears beside the highway ahead. What is it notifying you about?

    1. Possible danger in or near a work area
    2. A school crossing just ahead
    3. A recreation or scenic area ahead
    4. Driver services such as food
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    Possible danger in or near a work area. Construction and maintenance signs notify drivers of possible danger in or near work areas, and most signs used in highway and street work areas are diamond-shaped. Orange is the color for road construction or repair warnings. School crossings use a five-sided pentagon, brown signs show recreation and scenic areas, and blue signs show driver services such as food and lodging. When you see orange signs, slow down and watch for workers and equipment.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Signals and Arrows

15. 15. How does alcohol affect a driver, according to the Nevada handbook?

    1. It sharpens focus for the first drink or two
    2. It slows the brain and hand-eye coordination
    3. It affects only drivers who feel drunk
    4. It mainly causes sleepiness after an hour
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    It slows the brain and hand-eye coordination. Alcohol is an intoxicating beverage that can slow brain functions, affect information processing and delay hand-eye coordination, all skills a driver needs. Combining alcohol and driving, especially above the legal limit of 0.08, can raise the likelihood of a crash from 5 times up to 30 times, according to a 2015 NHTSA study the handbook cites. You can be arrested and convicted of DUI even at a level below 0.08.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI Laws and Penalties

16. 16. A garbage truck is stopped on the shoulder ahead. Which statement about Nevada's rule for approaching stopped emergency, utility and service vehicles is correct?

    1. It covers garbage trucks along with tow trucks and NDOT vehicles
    2. It covers just law enforcement vehicles and ambulances
    3. It applies just when the vehicle shows red flashing lights
    4. It applies just to vehicles stopped on a freeway shoulder
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    It covers garbage trucks along with tow trucks and NDOT vehicles. Nevada's rule is not limited to police cars. It names vehicles such as law enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, NDOT vehicles and garbage trucks, as well as other vehicles displaying non-flashing blue lights in certain circumstances. When you approach one, slow to a reasonable speed below the posted limit, proceed with caution, be prepared to stop, and if possible drive in a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and Stopped Service Vehicles

17. 17. While you park, your car's parking sensors change from beeping to one constant tone. What does that mean?

    1. The parking spot is the right size
    2. The sensors have stopped working
    3. You may keep backing at the same speed
    4. The vehicle is too close to an object
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    The vehicle is too close to an object. Parking sensors alert the driver to the position of objects around the vehicle while parking. The handbook says to listen to the rate of the warning sounds, because a constant tone means the vehicle is too close to an object. Detection systems behave similarly: beeps may get faster as you approach an obstacle and become continuous when a collision may be imminent. A steady tone is a reason to stop, not a sign that the space fits or the system failed.

18. 18. You are stopped in the middle of a Nevada intersection, waiting to turn left, when a fire truck with its siren on comes up behind you. What should you do?

    1. Stop right where you are until the truck has gone by
    2. Clear the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
    3. Back up to the stop line and wait for the truck
    4. Speed up so you stay ahead of the fire truck
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    Clear the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. Nevada drivers must give way to emergency vehicles that use a siren or flashing lights, and the handbook says never to stop in an intersection. When the truck arrives while you are already in the intersection, drive on until you are clear of it, then move to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of Way

19. 19. On a very hot Nevada afternoon, a driver plans to leave a dog in the parked car while shopping. What does state law say?

    1. It is legal if the windows are cracked open
    2. It is legal for stops shorter than 15 minutes
    3. It is illegal during extreme heat or cold
    4. It is illegal only when the engine is off
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    It is illegal during extreme heat or cold. Nevada makes it illegal to leave a dog or cat unattended in a vehicle during periods of extreme heat or cold. The handbook adds that law enforcement, firefighters and other officials may use reasonable force to rescue the animal, and that a violation is a misdemeanor. Cracked windows and short errands are not listed as exceptions anywhere, and the rule turns on the temperature conditions rather than on whether the engine is running.

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

20. 20. At dusk, a Nevada driver switches on only the small parking lights instead of the headlights. What does the handbook say?

    1. Parking lights are fine until full dark
    2. Parking lights are enough in town
    3. Do not drive with just parking lights on
    4. Parking lights are fine if street lamps are lit
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    Do not drive with just parking lights on. The handbook's night driving advice says drivers should not drive with just the parking lights on. Headlights are legally required from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise and whenever light is insufficient, and street lamps or city driving do not change that. Parking lights are mentioned for situations such as a car stopped on the highway when visibility is poor or after sunset. The same list says to keep headlights clean and allows flashing them to warn a driver ahead that you intend to pass.

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